Wednesday, January 7, 2015. I took a break from blogging for a couple years and I think the blogging world is not quite the same as when I left. May have been a factor in this change.

By Gum, By Golly - Knitting, sewing, and living a DIY life with vintage flair. Creating my dream cutting table for sewing. Spring green batwing sleeve bolero. Perfect 1950s cropped pullover, by way of modern knitwear design.

Yesterday, after two very snowy weeks of early March, I felt the first tender rays of springtime warmth dance upon my skin. I took Annie out back and together we played amongst them, both entranced by a sensation that we had very nearly forgotten. From that horrific day onward, there has been a part of me that had suspected this post would eventually happen. Perhaps many of you saw it coming as well. Hardship and challenges make you and shape you. They can break you, too, if you let t.

Friday, August 14, 2015. While shopping the other week I saw these beautiful sugar plums. Never before had I made or tasted plum jam, but I had seen some recipes for plum preserves and jam on Pinterest and felt inspired. It was such a beautiful day I decided to pit the plums outside at the picnic table. Being outside definitely made it pleasant work. Have you made any jams this summer? .

Thursday, August 13, 2015. Our place settings included the plates my parents picked out for their wedding registry. They are a simple white octagonal design from Johnson Bros. The tea cups are part of my fledgling collection of pink depression glass.

Tuesday, August 11, 2015.