Saturday, January 17, 2015. Spring Semester is Underway! We shall never find happiness by looking at our prayers, our doings, or our feelings; IT IS WHAT JESUS IS, not what we are, that gives rest to the soul. 8212; Charles Haddon Spurgeon. Before the semester began, I found myself in a coffee shop downton and was able to do some reading and journaling. Tuesday, January 13, 2015.

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.

My Little Journey of Bible Time. Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal. Before marriage life, I have two favorite spots and those two only.

Sewing, history, and style. The Historical Fashion and Textile Encyclopedia. The Historical Sew Monthly 2015. Scroop Patterns Now on Sale! Published by The Dreamstress. In celebration of one year of Scroop Patterns. All Scroop Patterns are now on sale. At checkout to get your discount! April 1, 2017.

1910s Camisole or Corset Cover AND Embroidery! July 23, 2015.

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? .

Tuesday, August 4, 2015. Well, didja miss me? My sincerest apologies for the unannounced blogging break. But best of all he loves the Lord. As for that whole summer fun. The above photos were taken at our local carnival.

Sewing history in the fast lane. My pillowcase collection yet to be re-fashioned. With not too much or not too little amount of fabric, a pillow case is an easily available re-fashion canvas, especially when it comes to starting with the vintage pillowcases found second-handthen they can be really inexpensive and cute, too! If you take me up on these ideas, please let me know and show me the results! .

Wednesday, January 14, 2015. This morning, everything from trees to fences was covered in icy, snowy crystals. It was just too beautiful! Even the icicles were icy! Sunday, January 11, 2015. Although I came in in a state of icicle-ism, it was still worth it! Thankfully I was wearing my wool dress, so it kept me warmer than I would have been otherwise.