Monthly Archives: December 2012

Two For You, One For Me

Another set of earrings made this week.

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Trimming the Tree

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Simple Tote Bag

This is a simple tote bag I made with fabric from Denyse Schmidt’s Flea Market Fancy Collection. It measures 15 1/2″ x 17 1/2″, with an inside pocket and generously long straps to allow for bulky winter coat sleeves. This … Continue reading

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The Shaggy Professor

It looks like our photographer, John B. Capewell of Westville, New Jersey, was having a bit of fun with the family dog while practicing his studio technique.

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More Retro Gift Tags

As our gift to you this holiday season, we’re offering a set of three free downloadable gift tags! Just download, save to your desktop, and print on sticker paper or card stock. Click on the Santa image above to start … Continue reading

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Apple Cranberry Crumb Pie

This was another of the desserts I made for Thanksgiving, it got rave reviews! There’s a nice contrast between the sweetness of the apples and the tart cranberries. So I made another for Christmas – I froze it, unbaked without … Continue reading

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Midnight Cowboy

I saw this guy when I was on a Route 23 Bus stopped at the traffic light at 11th and Pine in Philadelphia. This guy (a kid, really) was fishing an alternative weekly newspaper from one of the honor boxes … Continue reading

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