Quilting is not for the faint of heart

From Wendy in 2011… No one enters into quilting half-hearted. It is the kind of hobby or artwork if I can be that elaborate the description, that requires a fearless commitment.  By the pure cost of a good sewing machine, you must be willing to equip yourself with this major investment.  Secondly, by nature quilting means…

Thursday smile

Phil and Amanda put a landline in the house so that Carlyle, now 5 years old, can call. She loves to answer the phone or pick it up and she’s a naturally chatty and joyful little girl. I was thinking about the kids who will likely never see a landline in the future or will…

Towing a travel trailer with a mini-van

This is a repost from 2012…. but it is one of the most read posts on my blog! My friend David sent me a note the other day – he’s got a mini-van and is buying (has bought) a hybrid trailer like ours.  He was getting some contradictory advice on towing.  Will his mini-van tow…