Monthly Archives: January 2017

Still Winter

Posted on January 30, 2017 by mrsmole

Mother Nature has given us a little break from the snow and wind but the hummingbird feeders are still frozen every morning so let’s get started on some warming soup. Remember the butternut squash from last summer? This is the … Continue reading →

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Craigslist Finds

Posted on January 24, 2017 by mrsmole

I like to troll Craigslist for all sorts of crafty things. I have bought 2 sergers and blindhemmer and fabrics in the past and I have sold many things on there too. It is also a great way to get … Continue reading →

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Nancy Fashions and Soup

Posted on January 17, 2017 by mrsmole

What does a girl need on a cold Winter night? How about a new robe made from thick knit sweatshirt fabric? Nancy had this grey fabric just waiting to be a robe, so using Very Easy Vogue 9232 and a … Continue reading →

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Sewing for Me

Posted on January 9, 2017 by mrsmole

Some of you may be wondering…What IS Mrs. Mole doing with all her free time in January? Well, I have been yearning to replace some 15 year old flattened chair cushions in the kitchen, so I did. I bought four … Continue reading →

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Knit One, Purl One

Posted on January 2, 2017 by mrsmole

Hands up, who likes to knit? I used to knit long, long ago but never in my wildest dreams would I have ever thought about making a wedding dress. This season, a darling girl showed up with a hand knitted … Continue reading →

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