I have seen oodles of these mini quilts dubbed mug rugs and decided to try my hand at it! What is a mug rug, you ask? After some research, here’s my best answer: A mini quilt that is larger than a coaster, but smaller than a placemat. The perfect spot[Read more]
How many of you work on multiple projects simultaneously? Sometimes that is called procrastination but in this case, I worked on two afghans at the same time out of necessity (to keep me sane). Afghans take time and doing the same pattern for hours can get a bit boring, so[Read more]
You may be wondering: What ever happened to Courtney? Did she even return from Argentina? Well, I definitely did, and I apologize for not updating you all sooner! To be honest, I tried writing this update shortly after returning, but I couldn’t find quite the right words to express what[Read more]
The now-extended Nelsen clan joined together yesterday not just for the delicious home-cooked food, but for family fellowship. Dad gathered us together in the morning, between table-setting and food-prepping, for a family devotion centered on the attitude of gratitude. After a brief history lesson behind misconceptions of the holiday itself,[Read more]
Mexican Menu: Chicken Enchiladas Spanish Rice Tossed Lettuce Salad Mexican food is an ethnic favorite at our house. I must say that I prefer dining out and if the restaurant is authentic Mexican all the better. However over the years we have learned to make our own Mexican food[Read more]
How many of you are sending off a child to college this fall? I actually made these embroidered washcloths as graduation gifts but they are a great idea for you to decorate your son’s or daughter’s bath linens before they head off to school this fall. I purchased the simple[Read more]
Before I actually tell you about one of Nathan and my most recent date nights, I need to wish Courtney Rose a Happy Birthday!! She always seems to spend them away from home. This summer as most of you know, she is in Argentina. (You can check out what she[Read more]
Summer and knitting – do they go together? Well they do if you plan on knitting something to keep cool in these hot humid summer days. Each summer I like to knit at least one item that I can wear to keep cool. This year I chose a pattern by[Read more]