Legend of the Seeker Pumpkin
When it comes to carving pumpkins, my brother, sister and I are maniacs. We spend the entire year collecting silhouettes that will make good new patterns, and carve dozens of the fruits come Halloween....
The Woodland Elf Blog
The Real Halloween
The origins of Halloween are a bit different than the fun-filled holiday we celebrate today. Everyone instantly recognizes the familiar Halloween signs: witches on broomsticks, black cats, spiders. We wait for the costumed trick-or-treaters...
Vintage Halloween Postcards
There is something absolutely irresistible about vintage Halloween decorations. They have a charm that no other vintage holiday trimmings can match. The best example of these delightful vintage Halloween items are not even decorations,...
Dried Flower Wreath
There is an updated video version of this post available here. So when someone gave me the simple request of making a dried flower wreath for them I had no idea these would be...
Overlock vs. Sewing Machine Thread
When you sew a lot, you get to know your threads pretty well. I do a lot of mending on my clothes, probably more than I should. I routinely keep mending clothes long after...
Thrift Store Sewing Material
I’m big on recycling, no matter what it is. One of the things I try to do when I’m sewing is to use as much salvaged or recycled material as possible. Refuse, Reduce, Reuse,...
A Trip Through Time: The Sterling Renaissance Festival
A few relatives and I attended the Sterling Renaissance Festival this month. We generally try to go every couple of years and it’s usually the highlight of our summer when we do. Attending the...
Blueberry Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins
Having been unable to find a blueberry muffin recipe that I really liked, I created my own. It contains less sugar and more blueberries than most and for an extra punch of tastiness, I...
No More Plastic Bags
When it comes to things like food packaging, plant fiber bags are a biodgradable alternative to traditional plastic bags. Plastic is one of the least environmentally friendly things around. It takes oil to produce...
Companion Animals
Many people think of depression and loneliness as things that affect humans, but other species are just as susceptible.
