Remember when I sewed a quilt for my son? Well, when it was finally finished I swore up and down that it wasn't going off to college with him. I had worked too hard on it and it was too nice for college. I wanted him to leave it at home. Something else that wasn't… Continue reading The Quilt Goes to College
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How to Mend Pillow Cases
It’s a mystery to me why I’m not sleeping very well these days. I’m too hot at night so we left our down comforter in its storage bag this winter and didn’t even put it on our bed. Our upstairs, where all of our bedrooms are located, is already very cold because we don’t heat… Continue reading How to Mend Pillow Cases
Preparing for Winter
It feels a bit like “Little House on the Prairie” at our house right now. We seem to do lots of scurrying around this time of year preparing for the winter (not that the winters here in Portland, Oregon are that harsh). Chopping wood, harvesting vegetables, freezing sauces, putting away summer furniture, fixing gutters, and… Continue reading Preparing for Winter
Bedding Question: New Down Comforter
Here's a question someone sent me about purchasing a new down comforter. Question: My son needs a new down comforter. Where should I purchase a new one? Answer: The Company Store. They have regular sales, a good return policy, and quality products. Only purchase it on sale. Look for channels that are stitched down all… Continue reading Bedding Question: New Down Comforter
Bed Question: Where to Purchase a New Bed
This readers' question is about a new bed and where to purchase one. Question: Our son needs a new mattress and box spring. Where would you go to purchase a new bed set? Answer: Ikea. Next time a mattress and box spring are needed at our house, I’m going to Ikea. They have all mattress… Continue reading Bed Question: Where to Purchase a New Bed
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