I refinished Mom and Dad’s cabinets last week. She had called a lady out from Sears to get a quote on refacing. I begged her not to go that route and let me strip what she had. The original cabinets were stained with a dark walnut stain, but I knew from having [...]

We had a very relaxing Fourth of July holiday. I’ve even had time tonight to clean up my site a little bit. A reader brought it to my attention that the Vintage Crocheted Apron images were gone. They are back up now. As is a new addition to the Free Pattern [...]

It’s interesting to peruse the patent office to get a picture of what people were like. For example, did you know that Greist (our favorite attached guy) also invented a lemon squeezer, lamps and lampshades? I didn’t until tonight.
It never occurred to me to look for instructions on what attachments are inside my [...]

Unix encryptic commands found here. See, there’s hope yet.

I’ve added a site to the blogroll’s inspirations of the month. From the photographs of redwork, the tutorial on how to make your own Floor-standing scroll Quilt Frame, to the absolutely gorgeous photographed items and their colors are truly inspiring. Check it out at
addendum: I found this image on Redwork’s site… [...]

Here’s more images of the worktables. Mine are 2-5ft sections, 36″ wide connected together with a sectional piece. These are made from 2×4’s split lengthwise, skinned with masonite panels which are nailed and glued down. The legs’ panel framing slips into slots left open on the top’s framing (in red) The [...]