Episode 428 - Country Living With Emma

July 08, 2026 7:58am 23 min

Episode 427 - Took of the Week: 1952 Chambers Range

July 07, 2026 8:10am 22 min

Today, all tools and appliances are designed and created to save us from ourselves. In the 50's, they were designed to work. One of my favorite appliances/tools is my 1952 red Chambers Range. Below are some links to see ...

Episode 426 - Post Staycay Report

July 06, 2026 10:41am 22 min

I was off work for the last week, busy doing things on the property. Here's what I did on my staycation!

Episode 425 - Checking In

June 26, 2026 7:59am 21 min

I've been gone most of this week on a work trip. Time to get stuff done this weekend. Plus, I'm planning a personal quilting retreat staycation!

Episode 424 - Texas History Thursday: Allie Blankenship - Part 3

June 19, 2026 10:30am 33 min

This is the last episode of Allie's story and the last episode of the book,  "Texas Tears, Texas Sunshine".

Episode 423 - Make It Wednesday: Fruit Butters

June 17, 2026 8:41am 26 min

Making fruit butter, i.e., apple butter, is a great way to get started in canning and food preservation.

Episode 422 - Tool of the Week: Collapsible Containers

June 16, 2026 9:00am 20 min

These are so handy and I really like how little space they take up when they are flattened.

Episode 421 - Did I Get It Done?

June 16, 2026 8:45am 22 min

Yes, I really did get this monstrosity of a quilt basted!

Episode 420 - The Quilt That Keeps on Giving

June 12, 2026 9:54am 24 min

Quilt Progress:Top is doneBacking is sewn togetherPlans for the Weekend:Starch & Iron backBaste quilt

Episode 419 - Make It Wednesday: Sourdough Bread

June 10, 2026 8:08am 23 min

Some of my earliest episodes are about learning to do sourdough. Here are some websites that I have found to be helpful:Farmhouse on BooneAmy Bakes Bread

Episode 418 - Tools of the Week: Rotary Cutter and Self-Healing Mat

June 10, 2026 7:23am 26 min

Completing my current quilt project has necessitated using a rotary cutter, mat, and ruler. These really haven't been around that long. I was an adult when the rotary cutter for fabric was first created. That makes me fe...

Episode 417 - Underestimating Work & Overestimating Time to Get it Done

June 08, 2026 8:10am 22 min

One issue in my life I have never solved in nearly 70 years is underestimating how much time it's going to take me to get something done.

Episode 416 - Basting a Large Quilt

May 29, 2026 1:34pm 24 min

It's Friday, and my big goal for the weekend is to get my Civil War BOM quilt basted and ready to take on the road next week to start quilting.

Episode 415 - Texas History Thursday: Allie Blankenship - Part 2

May 29, 2026 6:09am 35 min

Allie and her family settle into life on the prairie.

Episode 414 - Make It Wednesday: Mayo

May 27, 2026 5:58pm 21 min

We're starting a new series about things you can make yourself. Our first entry is mayonnaise.

Episode 413 - Tool of the Week: Steam Iron

May 26, 2026 8:39am 27 min

The lowly steam iron may seem like an unlikely tool of the week, but I used mine a lot this weekend while working on my Civil War BOM quilt top. A good iron is essential for sewing. There actually was a water sprinkler c...

Episode 412 - Can You Save Money by Gardening?

May 22, 2026 8:27am 20 min

In short, it depends. Some produce is more cost-effective than others.

Episode 411 - Texas History Thursday: Allie Blankenship - Part 1

May 21, 2026 8:35pm 49 min

Allie is another West Texas pioneer. She and her husband built a homestead on the Llano Estacado.

Episode 410 - Tool of the Week: Needleslide

May 19, 2026 9:14am 25 min

I love hand sewing tools and this one should save my finger from endless pricks when hand quilting. Needleslide

Episode 409 - Monday Thoughts

May 18, 2026 5:34pm 26 min

A recap of the weekend. What's happening in the garden and in the world.