When I was pregnant, I decided to sew Grace a quilt. It was spring time, and my belly had become too big for me to comfortably sit on the floor and scrapbook. I was devastated.
But then, I re-channeled my creative energy into sewing. I have been sewing for more than seventeen years, so I thought quilting would be a logical jump.
I’ve always thought that baby quilts were gorgeous, and I knew a hand sewn quilt would be perfect for my baby’s crib or bed or wall.
Excited, I decided on a …

Last month, I got a book called Wild and Wonderful Fleece Animals (Creative Publishing international, 2009). I knew I was going to love it as soon as I opened the cover. The 20 animals inside are cute and whimsical, but realistic enough for my toddler to identify.
Gracie Anna is on an animal kick right now, so we “read” Wild and Wonderful Fleece Animals about fifteen times a day.
Never mind that this is not a children’s book. It’s a craft book. Wild and Wonderful Fleece Animals has paper pages, and it …