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Keeping It Simple - Embroidered Door Stop for Spring

While out one day a few weeks ago my mother and I saw some really cute little door stop decorations done in an Easter theme. I love the fresh spring air flowing through the house but I always have to use a door stop to keep my front door from swinging shut. In the past I have used a fabric covered brick...

Posted to The Memory Book (Weblog) by db1921 on Fri, Apr 26 2013
Keeping It Simple - Gone Fishing In-the-hoop

Our third granddaughter is not a sit in the corner type. She is always in motion. On top of that being the third little girl in her family we are always struggling with gift ideas. The other two are not hard on things so they have lots of little girl toys. At two though she loves Elmo and his fish- Dorothy...

Posted to The Memory Book (Weblog) by db1921 on Fri, Feb 15 2013
Keeping It Simple: Soothing Boo Bags aka Rice Heat Therapy Bags

Today's blog started out on my stocking stuffer list but I was just in the mood to try one after finding an old package of rice in the back of the pantry this week. So, I went ahead and made a couple with washable covers in the theme of Halloween. Rice therapy bags can be heated in the microwave...

Posted to The Memory Book (Weblog) by db1921 on Thu, Nov 15 2012
Keeping It Simple - Embroidered Book Slings

Do your kids love to read? Ours do, but keeping track of the library books can be a challenge. And while our daughter was reorganizing their schoolroom area she wanted a reading nook and a place to keep those library books. Here is what we came up with: The original idea came from this site and there...

Posted to The Memory Book (Weblog) by db1921 on Fri, Sep 14 2012
Keeping It Simple - Is it a Snake or a Caterpillar?

Now, here is a fun idea, complete with designs to make it, that would make a great stocking stuffer or busy bag learning toy for any preschooler on your list. My daughter was looking for ideas one day and came across one of these cute little guys that had been made with colored felt squares. When she...

Posted to The Memory Book (Weblog) by db1921 on Fri, Aug 24 2012
Keeping It Simple - Keeping Track of the Camera Lens Cover (and more)

My daughters and I love to take pictures. With digital cameras we take lots and lots. However with three little ones almost always in tow one big problem I now encounter is keeping track of the lens cover. And Andrea is always looking for hers, digging in the diaper bag or checking all the tabletops...

Posted to The Memory Book (Weblog) by db1921 on Fri, Jun 1 2012
Keeping It Simple -Quick Wrap Up for Mom

If your Mother is like mine she really, truly doesn't want anything for Mother's Day. And we kids all go together once a year and get mom and dad something they really want. This year it was a new floor for her big, country kitchen. That is supposed to be their present for all the year and she...

Posted to The Memory Book (Weblog) by db1921 on Fri, May 4 2012
Keeping It Simple - Aprons & Lots of Pockets

It is just time. I need an apron - one with pockets. I am always wondering where I laid things regardless of whether I am sewing, gardening or scrapbooking. Even when I am cooking I lay the pot holders down and am always looking for them. And when I clean I am forever picking up little horses or other...

Posted to The Memory Book (Weblog) by db1921 on Sun, Apr 22 2012
Keeping It Simple Storage Cubes Big and Little - Part 3

Tired of boxes yet? I'm not. I am hooked for sure. This one is VERY simple. I made a bunch of these little ones in no time at all. Some for me and some for the girls schoolroom. But this is the last one, Here is my smallest storage cube: What you need: One 15" square of fabric for the outside...

Posted to The Memory Book (Weblog) by db1921 on Fri, Mar 16 2012
Keeping It Simple Storage Cubes Big and Little - Part 2

This sewing room organization may take all year at the rate I am going. It's a great idea to give everything a "home" but I had no idea that I has so much stuff. Anyway I said I would do a tutorial on different ways to make those little fabric cubes. I have to warn you that this is addictive...

Posted to The Memory Book (Weblog) by db1921 on Fri, Mar 9 2012

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