Latest Blog Posts for Afford Your Passions

• Deep in the heart of Texas
  on Jun 1, 2012 in Living in Texas
  Early this week, Mr. R. and I took a drive down to Austin, the capital city of Texas, just for a fun day out while E. was in school. Since living in Fort Worth, we've been to Austin a number of times - we both love the city, and could quite happily s...
• Changes...
  on May 30, 2012
  For a long time, my blog was a place for me to talk about my cross stitch - to show off progress pictures of my WIPS (works in progress), and to have happy dances about my finishes (even if they were few and far between). Occasionally, I'd talk abou...
• On Memorial Day
  on May 28, 2012
  Please take a moment to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of this country. (Image: Flickr member Sam Ilic licensed under Creative Commons) For The Fallen They went with songs to the battle, they were young. Straight of...
• Good times...
  on May 27, 2012 in Family
  I snapped this one at dinner last night. Mr. R. is volunteering at the Colonial golf tournament this week; last night when he returned home, E. and I had already eaten, so it was fast food for dinner. Wendy's is a favorite, for more than one membe...
• Fabric Covered Tin - A Tutorial
  on May 25, 2012 in Tutorial
  Hi, ladies:Are you ready for another tutorial? Today, I'd like to show you how to make a fabric covered tin. If you're like me, and are looking for ways to finish your stitching that don't involve getting something framed and up on the wall, you'll p...
• Blackbird Designs - Peacock Pinkeep
  on May 21, 2012 in cross-stitch
  This is Blackbird Designs' "Peacock Pinkeep" - I just used a couple of overdyed cottons that were in my stash, rather than the recommended threads.I'm not going to finish it as a pinkeep - it's the perfect size for a round tin that I own, so I'm hopi...
• Mason Jar Pincushion
  on May 18, 2012 in Tutorial
  Hi, lovely ladies!Are you like me, and always looking for a place to keep your pins handy? I have a couple of those "tomato" pincushions, and they work well for keeping my pins handy, but honestly, I have way more pins than will fit comfortably in on...
• Mason Jar Pincushion - A Tutorial
  on May 18, 2012 in Tutorial
  Hi, lovely ladies!Are you like me, and always looking for a place to keep your pins handy? I have a couple of those "tomato" pincushions, and they work well for keeping my pins handy, but honestly, I have way more pins than will fit comfortably in on...
• Life on a Texas Ranch
  on May 16, 2012 in Living in Texas
  Hello blogging friends!Each Tuesday evening, Mr. R. plays softball in a league; his team-mates are his co-workers. We make it a family evening out - E. and I go along to cheer his team, and afterwards, we stop at our favorite frozen custard place fo...
• Pin Cushion Exchange
  on May 14, 2012 in cross-stitch
  This is an old piece that I received in an exchange over ten years ago. I thought it was too pretty not to share on my blog! Beautifully stitched Queen Stitch strawberry Love the little back stitched snail and strawberry! Beautifully s...

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