May 31, 2013 | Uncategorized
This is the “n”th variation of my sweatshirt tote. (Original tutorial here.) I think this is my favorite design yet. I shaped the bag a bit by narrowing the top and rounding the bottom. I lined the bag with a small floral print, added a few pockets... 
May 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
May 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
Tis the season! Summer, that is. Which means lots of picnics. Here at Maiden Jane you know I am all about “practical and pretty.” Sometimes practical wins out more so than pretty. I have cut watermelon in many different ways over the years, but I have to... 
May 27, 2013 | Family Life
My daughter is applying for a scholarship and needed a copy of my dad’s discharge papers. My mom was surprised to find this letter from my uncle to my dad. It was written at anchor from Tokyo Bay where Japan’s surrender was signed. (More information here.)... 
May 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
No, I’m not talking about Boyz II Men, the boy group. They were a little after my time. (I was into the original boy band – the BeeGees!) I’m talking about my little boy. Where did he go?As we approach his graduation from 8th grade, I can’t...