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The Wreath Making Lesson~
Fresh Wreath Making 101 at the Collins House in early December was so much fun and the end results were stunning. The class was taught by...
Carolyn Welch
Dec 29, 2018


'Twas A Day in October (Part 3) ~
Ann sang, "Loop, loop, loop," a melodious refrain! She whistled, and smiled, and called each by name: "Now, Phyllis! Now, Lavadna! I'll...
Carolyn Welch
Nov 3, 2018


Victorian Ornaments for Christmas ~
Collinsville Garden Club recently got together to make Victorian ornaments from Victorian scrap. These ornaments will decorate the...
Carolyn Welch
Oct 30, 2018


'Twas A Day in October (Part 2) ~
Some orange and green, And purple, too; A big smile from Phyllis Smith of St. Jacob, Is wonderful proof; Now what have we here? An...
Carolyn Welch
Oct 25, 2018


'Twas A Day in October (Part 1) ~
'Twas a day in October, at the D.D. Collins house The ladies got together, but not a single mouse; They brought pieces of fabric, and...
Carolyn Welch
Oct 18, 2018


Primitive Rug Hooking Has a Remarkable History: Part 1 ~
Rug hooking has become a very vogue craft for all ages; but do you know how it all began? ~ Although examples of pulling a loop of yarn...
Carolyn Welch
Oct 12, 2018


Summer Wanes ~
Folks from days gone by grew weary of the summer heat and anticipated the arrival of autumn -- and philosophized the character of humanity...
Carolyn Welch
Aug 30, 2018