Patches are one way of using up left-over floss and material and adding color to your wardrobe. See more at emmasworkbasket.blogspot.com

The Great Wave Dragon #DragonTuesday

See more about the astrology of herbs at emmasworkbasket.blogspot.com

Old-Fashioned Word of the Week: Brickbats

Writing thoughts in the margins of a book has a long and illustrious past. For more about this see emmasworkbasket.blogspot.com

I finally finished this small, 3-D afghan blanket. #crochet

Dragon and Phoenix #DragonTuesday

For an intriguing, historical read consider "A Brave Vessel" by Hobson Woodward. See more at emmasworkbasket.blogspot.com

Latin Phrase of the Week

Read a little bit about the tradition of First-Footing at emmasworkbasket.blogspot.com Happy New Year!

Happy New Year Dragon #DragonTuesday

Read about some holiday herbs at emmasworkbasket.blogspot.com

Journal Prompt of the Week

If you would like to try a short Christmas song quiz, check out emmasworkbasket.blogspot.com Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays #DragonTuesday

For a holiday mystery, consider Agatha Christie's "Hercule Poirot's Christmas." See more at emmasworkbasket.blogspot.com

Quote of the Week

Consider making a wreath out of plastic grocery bags. See more at emmasworkbasket.blogspot.com

All I want for Christmas #DragonTuesday

Think about crafting stuffed toys for the holidays. See more at emmasworkbasket.blogspot.com #knitting

Old-fashioned Word of the Week

The weather outside is frightful.

Think about making some hand-crafted Christmas cards. See more about this at emmasworkbasket.blogspot.com #emboirdery #Christmas

Christmas Dragon #DragonTuesday

Do you have it in mind to make a batch of traditional sugar plums for the holiday? See how you might go about it at emmasworkbasket.blogspot.com

Herb of the Week: Holly

Think about making some of your own Christmas ornaments. See more at emmasworkbasket.blogspot.com

Snow Dragon #DragonTuesday

So December has come, and it might be time to think of Christmas home-making. See more at emmasworkbasket.blogspot.com

Journal Prompt

Happy Thanksgiving! See a short tongue-in-cheek history of the day at emmasworkbasket.blogspot.com

Three heads are better than one. #DragonTuesday

Fresh cranberries are in the supermarket again, so here is a dessert that makes use of them. See more at emmasworkbasket.blogspot.com #recipes #cranberries

Herb of the Week: Pot Marigold

Thanksgiving is coming. Is it time for a Barnacle Goose entree? Check out this option at emmasworkbasket.blogspot.com

Red Dragon #DragonTuesday

Consider a trip to a carriage and sleigh museum. See more about this at emmasworkbasket.blogspot.com

Old-fashioned Word the Day.

Although they may not be a happy addition to your household, dragons make great subjects for needlework. See more at emmasworkbasket.blogspot.com #dragon #needlework

Waterlily Dragon #DragonTuesday

In honor of Veteran's Day, consider baking a Wartime Eggless Cake. See the recipe at emmasworkbasket.blogspot.com #recipe

Quote of the Week

Consider trying needlework as a way to find calm. See more at emmasworkbasket.blogspot.com #meditation #embroidery #needlework

Someone got up on the wrong side of the cave. #DragonTuesday

Once the weather gets cooler, it seems like a good time for Halupki or stuffed cabbage. See a recipe at emmasworkbasket.blogspot.com

Latin Phrase of the Week

If you are looking for an alternative to candy corn and marshmallow peanuts for Halloween, consider making Soul Cakes. See more at emmasworkbasket.blogspot.com

Van Gogh Dragon #DragonTuesday