Blog — Hearthside Comforts

WELCOME! I am so glad that you are here! On this page, you will find information about sewing, quilting, gluten-free cooking, gardening, and finding beauty in the simple things.

My First Major Furniture Make-Over (The Before)

My First Major Furniture Make-Over (The Before)

furnitureMarilla MelcherJuly 3, 2020furniture makeover, antique chifferobe, using a sander to refinish wood Comment

Collections and Candles and Mason Jars

Collections and Candles and Mason Jars

home decorMarilla MelcherJune 25, 2020Mason jar decor, how to display collectionsComment

Custom-made Linen Table Runner

Custom-made Linen Table Runner

home decorMarilla MelcherJune 23, 2020linen table runnerComment

Taking a Short Break

Taking a Short Break

sewing, gardeningMarilla MelcherJune 2, 2020linen produce bag, color chart linenComment

What Can You Buy for a Penny? (Or, The Story of the Ring)

What Can You Buy for a Penny? (Or, The Story of the Ring)

family lifeMarilla MelcherMay 21, 2020wedding ringComment

Making Candles

Making Candles

DIY, home decorMarilla MelcherMay 19, 2020candles, DIY, home decor, hand-poured candles, how to make candles Comment

The Story of the Dress

The Story of the Dress

family life, friendshipMarilla MelcherMay 14, 2020wedding dress Comments

Our Perfect Day...

Our Perfect Day...

family lifeMarilla MelcherMay 12, 2020wedding day Comment

My Newly Discovered Love of Linen Fabric

My Newly Discovered Love of Linen Fabric

sewing, clothingMarilla MelcherMay 7, 2020linenComment

Garden Update and A Story

Garden Update and A Story

family life, gardeningMarilla MelcherMay 5, 2020gardening, family life, flowersComment

Finding Organic Cotton Fabric

Finding Organic Cotton Fabric

sewingMarilla MelcherApril 17, 2020organic cotton plus, organic fabric, organic cotton, organic produce storage bag Comment

How to Make Butter using a Vitamix or other Blender

How to Make Butter using a Vitamix or other Blender

How to make butter with cream, using a Vitamix or blender.

FoodMarilla MelcherApril 13, 2020homemade butter, organic cream, farm to table, homemaking Comments

Rustic Oatmeal Raisin Sour Cream Scones (Gluten Free)

Rustic Oatmeal Raisin Sour Cream Scones (Gluten Free)

bakingMarilla MelcherApril 7, 2020oatmeal, gluten free, rustic scones Comment

Planting a Garden

Planting a Garden

Marilla MelcherApril 1, 2020planting a garden, spring, canola bloomingComment

Real Life...

Real Life...

family lifeMarilla MelcherMarch 31, 2020family life, organic farm, buy local, knittingComment

Knitting a Cotton Dishcloth Tutorial

Knitting a Cotton Dishcloth Tutorial

KnittingMarilla MelcherMarch 24, 2020knitting tutorial, knitting, cotton dishcloth, free patternComment

Announcing the Come Stitch with Me Virtual Stitching Club

Announcing the Come Stitch with Me Virtual Stitching Club

Crocheting, Knitting, sewingMarilla MelcherMarch 20, 2020knitting, crocheting, sewing, virtual communityComment

An Afternoon in the Woodworking Shop

An Afternoon in the Woodworking Shop

family life, woodworkingMarilla MelcherMarch 16, 2020woodworking, family lifeComment

Knitting Victorian Lace and My Failed Tutorial Attempt

Knitting Victorian Lace and My Failed Tutorial Attempt

KnittingMarilla MelcherMarch 13, 2020knitting, Victorian Lace EdgingComment

"Living a Beautiful Life"

"Living a Beautiful Life"

home decorMarilla MelcherMarch 9, 2020home decor, "Living a Beautiful Life", Alexandra StoddardComment