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 "Keeping Quilt"

My "Keeping Quilt"

family life, QuiltingMarilla MelcherJanuary 8, 2021quilting, hand quilting, heirloom, crazy quilt, scrap quilt Comments

A Homespun Christmas Series, Part 4: The Scent of Christmas

A Homespun Christmas Series, Part 4: The Scent of Christmas

DIY, Home, Christmas, ComfortMarilla MelcherDecember 9, 2020Christmas 2020, Homespun Christmas, essential oils, scent of Christmas Comment

A Homespun Christmas Series, Part 3: DIY Scent-Filled Linen Ornaments (No Sewing Required)

A Homespun Christmas Series, Part 3: DIY Scent-Filled Linen Ornaments (No Sewing Required)

ChristmasMarilla MelcherNovember 30, 2020christmas ornaments, DIY spice-filled ornament Comments

A Homespun Christmas Series, Part 2: Making Pom-Poms

A Homespun Christmas Series, Part 2: Making Pom-Poms

Christmas, DIYMarilla MelcherNovember 24, 2020making pom poms, Christmas decor, cotton yarn, Yarn Bee Cotton XXLComment

How to Make Miniature Braided Rug Coasters

How to Make Miniature Braided Rug Coasters

In this blog post, I show you the process for making miniature braided rug coasters with cozy texture.

Christmas, DIY, sewingMarilla MelcherNovember 17, 2020DIY Coasters, DIY braided rug coasters, Christmas gift, Christmas 2020 Comment

A Homespun Christmas, Part 1: How to Make a Braided Tree Skirt with Old Sheets

A Homespun Christmas, Part 1: How to Make a Braided Tree Skirt with Old Sheets

DIY, upcycling, Christmas, sewingMarilla MelcherNovember 10, 2020DIY, Christmas decor, braided rug tree skirt, Christmas tree skirt, Homespun Christmas, Christmas 2020, upcycling Comments

It's Been One Year! And a Giveaway to Celebrate!

It's Been One Year! And a Giveaway to Celebrate!

Marilla MelcherOctober 19, 2020 Comments

Current Knitting Projects, Brownie Recipe, and a Surprise Revealed!

Current Knitting Projects, Brownie Recipe, and a Surprise Revealed!

Knitting, bakingMarilla MelcherOctober 12, 2020knitting, gluten free brownie recipe Comments

A Hike in the Clouds

A Hike in the Clouds

hiking, family lifeMarilla MelcherSeptember 28, 2020hiking, Shenandoah National Park, Big MeadowsComment

Fall Favorites

Fall Favorites

Food, Knitting, candlesMarilla MelcherSeptember 21, 2020fall favorites, pumpkin curry soup, cheese scones, salad, candles, books, knitting Comments

Making a House a Home

Making a House a Home

home decorMarilla MelcherSeptember 10, 2020Early American Decor, home decor, making do with what you have, linen pillow cover, linen table runnerComment

A Tale of Two Pies

A Tale of Two Pies

bakingMarilla MelcherSeptember 4, 2020gluten free chocolate pieComment

How to Freeze Sweet Corn

How to Freeze Sweet Corn

gardening, FoodMarilla MelcherAugust 27, 2020how to freeze corn, summer, food preservation Comments

DIY Simple Pillow Cover Tutorial

DIY Simple Pillow Cover Tutorial

DIY, sewing, home decorMarilla MelcherAugust 21, 2020DIY pillow cover, fall decor inspiration, quick and easy pillow cover, make a pillow cover in less than 30 minutes Comments

Garden Update and First Attempt at Once-a-Week-Cooking

Garden Update and First Attempt at Once-a-Week-Cooking

gardeningMarilla MelcherAugust 18, 2020once a week cooking, gardeningComment

DIY Cozy Summer Linen Throw

DIY Cozy Summer Linen Throw

sewingMarilla MelcherJuly 24, 2020DIY Linen Throw, How to make a fringe edge linen throwComment

How to Make a Lavender Sachet

How to Make a Lavender Sachet

sewingMarilla MelcherJuly 17, 2020lavender sachet tutorial, how to make a lavender sachet Comments

Announcing the Color Chart Collection and Giveaway!

Announcing the Color Chart Collection and Giveaway!

sewingMarilla MelcherJuly 10, 2020linen color chart Comments