🧵 Why I Keep Two Blogs: A Tale of Thread and Thought

 

There are two creative paths and one purpose: stitching stories and seams side by side.

Why I write for two blogs — one focused on sewing and handmade items, the other on digital stories and cozy reflections.

Some might say keeping one blog is enough. But for me, two is just right — like having both a needle and thread. One stitches stories, the other stitches seams. I love it! There is nothing better to me! I do not get bored this way. 

You see, I wear two creative hats (or maybe aprons). One is made of soft muslin and scattered notions. The other is a little more worn around the edges, filled with musings, memories, and the magic of everyday life. That's why I keep two blogs: The Designer’s Needle and The Blogger’s Attic.

✂️ The Designer’s Needle: Where Fabric Speaks

Over at The Designer’s Needle, I share my lifelong love for sewing — vintage patterns, apron tutorials, handmade doll clothes, and fabric finds that spark joy. I have sewn since I was 11 years old. This blog supports my Payhip store, where I sell my eBooks. It’s a space for crafters, sewists, and those who love a well-fitted pattern. I reach out and share my joy of sewing with sewists who enjoy sewing and creating as much as I do. 

It’s all business with a personal touch — a blog designed to inspire creativity and help others find that perfect piece for their next project.

🪞The Blogger’s Attic: Where Stories Live

But this blog — The Blogger’s Attic — is different. It’s where I climb into a mental attic, brush off an old memory, and let it tell a tale. I write about abandoned places, daily life, intriguing thoughts, and even short stories that come out of nowhere like a breeze through the attic window. My mind travels in The Blogger's Attic.

It’s cozy here. There’s no to-do list, stitch length, or measuring tape: just reflection, curiosity, and digital products like printable journals and stories to enjoy and have folly with.

🧺 Two Blogs, One Heart

Both blogs come from the same source: a desire to create, connect, and offer something helpful or meaningful. Whether I’m sharing a sewing tip or writing about a moment that made me pause, I hope you find something worth holding onto. I hope you are inspired or perhaps find an escape through my blogs. 

So if you ever want to wander through patterns and fabric, I welcome you to visit my sewing blog, The Designer’s Needle. And if you’re here in The Blogger’s Attic, thank you — pull up a chair, pour a cup of tea, and stay as long as you like. The door is always open. 

Warmly,

Rhonda

The voice behind the attic

Repetitive Vegetables and the Muskrat Mentality: A Grocery Store Reflection

Fresh vegetables, warm spices, and a little meal prep magic.

How We’re All Just Little Muskrats Trying to Spice Up Broccoli 

Have you ever noticed how grocery shopping feels like an instinctual ritual? Yesterday, as I steered my cart through the produce aisle, I couldn’t help but muse: we humans are just like muskrats. Think about it.

We gather.

We sort.

We carry things around in baskets.

We pick up vegetables, load them into our carts, then carefully transfer them onto the checkout conveyor belt, only to load them right back into our cart—and then again into our vehicles. At home, the process continues. Sack to house. Sack to shelf. It’s a lot of repetition. Honestly, the only thing missing is a tail and a muddy burrow.

Let’s be real—grocery shopping is monotonous. The scenery doesn’t change much. The aisles are the same. The soundtrack? Beep...beep...beep. And those veggies? The usual suspects.

Broccoli. Cauliflower. Green beans. Onions. Bell peppers. Spinach. Kale. Tomatoes. Carrots. Mushrooms. Celery. Maybe an avocado or two if you're feeling spicy.

They’re always there, faithfully lining the shelves like green (and orange, and red) soldiers. Yet despite this unchanging cast of characters, we humans still manage to keep things interesting. That’s where the fun happens—in the kitchen.

You can roast broccoli until it’s crispy, or steam it until it’s soft. Puree it into soup. Sauté it with garlic. Drench it in dressing. Add a dash of paprika, a sprinkle of turmeric, or a big squeeze of lemon. Suddenly, it’s not just broccoli—it’s an experience.

So yes, the grocery routine might be repetitive (okay, a lot). But just like our muskrat cousins, we’ve learned the joy of gathering, sorting, storing, and—most importantly—creating.

Because in the end, it’s not about the veggies—it’s about what you make of them. 😊

Rhonda

The Voice Behind The Blogger's Attic