Jilldeal, Inc.

12/31/2025

This is, by far, the best compilation of scarf patterns I have seen, EVER...I took a gamble ordering it, but I can honestly say, best purchase in a knitting book I have EVER made, EVER!

09/27/2022

Sam McGinty

Everyone who has ever sewn has a tomato pincushion... our Grandmothers, mothers, aunts, literally everybody, and I wondered why. Well, according to folklore, people once thought the tomato was a symbol of good fortune and prosperity so when people moved into a new home they placed a tomato on the mantle. Since tomatoes are only seasonal, the ladies would create them from fabric and fill them with leaves and things from the outdoors.

During this same era the ladies did all the sewing for their families and their hand needles were very important, so they placed their important hand needle in their fabric “good luck” tomato and the tomato pin cushion was born.

When I think of the pin cushion, I see my grandmother’s wrinkled hands, the bright red tomato next to her, sewing away. The tomato may not bring prosperity and good fortune but it definitely has nostalgia. 🍅

Posted by Kimberly Wright

09/27/2022

Every month Martín’s parents took a trip to see Grandma and came home on the same train the next day. One day the child said to his parents:
“I'm already grown up. Can I go to my grandma's alone?"
After a brief discussion, his parents accepted. They stood with him as he waited for the train to exit. They said goodbye to their son and gave him some tips through the window. Martin repeated to them:
“I know. I've been told this more than a thousand times."
As the train was about to leave, his father murmured in his ear:
“Son if you feel bad or insecure, this is for you!"
And he put something in his pocket.
Now Martin was alone, sitting on the train as he had wanted, without his parents for the first time.
He was admiring the landscape out the window. Around him some unknowns pushed themselves in. They made a lot of noise. They got in and out of the train car. The conductor made some comments about him being alone. One person looked at him with eyes of sadness.
Martin was feeling more uneasy with every minute that passed. And now he was scared. He felt cornered and alone. He put his head down, and with tears in his eyes, he remembered his dad had put something in his pocket. Trembling, he searched for what his father had given him. Upon finding the piece of paper he read it:
“Son, I'm in the last train car!"
That's how life is, we must let our kids go. We must let them try new things. But we always like to be in the last car, watching, in case they are afraid or in case they find obstacles and don’t know what to do. We want to be close to them as long as we are still alive.
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09/12/2022

If you find yourself in London!❤️

11/19/2018

Afternoon tea at the farm is always a delight--but come between November 28 and December 23, and you'll get a special HOLIDAY TEA with holiday cookies and sweets, as well as our homemade tea breads, signature rosemary scones, and (for our Indulgent tea/light lunch option), three kinds of sandwiches (you get all three!) plus fresh ham biscuits. (Add Prosecco for a truly indulgent time!)

Drop in between noon and 4 PM, Wednesday through Sunday! Or call ahead for a reservation. We love to hear from you ahead of time too!

https://www.historicpeacehill.com/copy-of-holiday-tea-light-lunch

04/16/2014

might be nice for Easter morning...

This time of year when the sun is shining and the flowers are finally blooming in East Hampton, I love to serve breakfast in the garden. This weekend, I’m making my Sour Cream Coffee Cake (http://barefootcontessa.com/recipes.aspx?RecipeID=10&S=1) for breakfast – it’s so moist and spiced with cinnamon and sugar, plus a delicious crumble topping. A little confectioners’ sugar drizzle on top is the perfect finish. Then, I’ll set the table with freshly cut bouquets of grape hyacinth and daffodils- the first flowers to bloom in my garden. Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

07/28/2013

Frances Meyer chose this beautiful shade of Magenta in HeatherPrime Alpaca from Galler Yarns...LOVE IT!

07/28/2013

Fran's KAL Sweater...Gorgeous!!!

07/28/2013

Sam's KAL Sweater...made with Galler Yarns Heather Prime Alpaca...FABULOUS!

07/24/2013

This saturday, July 27th, will be the seaming party at the River Rock Inn in Milford...many have worked the KAL with the twist sweater...can't wait to see all the folks that will walk out with finished garments...RSVP Please if you were a part of this KAL and plan on attending...

07/23/2013

The physical shop has closed...but I am alive and well online...stay tuned!

06/09/2013

"Leftie" was the workshop for today...15 Clever and Creative Ladies gathered with me today to begin the work on this fabulous project...I Love mine and even though you may not have been at today's workshop, you can still purchase the unique pairings for this wonderful project!!