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Carolyn Welch
- Dec 29, 2018
The Wreath Making Lesson~
Fresh Wreath Making 101 at the Collins House in early December was so much fun and the end results were stunning. The class was taught by...


Carolyn Welch
- Nov 3, 2018
'Twas A Day in October (Part 3) ~
Ann sang, "Loop, loop, loop," a melodious refrain! She whistled, and smiled, and called each by name: "Now, Phyllis! Now, Lavadna! I'll...


Carolyn Welch
- Oct 30, 2018
Victorian Ornaments for Christmas ~
Collinsville Garden Club recently got together to make Victorian ornaments from Victorian scrap. These ornaments will decorate the...


Carolyn Welch
- Oct 25, 2018
'Twas A Day in October (Part 2) ~
Some orange and green, And purple, too; A big smile from Phyllis Smith of St. Jacob, Is wonderful proof; Now what have we here? An...


Carolyn Welch
- Oct 18, 2018
'Twas A Day in October (Part 1) ~
'Twas a day in October, at the D.D. Collins house The ladies got together, but not a single mouse; They brought pieces of fabric, and...


Carolyn Welch
- Oct 12, 2018
Primitive Rug Hooking Has a Remarkable History: Part 1 ~
Rug hooking has become a very vogue craft for all ages; but do you know how it all began? ~ Although examples of pulling a loop of yarn...


Carolyn Welch
- Jun 8, 2017
Now you can have your portrait ~
photo taken with the portrait photos of Daniel Dove Collins and Elizabeth Anderson Collins when you visit the historic D.D. Collins House...