Jessica Leona
@threadandsoil.bsky.social
Sewing, gardening, and making an intentional life—one stitch and seed at a time. Less plastic, more homemade. Less rush, more roots. Less distraction, more family. Less trash, more craft. Starting from where I am and growing from here.
Saving my own seeds tastes like freedom 🌱 Collards, broccoli, kale — growing stronger every year. Just listed some on Seed Savers Exchange: https://tinyurl.com/ThreadAndSoil-Seeds #SeedSaving #HeirloomSeeds #FoodSovereignty #SlowLiving
September 2, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Saving my own seeds tastes like freedom 🌱 Collards, broccoli, kale — growing stronger every year. Just listed some on Seed Savers Exchange: https://tinyurl.com/ThreadAndSoil-Seeds #SeedSaving #HeirloomSeeds #FoodSovereignty #SlowLiving
Busy week 🌿 strung dried oranges, made a few dry mixes for the pantry, baked berry crumble w/ whipped cream, squeezed in meal prep, and even shared my yoga journal with the world. Something about this break in the heat gets me motivated! #SlowLiving #SimpleJoys #HomemadeGoodness #SeasonalLiving
August 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Busy week 🌿 strung dried oranges, made a few dry mixes for the pantry, baked berry crumble w/ whipped cream, squeezed in meal prep, and even shared my yoga journal with the world. Something about this break in the heat gets me motivated! #SlowLiving #SimpleJoys #HomemadeGoodness #SeasonalLiving
I made this yoga + self-care journal for myself when nothing else fit — apps + notebook + Ashtanga book to log it all felt scattered. Designed just for me, but now it feels stingy not to share. 🌿
Link: https://amzn.to/3UyUTZt
#YogaJournal #MindfulPractice
Link: https://amzn.to/3UyUTZt
#YogaJournal #MindfulPractice
August 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I made this yoga + self-care journal for myself when nothing else fit — apps + notebook + Ashtanga book to log it all felt scattered. Designed just for me, but now it feels stingy not to share. 🌿
Link: https://amzn.to/3UyUTZt
#YogaJournal #MindfulPractice
Link: https://amzn.to/3UyUTZt
#YogaJournal #MindfulPractice
When life gives you cherry tomatoes
...PLUS onions, garlic, and jalapeños…
You make salsa!
Seventeen jars of it.
#GrowWhatYouEat #CanningSeason #GardenSky
...PLUS onions, garlic, and jalapeños…
You make salsa!
Seventeen jars of it.
#GrowWhatYouEat #CanningSeason #GardenSky
July 31, 2025 at 2:52 PM
When life gives you cherry tomatoes
...PLUS onions, garlic, and jalapeños…
You make salsa!
Seventeen jars of it.
#GrowWhatYouEat #CanningSeason #GardenSky
...PLUS onions, garlic, and jalapeños…
You make salsa!
Seventeen jars of it.
#GrowWhatYouEat #CanningSeason #GardenSky
Just a few jars so far.
But each one says:
“I grew this myself.”
This is what resistance looks like in a mason jar.
#GrowWhatYouEat #SlowLiving #FoodSovereignty
But each one says:
“I grew this myself.”
This is what resistance looks like in a mason jar.
#GrowWhatYouEat #SlowLiving #FoodSovereignty
July 28, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Just a few jars so far.
But each one says:
“I grew this myself.”
This is what resistance looks like in a mason jar.
#GrowWhatYouEat #SlowLiving #FoodSovereignty
But each one says:
“I grew this myself.”
This is what resistance looks like in a mason jar.
#GrowWhatYouEat #SlowLiving #FoodSovereignty
I’ve wanted to make this little porch bling for ages. Lettuce turnip the beet! 🎶
#Gardening #GardenHumor #DadJokes #Handmade
#Gardening #GardenHumor #DadJokes #Handmade
June 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I’ve wanted to make this little porch bling for ages. Lettuce turnip the beet! 🎶
#Gardening #GardenHumor #DadJokes #Handmade
#Gardening #GardenHumor #DadJokes #Handmade
They say self-care looks different for everyone. Mine just happens to involve weeds and dirt before sunrise. Not glamorous. Just peaceful.
#SlowLiving #GrowWhatYouEat #MomLife #GardenSky
#SlowLiving #GrowWhatYouEat #MomLife #GardenSky
June 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
They say self-care looks different for everyone. Mine just happens to involve weeds and dirt before sunrise. Not glamorous. Just peaceful.
#SlowLiving #GrowWhatYouEat #MomLife #GardenSky
#SlowLiving #GrowWhatYouEat #MomLife #GardenSky
My dad always said “dig the second hole first.” So with the chicken coop 75% done, I built a mud kitchen. Naturally.
See the full build on YouTube https://youtu.be/7K0SGWQY1Mg
#MomsWhoBuild #DIY #MudKitchen #ParentingHumor #DadJokes #SlowLiving #IndependentPlay
See the full build on YouTube https://youtu.be/7K0SGWQY1Mg
#MomsWhoBuild #DIY #MudKitchen #ParentingHumor #DadJokes #SlowLiving #IndependentPlay
June 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM
My dad always said “dig the second hole first.” So with the chicken coop 75% done, I built a mud kitchen. Naturally.
See the full build on YouTube https://youtu.be/7K0SGWQY1Mg
#MomsWhoBuild #DIY #MudKitchen #ParentingHumor #DadJokes #SlowLiving #IndependentPlay
See the full build on YouTube https://youtu.be/7K0SGWQY1Mg
#MomsWhoBuild #DIY #MudKitchen #ParentingHumor #DadJokes #SlowLiving #IndependentPlay
Only a week into strawberry season and we’ve already picked 4x more than all of last year. 🍓
The secret? A little TLC and a lot of patience.
Hardest part is not eating them all before we get to the kitchen.
#GrowWhatYouEat #Homegrown #SlowLiving #gardensky
The secret? A little TLC and a lot of patience.
Hardest part is not eating them all before we get to the kitchen.
#GrowWhatYouEat #Homegrown #SlowLiving #gardensky
May 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Only a week into strawberry season and we’ve already picked 4x more than all of last year. 🍓
The secret? A little TLC and a lot of patience.
Hardest part is not eating them all before we get to the kitchen.
#GrowWhatYouEat #Homegrown #SlowLiving #gardensky
The secret? A little TLC and a lot of patience.
Hardest part is not eating them all before we get to the kitchen.
#GrowWhatYouEat #Homegrown #SlowLiving #gardensky
The most important cookies in the universe.
After an hour of pretend play, the toddler begged to bake.
I wanted a break… but I knew I had to say yes.
These are the moments that make childhood magical.
#CookiesAndChaos #SlowLiving #FamilyMemories #FoodSky
After an hour of pretend play, the toddler begged to bake.
I wanted a break… but I knew I had to say yes.
These are the moments that make childhood magical.
#CookiesAndChaos #SlowLiving #FamilyMemories #FoodSky
May 3, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The most important cookies in the universe.
After an hour of pretend play, the toddler begged to bake.
I wanted a break… but I knew I had to say yes.
These are the moments that make childhood magical.
#CookiesAndChaos #SlowLiving #FamilyMemories #FoodSky
After an hour of pretend play, the toddler begged to bake.
I wanted a break… but I knew I had to say yes.
These are the moments that make childhood magical.
#CookiesAndChaos #SlowLiving #FamilyMemories #FoodSky
Even a 'lazy' dinner does double duty:
Rotisserie chicken = dinner today + soup stock tomorrow.
Low effort, zero waste. I love my crockpot.
#ChickenBroth #NoWaste #SlowLiving
Rotisserie chicken = dinner today + soup stock tomorrow.
Low effort, zero waste. I love my crockpot.
#ChickenBroth #NoWaste #SlowLiving
May 2, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Even a 'lazy' dinner does double duty:
Rotisserie chicken = dinner today + soup stock tomorrow.
Low effort, zero waste. I love my crockpot.
#ChickenBroth #NoWaste #SlowLiving
Rotisserie chicken = dinner today + soup stock tomorrow.
Low effort, zero waste. I love my crockpot.
#ChickenBroth #NoWaste #SlowLiving
April 29, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Last fall we tucked a zillion babies under compost & a blanket of oak leaves.
Pulled the leaves back & BAM! Flowers, little berries, and… you guessed it volunteer tomatoes.
Because they take the "Volunteer State" motto seriously.
#GardenSky #Homegrown #TheVolunteerState #GrowWhatYouEat
Pulled the leaves back & BAM! Flowers, little berries, and… you guessed it volunteer tomatoes.
Because they take the "Volunteer State" motto seriously.
#GardenSky #Homegrown #TheVolunteerState #GrowWhatYouEat
April 26, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Last fall we tucked a zillion babies under compost & a blanket of oak leaves.
Pulled the leaves back & BAM! Flowers, little berries, and… you guessed it volunteer tomatoes.
Because they take the "Volunteer State" motto seriously.
#GardenSky #Homegrown #TheVolunteerState #GrowWhatYouEat
Pulled the leaves back & BAM! Flowers, little berries, and… you guessed it volunteer tomatoes.
Because they take the "Volunteer State" motto seriously.
#GardenSky #Homegrown #TheVolunteerState #GrowWhatYouEat
Mid-April planting before the rain—already so lush! So grateful for Tennessee’s loooong growing season.
Baby lettuce, all volunteers from last year & Cherry Tomatoes popping up like weeds!
The plants take the "Volunteer State" motto seriously.
#GardenSky #GrowWhatYouEat #TheVolunteerState
Baby lettuce, all volunteers from last year & Cherry Tomatoes popping up like weeds!
The plants take the "Volunteer State" motto seriously.
#GardenSky #GrowWhatYouEat #TheVolunteerState
April 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Mid-April planting before the rain—already so lush! So grateful for Tennessee’s loooong growing season.
Baby lettuce, all volunteers from last year & Cherry Tomatoes popping up like weeds!
The plants take the "Volunteer State" motto seriously.
#GardenSky #GrowWhatYouEat #TheVolunteerState
Baby lettuce, all volunteers from last year & Cherry Tomatoes popping up like weeds!
The plants take the "Volunteer State" motto seriously.
#GardenSky #GrowWhatYouEat #TheVolunteerState
Surprised my lil’ bunny on Easter with this Animal Bonnet—she hopped around in it for hours.
Quick, beginner-friendly sew. Free pattern here: tinyurl.com/ThreadAndSoi...
100% cotton, of course.
Now to tackle my own wardrobe—bras or tanks first?
#Handmade #SewingTutorial #FreePattern #SewSky
Quick, beginner-friendly sew. Free pattern here: tinyurl.com/ThreadAndSoi...
100% cotton, of course.
Now to tackle my own wardrobe—bras or tanks first?
#Handmade #SewingTutorial #FreePattern #SewSky
April 23, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Surprised my lil’ bunny on Easter with this Animal Bonnet—she hopped around in it for hours.
Quick, beginner-friendly sew. Free pattern here: tinyurl.com/ThreadAndSoi...
100% cotton, of course.
Now to tackle my own wardrobe—bras or tanks first?
#Handmade #SewingTutorial #FreePattern #SewSky
Quick, beginner-friendly sew. Free pattern here: tinyurl.com/ThreadAndSoi...
100% cotton, of course.
Now to tackle my own wardrobe—bras or tanks first?
#Handmade #SewingTutorial #FreePattern #SewSky
April 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Felt so good to finally get moving on a new project after being sick! Sunshine, sawdust… and then the saw battery died. Classic.
You’ll have to check back to see what I’m building—this one’s gonna be a good one.
#SlowLiving #IntentionalProjects #HomesteadVibes #NotJustSewing
You’ll have to check back to see what I’m building—this one’s gonna be a good one.
#SlowLiving #IntentionalProjects #HomesteadVibes #NotJustSewing
April 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Felt so good to finally get moving on a new project after being sick! Sunshine, sawdust… and then the saw battery died. Classic.
You’ll have to check back to see what I’m building—this one’s gonna be a good one.
#SlowLiving #IntentionalProjects #HomesteadVibes #NotJustSewing
You’ll have to check back to see what I’m building—this one’s gonna be a good one.
#SlowLiving #IntentionalProjects #HomesteadVibes #NotJustSewing
Just made another top for my little one’s all-cotton wardrobe. I'm committed to ditching plastic—but my stash of snaps is all plastic.
What would you do? Use them up? Donate and go metal?
#SlowFashion #NaturalFibers #PlasticFreeSewing #Handmade #Sewing #ReducePlastic #GarmentSewists
What would you do? Use them up? Donate and go metal?
#SlowFashion #NaturalFibers #PlasticFreeSewing #Handmade #Sewing #ReducePlastic #GarmentSewists
April 13, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Just made another top for my little one’s all-cotton wardrobe. I'm committed to ditching plastic—but my stash of snaps is all plastic.
What would you do? Use them up? Donate and go metal?
#SlowFashion #NaturalFibers #PlasticFreeSewing #Handmade #Sewing #ReducePlastic #GarmentSewists
What would you do? Use them up? Donate and go metal?
#SlowFashion #NaturalFibers #PlasticFreeSewing #Handmade #Sewing #ReducePlastic #GarmentSewists
Graded up Twig & Tale's free Petal Wrap Tunic/Dress pattern to a size 5 for my fast-growing LO. Planning decorative stitching to make it extra cute.
Another item to replace synthetics from our wardrobes-- tho I just started building a chicken coop so it might be a few days.
#Handmade #FreePatterns
Another item to replace synthetics from our wardrobes-- tho I just started building a chicken coop so it might be a few days.
#Handmade #FreePatterns
April 11, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Graded up Twig & Tale's free Petal Wrap Tunic/Dress pattern to a size 5 for my fast-growing LO. Planning decorative stitching to make it extra cute.
Another item to replace synthetics from our wardrobes-- tho I just started building a chicken coop so it might be a few days.
#Handmade #FreePatterns
Another item to replace synthetics from our wardrobes-- tho I just started building a chicken coop so it might be a few days.
#Handmade #FreePatterns
Made these high-waist toddler shorts—pattern and all. Bright cotton batik, elastic waist, patch pockets, no synthetics in sight!
Planning to grade pattern + start selling. No retail presence yet tho.
Thoughts on where to start???Etsy, farm markets, boutiques?
#NaturalFibers #SlowFashion #Handmade
Planning to grade pattern + start selling. No retail presence yet tho.
Thoughts on where to start???Etsy, farm markets, boutiques?
#NaturalFibers #SlowFashion #Handmade
April 9, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Made these high-waist toddler shorts—pattern and all. Bright cotton batik, elastic waist, patch pockets, no synthetics in sight!
Planning to grade pattern + start selling. No retail presence yet tho.
Thoughts on where to start???Etsy, farm markets, boutiques?
#NaturalFibers #SlowFashion #Handmade
Planning to grade pattern + start selling. No retail presence yet tho.
Thoughts on where to start???Etsy, farm markets, boutiques?
#NaturalFibers #SlowFashion #Handmade
While most chose sparkles for the Starry Night prom theme, my daughter went AS the painting. A walking masterpiece.
She gave me 48 hours to re-line a blazer she found at the mall with special fabric, embellish to mimic Van Gogh’s brushstrokes, & add a dramatic clasp.
#Prom #StarryNight #Handmade
She gave me 48 hours to re-line a blazer she found at the mall with special fabric, embellish to mimic Van Gogh’s brushstrokes, & add a dramatic clasp.
#Prom #StarryNight #Handmade
April 8, 2025 at 2:29 PM
While most chose sparkles for the Starry Night prom theme, my daughter went AS the painting. A walking masterpiece.
She gave me 48 hours to re-line a blazer she found at the mall with special fabric, embellish to mimic Van Gogh’s brushstrokes, & add a dramatic clasp.
#Prom #StarryNight #Handmade
She gave me 48 hours to re-line a blazer she found at the mall with special fabric, embellish to mimic Van Gogh’s brushstrokes, & add a dramatic clasp.
#Prom #StarryNight #Handmade
Even though my Joann's is pretty picked over but I scored some 100% cotton material to make some new threads.
#joannfabrics #fabric #fabricscore #handmadeclothes
#joannfabrics #fabric #fabricscore #handmadeclothes
April 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Even though my Joann's is pretty picked over but I scored some 100% cotton material to make some new threads.
#joannfabrics #fabric #fabricscore #handmadeclothes
#joannfabrics #fabric #fabricscore #handmadeclothes