Melissa Ringstaff is a homemaker, a wife, a mom, a writer, and the Founding Director of A Virtuous Woman, a ministry for women based on the Scriptures of Proverbs 31. She enjoyes teaching women how to get their homes in order and add peace and joy to their homes. The Vintage Homemaker is from Melissa's heart and very much about who she is at home.
Melissa is the proud mother of five sweet children, a step-mom to 4 wonderful "children" who are all grown up now, and Grandarlin' to 11 (so far) grand children. She is married to the love of her life, Mykal, who is a pastor in their community. Melissa lives in the beautiful Appalachian mountains of Harlan, Kentucky.
In 2003 our family moved to Harlan, KY. My husband's family comes from these mountains. Our youngest daughter, Laura, was born at our home in Harlan. This place has a rich history and many stories to tell. I thought you might enjoy learning more about this amazing place.
I just finished my own version of the Hedge Hog Pincushion. It was fun, quick and super easy. My daughters are making one for their Hope Chests.
Q: I just happened to have posted my sewing project on my blog today. I like the Sew Sew Tuesdays. Do you always put it up? Can I put […]
Q:Melissa, what a wonderful idea! Do you just put the dish towels in with all your other towels? I think I will get right to it! - Bethany
A: Bethany,
I do wash my crochet dish cloths in the wash with my dish towels. However, due to the nature of the dishcloths, it is important to rinse […]
July 25, 2006
I have made 4 of these granny squares so far. It took me a while to find a granny square pattern that I liked and was able to understand! I am still a new crocheter and am learning slowly. But so far so good! I am using a natural cotton yarn available at […]
Monday, June 5, 2006
Melissa, Hi again. I visited The Vintage Homemaker again today and read about your husband pastoring two churches and all that you have going on. I am just curious ~ How do you get it all done? I have thought that a person that has it so “together” must be older or […]
Q: Melissa would you be so kind as to post your Mom’s Pinch Biscuit recipe? Just love your site and tune in each day to be blessed by you.
- Dorothy in Mesa, AZ
A: First, Dorothy, I wanted to apologize for not having posted this sooner. I have been backed up the last two weeks with […]
