Girls, this book has great ideas on how to embellish applique'! Three-Dimensional Applique' & Embroidery Embellishment by Anita Shackelford (I found it here). I actually used some of its ideas last week when I wanted to embellish one of my applique' blocks. It made such a huge difference! … [Read more...] about Three-Dimensional Applique
Storing Embroidery Floss
Here is my solution to the mess of colorful floss I had when I started embroidery work. I got the plastic sleeves at The Container .Store during my last trip to Denver. They are meant to store photo negatives, but work well for the floss. Tell me what you think... … [Read more...] about Storing Embroidery Floss
The Cat
This is Jamie, my companion for the last 17.5 years... She is a cutie. I just have to sit or lay on the couch for her to wake up and climb on me, knead me to relaxation, and purr... Who needs yoga??? … [Read more...] about The Cat
Breakfast in Style
I love going to JoAnn's for notions and other craft supplies and hardly ever look at their quilt fabrics. However, this one time... look what I found! I made a set of four matching place mats. Like it? … [Read more...] about Breakfast in Style
MIA
Well, I am definitely not going to the Post Office anytime soon. I will purchase stamps at the grocery store, and will visit the UPS Store all the time for all my shipping needs. Why? Well, this past Christmas I had the stupid idea of shipping Xmas gifts via USPS. Since I always do it via UPS and always get a tracking number, I forgot that I needed to pay for special services at the Post Office, if I wanted a tracking number. Of course, the box with all the Christmas gifts to my husband's family … [Read more...] about MIA
Cool Tutorial
Guys, this is the easiest way to piece a Drunkard's Path block... if you are not using QuiltSmart products (www.quiltsmart.com). Check this out! … [Read more...] about Cool Tutorial