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
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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
English Paper Piecing
Got new book on English paper-piecing: New English Paper Piecing: A Faster Approach to a Traditional Favorite, by Sue Daley (Amazon.com). Unbeknownst to me, I had already used this technique in one of my quilts. However, she has very interesting templates - a whole new world of possibilities! Can't wait to start working on one of the patterns. … [Read more...] about English Paper Piecing