Category Archives: Announcements

Ingram Arts and Crafts Show … more stuff

  I’ve been working on a selection of different styles of handwork to show at the Ingram Arts and Crafts Show in Tupelo, OK on Sept. 22, 2012.  The photo shows a pocket weaving board warped with hand spun wool … Continue reading

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Kim Sorensen-Nielsen…

Some time back, I told you that when I remembered the name of the lovely lady who made those sweet cards that were in the Rose Petal Soaps give-away, I would post and let you know who she is.. Well… … Continue reading

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Loop Stitch Crocheted House Slippers… free pattern

Last year Denese asked for my help finding a pattern for the looped stitch house slippers pattern.  Well… I just found it.   It’s over on Yahoo! Voices and was shared by Darlene Michaud.  Thank you so much, Darlene.   These would … Continue reading

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And The Winners Are….

Thank you.  Most of you sent me emails and I appreciate them all.. ;o)   My sweet DH was otherwise taken today, so I finally did the drawing using an online random selector. If you will send me an email with … Continue reading

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The Free Gifts.. ;o)

Tomorrow is November 29, 2011… And here are the gifts that we will be drawing for.. ;o) Each gift will consist of:  1 hand-made card.  These cards are hand-made here in Sherman by a lovely lady who supplies them to … Continue reading

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One Million Hits.. How Can I Ever Thank You? !

  A SALUTE TO YOU! Sometime this evening or late tonight, this blog will have its ONE MILLIONth hit.  I have to say that I am overwhelmed with gratitude for all of you who have visited over the nearly 5 … Continue reading

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Creative Cottage Retreat… McKinney, TX.

My friend,  Betty Reynolds,  sent me a note the other day.   You see… Betty is a scrapbooker .  And not just any scrapbooker.  She’s a consultant for Creative Memories. She creates some of the most unique and lovely scrapbook pages … Continue reading

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Free TW Loom Plans, Spinning on Different Wheels, Second TW Class

It’s been too hot for most everything the last couple of weeks.  Most of my time has been taken up with spinning and knitting. The gray and brown are New Zealand wool.  I have no idea what sheep breed, but … Continue reading

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I’m Finished…!!

I must say that I love teaching these classes…. but I think next time I decide to teach a class I will make sure that I don’t have 3 months worth of work making all the things necessary to teach … Continue reading

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LOTS of Free Embroidery Patterns….

Agulha de Ouro is a magazine (be aware there will be a couple of pop-ups with the home site)  with a page for LOTS of free embroidery patterns here… with no pop-ups that I know of on the pattern site.  … Continue reading

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