Category Archives: Beading

Kim Sorensen-Nielsen…

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

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

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

  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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Kantha Embroidery

Posted on October 5, 2010 by

Kantha embroidery was highlighted on Sharon Boggon’s blog, now called Pin Tangle,  a couple of years ago along with a discussion on the autobiographical elements and symbols in embroidery.   At the time I did a little online research and found … Continue reading →

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One Down, Two to Go

Posted on July 1, 2010 by

The class was wonderful!   The only problem was that  I was so busy that I forgot to take pictures until everyone was gone and  we were cleaning up!   I have to send a shout-out  “Thank you!”   to my friend Marianne … Continue reading →

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Free Quilt Patterns.com, Crafty Diversions.com, My Tablet Weaving and SAFF

Posted on October 17, 2009 by

Thought I would drop in and let everyone know that Free Quilt Patterns.com has some new quilt patterns on their awesome site of hundred or more free quilt patterns…   I’m using the little snowman clipart to remind myself that … Continue reading →

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Please Get Permission….

Posted on October 10, 2009 by

I have put several free patterns that were created by me  up on this site.  They were uploaded with the thought in mind that others might like to use them.  If they are  used  for personal use… that’s great.  If they are … Continue reading →

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LOTS of Free Embroidery Patterns….

Posted on September 17, 2009 by

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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Baby Sunbonnet Sue and Overall Sam..free patterns

Posted on April 6, 2009 by

More free Sunbonnet Sue patterns… and many more embroidery patterns.  Sue’s Treehouse  is a terrific site for embroidery patterns…   The embroidery patterns for the baby animals  remind me of the quilt I made for my oldest son before he was … Continue reading →

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Of Hats, Socks, Quilts and Things

Posted on February 17, 2009 by

  This is a hat that I had planned to make for our son that lives up north in Cold Country… ;o)  After I got the Elizabeth Zimmerman books, I followed several of the suggestions she made in her Workshop … Continue reading →

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Those Darn Socks! and Save Handmade!

Posted on December 29, 2008 by

I finally finished those socks that I have remade a half dozen times… DH has worn them now a few times to sleep in and has pronounced them good, so I guess it was all worth it..lol   Now I will … Continue reading →

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