Category Archives: Embroidery

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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Ingram Arts Show, Tupelo, OK

I have an aunt and uncle (twins) who turned 80 years old this year.  My aunt has wanted to have an art show in honor of my grandparents for years.   There is a lot of talent in the family and … Continue reading

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Julia’s Place… free tute for making wired ribbon pansies…

I’ve been going to Julia’s Place   for as long as I’ve been blogging.  My goodness… could that really be 6 years!  In the process of looking for her mini-tute about how draw your own pattern for metal clasp eye … Continue reading

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Blocking My Shawls… Here’s How..

I have a terrific friend named Pat.  She’s a spinner and knitter like I’ve always wanted to be.. ;o)   She said she was wandering through one of the big box stores one day and passed the exercise equipment.  Her eyes … Continue reading

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How NOT To Do It…. ;o/

I have been downloading audio books for a while now and have several that I need to figure out some way to store.  I think everyone has been thru the old “OH NO! My computer crashed and all my stuff … 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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Sunbonnet Sue Bonanza! And a wonderful lady in the bargain.. ;o)

I’m a Sunbonnet Sue fan even tho I’ve never made a Sunbonnet Sue quilt.  And every time I go to Healing Heart and Hands,  I make myself a new promise to do just that.. make myself one.  Not only are … Continue reading

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Cross Stitch Fan? … Free Patterns

I receive the email newsletter from the e-magazine  Cross-Stitching.com .   This is a great site for anyone who enjoys cross stitching and wants to keep up with what’s happening in the cross stitching community.  I’m always on the lookout for … Continue reading

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Embellished Travel Tissue Cover… Free Pattern

  I’ve made tissue covers before but never with the embellishments I used in several of my other projects.. like this needle book…  When I found this pattern by Suzanne Surfass I decided that the plain jane ones I’ve been … Continue reading

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The Sporadic Packrat… Real Flower Fabric Postcards…

The Sporadic Packrat  shows us how to use real flowers in our hand-made Fabric Postcards.  They are truly lovely and I personally would LOVE to get one in the mail.  I didn’t want to cabbage onto one of her photos … Continue reading

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