Thanks to the wonders of Social Media, I have gotten to know a lot of my fellow designers in the counted thread industry. Yes, we meet up at markets, but sometimes…there’s work to be done at those shows & you just can’t meet everyone! Fortunately, I get to know designers

I’ve got winners! Thank you to everyone who responded to my At the Beach contest – may this summer find you at the beach – or at least at the place that makes you happy! I had entries come in through email as well as the blog (blogger glitch…) so

It’s time for a New Release…and a contest! I know it’s summer & it’s beach time…but I really think this one could stay up all year round. In fact, my husband asked me to stitch this one up again (this one travels in trunk shows!) so we could hang it

I am basically an in box/out box kind of person. A list maker & a list scratcher-off-er. How did I end up in a business where everything is a process? My husband’s favorite line for me is “It’s all a process dear.” Year’s ago when I opened my needlework shop

Home Improvement…2 words that strike fear into many people. Last time I talked about how we were starting back into Home Improvementlandia – a country from which we have hidden from been absent for a few years. Normally, I can handle it – I am strong…back when we did a

That should say – Where did the months go since last August when we moved Chris into his dorm room? He will be home in 3 weeks! Year 1 down. Big sigh. Bill & I have spent most of our weekends since late January traveling to tennis meets to cheer

I’m going to walk you through the basic steps of a flat finished ornament. This is Joyeux Noel – the 1st in my Family Tree Series – it was designed for the French branch of my family. This original set was shipped off to them and I managed to take

Thank you to all who left comments on my last blog post and a huge thanks to Adornit for offering up their selection of Chamberry prints as a great prize! I have a winner…but first a few updates! (Would you really read on if I blew the surprise right now?)

Why do I design? I was asked that in an interview not too long ago and it was really difficult to come up with an answer that sounded plausible. I think I just need to. It’s my way of expressing myself…telling my story (whether you want to listen to it

Before I begin – let me say…I still have “Made With Love Charms”. Read more about it from my February 6th post. Keep sending them…I’m even having the local stitchers send the SASE! I’ve gotten well over 100 responses so far & it’s been terrific reading the little notes (not