I had a fun little excursion last week! Lots of pictures to share… My ultimate destination was Davison, MI and Camp Stitchalot – hosted by Deb of Stitches ‘n Things. (I usually take pens…wonder if she’s missing that coffee mug??) I designed Sampler Set – kind of like a Twin

I bet you thought I was going to say “a square”! It actually started much differently than that… & here’s the rest of the story! I was asked to, once again, become a temporary JABC employee (that’s Just Another Button Co. for short) to help out at the International Houston

From what I understand, we were, mostly, all able to scoot in & out of Nashville last weekend – sandwiched in between ice storm and snow storm weekends! Thank goodness we were able to load up the vehicle – relying mostly on side view mirrors for the 13 hour drive.

Today, February 6th, is our 27th wedding anniversary. For the past few years, I have dedicated a small, heartfelt design to the love of my life and this year is no different. I could go on & on about the many joys we have shared over the years: joys that

I started this blog several years ago as a way to create a diary or history of what happens not only with my design company as it grows, but my family as they grow and move about their lives. My boys are (almost) 20 and 21 now & really there

…I missed you! Not that I didn’t have anything to blog about – let’s get real, I could post everyday if there were actually more than 24 hours available in a 24 hour time period. If you follow me on Facebook – you know it’s been a little crazy! –

Well, technically, it’s only 10am, so the day is still young. What I’m really referring to is the massive amount of miles I have put in on the road & the air! Between retail shows, retreats, The Trail of Orts Tour & Houston Quilt Market, I am one out-of-gas puppy!

I made some updates to the website today (www.handsondesign.biz). Most notably I made some changes to the “now appearing” page. Of course I am excited about my upcoming travels to Celebrations, PALS Stitching at the Beach retreat & the Trail of Orts Tour, but I’ve got some fun happenings already

October isn’t going to stick around long either at this rate! Our house has once again turned into a factory of charts, kits, boxes, trunk shows, new releases, and finishing jobs! The dog is already nervous because she knows what those stacks of boxes means! Next Wednesday I leave on

The November issue of Cross Stitch & Needlework magazine is out and with it comes the final two pieces of my Year of Celebrations series. I have said before that my actual participation – designing & stitching – has been done for awhile, but I have enjoyed the pictures &