Frankly, when it is cold outside, it is also cold inside. I remember living in Phoenix and the air c [More]

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Ever since I recognized that my retirement was going to be upon me quickly (about 10 years ago), I w [More]

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It is summertime here in southern California.  That actually means that the days are balmy to h [More]

It is time for perfect brides to be walking down a perfect isle, in a perfect gown, with a perfect m [More]

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If you open any decorating magazine, regardless of age, you are going to find some awesome ideas for [More]

A biscornu is an elegant, eight sided ‘pincushion' whose origins have been lost over the centuries.& [More]

 Anyone who reads the supermarket tabloids has been seeing all kinds of advice about the easy way to lose weight. I and a group of friends decided to follow one of the more popular diets.  We formed teams, printed out the diet plan, communicated every day and were positive that we would lo... [More]

--> It’s time for some fun. I was recently asked about doing a Facebook application. You know, Facebook, one of the social sites on the internet. Where people who haven’t seen each other can chit chat and generally make a nuisance of themselves. It’s a good way to keep ... [More]

Threads for Thought: Two New Lines for Your Next Project Experienced decorators know that quality lies stitch deep. With so many thread options to choose from, embroiderers can customize the look and feel of every project they produce. Further expanding its line of quality threads, Brother Internat... [More]

If I have one recollection of my childhood that stands out, it has to be the sound of the wooden scr [More]

Here in San Diego, the summers are very mild.  There is little or modest humidity (30% would be [More]

Much to my delight, this is my first year anniversary.  Thank you!  Thank you! Thank you! [More]

Is this the most magnificent swan you have ever seen? Free Standing Lace (FSL) is a technique uniqu [More]

(Me singing) "Rain drops on roses and whiskers on kittens; the smell of leather and warm woolen mitt [More]

Hello Everyone,             Now that the trip is over with, my bags have been unpacked, the laundry done, and things are settling back into the humdrum everyday life, I had to make some decisions about this next year and what I will be doing. First... [More]

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  Here it is, the second day of Fall, and it’s already cold in the mornings here in Orlando. By “cold” I mean 68° (20° C) which, for me here in Florida, is sweater weather.  It doesn’t usually cool off until the middle of November, so this is quite a treat ... [More]

Embroidery has been a time honored craft for many centuries.  When cloth was first available, t [More]

    Hello Everyone! Now that you have some of the basic things down pat (right?), we can move along to some other things, like the fun stuff with ME and sewing! This selection will include a simple project I think everyone will not only enjoy doing, but giving as a gift as well. Fir... [More]

7/17/2013 - Still my VERY favorite stabilizer.  It is my 'go to' when everything else is crashi [More]

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I just returned from a short trip.  By the time I got to Phoenix, it was 112° and it was 115° w [More]

Thanks for responding to my request for what you wanted to talk about!  Endless Hooping was the [More]

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Quilts, whether large or small, can brighten the spirit and bring a bit of joy to those who need it in almost any situation.  Made with love and detailed with words of comfort, Susan Osborn shows us how a simple but heartfelt project can help make the days a little better for others.&... [More]