Being the "Meesy" to two beautiful granddaughters I am always on the lookout for cute things that I can make for them or with them.  They are very girly girls and love fancy ribbons, barrettes and bows.  Last weekend I went on a getaway with a friend and we browsed through shops ... [More]

Halloween is closer than you think! I always get excited now that I have two granddaughters to watch. It makes the holiday so much more fun.  I love listening to the older one tell me what she wants to be and deciding for her sister. Last year they were invited to a party. We had a great time c... [More]

Did you know that Flag Day is this Sunday?  It is nice to take a moment and remember how gratef [More]

May is my favorite month.  While I come from a small family, there are only 24 of us, but for s [More]

  This is going to be a quick post, but I just was working with the Pashminas that I sell on Et [More]

The first time I saw a ‘Bean’ stitch, it was from a distance of about 12 feet.  I could see tha [More]

Everyone is interested in ‘being green’ these days.  Preparing for the Holidays, I plan to go g [More]

To take a simple or plain idea and mold it into something personal and unique is always rewarding. Michelle Gauthier created a special Christmas tree skirt to become a focal point for holiday cheer in her home. Without spending a lot she gave of her time and love to bring special smiles to those aro... [More]

Tuck a bottle of their favorite beverage inside a festive wrap - no wrapping paper required. Trisch Rosema's embroidered gifts of wine got rave reviews even though they were quick and easy. What a lovely hostess gift one of these custom wine bags would make! Or you could do as Trisch did and mak... [More]