right: 1px;" />
Ever since I recognized that my retirement was going to be upon me quickly (about 10 years ago), I w [More]

Keeping It Simple - The Big Tote It

Comments (2)  Not rated yet
You can never have too many bags.  We use bags for everything from storing tiny toys to carrying our groceries in "green" bags.  But last week my daughter decided she needed a huge bag. She teaches science two days a week at a local Christian school.  But since she shares th... [More]

Skype and Catalog Xpress Tip #9, add Alphabet Xpress

Comments (3)  Not rated yet
If you have not yet tried Skype, you are missing one of the finest features the Internet has to offer. Most people know that you can call users worldwide if they have the correct equipment for free.  But did you know that: You can send files Send Instant Messages (IM) Create a conference... [More]

Training with Pizzazz!

Comments (6)  Not rated yet
My love for embroidery is going on 10 years.  I cannot believe it, how time flies when you are [More]

Winners in Creativity for African Folklore Embroidery

Comments (0)  Not rated yet
And The Winner is………   Over twenty thousand people viewed the African Folklore Embroidery entries at the International Quilt Show in Long Beach.  As many of my readers know I travel around the country lecturing and teaching African Folklore Embroidery. I am always a... [More]

Keeping It Simple - Spiders, Ruffles and Ghosts, Oh My!

Comments (4)  Not rated yet
Halloween is just around the corner and with so many costumes to make this year I decided two things: 1) They need to be fairly simple, and 2) I need to start earlier than I have in the past.  The two older girls each have a definite ideas of what they want to be.  But what ... [More]

Safety Information, Free Posters for your school and Catalog Xpress Tip #8, Printing Your Designs

Comments (2)  Not rated yet
We are all trying to be more ‘green' these days, but some things may remain in your home that you are uncertain about.  Green means more environmentally safe, but I use some items that I really cannot do without.   I want to know exactly what is in those products.  It m... [More]

Mylar and Embroidery

Comments (6)  Not rated yet
Embroidery is always trying to do new and different things.  My mother's embroidery was limited [More]

Rise Above the Ordinary with Silk Flower Embroidery

Comments (1)  Not rated yet
It’s great to find a new embroidery effect, and it’s even better when it’s as easy as the silk flower technique. Jackie Woods of www.greatnotions.com introduced me to the concept, and I found it absolutely stunning.   Jackie u... [More]

Keeping It simple - Frosty the Minky Pink Snowman

Comments (1)  Not rated yet
One of our granddaughters loves Frosty the Snowman.  We sing the song daily - even when it is 100+ degrees here.  We read the book almost as often.  So I decided to create a Frosty sweatshirt for her even though winter isn't here yet.  When I asked her what color sweatshirt s... [More]

Recycling Equipment and Catalog Xpress Tip #7, Arrangement Types

Comments (0)  Not rated yet
We all get excited over a new piece of equipment, either for our computer or for our embroidery.&nbs [More]