I consider my stash of designs collection in the same loving manner as a coin, stamp or even vintage [More]

I remember, years ago, I was told something like – If you think of something, a red convertible, for [More]

While searching the Internet for interesting (?) subjects for my blog, I came upon one that seemed v [More]

I have been reading that the English alphabet, as we know it, is nearing obsolescence for many reaso [More]

Most people know that California, where live, San Diego, and even more specific, La Mesa.We have bee [More]

I got a little Soccer fever and if you did not, I am here to tell you that the USA lost but can hold [More]

When I initially got my first machine, there was so much to know and understand that I remember feel [More]

With all there is to know about embroidery and with all the gadgets to help you, why do we still nee [More]

I kept thinking about my last project that failed.  I am always excited about presenting projec [More]

I have wanted to try this technique for 2 years but something always gets in the way.  Such is [More]

When it comes to family, the words family emergency causes me to have chills. We all know what those [More]

One of my favorite authors was Shel Silverstein; he was truly one of a kind.  In addition to ma [More]

LaRueSews-All Wrapped up Writing this BLOG for Ann the Gran.com has been one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve ever had.  It has taught me that I can expand myself and my knowledge far beyond the things I have done before.  I have learned that I am indeed a writer, if given a t... [More]

Some of you may remember that I have been working on a complicated project.  I called it my "1,000 year project" when I began in 2003. Well, I am 993.5 years ahead of schedule. I finished it after having surgery on my hand in March.  Here it is:  Indigo Sunset. This time ... [More]

AAAHHHH!  Christmas Time-It’s a wonderful time of year when we all rush around, from one party to another.  Rushing the kids to their parties, and activities, while planning for the cookies we will bake when we get enough time.  We spend hours, thinking, planning scheming for th... [More]

The subject matter this time is probably one of the “testiest” that I have approached.  We are nearing the end of making a quilt from start to finish.  Adding the bind is the best part, right up to stitching down the binding on the back.  The photos I am using were ma... [More]

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