I will be away for a few days - we are flying down to Florida - my sister-in-law, Carol passed away suddenly last night - she was 59. My husband, bless him, will have to take care of all that needs to be done. It hasn't hit him yet. We are both in sho
Our kids got together and purchased this Kam Press for me for Christmas (sweet hubby mounted it on a beautiful piece of mahogany). The container behind it has dies for pressing snaps, grommets, covered buttons and rivets. I was blown away by it all. I
I came across a well written article (in BBC News) about the invention of the sewing machine and how it somewhat liberated women. I was blown away by what I read. Of course,I knew everything sewn before it was sewn by hand (think of those long dresses a
I wanted to show our family's Thanksgiving craft we did in Frankenmuth, Michigan. We gather together from all over the country now. And what a fun group we are! Everyone participates in a craft we use as our Thanksgiving centerpiece. This year we pai
Don't forget to check on The Mad Woman of Locke Street. Check Collections. She has been adding free designs - just follow the clues! Merry Christmas everyone!!! https://www.themadwomanoflockestr...
Do any of you sweet Cuties remember my oldest son, Alex and his beautiful Aussie wife, Alira, adopting Henry back 4 years ago. Well, guess what - they are pregnant!! Truly!! They decided to try IVF one more time - and it worked. We will have a new Gra
Just a quick update: Hubby came through the procedure just great. His heart does have some problem (Thank goodness his arteries are clear!) He will be referred to a specialist soon. He most likely will have to have surgery - but, we will cross that br
New thread - feels like my Birthday (it isn't). Anyone else feel that way when they get new thread? My machine loves Isacord thread. The place where I buy it has a semi annual sale and if you buy colors in two, they reduce the price even further. Hugs
Just a reminder to back up your designs often. My laptop motherboard died last week - I was lucky - they were able to backup the hard drive for me. Do you schedule a backup - and, if so, how often do you do it?
The Mad Woman of Locke Street has posted her Freebie. Check it out!! https://www.themadwomanoflockestr...
Run on over to Embroidery Library and Urban Threads - they have their new free monthly designs - plus Augusts!! https://www.urbanthreads.com/defa... https://www.emblibrary.com/EL/def...
First doll dress that Granddaughter, Vivian has helped to make. She clicked the fabric pieces together and she used my sewing machine to stitch the hem. It was a good way for her to get use to using a sewing machine. I put in a zipper rather than use V
When I get new thread, I feel like a kid getting new crayons - can anyone relate? I was lucky to buy during a sale on Isacord thread. Hugs to all, Laura
Embroidery Library and Urban Threads have put up their new month's free designs - be sure to pick them up!!
Life can change in a second. Last Friday, my dear hubby was suffering from a bad chest cold. He was coughing so deeply. Once, he lost consciousness coughing - he fell on tile floor. Broke his nose, got a big goose egg on his forehead. I took him to t
