How many of you keep a lint roller beside your machine? I used it a lot yesterday when stitching the cut work bookmarks. they help pick up all of the threads, and even help pull out some stitches
Celticlady - I posted the Cutwork bookmark from OPW - take a look at it. It was actually fun to do.
I tried something different in the doily I posted last evening. I used double sheets of badgemaster stabilizer, and trimmed it close to design. I then stitched the design together, then soaked ...
I hope that you all will want to go to Bunnycup soon. They have added another free retired set-eggheads- and great sale Buy 5 sets, get 15 free. Of course, we all can't do that, but can get less
Happy Mother's day to all. I am back from vacation, and trying to catch up. So many things to read through and see here it may take all week. WVA was beautiful - we had another spring. Saw many ..
Today is May day where I grew up. we had a special tradition - the kids made May baskets and would put them on door steps of the friends and loved ones - These were filled with sweets or flowers.
I wanted to let you know that I will be away for a few days. We are leaving for W.VA for a visit with DH aunt. Don't know what I will do without the computer, and my visit with all of you.
For those of you interested - Astitchahalf is having a Take 5 special - 5 design sets for $15 - but only until 12 pm EST April 30th. Very pretty lace work, and adorable designs.
Another lesson learned - never try to cut the tangled bobbin thread from the spool by using sharp scissors - it slipped and punctured my index finger, not once but twice. Trying to hurry too much
Cuties - learn from me - do not, repeat, do not decide to rush things, take your eye off of bobbin winding, and then create a mess - It took me nearly 30 min to clear the thread jam from machine!
Have been away a little from Cute - have been trying to help daughter. She is remodeling kitchen, and came home to a water leak from a broken pipe in the wall. Now has to redo flooring...more ..
Bunnycup has put out another adorable free retired set. I had to comment to her that this was so nice. We have so many that can not purchase designs, and so good to share them as she is doing.
Hey shirlener - I was on google today looking for additional designs by Donna Dewberry - guess who came up? Smile - you are world wide!
Hey girls - can't do much tonight, but wanted to let you know that I have put a picture up for me! This is a picture of one of my daddy's flowers. These were always my favorites. Daddy's were ..