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The Saga of the Seasons in Stitches Designs

Did you ever have a good idea, that turned into an ordeal? The Seasons in Stitches started out as a good idea, but my execution of the idea caused more than one headache! The Seasons in Stitches was a collaborative … Continue reading

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Thoughts of Spring!

I’m looking out on a very gray, very foggy morning, so of course I’m thinking of Spring!The needlework industry is like others – we work ahead of the seasons and holidays. On this mid-February morning my thoughts are on Easter … Continue reading

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The Meditative Nature of Needlework

Have you ever reflected on the “why” of needlework? Not the need to create, but the physical act of pulling needle and thread through fabric or canvas? Recently I’ve been thinking about the soothing comfort of needlework, or the mechanics … Continue reading

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New Year, New Designs, New Goals

Happy New Year! I’ve already started my traditional New Year’s Resolutions, back in September when I started my diet and exercise program – 16 pounds lighter so far! But, like so many of you, the prospect of a new year … Continue reading

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From Prototype to Project

Earlier I designed a project for a round finish into a kissing ball, and it turned into a prototype. Normally I hate stitching something more than once, but this time it was a useful exercise. I learned stitches that would … Continue reading

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