Last year so many of you asked about how I was displaying my Kits of the Month, that we decided to try something new this year and create a display stand! These are designed and 3-D printed by Rod (Mr. Debbie), and we are learning lots about 3-D printing, designing and creating in the process. …
We’re trying several new things this year, and I’ll post about all of them one at a time. Today let’s focus on the subscription plan for the Kit of the Month 2022. We developed this plan in response to several who asked for it, and we thought it might be worthwhile giving it a shot. …
Your enthusiastic response to our 2021 Kit of the Month encouraged us to continue this year, so announcing our 2022 Kit of the Month! It took us a few days to finalize everything, so we were delayed in the announcement, but we should be on track going forward to announce on the first of every …
For centuries, people have decorated their homes during the winter season with holly. This enduring evergreen with glossy dark green leaves and bright red berries is a perfect addition to any holiday or winter decor. Our Holly Jolly is a quick stitch project, so you still have time to stitch it and finish it to …
Time to celebrate all things pumpkin spice with the prettiest pumpkin in the pumpkin patch! What is its destiny? Pumpkin pie (yummy – can’t wait for Thanksgiving!)? Centerpiece of the fall decor? Even Cinderella’s coach? November’s Kit of the Month is Pumpkin Patch, a glorious pumpkin surrounded by leaves in the pumpkin patch! Backstitched leaves …
I love pansies! I love the variety of colors, the compact size, the structure of the petals – just everything. What better way to celebrate May than with a cheerful pansy! I’ll confess that this design fought me every step of the way, but I’m happy I stuck with it because I’m pleased with the …
Great news! We’ve gotten more materials in for January Finishing Kits, and have added a few more February kits to the inventory level, so if you wanted them and couldn’t get them – try again! We are still very limited on the number of February kits and the fabric is no longer available so when …
You asked us – we heard you! I have been surprised by the enthusiasm around my finishes for the Kits of the Month. As I’ve said before (probably too many times) I’m NOT a finisher. But this simple finish has been embraced. So we added a finishing kit for the April Kit of the Month, …
Just added – Finishing Kits for January, February and March Kits of the Month! Read More »
March 17 is a lucky day in our family – it’s the day our delightful Emily was born! We consider ourselves lucky to have her, and I thought for March I would let you all in our great good luck! Do you remember looking for 4-leaf clovers when you were a kid? There was something …
The past year has been quite a roller coaster for a lot of us. I know that I have struggled many times, and at times my heart seemed to be breaking. I’m sure I’m not alone. In Japan, there’s a tradition called “kintsugi” – repairing broken pottery with gold, silver or platinum dust mixed with …