Monthly Archives: August 2017

WIP Weds: Prairie Schooler Stitching

I needed a break from big stitching projects, so I went through my stash of cross-stitch charts and pulled out the “Evergreen” pattern by The Prairie Schooler. I am stitching the motifs as separate ornaments rather than as one big … Continue reading

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Friday Finds — 08/25/17

Friday Finds is my weekly round-up of needlework, art, and book news from around the web. We are wrapping up Welcome Days at my school this week as we welcome the class of 2021 to campus, plus all of our … Continue reading

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WIP Weds: Pinch Purse Completed

Hold on because this is going to be an image-heavy post. I finished my pinch purse this week. After I finished stitching the little ribbon embroidery motifs, I had to cut out the fabric pieces. Then I had to cover … Continue reading

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Weekend Links — 08/19/17

Hello, hello. The week got away from me, but here is my end-of-the-week roundup of crafty and bookish links from around the web! Here are this week’s links: The Fort Wayne chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America set up … Continue reading

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WIP Weds: Ribbon Embroidery Motifs

In this week’s WIP Wednesday update, I finally dove in and stitched the ribbon embroidery design that I choose onto the two sides of my future pinch purse. I choose a little motif from the pattern book I showed in … Continue reading

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Ribbon Embroidery Books and Tutorials

I have started the ribbon embroidery on my challenge project for my embroidery guild. But, I have never tried ribbon embroidery before, so I have been seeking out what resources I can to help me along. Today I am sharing … Continue reading

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Friday Finds — 08/11/17

Friday Finds is my weekly round-up of needlework, textile, books and art links from my wanderings around the web. Here are this week’s links: The Detroit News interviews Kathy Fenchel who teaches needlepoint at two local shops and shares her passion for … Continue reading

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WIP Weds: All Shall Be Well is Finished!

Yes, it seemed like this day would never happen. My limited stitching time, due to a busy day job and other commitments, means I feel like I stitch at a glacial pace sometimes. But, I made it. I have completed … Continue reading

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Mystery Blogger Award

Last week Emz at Emz Crafty Creations was kind enough to nominate me for the Mystery Blogger Award. Thank you! Emz has a great craft blog where she shows off her cross-stitch projects and also does soap making, candle making, … Continue reading

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What I’m Reading — August 2017

Every month I share what books I finished last month and what I’m reading now. I also love to hear what others are reading. Share your own book recommendations in the comments or friend me on Goodreads! Well, this will be a … Continue reading

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