Tag Archives: needlework

WIPs: Stitched Smalls to be Finished

I looked back at my 2016 stitching goals for the year and realized this should have been on it, too: 7. Finish or frame completed stitched items! I have several pieces that I have finished stitching but that are still … Continue reading

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2015 in Books…er, Magazines

I wanted to do a crafty book round-up for this year, but then I looked back on the books I finished this year and realized I didn’t read a single art or craft related book. How is that even possible? I … Continue reading

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2013 Needlework Ornament Exchange

Last week the Needle Artisans of Northwest Indiana (NANI) had their annual holiday party. One of the activities during the evening is an ornament exchange. This was my first ornament exchange with the group, since I just joined this past … Continue reading

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New DMC Embroidery Colors – Oh My!

DMC announced yesterday that the company is releasing 16 new embroidery floss colors this October. Wow! It has been 12 years since the last time DMC updated its standard cotton embroidery floss line. For completists like me, who must. have. … Continue reading

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Stretching the Comfort Zone

Have you ever put off doing something you really, really wanted to do, but you just kept telling yourself you “didn’t have the time?” Yes, guilty as charged! Last night I attended the May meeting of the Needle Artisans of … Continue reading

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