I'm an Ornament Girl!

I'm an Ornament Girl!

I recently learned about Staci Lowery.  She is a crafter entrepreneur and founder of The Ornament Girls website and club .  After browsing her website, a message popped up asking if I was interested in a free 3-part vide…
Perfect Embroidery Machine Mat

Perfect Embroidery Machine Mat

My large Baby Lock Destiny sewing & embroidery machine sits on a table in my sewing room.  I have heard from others that a mat under the machine reduces noise and vibration.  I have found the perfect mat for my my n…
Mom's Needlework ❤️

Mom's Needlework ❤️

Thought I would take a moment to share my mom's needlework.  She is 87 years young, and I absolutely adore my mother! Mom enjoys needlework, so for Christmas last year, my sister and I gave her a Nob Hill Fall Bloo…
Weighted Blanket for Teen or Adult

Weighted Blanket for Teen or Adult

DIY - How to Make Your Own Weighted Throw-Size Blanket for Teen or Adult - The first project I did at our retreat  this summer was a calming weighted blanket for my nephew.  He's a teenager with autism spectrum diso…
Summer Retreat 2017

Summer Retreat 2017

Earlier this month, we had another annual summer retreat for our Northern Virginia chapter of the American Sewing Guild .  I secured our venue at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, VA.  Three days of nothing but…
Christmas in July Santa's Ride Bowl

Christmas in July Santa's Ride Bowl

My second Christmas in July project.  Started in July, finished in early August. This a a free standing lace bowl from BFC Creations called Santa's Ride .  This is an expensive set for an embroidery design, but it se…
Christmas in July angel

Christmas in July angel

I tried to get a couple of Christmas-themed projects completed in July.  Finished one on the last day of July, and the other completed shortly thereafter. It has just taken me a while to share it here. :) First up was a…
Young Etsy Seller

Young Etsy Seller

A few months ago, my daughter had an idea to make a pillow from a photograph she took of our Shadow .  She had so much fun doing it that she wanted to make more.  I created a listing on Etsy on her behalf . She has had s…
First Place at the Fair

First Place at the Fair

Our county fair began this week.  I have never entered my work into any type of judging before, but was so very happy to see my Golden Tapestry with a blue ribbon on it this morning.  😊  That has made my day!  You can …