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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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