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Happy Saturday, Hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas. It amazing how quickly Christmas comes and goes and now 2025 is right around the corner. At this time of year, I think about 2024 the successes and the failures. Then I make my new goals for 2025. Yes, I know there are many… Continue reading Setting Effective Goals for 2025
Happy Saturday, Hope you have a wonderful week. Christmas is closing in fast. I thought about everything that I want to get done and became overwhelmed. So instead of going down the path of stressed out. I took a few deep breaths and decided that more than anything I really wanted to enjoy the holidays.… Continue reading Simple Strategies to Embrace the Christmas Spirit
Happy Saturday- With Christmas coming, many of us are spending more time cooking. I've ruined many shirts with grease stains. So, making an apron for the cooks on your list is a great gift idea. Aprons are becoming popular again, and there are many fabric options. The fabric stores are packed with just about anything… Continue reading Step-by-Step Guide to Making Your Own Apron
Great Christmas gift that will not take a lot of time.
Happy Saturday, Do you need Christmas ideas for you or someone who loves to sew? It is getting close to Christmas and a dress form is a great gift idea for yourself. You are probably wondering; will I use it? Is it worth the cost? Or is going to be sitting in the corner, gathering… Continue reading Why You Should Invest in a Dress Form
Happy Saturday, I have never done paper piecing before. The pattern for this project is called, Tannenbaum Table Runner by Nicole Moore. This is a fantastic pattern for a beginner. What is paper piecing? It is a technique for quilting that involves sewing fabric on to a paper template. Here are some things that I… Continue reading Beginner’s Guide to Paper Piecing for Quilting
November 9, 2024 Happy Saturday, Hope you have a wonderful week. It seems like this year just flew by. It is hard to believe that it is already November with Thanksgiving & Christmas just around the corner. Just wondering if you have started playing Christmas music. I haven't yet but the mood will be hitting… Continue reading Creating with Simplicity Pattern: A Jacket Journey
Happy Saturday, Hope you have a wonderful week. Today we are going to vote. Hope you take the time to vote. This is a privilege that we have as an American citizen to choose our next leader. So many people have lost their lives so that we had this pleasure. I so believe in the… Continue reading Crafting a Winnie the Pooh Jumper: Tips and Tricks
October 25, 2024 Happy Saturday, We have had such a busy week. Our church had a conference every night. We had pastor from churches nationwide that attended. It was such a blessing. Now that the week is over, we are tired. I had grand plans of getting a little sewing in, but it didn't work… Continue reading Sewing Tips: Overcoming Mistakes with Embroidery
October 19, 2024 Happy Saturday, This is one of my favorite times of year. I love the leaves, pumpkins and watching Penn State Football. We are enjoying "fall like" weather in Florida with the low temperatures in the 50 to 60 degrees. It has been a wonderful change from the "typical" Florida weather. The fall… Continue reading Enjoying Fall with Embroidery: A Project Guide
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