Archive for February, 2010
Reading Roundup
What’s on my mp3 player? The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins. Well, I broke an important commitment for this book, but I’m not sorry in the least. For a couple of months now, the only things on my mp3 player have been Spanish language-oriented as I seriously and joyfully attempt to learn the language. I’ve [...]
Pretty Backsides
I was too lazy tonight to hunt down sewing thread to sew a backing on a bookmark, so I grabbed the nearest matching thread: Rainbow Gallery’s Sparkle Braid. I tried to break it and found it to be very strong, so I used it. Why shouldn’t we use pretty sparkly threads on the back sides [...]
Becca’s Earrings
Becca signed on for the I Heart You Earrings class at The Stitchers’ Village. Check out her work. I’ve made three pairs- one for me and two I’m giving away. Need to make more. Oh, I used DMC satin S602 and an iridescent Kreinik ribbon. These are fun! Happy Valentine’s Day! It is a happy [...]
Stitching for Literacy Update
This is a Gentle Art bag signed by oodles of cross stitch and counted thread designers and manufacturers. It’s a prize being given away by Thistle Needleworks, Inc. during the Needle and Thread: Stitching for Literacy 2010 Bookmark Challenge. For every bookmark donated, stitchers receive one entry into the drawing. What a fun prize! The [...]
Reading Roundup
What’s been on my desk for three weeks waiting for me to write about it? Norman and Brenda, by Colin Thompson and Amy Lissiat. This is what I’m talking about, people! Picture books should not be the exclusive property of four- to seven-year-olds. The picture book format works for all ages and for a broader [...]
Bookmark Convention
Ta Da! We’re there. I’m happy. It took several more attempts, and the differences are small, but…well…they make all the difference. Now I can’t wait to share this with the readergirlz! Registration is open for the Bookmark Collectors Virtual Convention, Feb. 20 – 21. Ten dollars gives you access to all the seminars, galleries, the [...]
Embroidered Earrings
It’s here! The event we’ve all been waiting for! Stitchers lined the Village streets on January 31, spending the night outside in the cold, wet snow to be the first to register for the new Limited Edition On Demand Video Class. Hurry! Last one there’s a rotten egg! Ahem. Okay, so I can’t do hype. [...]
February Stitchers’ Voice is Up
The Stitchers’ Voice is the e-zine produced in The Stitchers’ Village. It comes out monthly and contains news about events, classes, patterns, shops, designers, and sundry stitchy things. There’s usually a contest or two, sometimes a pattern, and always a heap of fun. And, oh yeah, it often contains something from me. The February issue [...]
Stitching for Literacy Update
This model bookmark uses several edge and finishing techniques that are taught in the Bookmarks 101: Simple, Smart, and Swanky Finishes class. Class registration is open. The class begins on February 8 and runs through March 8. The Monday “What have you done lately?” accountability post, where I announce my Needle and Thread: Stitching for [...]
