A bookmark stitched by Mare, of Mare’s Runaway Needle. TV. If kids are entertained by two letters, imagine the fun they’ll have with twenty-six. Open your child’s imagination. Open a book. ~Author […]

Besides “how do I finish my bookmarks,” another question I often hear is “how can I get involved?” Just as there are a gazillion answers to the first question, there are a […]

Once upon a time, girls and women practiced needlework by making samplers. Samplers remain popular today, but they are not generally considered practice pieces. Rather, they demonstrate proficiency. In reality, I think […]

The Importance of Creating Creatives by Linda Stanek “She’s a Creative,” someone said with a shrug. That explained it all–her hair, her makeup, even the odd little boots she wore. Why does […]

One of my writing critique partners, Mary Beth Schewitz, was just selected as an “everyday hero” by Real Simple magazine for her work with the Max Schewitz Foundation. Mary Beth lost her […]