Category Archives: Embroidery

Text Embroidery

I discovered the world of fonts two years ago when I planned a Survivor birthday party for Caitlin. I was looking through the Word fonts trying to find something to use on the invitations. Not finding anything appropriate I turned to a Google search. I was totally excited to find a font called Survivant. It…

Using a Thimble

I’ve never been able to sew comfortably with a thimble. Several very earnest attempts have been made. Each time I would give it a go I ended up taking it off after 5 minutes and grumbling about wasted money. But now my life is changed forever! I’ve been doing a lot of hand sewing and…

Brie’s Baby Quilt

I finished this baby quilt yesterday morning for my cousin Brie’s first baby. Given my last baby was born 8 years ago, I LOVE making anything baby. I’m thinking this must be a vicarious nesting response. It went into a Fed Ex box shortly thereafter, hopefully to arrive at my Mom’s house in time for…