While I was on vacation in Chicago last week I paid a brief visit to the Art Institute. Although I didn't have much time to wander I did snap a few pics of some of the highlights and other things I found interesting. I hope to go back some day and spend far more time exploring the Windy City. :)
We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men; and among those fibers, as sympathetic threads, our actions run as causes, and they come back to us as effects. – Henry Melvill (1798-1871) The deeper sorrow carves into your being the more joy you can contain. – Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931)
I am a graphic designer who loves folk arts and crafts and needlework, especially counted cross stitch. This blog is where I write about my crafting adventures.
Wintry weather promotes more stitching
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Brrr, outdoor plans were nixed. Sat in and finished Horsin' Around. Love
this fun LHN holiday project.
And Mike had asked for a small colorful pillow fo...
Oh the Torture!
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I found this sweet home in York in January. While I've never pictured
myself in a bungalo-style home, I was instantly intrigued with this house.
And wh...
New Seasonal Series coming soon!
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While there are several inches of snow on our ground here in NW Iowa, there
are little signals that Spring is approaching. First off, our days are
growing...
Gingerbread birds and butter brickle
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I made these gingerbread birds this past week from an antique cookie board
I purchased last year. I can't even begin to tell you how much it
cost.....but...
What is blogging again?
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I’m a bit embarrassed as I take the easy way out with Facebook and
Instragram. I miss many of my blogger pals. I’d say they aren’t blogging
much either. I ...
StitchyBox is the New Owner of Needleprint charts
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I am delighted to tell you that as from today, StitchyBox in Vancouver,
Washington, USA is the new owner of Needleprint charts.
Liz Westlake, the owner of...
podcast episode 63: purposeful knitting
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Show Notes
OFF THE NEEDLES
Hoot! by Ysolda Teague Chelsea Beach Shawl, test knit for Holli Dapp of
Swift Knits podcast / design out later this month
ON THE...
It's Superbowl Sale time!!
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Greetings Friends!
* WOW! Today was a balmy 50 degrees out…it felt tropical! Just a
quick blog to remind everyone that tomorrow is our Annual Superbow...
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