Last Nov. I had to cancel my eye surgery due to hospital wanting payment up front; at that time we did not have the funds so I canceled the surgery. Yesterday we got our state refund check, so I called and rescheduled the surgery date.... eye surgery for my left eye is not rescheduled for April 12th ( Read more... )

Okay, I finally went through my mothers old sewing box (the one I brought back after my brothers funeral three years ago). Yeah, hated to relive the old memories. Anyway, she had over 30 zippers (some still in the original packing (tossed these out), over 70 spools of sewing thread (plastic, wooden & styrofoam spools) in assorted pastle colors ( ( Read more... )

Second time in ten years I am feeling burned out with my embroidery. I have five main embroidery projects that I am working on ( Read more... )

This week I worked on the A&S banner. It is almost half completed. Seems like it is taking me forever, but I must remember needle point does take time. I finished 7 regular bottle cap pin cushions (for showing off at present), 2 crowns, 4 laurel-type leaves, and 3 that are "special" gifts. I am hoping to deliver these small gifts tomorrow at ( Read more... )