I came across this photo from when we saw Jeff Garlin in Chicago. He told me he loved me, gave me a life jacket, and signed it. It was fantastic. Oh, and do yourself a favor and download his podcast. It's fantastic. ... Read More
This series of cross stitches was the first I made. I can't seem to find a photo of all six of them displayed, but there is also an old television. Besides the cassette tape and the mixer, I thought the patterns were lost forever. Yesterday Josh found them all on his computer. I am so glad they are still around, I just can't decide which one to start first. ... Read More
I've been so terrible about updating lately. I have a growing pile of items I have finished and need to photograph and get listed on my Etsy shop. This isn't even all of it... I need to get on it. Especially before this baby gets here! ... Read More
The past two years we've gone to the Christmas Renegade Craft Fair. The first year there was a vendor selling awesome plushes and we got Evie one. I had long since forgotten who the vendor was, so imagine my surprise when I saw plushes and kits being sold on Fab a few weeks ago. The shop's name is MrSogs and they have an Etsy store where you can buy the completed plushes at the kits too. I bought a kit and I eagerly added it to my extensive list of crafts I want to complete. ... Read More
I bought three copies of the Bloggess's book, hardcover, ebook, and the paperback version. I immediately lent out the paperback version to someone who hadn't read it and never got to read the bonus chapter. A friend made a comment about my cross stitch being mentioned in the book and I had no clue what she was talking about so she sent me a photo. I think this cements the fact that Jenny Lawson and I are best friends. ... Read More
Congratulations Gail! Thanks to everyone who entered! Gail, I'll be in touch! ... Read More
It's that time again, time to update on the totally useless stitch a long. I moved to a larger jar and it's starting to look pretty neat with all the color. ... Read More
I have hit over 200 likes over on the Facebook page and to celebrate, I'm doing a giveaway! Normally when I do a cross stitch, I stick it in a frame but I decided to try something a little different. This time I got a wooden embroidery hoop and mounted it in that instead, I really like how it turned out. You, the lucky reader, have a chance to win this 4" hoop! It's simple really, just head over to my Etsy shop and leave a comment here telling me what your favorite item is. A winner will be randomly chosen at 12:00 PM CST on Friday, April 12, 2013. Sorry, ... Read More