Life can change in a second. Last Friday, my dear hubby was suffering from a bad chest cold. He was coughing so deeply. Once, he lost consciousness coughing - he fell on tile floor. Broke his nose, got a big goose egg on his forehead. I took him to t
My Dear Husband and I have been married 42 years today!! He surprised me this morning with this Anniversary gift - a new rolling chair for my craft room!!! Oh my, I may never leave my craft room now!!!
Each year at Thanksgiving, I come up with a surprise craft for us to make for our centerpiece (we go to the same restaurant - they know us now!!!) Here are some pictures of our annual Thanksgiving in Frankenmuth, Michigan. We get together (some from far
Be sure to run over to Embroidery Library and Urban Threads - they both have just added their new monthly designs for January - you can also download their December free designs!! Hugs, Laura
I had an order for 3 towels with this design. My two big machines kept messing up and are in the shop now - thank goodness my small machine was able to finish the job!! Note to myself - start Christmas stitching in January!! Hugs to you all, Laura
Dear Hubby went through his old ties - there are many beautiful (very wide!!) ties he doesn't want anymore. Besides donating them - any ideas on how to re-purpose them? The fabrics are really pretty! I had even thought of doing something with them for
Question for everyone - when did you learn how to sew? I was 12 and made my first dress in Junior High (also known as Middle School). It was a revelation to me - I learned to follow a pattern and to put in a zipper, do arm and neck facings, and hem a ga
Here are some Hand Sanitizer Cases I stitched out - The Halloween ones were a big hit. The others will be stocking stuffers! Thanks for taking a peek!! Hugs, Laura
Just finished these Buffalo Plaid earrings for our Daughter, Katie. I decided to make a smaller one to put on a cord for Granddaughter, Vivian. I found the Faux Leather at Hobby Lobby and it stitched out so easy! So hard to believe these are made in t
Here are some Doggie Bag Holders I made. These are a different design and a plain design using a "dog" vinyl, (different from the ones I made before). On the center one - the little dog in the lower left looks just like our mini Golden Doodle. I am a
I have seen many earrings stitched out as FSL - but, did you know you can embroidery earrings on vinyl? Our daughter and daughter-in-law, plus the girlfriends of our twin son's are all asking for these earrings I stitched out. Who would have thought!!
I made a bunch of Lip Balm Holders - easy design to stitch out on printed vinyl. Granddaughter, Vivian clipped her onto her backpack. I will definitely make some more for stocking gifts. Thanks for looking! Hugs to all, Laura
Made bunches of these for the small craft fair I am going to participate in. They are Ice Cream Koozies - for kiddos to keep their hands (and face) clean while enjoying a sweet treat. They are machine washable and I haven't a clue if anyone will be int
I only do one or two very small craft fairs a year. I am getting ready for one in a couple of weeks. I stitched some Doggie Bag Holders for it. Hope they are popular!! Thanks for taking a look!!! Hugs to you all, Laura
I was looking for a sunglasses holder design that I could use marine vinyl. I wanted it to look masculine for my husband's new sunglasses. Couldn't find the design I wanted - so, with it being such a simple design - I did it myself! And, believe me,
