It's fourteen years ago today.

Fourteen years ago today my life was changed forever. It was Feb.23,1995 that I returned home around 10:30 at night to find that my wife of more than 28 years, and the mother of our three sons had...

Made A Big Oops, Don't know what else to do, Starting A new Discussion

About a week ago, I started a discussion about the legislature about abortions passed by Obama. Me, being foolhardy and rushing into things, didn't read the story fully. I posted that Obama had...

Husbands Update

As most know my husband was hospitalized last Tuesday and up to date the doctors still don't know anything further than they did when he was admitted. An emergency abdominal Ultra Sound was arranged...

What crafting/hobby tools to you wish you owned?

Most of us that have creative hobbies have tools we use all the time and have no problem spending money on, but there are always a few things that you really wish you owned, but can't quite justify...

Using antique sewing supplies and notions?

I have a large collection of antique sewing tools, old lace, ancient buttons and things like that. I really enjoy using them if I can find just the right project where I think they will be...

Do you use your antiques, or just keep them safe?

If you have antique items at home, do you try to use them whenever it is practical to do so, or would you never do this and just store them safely in case they get damaged?I prefer antiques that...

Embroidery styles around the world

Many countries have their own sorts of embroidery and some are really famous. I particularly like the shisa (mirror) embroidery done in India. What other regional embroidery types do you know of?

Is embroidery fashionable?

A few years ago there was a lot of embroidered clothes in the shops, you saw embroidery on jeans and bags particularly. Do you think embroidery is still fashionable?

Have you ever seen a craft you DON'T want to try?

Turning the more common question on its head, have you ever seen anyone demonstrating a particular craft and known straight away it isn't for you?I know lots of people enjoy scrapbooking for...

What is the hardest life lesson you have had to learn?

Life is full of difficult lessons, things like accepting that loved ones have to die eventually, or that money has to be worked for, or that we just can't always have our own way all the...