Have you ever wished you had a way to tell the kids to be good or Santa won’t be coming this year? Or maybe a tongue in cheek way of telling your significant other what you really think. He better be good or Santa’s just not going to bring that big screen after all. This […]
Archives for June 2009
We’re home
Okay, we’ve been home for a couple of days but now I’m starting to feel like my brain has arrived. There was so much cool stuff at the show to marvel at. I owe you a couple of pictures…… First is my carrot lady walking her broccoli pups, stitched by Lee Cox. Lee is going […]
Show’s Over
Okay, we are done. Done for, done in. Done for another couple of months. We’re tired. We had a great time and can’t wait to do it again. Let’s see what’s new today to amuse you? DMC has a new thread, color infusions, Memory Thread. It’s prewired cord that you can use for embellishing needlework. […]
Columbus Day 2
Wow, where to begin. I was thinking last night. Trends….. New threads, New colors but then here’s the really funny trend. Lot’s of designers did really fun new cats. I know, you are saying but you like cats and that’s true, but there really were a lot of new fun whimsical cats. A couple of […]
Columbus Market Day 1
Wow, there is so much to see at this show. I’ve only been through part of it. More to do today. Here’s the scoop from Day 1. Lee’s Needlearts is closing so it’s now or never. Leather goods, canvases etc. First come first serve so if there is anything you are lusting after don’t let […]
We’re in Columbus!
Here we are in beautiful downtown Columubus. Now, I don’t mean that in a snarky sort of way. There’s enough choices of food and hotels here to sink a battleship. But, that’s not why you are reading this. You are reading to see what’s new at the show. Today, was set up day. Missy does […]
Don’t you just want to pinch his cheeks
OMG isn’t he just the cutest santa ever? You really do want to pinch his cheeks. Now, typically I am not a blue person. That just doesn’t scream Christmas to me. I know, you are laughing now; if you know me, you know that I think pink and lime are perfectly good Christmas colors but […]
Think Inside the Box
What can you put inside the box that is. Rings and jewelry, love notes and keepsakes, needles and orts. A million tiny wonderful things could hide inside these needlepoint boxes. Three coordinating sizes make a cute display for your stitching table or vanity. The square box has a 2″x 2″ base. Add beads for feet […]
Not just for the holidays
Maybe these pillows were designed for the holidays, but they really are too pretty to just put away after the first of the year. You know I love girlie stuff with an edge, and this series is just that. All pink and orange and just a little funky. There’s a high heel shoe, a boot, […]
