In June, 20% of my proceeds from advertising on this blog went to Worthwhile Wear, an organization that provides employment and training in sewing skills to former victims of human trafficking and forced prostitution. They reached full funding last month, and are able to build a new vocational and employment sewing center! This month, I’ll be donating to a Rescue Her project… View Post
Remember when I designed and published a collection of embroidery patterns? From today through the 20th, you could win the complete set of four patterns! Katie from Punk Projects is showing off her version of “Just Horsin’ Around,” today and giving away the full set of patterns! The patterns are perfect for beginners or novice embroiderers, and as Katie demonstrates,… View Post
Image via USNews Fourth of July Night The little boat at anchor in black water sat murmuring to the tall black sky A white sky bomb fizzed on a black line. A rocket hissed it’s red signature into the west. Now a shower of Chinese fire alphabets, A cry of flower pots broken in flames, A long curve to a… View Post
Here’s a little peek at something I’ve been working on… a custom invitation suite! This suite has been a particular pleasure to create, since it’s for my sister’s wedding! The floral garlands are hand painted watercolors, digitally converted to create the design. Her wedding colors are peach and grey, and the flowers are based on this bouquet of peach peonies and… View Post
It’s hard to believe that this year is now halfway over. I took a look back at my New Year’s Resolution, summed up with the word: Confidence. I want confidence. Confidence that doesn’t come from what job I have or what I can produce, but in who God made me. Confidence that no matter what happens, He has a plan for… View Post
