When I was growing up things were much different than they are now. We lived in a very small down and we were allowed to play for most of the day away from home. You did not hear about child abductions or non custodial parents snatching their children. In the summer months the only organized activity ...
There are some people that touch our lives that bring a great deal of joy and skill with them. There are others that seem to drain more joy than they give. I try to be there as a support system for the drainers and spend as much time as possible with those that bring joy. I feel it is important to surround ...
When my sister said that she was looking for a sock monkey pattern I immediately pictured a hand puppet. This image should exemplify how little I actually know about sewing. The quest for the sock monkey pattern was really lost to me but I couldn’t help but become curious about the project.
My curiosity ...
Got some beautiful beads and don?t know what to do with them?
by Terri Batsakis
There are so many different components you can purchase these days how on earth do you know where to start? How do you know what you need? How do you put them all together to make a beautiful piece of jewellery?
Let?s ...
Who Else Wants To Make New Cross Stitch Friends?
by Geordie Johnny
Cross stitching is often thought of as being a solitary pastime, perhaps sitting alone while everyone else is out having a great time. But this is not so! This delightful craft can be the ticket to make many new cross stitch friends ...
Where Does A Cross Stitch Beginner Start?
by Geordie Johnny
When you first start out with a new hobby the tendency is to run before you can walk and cross stitch is no exception. I remember my first attempt, when a cross stitch beginner, it was a large wall hanging of some mice with a grandfather clock ...
Send A Cross Stitch Bookmark Instead of a Card
by John Wigham
Don't you just love sending a special cross stitch gift to a friend? A card you've stitched is a great way to mark special occasions and holidays. Your friends are probably thrilled when they receive your cards and admire them for quite ...
Why Stitch A Cross Stitch Rose Pattern?
by John Wigham
If you ask people to name their favourite flowers, it is likely that they will place roses high on their lists. Roses are very popular, and have been named the Queen of flowers, possibly because of their beauty -- creating a wide expanse of color ...
Does the artwork of Claude Monet call to you? If it does, I've got great news for you! There are many cross stitch kits and cross stitch patterns for Monet's paintings. Monet's use of color is brilliant, making his artwork absolute beautiful. When you first start looking for Monet cross stitch patterns, ...
When I was growing up, my mother had to work extra hard to support our family. My father skipped out of town when he found out I was not a boy. This left my mother alone to raise me, and then eventually my brother, all by herself. She put herself through college while working at night, and this meant ...
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