True confession: I have a very bad track record when it comes to needlepoint clubs. I get so excited when I sign up for one but, I have to say, I am a fickle stitcher and the excitement quickly wears off when the next class or club comes along. I […]
The forecast for tomorrow is temperatures over 100°. That’s hot for Oregonians so I’m doing what any sensible person would do, I’m packing a picnic and heading to the beach. I have the perfect piece to stitch while I am enjoying the sea breeze and digging my toes in the […]
The May/June 2015 issue will be mailed tomorrow. There are many great articles and projects in this issue but the cover is just yummy. The photoshoot for the cover smelled and tasted great because many oranges, grapefruits, lemons and limes were used. We love it when we get to eat […]
I just hit the send button to upload the March/April issue to the printer. It won’t mail until February 27th but I thought you might like a sneak peek. And now I’m off for a much needed vacation with my husband Jay.
Christmas always sneaks up on me. I know that sounds crazy seeing that the November/December issue has been out for over a month, but it’s true. As soon as one issue is complete, I start on the next and you will be happy to know that the January/February issue was […]
This year I participated in the Stitcher.ning.com Stitching Games. We published an article about the games earlier this year in the January/February 2014 issue. The games are a wonderful motivator for stitchers to complete a painted canvas that they have been dreaming about. It is the brain child of Ruth […]
The November/December 2014 issue is currently at the printer. It is scheduled to be mailed on Friday, October 31st. It should reach your mail box no later than November 28th. If you have not received your copy by November 28, please call the office at (541) 935-0238 or email our […]
You have heard everyone talking about them. Now you have a chance to win a Stella light. They have new LED technology that allows for three different colors of light; daylight, warm light and cool light. And you can adjust the lights intensity. Send us a photo of your stitching […]
My heart is in pain from the loss of two dear stitching friends within a three week period of time. Both died from ovarian cancer. Both were long-time friends. Nancy Schaffer was one of the first stitching friends that I made when I moved to Eugene, OR 22 years ago. […]
I say this every time I post about a new issue and I realize that the last time I posted was when I announced the last issue. I don’t know why it is so hard for me to find time to blog, all I do know is that I have […]
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