• My Current Cross Stitch Project

    The design came from Donna-Koolers 555 Cross Stitch Sampler. I've chosen the flower design and have been posting my progress as I go. I started this in late March 2009.
  • This is the front cover of the book.

  • Picture of finished project...

  • Snapshots of my progress...

  • I ironed the fabric on this picture...

  • This is what I use to organize my floss.

  • My 4th cross stitch update...

Category: Sewing

Free vintage transfer patterns for hand sewing

Veggy Polka more »

Calamity Kim's Alice in Wonderland Book

Do you ever feel like do something whimsical and don't know where to start?Calamity Kim is an inspiration to quilters that want to add more spice to their projects! more »

Free Kitchy / Retro Embroidery Designs

  If you like kitchy or retro designs the link to the free pattern library at www.needlecrafter.com. Whether you are making tea towels or quilting squares use these as a starting point for further creativity and design. You can change out the Days of… more »

Nordic Needle Newsletter:vintage and antique embroidery pieces

The Nordic Needle Newsletter cam out with a great idea for vintage embroidery and fancy antique hankies. This lady who wrote in made butterflies on a white quilt. I love the butterfly idea!! more »

approx 1920 Vintage Sewing Machine

My husband found this sewing machine in an antique store and bought it for me over ten years ago. I never had the time to sew till now. I went to the Singer Web site looking for a serial number but could not find my number on the list.… more »