more weaving and a little padded silk
from Karen Ann Ruane
more weaving and a little padded silk
read moreJune 10, 2025
June 7, 2025
Applique, weaving and patchwork.....a sample.
from Karen Ann Ruane
Applique, weaving and patchwork.....a sample.
read moreJune 6, 2025
Auroras and Black Holes
from ... Cat Patches
Good morning, my friends. We've used up our time here in Watson Lake, and we'll be moving on this morning. We're hoping to get a spot at a first come, first served campground in Teslin. I'm told by folks who are traveling these same roads that our chances will be good. We're going 170 miles today, so...a good drive...and we should arrive early enough in the day to find a spot.
Yesterday was spent taking care of some "life" things. I washed two loads of clothes, and we picked up a couple of ...
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from Cat Patches
Good morning, my friends. We've used up our time here in Watson Lake, and we'll be moving on this morning. We're hoping to get a spot at a first come, first served campground in Teslin. I'm told by folks who are traveling these same roads that our chances will be good. We're going 170 miles today, so...a good drive...and we should arrive early enough in the day to find a spot.
Yesterday was spent taking care of some "life" things. I washed two loads of clothes, and we picked up a couple of ...
read moreJune 5, 2025
Applique and French knots.
from Karen Ann Ruane
applique, embroidery and French knots.
read moreJune 4, 2025
A Day of Rest
from ... Cat Patches
Good morning, my friends! We're feeling energetic this morning, having taken a much-needed day to chill yesterday. There were almost no other campers in the campground, and so I got Smitty out for a walk early. He's always a little nervous going out into a strange world. Eventually, his curiosity exceeds his fear, and then it's fun going for a stroll with him. He sniffs and looks and listens, and I enjoy watching him act like a cat.
With us being among the last to get through the wildfire section before the road was closed, the campground ...
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A Day of Rest
from Cat Patches
Good morning, my friends! We're feeling energetic this morning, having taken a much-needed day to chill yesterday. There were almost no other campers in the campground, and so I got Smitty out for a walk early. He's always a little nervous going out into a strange world. Eventually, his curiosity exceeds his fear, and then it's fun going for a stroll with him. He sniffs and looks and listens, and I enjoy watching him act like a cat.
With us being among the last to get through the wildfire section before the road was closed, the campground ...
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June 3, 2025
yellowstone in thirty-eight . . .
from Count it *all* JOY!
So. I'm back! What a trip we had! I took 1,557 photos over the course of our travels. Shall I post them all? Hahaha! Just kidding! I'm going to share my favorite five hundred photos, in no particular order (and feel free to scroll to the bottom for my slow stitching report) . . .
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| We spotted this juvenile moose resting on a patch of snow, on our way up to Inspiration Point, at Jenny Lake. It was our only moose sighting! |
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| Queue mandantory Yellowstone National Park sign group photo! |
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| My beautiful Jocelyn! |
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| We caught this herd of bison on ... |
To Do List for the Week of 06/03/2025
from Life In Pieces
We were in Texas all last week to attend Grad Girl's thesis defense and then just hang out with her afterwards for a bit of a celebration. Poor girl hasn't had a real vacation in over a year. The presentation of her work was public, so we were able to attend that. Afterwards we waited in the hallway while she took questions from her committee.
It was a good week, other than the flat tire issues. We picked up a large bolt somewhere on Sunday/Monday. By Monday night we were running with the spare (thank goodness Grad ...
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Scrim, silk tissue, silk velvet.
from Karen Ann Ruane
Scrim, silk tissue, silk velvet. A surface for hand embroidery.
read moreJune 2, 2025
Creative Spark Embroidery Extravaganza!
from Terificreations's Weblog
Hear ye! Hear ye! Creative Spark’s 2025 Embroidery Extravaganza arrives Thursday July 17, 2025 to a computer near you! This live event features:Sue SpargoLaura WasilowskiBetz White Anne OliverChristen BrownLauren WeberMichelle StaubNicole VogelsingerSharon Boggon &Cassandra Diasgiving their wit, wisdom & ways to incorporate embroidery into your quilts or veer off your quilty path and embrace a… Continue reading Creative Spark Embroidery Extravaganza!
read moreFort Nelson, BC
from ... Cat Patches
Good morning, my friends. It was another long day of driving yesterday. We'll have a shorter drive today. We'll end up at Liard River Hot Springs. There's a lovely area for soaking in the natural hot springs, and we're taking two days to enjoy it.
Before we got on the road yesterday, I finished off the first of the Raggedy & Friends blocks. I don't have an iron along, and so I'm showing you the wrinkly version. I uploaded these pictures yesterday afternoon, and I noticed I'd neglected to stitch one of the buttons ...
read moreFort Nelson, BC
from Cat Patches
Good morning, my friends. It was another long day of driving yesterday. We'll have a shorter drive today. We'll end up at Liard River Hot Springs. There's a lovely area for soaking in the natural hot springs, and we're taking two days to enjoy it.
Before we got on the road yesterday, I finished off the first of the Raggedy & Friends blocks. I don't have an iron along, and so I'm showing you the wrinkly version. I uploaded these pictures yesterday afternoon, and I noticed I'd neglected to stitch one of the buttons ...
read moreA table of embroidery, a busy workspace
from Karen Ann Ruane
atable of embroidery, a busy workspace.
read moreBusy Finishing Stuff
from Quilting My Way
This morning, I really didn't make plans. I wanted to but then remembered my cousin would be calling me again. I was ready for him today.
So, I started the day playing games. Then I cleaned up a bit. I worked on the laundry to get it done. I wanted to have less to do this week. Then I vacuumed. Was tired of seeing stuff on the floor. I found some drops as well, that I needed to clean since they wouldn't come up with the vacuum.
After all that, I took the embroidery piece downstairs to make ...
read moreJune 1, 2025
» Jacquelynne Steves
Nothing says “summer is here!” quite like strawberries—sweet, juicy, and just bursting with charm. That’s exactly the vibe of our June Collection in The Art of Home Club, and we’re berry excited to introduce you to Sweet Strawberries!
This Collection includes full instructions for:
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A Table Runner (50 ½” x 18 ½”)
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A charming Table Mat (24 ½” x 16 ½”)—perfect as an oversized placemat, small topper, or even a wall hanging
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And Strawberry Pin Cushions you’ll want to make by the dozen!
You can use either hand embroidery or applique (or mix both!) to ...
May 31, 2025
Prairie points for a paper wrapping cloth.
from Karen Ann Ruane
Prairie points for a paper wrapping cloth.
read moreMay 30, 2025
Gimp and an unfinished embroidery hoop.
from Karen Ann Ruane
Gimp and an unfinished embroidery hoop.
read moreMay 29, 2025
catching up
from Karen Ann Ruane
embroidery/surface design catch up
read moreMay 25, 2025
Bloomers
from ... Cat Patches
Good morning, my friends! If you thought you were going to get a break from my endless prattle today, then you would be wrong. I'm still mouthing off on a daily basis. For sure though, I'm taking the next couple of days off. We'll be in full-on packing mode, and it's going to get ugly. Trust me. You don't want to know a thing about it.
On the other hand, things have been looking up flower-wise. Mike was the first one to spot it, but when I looked out the dining room window yesterday morning ...
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