Christmas and Retirement
For weeks now I have tetter-tottered back and forth regarding my employment and finally made the decision to retire. The monastery in which I have worked for 18 years is closing and moving their...
View ArticleRemake
A few years ago I designed an “au naturel” wool Christmas stocking for my DIL who loves nature and the great outdoors (specifically sunflowers). Here is the first one I made: She asked for a little...
View ArticleHappy Holiday Finishes
I am honored to help so many of you with your stitching finishes. My small business has grown considerably and I humbly thank all of you who trust me with your precious work. C.J. lovingly stitched Six...
View ArticleMerry Christmas
Merry Christmas to everyone! I can remember in July saying…Christmas will be here in the blink of an eye! And guess what?! It is upon us and I am not sure how it got here so quickly. Like so many...
View ArticleSpring Really Is Here
Well, the warm days finally arrived here in Chicago after a mild winter, but cold days. It sure feels nice to sit on my back porch and gaze at my perennial garden. Everything is slow to grow, but it...
View ArticleFinishing Photos Finally
It’s been a while since I posted some finishing photos except for what was done for the Boutis Class. So I am trying to catch up on showing some of the lovely things my clients have done! Pat quickly...
View ArticleA Few More Photo Finishes
Here is another post with photo finishes! The finishing studio is humming where each week my clients challenge me with their work. There is always something new and interesting to see. Enjoy the eye...
View ArticleMy Clients Do Such Lovely Work
Well, I survived the hacking of my email, although I spent a full day on my computer changing passwords, etc. I don’t know if that will help any, but it made me feel good. I had been meaning to do that...
View ArticleMy Last Finishes for 2016
I know this post is somewhat late, but better late than never. Most of these finishes were done in November before Thanksgiving. I took the month of December off. We had a death in the family and...
View ArticleBoutis Kits on Sale
For one month, my patterns and kits are on sale for 10% off. Please visit my Etsy site and try your hand at a beginner Boutis project! Each kit contains all the materials necessary to complete your...
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