See you in September!

It's September! 

Back to School...fall is nearly here!

I'm looking forward to beautiful cooler days.

Get your free downloadable phone/tablet calendar here!

I made a desktop version too...from my own artwork.

Download it here, and set it as your wall paper background.

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I made a Puppy dog ornaments pattern....woof woof!

Home is where your Dog is!

This is a NEW PDF pattern of: Happy puppy Dogs- Embroidery ornaments & bowl fillers pattern #428

Stitch up some super quick & unique ornaments or bowl fillers ...
8 designs in one.
There are Dogs with toys, food, butterflies, flowers and bones.

They make great gifts and look amazing sitting on a little shelf or hanging on a tree.

Embroidery designs measure: from 1 7/8" x 3 1/2" to 2 5/8" x 3 1/4"
Finished: from 2" x 4" to 3" x 4 1/8"

I love this weiner dog....lol. 

These are very easy and quick.

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I also have a new Halloween chenille stem doll pattern...

Ready for Halloween?

This is a Brand new PDF pattern of: Halloween Chenille stem doll ornaments pattern

Make these Chenille ornaments in no time. Artwork for dolls included!
These dolls are made using my doll faces... I painted...

I have pictures with all instructions....its super easy....simple supplies too! I give extra ideas too. Make a bunch for you and your friends!

Ornaments measures: 5 1/2" x 5", treat boxes are 6 1/2" to 7" tall.

Wolfy!

The images for faces are great resolution...they fit on one page...but can be print over and over. There are 20 doll faces and many accessories on one page. There is a black cat, dracula, frankenstein, bride of frankenstein, devil, wolf man, skeleton, witch, & two different pumpkin jack o lanterns.

Also included are 50 different sayings and words to make the signs the dolls hold. Copy artwork or print artwork again and make limitless dolls.
These dolls are great hanging in holiday trees, on gifts, would make cute wearable pins, great for craft shows, on wreaths and fun for your Halloween decor.

One sheet of face made all of these and more!

Another bonus are secrets on making the fringe on the boxes...so inexpensive and easy!

I had a blast making them and you will too!

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I sadly lost my cat Lucky recently ...he was 15 1/2 years old.

He had cancer, diabetes, arthritis and more....

He was a beautiful boy!

He is the middle kitten in this picture.

His sister Trix, on the left, is very healthy still. 

He was very lovable, very huge overall, and his personality was as big as he was.

He made us very happy and we treated him like the god he was!

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This is my daughter Selina's new kitty...Midnight.

Now I have 2 grand kitties. He is very pampered already....lol.

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I'm having a big Labor day Etsy sale
Starting September 1st thru Sept 8th!

All digital patterns and collage sheets are 40% off!
All other items are 25% off!

I have embroidery for all seasons and everyday!

Easy designs that are quick!

Wool and felt projects!

Ornaments for all holidays

Lots of Halloween!

I have over 450 patterns and collage sheets

I love Christmas too!

This is a great time to take advantage of the deals and make all kinds of stuff for yourself, friends, family and craft shows.

Sale ends Sept 8th!

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Selina is having a big labor day sale too!!
30% off everything!

Sept 1st thru Sept 8th.

All her mini hoops...with patterns

Finished goodies too.

All kinds of shapes...

Each one come with pattern designs.

The classic mini hoops

Needle minders

Many different kinds... this just a few.

Christmas designs...

Unusual designs...like the jars

Plus painted items like this candy corn.

So much more....check out her Etsy shop and all the deals!

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We are getting ready for Selina's wedding happening this month, my dad has been sicker and needing lots of help (He is 91) and I cracked my ribs...so things are really hectic and hard....

Arts and crafts really keep me going...

I do believe it keeps us sane!

Happy September!!!! 

It's hot and it's August!

Welcome to the hottest time of the year....

August!

I'm hot already!

Think cool thoughts going....and have a slice of watermelon.

I painted this artwork a while back but I thought it would make a sweet calendar!

Click here for the download for your phone and tablet.

This is perfect for you desktop.

Click here for this download.

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Every month I have been making a new mugrug....each month I try to fit the mood of the month.

This time I wanted flowers...like a summer garden.

If you make one... try flowers, camping, baseball, water/beach fabrics....any theme you want.

I love changing the mugrugs, plus I wash the last month's one..press it and store it for next year.

  

Use the diagram above for measurements. For more details check out my previous blog posts...where I explain it.

I just did some light quilting on this one.

They are big enough to have a warm drink and water too.

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I have a Brand new Halloween pattern!

Let's celebrate Halloween!
 Halloween Pinnie- Embroidery & quilted pincushion pattern #421

Make these super easy and quick pincushions with scraps of fun fabric. Learn how to embroider a witchy mouse that's trick or treating....ready to celebrate Halloween. Incorporate your small embroidery into a fun pinnie which makes a great gift. Sew up any of these cute sizes with tips to make them & machine quilt them in a flash! Each have a cute ribbon loop to attach your small scissors to it and decorative pumpkin & pom pom pins.

My pattern are available also on my website...if you want a printed/mailed pattern.

There are 4 different designs: a trick or treating mouse witch embroidery, a skinny / long rectangle, Medium rectangle and large rectangle.

Warning: These are addicting to make! Make them in any color of fabrics you want as well!

*******Plus....this pattern comes with a link to an exclusive video tutorial I made....just for you******

I used some cool Sally fabric as a feature design on this one.

There are soooo many fun halloween fabrics out there!

It's hard to choose between them!

Pincushion with Embroidery measures: 4 5/8" wide x 4 3/8"
Additional Pinnies measures: from skinny/long
1 7/8"x 5 1/4" to a bigger rectangle 5 5/8" x 3 1/2"

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Say hello to Franky!

He is one of the latest halloween dolls I have made!

I love his greeness!

And here is his bride....she is not really happy about the engagement but he is the only monster in town!

Wolfy is a free spirit and is not ready to be tied down...lol.

These dolls are in my etsy shop, plus I have a creature of the black lagoon, Dracula and pumpkin man on my website.

My book is out this month!!!

Make your own dolls....I have step by step instructions on everything....including the easy painting techniques I use. My book is published by C&T Publishing!  It is my 2nd book!

It is on Amazon, C&T Publishing,   plus all book stores and craft stores.

Dracula is a featured doll in my book!

These guys are in the gallery... with tips and tricks!

I made new Halloween ornaments....using  a similar technique like the dolls.

They sold immediately.

I have the devil, zero and ghost left.

These are so fun to make!

All sold.

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My daughter Selina has some super cool new products out!

She designed and made this sweet candy corn needle minder.

It's painted with a super set of strong silver magnets.  Your needle will never be lost.

She also made a cute ghost...

and a knife...think of the slasher movies...lol.

She also made the into ear rings!  Available very soon!

I love the playfulness of them.

I love candy corn... I wish they made sugar free candies.

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I now have some of my artwork as 5 x 7 prints....like a big postcard.

In my etsy shop!

She was made with pastels!

My witch is available too

A little frame makes her complete.

I also have 3" x 3" stickers...

I put this one on my sketch book.

The stickers stick very well too.

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Later this month ... I will have another fun Halloween embroidery pattern...

here is a sneak peak

Have a wonderful August...stitch up some fun!