Anyone else feeling it? We are less than 25 days from the end of the WORST year in our memory. Global pandemic, idiot elections, and humanity is the same as it always is. Well, we're getting ready to move on to a new year, and hopefully 2021 WON'T tell 2020 "Hold my beer." (This is … Continue reading Ugh…. This Year
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2020 – a New Year
Wow, we are already nearly 2 weeks into the new year! As we hurtle through tax season, don't forget other big holidays coming up Valentines DayMardi GrasSt Patrick's DayEasterMother's Day Father's Day And that's just the big ones through June! Have you started looking at you February plans already? We have some ideas for your … Continue reading 2020 – a New Year
Gaming at PAXU
What a weekend! I, Natasha, am a total gamer and a huge geek, and I love gaming conventions. Earlier this year, I went to GenCon, then today marks the end of PAX Unplugged! I and my husband usually volunteer for our favorite game company, Crafty Games, and this year we both got to go to … Continue reading Gaming at PAXU
Black Friday
Thanksgiving has come and gone, and *POOF* CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EVERYWHERE!! Most stores have had their Christmas stuff peeking out of the back of the store since Halloween, or on full blown sale (*Stares pointedly at JoAnn*) But most companies still make a big deal about Black Friday. And I seriously wonder why? Some small businesses … Continue reading Black Friday
Art in Stitch Direction
Do you look at something and go "yeah, cool idea, but it just doesn't look great"? Like how you can tell a 5 year olds drawing from a grad students? At least, you can most of the time. So what makes the difference in a professional vs. an amateur embroidery design? Lots of things, really, … Continue reading Art in Stitch Direction