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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

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

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

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

Announcing his royal highness, King Pattern of Designia! Sometimes, his benevolent highness works for days and days, requiring only the barest refreshing drink of high grade machine oil. Some days (like today) this is not thing one the mere housekeeper, myself, can do to make the Royal one happy. And, unfortunately, when his Highness is … Continue reading Meet the King