Consider a Ladies’ Night IN for a change, or a summer day camp for the kids!

A pot of hot tea, a bright shiny swatch of vinyl, a glass of wine, a few fabulous beads, some cookies, some lace, a vintage crazy-patterned shirt found at Goodwill, some embroidery thread, and good company of course… sounds like the ingredients for a great evening. If you agree, then maybe we should plan a party. You organize your friends and a place to play -- the kitchen table works well -- and I’ll bring a stash of fabric and fibers and an easy project idea. Contact me! (Button at bottom of text)

Inspiration for the Stitch Party

Something magical happens when folks get together and make something with their hands. I discovered this again personally a couple of years ago when I attended ArtFiberFest, a creative retreat for people who work and play in the fiber arts. As the days’ workshops ended, we gathered around tables and sofas into the early morning hours to continue stitching and talking, telling stories and jokes while our hands threaded, hooked, crocheted, embroidered, beaded, etc. My enjoyment of that experience made me realize that this creative kinship is sadly missing in our hectic lives. Wouldn’t it be fun to gather with friends every now and again around a stitching project? I have some ideas for some fun projects which require little or no sewing with a machine. The fun is in mixing materials, hand stitching beads and details, or altering something you already own. Check out my party ideas below.