Category Archives: embroidery
Bragging Rights of Mothers
What do Mother’s love to do most? Brag about their children. I am doing that today. Some of you may recall the post I did on folding an Easter Bunny napkin. Today I am posting a napkin Debbie made. Can’t … Continue reading
Dance Recital Aprons
I still pinch myself on occasion to think at my retirement age of life I am having so much fun. Recently I had an inquiry from a lady in Portland, Oregon who teaches children’s dance. She had seen an apron … Continue reading
Vacation Has Ended
We hope all of you have had a wonderful holiday season and send our very best wishes for a 2010 full of love, joy and peace… I am not sure I am ready for the holiday to end but reality … Continue reading
Santa’s Workshop
Deb and I are attending a Christmas charity event with a few of our homemade items today. We will be at the Shawnee Presbyterian Church, 6837 Nieman Rd, Shawnee, KS 66203 between the hours of 10:00 and 4:00. If your … Continue reading
Holiday Apron Tutorial
I was invited to participate at Fave Crafts in their presentation of sewing tutorials for the holiday. I took an apron already in my supply of inventory and here is the result. Click on the link to view: http://www.favecrafts.com/Holiday-Sewing/Holiday-Apron-Tutorial
Share in our Celebration
Yesterday we had our 100th sale when an apron in our Creative Chics store was sold to a gentleman in Spain!!! We opened our store July 24th and in 84 days hit the 100th sale online mark!! We think that … Continue reading
Utilizing Leftovers
Most of us are pretty good at taking leftover food and making a sandwich, soup, or a warmed up meal. When it comes to fabric sometimes you have small amounts of fabric, too large to throw away but what do … Continue reading
‘Tis the Season
A few years ago I was a critic of the holiday season starting in July. However, now that the “Chics” have to plan for things in advance, Cyber Monday is only 21 days away, it never seems we can get … Continue reading
$4.44 Makeover
Here is a picture of the underside of my cabinet above my sink. Now this is not noticeable anywhere but above the sink. To say it was unsightly was an understatement as they had glued the cabinets and stapled them … Continue reading
Join Us at the Art Festival
Hey everyone! Well it is finally here, our first art festival selling our own stuff. We are nervous, excited, and working down to the very last minute to get everything done for Saturday morning. Please cross your fingers and pray … Continue reading