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So far there are only a few differences between the two.  I am learning a lot and this is a fun process.  I decided instead of having 2 punches going at the same time I would work on the same design with both techniques.  Differences so far….  Threads. The Bunka thread is a stretchy threadContinue reading “Bunka Embroidery vs Needlepunch Embroidery”

Has anyone heard of Bunka Embroidery?  It is a close sister to Needle Punch Embroidery. My mother in law had a wonderful way with needle crafts.  If she could do it by hand she did it.  She taught my girls how to crochet and knit.  She kept her crafts going until her death at theContinue reading “Bunka Embroidery”

Right now is the highest that it will get for the next 3-4 days.  A big 14*.  I will spend the rest of the day doing some hand sewing, curled up in a blanket and cup of hot cocoa.   How do you spend your cold days?  When bored with the hand sewing I will doContinue reading “Cold Days”

Once I got it in my brain how to make a diamond from 60 degree triangles this was easy and fun.  Woke up early this morning to rain and a winter storm watch so decided to spend the day sewing.  Like I really need a reason.  This is what my brain felt like at 4:30am.Continue reading “Table Runner”

I have put things off  so much since Thanksgiving that now with life and the idea of a Quilt show looming over me is making me start to panic.  I am still quilting my illusion quilt and will hopefully finish it this week and then that will be done.  Now I am starting some itemsContinue reading “Time is closing in”

Hello and welcome to my world.  I am starting this post off with an important question.  I have been asked by my daughter to make and donate to Project Grad’s silent auction.  Project Grad is a safe night long of activities for graduating High School Seniors.  They usually go to UCM (University of Central Missouri)Continue reading “Hello My Friends.”

I have started with my list for Craft fairs and trying to decide on what I will make next.  So many ideas running around in my head. I have had to sit down and make a list.  That list will change tomorrow or the next day.  How often does your mind change? I am excitedContinue reading “New Additions to One Creative Family”

Made a few pillows and have gotten several more cut out.  I have an embroidery machine, so I purchased some designs from Urban Thread and I love these worked up.  I put them on a few pillows and need to finish up the set.  I have a few more that are Christmas designs and one moreContinue reading “Pillows”

Right now it is a balmy 18 degrees and by noon it will be a scorching 25.  Guess I will have to get out in the weather and get groceries sometime today as the next week will be colder.  But this morning brings quilting a quilt for Vicki, my sister in law.  She has hintedContinue reading

Our Christmas was wonderful.  Now we are looking forward to 2018.  The weather outside is cold so I am staying in.  Today I worked on a quilt top and have another quilt sandwiched and ready to quilt it.  This is for my sister in law.  Hopefully I will have it completed by Monday and readyContinue reading