Every once in a while, I find messages in my inbox that fill my day with happiness. Last Thursday was definitely one of those days. I was trying to clear through my inbox to get to my projects for the day, but there were three messages that grabbed my attention. The first two messages were […]
Archives for February 2013
Subtle or Bold: Choosing An Accent Color
Do you ever get to a point in a project where your feel stuck? Where you know that the next choice will “make or break” your satisfaction with the overall result. Do I see you nodding your head yes? If you are anything like me, this probably happens on a regular basis. It seems there […]
What Does Creative Success Mean To You?
As I was watching a quick video by Rich Schrefren at Strategic Profits, I realized that the point he was trying to drive home to business owners and entrepreneurs can apply to ANY aspect of our lives, including our creative life. In the video, Rich challenged his viewers to actually sit down and write out […]
Hair Gel, Lizza Gibbons & Tow Trucks
I’ve got 15 deadlines to deal with this week, so in place of our regular newsletter, I thought I would share a few observations, lessons, and a little humor from my trip to sunny Orlando for the GKIC Next Level Summit for women entrepreneurs. 1. Pack light. After you pile the suitcase with all the […]
In The Studio: Sort By Color
When I started my Shape Shifter stitching project, I visited with a friend who has a pretty impressive collection of threads, ribbons and needlework goodies, yum! She was helping me choose threads from my own collection and to find some more threads that would work for my project. Looking through her collection, however, took a […]
Add Stunning Stitches To Shape Shifter Projects
You may not know it, but I’ve always considered myself “allergic” to needles and thread. Yes, I confess. I’ve pretty much avoided hand-work for all the years I’ve been playing with quilting and fabric art. After the past week or two, I think it’s safe to say that’s going to change. As I mentioned in […]
