William Morris ~ The Artist There are many artists that I could name that you would know their work. Such famous artists as Picasso and Van Gogh, you will know, without questions. Not only would you know their face, but you’d probably also know their artwork. Such is probably not … Read more
Most every parent has the desire to have their kids home for the summer. Well at least after they’ve been in school for 9 months. But that excitement wears off after about 5 days when the kids start chanting: “I’m bored”. It’s understandable, after all they have had every moment … Read more
For The Love Of The Craft ~ Needlepoint Those that love to create things, often love to because they are using their hands. They are also people that usually do more then one craft. Those crafts can range from painting, sewing, knitting and needlepoint. Needlepoint is the focus of this … Read more
Garden Art Garden art comes in many different types of art. You see, garden art can be flowers that you’ve hand selected grown, feed and nurtured to be beautiful displays of nature. Flowers can and do make people smile. I can’t tell you the number of times my family … Read more
Spring Spring is just around the corner. As January comes to an end, we’re within a month or so of those birds chirping and love floating through the air. Love that beautiful feeling and not just for those that have two legs (humans), but for animals as well. Spring doesn’t … Read more
It’s Not Your Mothers Needlepoint Any More. When I was growing up, the Santa to the left was as deep as needlepoint would go. At that point in time, needlepoint was considered something that children did in order to keep them busy and from being underfoot. But like many … Read more
Needlepoint! What’s the first thing you thought about when you saw the word needlepoint? Was it something like, “I can’t do that”? Or maybe it was something like, “how boring”. Let me suggest to you that needlepoint is something that you can do and it’s not boring. How can something … Read more
Christmas Yes, it’s true I’m going there. I realize that it’s the middle of Summer, but it’s also time for those of you that love crafts to start preparing for Christmas and all the other holidays that come up at the end of the year. If you’re like many, you’ll … Read more