Showing posts with label New Blog. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Blog. Show all posts

Friday, April 4, 2008

Just another Gadget ~ VoHRH SAL~ Meet Paula

In my last two post I mentioned a wonderful woman named Paula C. Paula and I have been in a few exchanges together and I must say she is a wonderful cross stitcher and a super lady! I am so very happy that she has found the time to start up her blog, Needles, Hooks & Paperback Books ~ such a clever name! Stop on over and welcome her to the world of blogging!

Oh how I love gadgets!!! I am always on the lookout for items that will make tasks easier and faster. Todays gadget is the Stitch Converter by LoRan.


Stitch Converter - Gadget Give-A-Way

"No more complicated calculations for material size and thread count - the Stitch Converter is helpful in figuring the material size for your projects and assists in determining the material count for a required finished size. Simply dial in your numbers and read your answer."


I keep this handy little gadget in my cross stitch basket. When I need to figure out the fabric requirement I can easily reach for it, turn the dial and quickly determine how much fabric I need. It lists fabric size for 11/12/14/16/18/22/32 count. Sure you can do this with a calculator, some can do it in their head, I prefer doing it with a quick twist!


While running errands yesterday I stopped in a small needlework shop in Westport to picked up a few things. This is where I originally purchased my Stitch Converter, when I saw it I decided to do two things:

  1. Write a GADGET POST on my blog
  2. Purchase one for a "Blog Gadget Give-A-Way"

So, if you are a "Gadget Queen" and would like to give this a try just comment on this post and I will draw a name... if your name is selected I will mail it off to you ~ it is just that simple!


My trip to Texas, fun as it was, set me back on my VoHRH SAL stitching. I am trying to get back on track and hope to complete block number 6 by May 1st. Here is a progress picture:

VOHRH SAL - Block #6

Thanks for stopping by, I am always glad that you do!


Until next time...

Monday, February 4, 2008

Off To Texas ~ Great New Blog

I am not too sure how I came across Liz’s blog, Pumpkin Patches, but I am happy that I did. I can remember when her page opened, so did my mouth ~ her work is beautiful. In addition, she is a Halloween enthusiast, much like me. She is also a quilter and shares some wonderful pictures of her creations. Her Tole Painting is quilt impressive; she has a tab on her blog that links you to a number of pictures. If you have not visiting Pumpkin Patches, I would encourage you to stop by. I know that Liz is relatively new to the world of Blogging and must say she is off to a great start.

Well, I will be heading to Texas on Saturday and will be gone for a month. I will spend time with some great friends, attend a quilt retreat, search out LNS, hunt for a Yorkie (yup, still doing that), enjoy the warmer climate, escape the house selling/hunting for a while and stitch, stitch, stitch. I will take time to read blogs now and again, and may even get a chance to update mine.



Until next time...