Good morning everyone! Hello from Ft. Bragg, North Carolina! James and I arrived in NC Sunday evening, and have been busy ever since. Its times like this that I’m grateful for the kindness of strangers and the support of dear friends! The base is big… [read more]
Hello from Kentucky!
Good morning everyone! Hello from Kentucky! I’m sorry I’ve been so remiss from blogging this past week, but with Tony’s class last weekend and James’ graduation from Engineer Basic Officer Leadership Course this past Friday, I feel like I’ve barely stitched at all! I’m writing… [read more]
Tony Minieri Embellishment Class Wrap-up!
As some of you all may know, I spent this past weekend at Gazebo Plus in New Hope, PA for a Tony Minieri embellishment class! I worked on this Colors of Praise Oriental Vases piece. Isn’t it beautiful? I’ve always loved Marie’s designs, and this… [read more]
Melissa Shirley Winter White Angel Progress
Good morning everyone! Before I head off to class with Tony again, I thought I would share my Melissa Shirley Winter White Angel progress. I’m getting really close to finishing up the front side of her. I just have to decide what kind of hair… [read more]
Class essentials and favorite tools
Good evening everyone! Earlier this year I decided to sign up to take a class with Tony Minieri! (If you haven’t heard of him… check out his website here). He’s supposed to be one of the needlepoint greats! I’ll be on my way to Gazebo… [read more]
On my mind lately…
Good afternoon everyone! Snow, snow, snow here in Connecticut… again! So I have the day off of work. I’m supposed to be driving to Pennsylvania tomorrow to take a class with Tony Minieri… cross your fingers this weather stops and we’re able to get out… [read more]



