How to lose your data in one easy step

by erika on February 22, 2010

26020-usb_stick.jpg Today's tip is drawn from Scott's Computer Essentials Class:

Many people have the mistaken assumption that a memory stick is the perfect place to store data. They are small, portable, seemingly perfect.

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Cheating Crazy Patchwork

crazy_patch_1.JPG We had a full class for the Cheating Crazy Patchwork in the evenings in January and February. The combinations of fabric and stitches produced many exciting table toppers.
It was a great success. We are alo offering this class again during the afternoons in April - check out the class listings.

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Sewers Needed!

by erika on February 05, 2010

sew_on_fire2.jpg Sew on Fire is a local ministry with international reach. They ship clothing, baby layettes, toiletries, toys, school supplies, blankets and more to the poor, orphaned and homeless world wide.

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How to replicate the look of hand embroidery with your sewing machine

by erika on February 05, 2010

Cross_Stitch.gif Embroidery in any form is lovely, but there is something extra special in the look of traditional embroidery techniques. By using the right threads and stitches, you can replicate many of these techniques with your home sewing machine.

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