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Blending Threads in Cross Stitch
Blending threads in cross stitch, on first glance, seems like a bit of an over-the-top move. After all, DMC has 500-plus colors. Most other companies have nearly as many choices….
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Cross Stitch on High Count Linen
There seems to be a skill-progression among cross stitchers that moves from aida to linen to high count linen. I’m here to share some tips and tricks for stitching beautifully…
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Cross Stitch Fabric Storage
When you take up a hobby like cross stitching, it doesn’t take very long before you start accumulating supplies. And one of those supplies is fabric. There are so many…
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Thread Polish
Why to use a thread conditioner – and where to find my recipe for a homemade version.
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Making Fancy Thread Drops
Why “Fancy” thread drops? Why not? I mean, my entire DMC collection is on plain white drops, because that’s just faster and easier. But I’ve never been shy about being…
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Wrapping Your Hoop
Wrapping your hoop makes your fabric more stable and your stitching smoother.
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Stop 1: Bittersweet Quilt Shop
It’s now been just over a year since JoAnn Fabrics went bankrupt and closed down. The Lamentations have been loud and prolonged. It’s certainly true that the death of that…
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Making a Slow Living Commonplace Book
If you subscribe to my e-mail newsletter, you may have noticed that it’s entitled “A Brambleberry Commonplace Book.” Are you familiar with what a commonplace book is? A commonplace book…
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Strong Churches Part C
National Strategies for Revitalization And, again, the usual disclaimer – I have no credentials, no connections, and speak with no particular authority. And I realize that some of the suggestions…
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The Strong Churches Playbook Part B
And, once more, a small disclaimer. These outlines came about because discussions on these topics often get a little heated, a little frustrating, and frequently end with “Well, how would…
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The Strong Churches Playbook Part A
And a brief “disclaimer” of sorts: In recent years, many Christian Reformed congregations have faced decline—some closing their doors, others merging, and many struggling to retain younger generations. It’s a…
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Scandinavian Spiced Milk Cake
Now that you’ve made your clabber, I thought I’d share a few recipes for things to make with it. Let’s start with Scandinavian Spiced Milk Cake. Milk cake, or mjölkkaka,…
