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If you’re working on an embroidery project with a zipper or placing fabric on the underside of the hoop, you’ve probably seen the instruction: “Tape it down.” And then comes the big question… What kind of tape actually works best? The truth: every embroiderer has a favorite, and there’s no single “right” answer. Below is a clean, easy-to-skim guide based on real recommendations from makers — plus a few helpful taping tips. 🧵 Helpful Taping Tips Use multiple pieces of tape for a secure hold. Make sure pieces are long enough to keep fabric or zippers from shifting. Place tape so it’s not in the stitching path . Reuse tape pieces when possible — many types hold up for several rounds. 🎀 Popular Tape Options for Embroidery Washi Tape Paper‑crafter’s favorite Easy to remove Gentle on fabric Transport / Medical / Surgical / Micropore Tape Holds tight without damaging fabric Easy to remove Doesn’t gum up the needle Tears neatly Often reusable Blue or Green Painter’s Tape No sticky resid...

  Because of high postage costs, this is an in-country swap. You will swap with someone in your own country unless you specify that you are willing to swap out of your country, and there are available partners. Have you ever wanted to do something extra special for your birthday celebrations? A Birthday placemat and coaster set will make the birthday boy or girl feel extra special. For this swap, you will make 1 birthday placemat and 1 coordinating coaster. Ask your partner if she wants it to be specifically for a boy or a girl, or a generic design. Your placemat should be approximately 12" x 19", and the coaster should be only big enough for a cup. Your placemat must have some quilting and have either thin batting or flannel in the middle. Both the placemat and coaster must be machine washable. If you have never made a quilted placemat or coaster, there are lots of tutorials on YouTube and Pinterest. Please message me, Cyndy Clemons, if you have any questions or need help. H...

“Day 1: Filling the tank!” April 12, 2026 Setting up our very first fish tank has been such a fun little adventure. What started as “let’s get a few fish” quickly turned into a full underwater community — ♥️10 fish total — each one with its own personality, color, and charm. Below is a simple breakdown of who’s swimming around in our new tank, plus a few snapshots of the setup. 🐠 The Fish Lineup ✨ Clean‑Up Crew This guy help keep the tank tidy. Plecostomus  x 1 🌈 Bright & Colorful Swimmers A mix of guppies and GloFish that add so much movement and color. Guppy  x 1 Cobra Endler’s Guppy  x 4 Red Line Endlee Guppy x 1 Glofish Electric Green Cory  x 1 🦈 The Big Personalities Blue Tiger Parrot Cichlid  x 2 📸 A Peek at the Setup We’re still learning as we go, but watching this little underwater world come to life has been such a peaceful, happy addition to our home. If you have favorite fish‑keeping tips, feel free to share them below — I love hearing from y...

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Another great inspiration shared by a crafter using 4" cut squares.   (I can't find the post I saw originally that inspired me.)  I specifically avoided florals and black and whites.  I just started sewing blocks of squares without paying close attention to the location.  It is 20 squares x 26 squares.  Twin size.

Journaling can be fun. 

Can be bought „ here “ I also take orders for other shirts & designs.  Links: Vinyl Orders

Made it for Nicole! Links: Vinyl shirts

I completed my first ever tote bag with the help of some sewing classes at the „Killeen Sew&Quilt“ store. I love how it turned out, but definitely was not an easy task to complete.  Buy the pattern „ here “ Links: Candy Bag Amazon Wish List

Here is a list of my current totes, if you are looking for a different color - let me know and I‘ll see what I can find.  Taking vinyl orders „ here “. Floral Medley design “ here ” Links: Chapstick Holder

    Every year for Good Friday I cook a special Swabian-German dish it is called; Maultaschen!  Maul = Mouth, Tasche = Pocket, Mouth Pockets.   Maultaschen are a Swabian specialty from southwestern Germany. They are akin to Italian ravioli, Chinese wontons and Jewish kreplach. A simply pasta pocket filled with a variety of ingredients. They are popular during the week of Easter. Maultaschen were apparently invented as a conniving way of having meat during Lent, by grinding up the meat with spinach and concealing it in pasta to hide it from God. Maultaschen Made Easy (German meat-filled pasta) 6 to 8 servings Ingredients: •             Spinach, fresh or frozen  •             Onion, minced -- ½                            ...

  🌈 March Creative Roundup 🌟 Creative Wins This Month Completed the block-of-the-month for the quilt guild I am part of. I think it turned out cute. 🌟 Personal Wins This Month Completed the Walk Across Texas (WAT) for our school district this month. From Howdyhealth.org Lead our campus (CNA) Campus Needs Assessment committee with a wonderful team. Completed all of my districts' required training for FriEd Online PD. Received my Art Life Coach Certification , Accredited by IPHM & CMA (March 2026) Completed the Youth Mental Health First Aid USA, National Council for Mental Wellbeing (March 2026 - Expires March 2029) Watched my first Russian movie with my friend Nadejda called "He is Dragon". Put together a small Retirement luncheon for my mom. It was nice having the family together again. Introduced my grandson, baby Walker, to German-style creamed spinach , and he loved it! 🪡 Works in Progress Didn't have much time for crafting this month: Still working on my 1...

For the month of April I try to incorporate purple for “Month of the military child”

Link: Cauliflower Chili Egg Salad More Healthy Food More Recipes Protein bread recipe Spaghetti squash Spaghetti Squash With Bacon