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Hands-on for 154? Yikes!

by on January 29, 2010
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Tomorrow is a big day! My Stitching Sister, Marie Zinno, and I will teach 154 embroiderers at Jackman’s Fabrics in St. Louis, Missouri. This will be the largest hands-on sewing…

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Sewing in O Magazine?

by on November 12, 2009
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As a faithful reader of Oprah’s magazine, I’m completely aware of all the hype surrounding Ellen DeGeneres’ debut on the cover of this month’s O. I certainly enjoyed the spread…

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Video Debut

by on November 10, 2009
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On October 24th, I was on the road with my sister, Marie Zinno leading a Stitching Sisters event in Springfield, MO at BSew Inn. Back at the ranch (the office…

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Embroidery Tips & Techniques

Tips & Tools

by on September 10, 2009
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I get tons of questions about embroidery – hooping, stabilizer, placement, and the like. I understand that many embroiderers still struggle with the basic elements of embroidery. The embroidery machine…

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A Treasure in Vegas

by on February 22, 2009
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Normally, when I arrive at a sewing machine store to teach, I introduce myself and browse the samples and products so I can familiarize myself with the store’s area of…

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Behind the Scenes

by on February 16, 2009
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I’m just back from meeting 165 lovely embroiderers in Sarasota at Sew Worth It’s Love of Sewing event. Wow – talk about a successful event. Sue Goldberg owner of Sew…

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A glamorous weekend in the Big D

by on February 4, 2009
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My Stitching Sister, Marie Zinno, joined me for a ‘glamorous’ weekend here in the Big D. We’re working on our first joint book, Machine Embroidered Monograms for the Home. And…

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