Since this is my first ever blog I thought I’d tell you a little about what I hope to accomplish with it. I’m a quilter, knitter, seamstress, beader and rubber stamper. I love all needle arts! I also work full-time. (sigh) So when I don’t have time to persue the activities I truly love to do, I shop. I stop in at quilts shops, knit shops, quilt shows, stamping and scrapbooking shops. You never know what you might find in a small shop in the city or in the country. Each one is an oasis of creativity. They inspire me every time. I love them all.
Two things have been my inspiration to start this blog.
- With the economy the way it is we are loosing some wonderful small independent shops. Too many are struggling to stay afloat.
- There doesn’t seem to be a single location you can turn to let you know when wonderful events might be happening. Maybe its a nationally known speaker or trunk show. Or maybe its a quilt show or fiber festival. Too often you hear about them when they are over and it’s too late to attend.
So here’s my plan. With this blog I hope to create a resource for all my fellow needle artists to turn too for inspiration and information. Stay tuned. We’re just getting started.
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