And more frames! Today We’ll talk about The Millenium Frame, and plain old stretcher bars. The Millenium Frame This frame comes with a great reputation. And it’s handmade in the UK by Needle Needs. Read the great review by Mary Corbet for better details! I haven’t gotten my hands on one yet. Cons –… Continue Reading
Frames for Embroidery – Part 2
And I’m back with part 2 of this discussion! This is growing fast! Scroll Frames A scroll frame consists of two dowels where you attach your fabric, and two bars that the dowels screw into. They get their name from the fact that you can wrap excess fabric around the rods and scroll the design… Continue Reading
Frames for Embroidery – Part 1
No, not the kind you put on your wall. Sorry. Maybe we’ll talk about those later (makes note). No, today I’m thinking about the kind you use to hold your fabric steady while you stitch. There are LOTS of options! Let’s look at some of them. Three this post, and another three types next post,… Continue Reading
Flattering Clothes – Part 2
Now I know that going out and hiring someone to make or alter all your clothing can be expensive. If you do it yourself, it is expensive in time and energy to learn the new skill. But I think it’s worth it, especially for those of us who are larger, and don’t fit in “normal”… Continue Reading
Flattering Clothes…
In the plus-sized world, the idea of “flattering” clothing is becoming a pariah-creator. After all, if I choose flattering clothing, I’m deciding to dress for other people, instead of in what I love, or what is comfortable, right? I’m choosing to buy into my own oppression. I’ve got a different take on it, and it goes,… Continue Reading