tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2412653081758854332024-03-18T18:01:56.021-05:00Sher's Creative SpaceA fun and creative place for crafts, sewing, machine embroidery, recipes, travel, and everyday life in general. Lots of great tutorials too.Sheryl Hastingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05659194602776563150noreply@blogger.comBlogger585125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241265308175885433.post-38562574847409868432024-02-29T17:12:00.002-06:002024-02-29T18:55:10.299-06:00March Mug Rug of the Month Free Pattern<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJX_bmKx3FuZCkTktzWJD2rKOjc9XfnVorz4wQ7aGiApdwUPsucUz5m2zFxbTI4Pz5yu-l8lPC4BAprKB0jQudPJ09BXZ1iXtxmfZl63ZpahLeVXeQuQ-T07ARco09CZQn-U2oCHOmG9ZPsW6EsZc_ZdVWzjPsWS5uMloAH48x9M8l2V08LVB4iWzvYS9L/s993/11MRoftheMonth.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="607" data-original-width="993" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJX_bmKx3FuZCkTktzWJD2rKOjc9XfnVorz4wQ7aGiApdwUPsucUz5m2zFxbTI4Pz5yu-l8lPC4BAprKB0jQudPJ09BXZ1iXtxmfZl63ZpahLeVXeQuQ-T07ARco09CZQn-U2oCHOmG9ZPsW6EsZc_ZdVWzjPsWS5uMloAH48x9M8l2V08LVB4iWzvYS9L/w640-h392/11MRoftheMonth.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><p><span style="font-size: large;">You can find March design right <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/19Rty2J07xVvEO7x8HwVhrNse-HAZpcsM/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Be sure to download the pdf document to your computer for printing. It's been my experience that the internet pdf viewers are horrible for printing. They also tend to leave out images such as pattern pieces.</span></p></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">You can find all the monthly designs <a href="https://sherscreativespace.blogspot.com/search/label/Mug%20Rug%20of%20the%20Month" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><i style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Don't miss the next Mug Rug of the Month pattern!</b> </span></i></p><p><i style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sign up for <a href="http://eepurl.com/LdCaf" target="_blank">Sher's Creative News</a></span></i></p><p><i style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">There's a free machine embroidery design in every issue (unless I'm running a sale). You'll also find links to free sewing tutorials and articles too. The newsletter goes out once a week. </span></i></p>Sheryl Hastingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05659194602776563150noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241265308175885433.post-64563297139430404372024-02-27T09:03:00.001-06:002024-02-27T09:03:04.642-06:00NEW Forever Free Design!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8vGfAhgOLnwaKVNae_6N-gCn6h5xHn-6N7J88jGkVoGuMipn-CbZ_Z4UcKCoAFot_649wmcZIdrZV-HYmo0ytj4gSEDcluPanXQzba-zs1JZuXhc1OQOI58FXFO5rvTtu-JHoOmmVO7_wioUu4J10GAURNclfeOV_Yn8fFDDV2NnoeF6_cpiFK_Y3pzB0/s1290/33ForeverFree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="833" data-original-width="1290" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8vGfAhgOLnwaKVNae_6N-gCn6h5xHn-6N7J88jGkVoGuMipn-CbZ_Z4UcKCoAFot_649wmcZIdrZV-HYmo0ytj4gSEDcluPanXQzba-zs1JZuXhc1OQOI58FXFO5rvTtu-JHoOmmVO7_wioUu4J10GAURNclfeOV_Yn8fFDDV2NnoeF6_cpiFK_Y3pzB0/w640-h414/33ForeverFree.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">A new forever free embroidery design is on the website. This mini zipper bag embroidery file is four inch hoop friendly too. You can find it <a href="https://www.inthehoopbysher.com/forever-freebies.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></p><p><i style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Don't miss any new freebies or articles!</b> </span></i></p><p><i style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sign up for <a href="http://eepurl.com/LdCaf" target="_blank">Sher's Creative News</a></span></i></p><p><i style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">There's a free machine embroidery design in every issue (unless I'm running a sale). You'll also find links to free sewing tutorials and articles too. The newsletter goes out once a week. </span></i></p>Sheryl Hastingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05659194602776563150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241265308175885433.post-39981166197239084662024-01-31T19:14:00.004-06:002024-02-01T18:44:56.874-06:00February - Mug Rug of the Month Free Pattern<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSmeIuPW4VSj7THIu300ozLMd8zcHl8cD81AMyi4arZnPvoalvaEzJSQKuaO3zdiKg5ZTKQRJ0dRu4529GA9uuXuEWJBUPvNxKPQ_uy2Wf8r0IHxj4YyR5QrzNBZ-crq38OGLqdYmEnbLlM2KKzdujbgFiTyZvijItHDljG6ScEca7gf5RAexkqTJwMrzn/s993/MOTM3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="607" data-original-width="993" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSmeIuPW4VSj7THIu300ozLMd8zcHl8cD81AMyi4arZnPvoalvaEzJSQKuaO3zdiKg5ZTKQRJ0dRu4529GA9uuXuEWJBUPvNxKPQ_uy2Wf8r0IHxj4YyR5QrzNBZ-crq38OGLqdYmEnbLlM2KKzdujbgFiTyZvijItHDljG6ScEca7gf5RAexkqTJwMrzn/w640-h392/MOTM3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><p>Your free mug rug of the month pattern for February is here!</p></span><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CI08WnaQaMFWZ1ohxO011Bls54pO9WD4/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> for the February pattern.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Be sure to download the pdf document to your computer for printing. It's been my experience that the internet pdf viewers are horrible for printing. They also tend to leave out images such as pattern pieces.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">You can find all the monthly designs <a href="https://sherscreativespace.blogspot.com/search/label/Mug%20Rug%20of%20the%20Month" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><i style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Don't miss the next Mug Rug of the Month pattern!</b> </span></i></p><p><i style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sign up for <a href="http://eepurl.com/LdCaf" target="_blank">Sher's Creative News</a></span></i></p><p><i style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">There's a free machine embroidery design in every issue (unless I'm running a sale). You'll also find links to free sewing tutorials and articles too. The newsletter goes out once a week. </span></i></p>Sheryl Hastingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05659194602776563150noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241265308175885433.post-25818818968422869282024-01-22T14:35:00.003-06:002024-01-22T14:35:35.720-06:00Applique Tips for the Regular Sewing Machine<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT9w2vEh96xZwF-FTV_VMHkJv8Swj22y2eoLa6b0Pq2w35UI0Ku4xfnXYzY-AOtqQuBKXRdbINf2zV5UHtBwrNyCiEWRg6NW0YGFtNJy9yXWbdYo-cXZ7tTXOnJ2uJokjzzZM0J5LRRImmwCXmADVh0po3yFgN45WbC74TcDFlebHB9_97na3KakCwSI17/s795/4Window.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="584" data-original-width="795" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT9w2vEh96xZwF-FTV_VMHkJv8Swj22y2eoLa6b0Pq2w35UI0Ku4xfnXYzY-AOtqQuBKXRdbINf2zV5UHtBwrNyCiEWRg6NW0YGFtNJy9yXWbdYo-cXZ7tTXOnJ2uJokjzzZM0J5LRRImmwCXmADVh0po3yFgN45WbC74TcDFlebHB9_97na3KakCwSI17/w640-h470/4Window.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">There are two ways to think about machine applique. There is the applique that you do on an embroidery machine where the machine does all the stitching, and there is applique that you do on a regular sewing machine where you do the stitching. You can also choose different types of stitching around your appliques.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Since I'm hosting the monthly mug rug freebie here on the blog, I thought it would be a great time to reintroduce my two-part series of my favorite applique tips. These tips are for the applique that you do with the regular sewing machine. You can also do them by hand if you choose. Sometimes I prefer to applique by hand because I can kick back and watch a show or two while I stitch.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">If you plan on doing a lot these mug rugs or applique in general, I can not stress enough what a difference your machine foot makes! I highly recommend using an "open toe foot" for your sewing machine (not embroidery machine). It gives you a clear view of every stitch you are making. I just checked on Amazon and you can still get them for under $10. So worth the price!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Below are the two articles that I wrote with favorite and most helpful tips for the applique process. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://sherscreativespace.blogspot.com/2017/01/machine-applique-tools-and-tips-to-make.html" target="_blank">Applique Tips - Part 1</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://sherscreativespace.blogspot.com/2017/01/machine-applique-tips-and-tricks-part-2.html" target="_blank">Applique Tips - Part 2</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">If you want to join in on the fun by making the free mug rug of the month, you can click <a href="https://sherscreativespace.blogspot.com/search/label/Mug%20Rug%20of%20the%20Month" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><i><b>Do you like free embroidery designs and tutorials?</b></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><i>Be sure to sign up for the weekly newsletter to get a free design every weekend (unless I'm running a sale). Sign up for <a href="http://eepurl.com/LdCaf" target="_blank">Sher's Creative News</a></i></span></p>Sheryl Hastingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05659194602776563150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241265308175885433.post-33548376846501922062024-01-15T16:11:00.006-06:002024-01-15T16:11:52.339-06:00Forever Free - A New Area on My Website!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCsS4w291tVIjoIR6pdMMSBuOFK6DUMIHhpRBf67gT-cVsvEUpJs1h1ZuzlRnlTjlCFKFeK5HXOm9an-ffp4C9sWQKQb47vDZslMlkjqu4b2JsrzQfNFf6gkjkBD9ttlbpGdxbk1CzLJIWUAK8qIfURKimC8FL2q28DopGNycxMzquVxx4H8Kbzuu5Rw4v/s2403/12foreverfree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1490" data-original-width="2403" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCsS4w291tVIjoIR6pdMMSBuOFK6DUMIHhpRBf67gT-cVsvEUpJs1h1ZuzlRnlTjlCFKFeK5HXOm9an-ffp4C9sWQKQb47vDZslMlkjqu4b2JsrzQfNFf6gkjkBD9ttlbpGdxbk1CzLJIWUAK8qIfURKimC8FL2q28DopGNycxMzquVxx4H8Kbzuu5Rw4v/w640-h396/12foreverfree.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Did you kow that I just added a new page to the website? I now have a page called "Forever Freebies." That is where you'll find free embroidery designs, free patterns, and I even have some Samsung templates (printables) up there that I created for my own use but am sharing with you. This is not to take the place of the "Weekend Freebies," but to add to it. Stop by and see if you see any projects you'd like to start! Links below:</span></p><p><a href="https://www.inthehoopbysher.com/forever-freebies.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Forever Freebies</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.inthehoopbysher.com/weekend-freebies.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Weekend Freebies</span></a></p><p><br /></p><p><i style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sign up for <a href="http://eepurl.com/LdCaf" target="_blank">Sher's Creative News</a></span></i></p><p><i style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">There's a free machine embroidery design in every issue (unless I'm running a sale). You'll also find links to free sewing tutorials and articles too. The newsletter goes out once a week. </span></i></p><p><br /></p>Sheryl Hastingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05659194602776563150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241265308175885433.post-26308469732278248192024-01-08T12:06:00.001-06:002024-01-08T12:06:28.158-06:00Cozy Up My Space<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGllEGmOQHMqBIkrYQV-TFE4cgbsyefO1HrcD_lijQfvSSb8RfFrSJkW2xrVzolv3hWmHW1KX_9hxkaKZjkf-_Z7BvigxxHcZ71MET4xIN-3QV7eK2Ge2Sf3CH77zlnE42ka_0SbhhPqLFPlfxgZT2EW1zgLZURrQz6tvkKq9xt7Fsyy9kRPlO8lKVMSrS/s788/1cozythingsup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="468" data-original-width="788" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGllEGmOQHMqBIkrYQV-TFE4cgbsyefO1HrcD_lijQfvSSb8RfFrSJkW2xrVzolv3hWmHW1KX_9hxkaKZjkf-_Z7BvigxxHcZ71MET4xIN-3QV7eK2Ge2Sf3CH77zlnE42ka_0SbhhPqLFPlfxgZT2EW1zgLZURrQz6tvkKq9xt7Fsyy9kRPlO8lKVMSrS/w640-h380/1cozythingsup.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-size: large;">I spend a lot of time in my studio and I decided to cozy it up a little. I do keep it neat unless I'm in the middle of projects. Some of you have already seen my studio and if you haven't I have a tour on the blog that you can view <a href=" https://sherscreativespace.blogspot.com/2023/08/tour-of-my-sewing-and-embroidery-studio.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Although my job consists of patterns, embroidery designs, and constant testing of them, I also spend a lot of time at my desk doing the graphic work for the designs, keeping my books, creating ads, and other desk work.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">One of the things I have in the studio is LED overhead lighting. And when the lights are on, they are bright, I might even say super bright. In fact, the electrician that came by to install them asked me if I was sure I wanted them in a bedroom. I told him that I work in here so it's perfect. When I'm just doing desk work, it is still so bright so I now have a lamp stand that is near my desk so I have perfect lighting for working on the computer or sketching up some designs. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Now that the lighting at my desk is softer, I decided to add some coziness. I spend so much time here that I figured why not. I found these flameless candles on Amazon that look so real. They came in a set of three but I split them up so I could have one or two in my studio. And how do you like the little owls? Another Amazon find that looks so cute on my window cell. In the right of the image you'll see a cute little wooden sign that my husband made for me on his scroll saw and I just love it!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I just thought I'd share my little space for working on all the designs I've been creating!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><i><b>Do you like free embroidery designs and tutorials?</b></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><i>Be sure to sign up for the weekly newsletter to get a free design every weekend (unless I'm running a sale). Sign up for <a href="http://eepurl.com/LdCaf" target="_blank">Sher's Creative News</a></i></span></p>Sheryl Hastingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05659194602776563150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241265308175885433.post-55960569695699492582024-01-01T11:32:00.002-06:002024-01-01T11:35:04.629-06:00January - Mug Rug of the Month Free Pattern!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_dHTZuJYs11KHZtzstOnulAXc306rEN57nmE3hqBRRNIPZUEEp6omy0cEWuZnagajVTZQBFDl3f0JkZShhhEvaMOaLcQYtFcE0SZAfvpSNoRVPflkYJVwNeDPeCcPadcKtgpK56X6nlvQpjj0Y75wVZhtlM4iNvjtV-dtECc116V9Z_4wPLQGWL8yNvOv/s993/mrjan.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="607" data-original-width="993" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_dHTZuJYs11KHZtzstOnulAXc306rEN57nmE3hqBRRNIPZUEEp6omy0cEWuZnagajVTZQBFDl3f0JkZShhhEvaMOaLcQYtFcE0SZAfvpSNoRVPflkYJVwNeDPeCcPadcKtgpK56X6nlvQpjj0Y75wVZhtlM4iNvjtV-dtECc116V9Z_4wPLQGWL8yNvOv/w640-h392/mrjan.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><p><span style="font-size: large;">Several years ago I did a collaboration on another website for a mug rug of the month design. The project was a huge success with only one problem. All the files were stored at Craftsy and they closed down and removed all the designer's shops. It's been a while and I'm still getting contacted by people looking for the pattern so I decided to bring it back. This time though I'm sharing the pattern from my google drive that you can download right here on the blog. It will be published the first week of the month.</span></p></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N86j1tzKluUahgcZX_xPYGX3O4_6E_ri/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> for the January pattern.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Be sure to download the pdf document to your computer for printing. It's been my experience that the internet pdf viewers are horrible for printing. They also tend to leave out images such as pattern pieces.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><i style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Don't miss the next Mug Rug of the Month pattern!</b> </span></i></p><p><i style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sign up for <a href="http://eepurl.com/LdCaf" target="_blank">Sher's Creative News</a></span></i></p><p><i style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: large;">There's a free machine embroidery design in every issue (unless I'm running a sale). You'll also find links to free sewing tutorials and articles too. The newsletter goes out once a week. </span></i></p>Sheryl Hastingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05659194602776563150noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241265308175885433.post-84490206758183047042023-09-20T19:08:00.007-05:002024-01-25T18:45:23.301-06:00How Do You Organize Your Time?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwgCvRAFZ24sg9rxtPameMOwHUmLIg6_ONS0DdsG18BuPhhdPIyx-AIfrQlqW0mtAPr0JMbz3xwUdI8FJXEoHT0xxRG68XulpBdqML3YjxVamQsyG1XbBYeIruu03tmRUvgbl77rVzmD9BppxiUZcldcJ2wFy_vmyW9uaoQvDknq30XoIU9bGrYOCDdx-d/s795/Untitled-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="795" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwgCvRAFZ24sg9rxtPameMOwHUmLIg6_ONS0DdsG18BuPhhdPIyx-AIfrQlqW0mtAPr0JMbz3xwUdI8FJXEoHT0xxRG68XulpBdqML3YjxVamQsyG1XbBYeIruu03tmRUvgbl77rVzmD9BppxiUZcldcJ2wFy_vmyW9uaoQvDknq30XoIU9bGrYOCDdx-d/w640-h426/Untitled-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">After trying so many different ways and things to organize my time and my life, I've finally figured out what works for me. If you search for tools or information for time organization, you'll find hundreds of apps, spreadsheets, digital planners, paper planners, list makers and more. It can be overwhelming! And I think I've probably tried them all at one point or another in the past several years.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">When looking for a time management or notes tool, at least for me, it had to fit the following criteria:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Must be fast</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Must be easy</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Must sync seamlessly between my tablet, computer, and phone</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Must be capable of handling a lot of information but yet be simple</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I'm going to share with you what I have finally found that works for me. Believe me when I say that I have tried almost everything out there. My system may not work for you, but if you are still on the lookout for a great way to organize your time, give these a try. And the best part.....they are FREE!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">First, Google Calendar with Keep Notes. If you have an Android device, you probably already have the Google calendar and Keep Notes. If not, you can download it from your apps store. These work well together in fact, you can open your Google Keep Notes right there in your calendar app while on the computer. There are so many ways to keep your calendar organized with events and tasks. You can also share your calendar with your work group or family, or you can just share a part of it. Seriously, it does so much! I like to keep my Keep Notes up with my calendar because that is where I keep my weekly checklist, grocery list, and a couple other items that I use on a daily basis. It's all right there and ready for me when I need them. And of course, I can access them from all my devices. I also have my Google Assistant (awesome app) set up so that when I ask it to take a note, it stores it in my Google Keep so I will see it right away when I get back to my tablet or computer. I also like that I can view my calendar in different modes such as monthly, weekly, daily, and agenda. On my phone and tablet, I like to use agenda (or schedule), and on my computer I like to look at the whole month.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">For other notes such as long lists, project planning, recipes, etc, I use Samsung Notes. It's only available for Samsung tablets, computers, and phones but it's a powerful little app. I love that I can import PDF documents and annotate. This is especially handy when I'm proofreading my patterns. It allows you to organize in folders and even folders in folders. I call it my second brain. You can't use it in your computer, but if you download the "Link Phone to Windows" app, you can use it by connecting through your phone with Windows 10 or 11.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Now you see how I organize my life; how do you organize yours?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><i><b>Do you like free embroidery designs and tutorials?</b></i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><i>Be sure to sign up for the weekly newsletter to get a free design every weekend (unless I'm running a sale). Sign up for <a href="http://eepurl.com/LdCaf" target="_blank">Sher's Creative News</a></i></span></p><p><br /></p>Sheryl Hastingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05659194602776563150noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241265308175885433.post-64271101761250047082023-09-18T12:07:00.001-05:002023-09-18T12:07:05.688-05:00New Video Posted - Cellphone Bag for 5x7 Inch Hoop<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-5AHfAMg4fjoZtAe99m_QOUBKO-jB3UICNclqhJ2S6JOAc8Dz_9W56J4vGrxb-ALnc0S0emQa6BYDqH6EhSS0AIEiyo_XT6ws0SLlVMNh3FKeT3tswbLJQPxL49kPL6jG1ciUN2M7P4K_t8BRrJdH2Iv6RWavdyu9uTwROMx03G_XlyBFPlHdbuddj5IC/s2000/Tutorial%20Image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="2000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-5AHfAMg4fjoZtAe99m_QOUBKO-jB3UICNclqhJ2S6JOAc8Dz_9W56J4vGrxb-ALnc0S0emQa6BYDqH6EhSS0AIEiyo_XT6ws0SLlVMNh3FKeT3tswbLJQPxL49kPL6jG1ciUN2M7P4K_t8BRrJdH2Iv6RWavdyu9uTwROMx03G_XlyBFPlHdbuddj5IC/w640-h360/Tutorial%20Image.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">A new video has been posted at the YouTube channel! Step by step instructions to make the cellphone holder with your 5x7 inch hoop. You can check it out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9akRMgNx_LM&ab_channel=IntheHoopBySher" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">If you are looking for the bag design, you can find it <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1558290839/ith-cellphone-holder-zipper-bag-phone" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><i><b>Do you like free embroidery designs and tutorials?</b></i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><i>Be sure to sign up for the weekly newsletter to get a free design every weekend (unless I'm running a sale). Sign up for <a href="http://eepurl.com/LdCaf" target="_blank">Sher's Creative News</a></i></span></p>Sheryl Hastingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05659194602776563150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241265308175885433.post-51528607001120302712023-08-22T19:08:00.005-05:002023-08-23T16:49:10.337-05:00Tour of My Sewing and Embroidery Studio<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi05Ekpb-rMNFFNK-vRVi-PE0S9-snOBg2TxdRoDjCYRIdBbxRETsYLLu-42E9y3rZoofBT3SVki7bXvqQT1RLbWvQV_BTe_xHR1cKSGtR7pQlZul2HhR1hSLLTYYXZ-PkGTc-wc5y3e17-aIWif1HtdZk01FARvfCTHtkxzAH2XprN-EHq19yG3CMtS19F/s795/9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="401" data-original-width="795" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi05Ekpb-rMNFFNK-vRVi-PE0S9-snOBg2TxdRoDjCYRIdBbxRETsYLLu-42E9y3rZoofBT3SVki7bXvqQT1RLbWvQV_BTe_xHR1cKSGtR7pQlZul2HhR1hSLLTYYXZ-PkGTc-wc5y3e17-aIWif1HtdZk01FARvfCTHtkxzAH2XprN-EHq19yG3CMtS19F/w640-h322/9.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Several years back I gave a tour of my studio but a lot has changed in the studio and with my designing since then. The one thing that hasn't changed is that it is and always will be my happy place.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0eLyIuAK-sMsq23ma0ewQYYPvoEGakTy3in_yuJSoMe5cLYEucxUot8Ni5n7N1pIh_dfJrU5bfXoquX2CfMI8SfmyXmWGMwUA4LmPSDxvF57dSktW5pi8fFEyRFAwDYd2TLNyE3x2msIaLuaKC6wY1qwZJahVkiInkB9ycc33PBcTuqXwUA0fIaH__BE6/s795/2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="417" data-original-width="795" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0eLyIuAK-sMsq23ma0ewQYYPvoEGakTy3in_yuJSoMe5cLYEucxUot8Ni5n7N1pIh_dfJrU5bfXoquX2CfMI8SfmyXmWGMwUA4LmPSDxvF57dSktW5pi8fFEyRFAwDYd2TLNyE3x2msIaLuaKC6wY1qwZJahVkiInkB9ycc33PBcTuqXwUA0fIaH__BE6/w640-h336/2.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKUw7NaWpTeTyKzvR56FA61ervtLVhuJAvg1ZU6HQdf28GddRHhAi5JQ4I110oMgP-uw3XEln3VGdQf6MhQnWOjEncOcfHs7YobnhNVTz_f-e1sAzHktZ9gQtGY9OqfIN1M4yLrsNGN-YF8agEWW3yjrHOZxyA6WGNiyfA72nVNB08TrA9e6dWZO-hItWv/s795/3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="599" data-original-width="795" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKUw7NaWpTeTyKzvR56FA61ervtLVhuJAvg1ZU6HQdf28GddRHhAi5JQ4I110oMgP-uw3XEln3VGdQf6MhQnWOjEncOcfHs7YobnhNVTz_f-e1sAzHktZ9gQtGY9OqfIN1M4yLrsNGN-YF8agEWW3yjrHOZxyA6WGNiyfA72nVNB08TrA9e6dWZO-hItWv/w640-h482/3.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br />I gave my husband measurements and he built me two complete walls of shelving according to my specs. The big piece in the bottom picture is a Murphy bed. It's so easy to pull down when we have guests. When our granddaughter spends the night her and I like to have movie night in our jammies. We have popcorn, candies, herbal tea, and of course Berta (Yokie in top picture) likes to join us. Above my desk on the wall to the left is a TV that we can pull out from the wall and turn it toward us.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">I also have a foldup standing desk (stored under the desk to the left) that I can put on the table in the bottom picture, or my desk when I feel like I'm getting too much sitting time.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA1QX8lp3nucISG0weFZSNKgMAxIFxSiYeEZq0n83pt9Biv7LPPH9NkzkOrllVx3wTIcPnsrgwGHooi_3ICVc9SD2LedfjfNQOCffWQHZfD--_aIeC53ywVvW4Hx3Is00P6jZAvjiuE6pECHQPYEzQNrel8FLPiN59oxXApR5SxLLOVboSYdEsbDSFeuXA/s795/4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="795" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA1QX8lp3nucISG0weFZSNKgMAxIFxSiYeEZq0n83pt9Biv7LPPH9NkzkOrllVx3wTIcPnsrgwGHooi_3ICVc9SD2LedfjfNQOCffWQHZfD--_aIeC53ywVvW4Hx3Is00P6jZAvjiuE6pECHQPYEzQNrel8FLPiN59oxXApR5SxLLOVboSYdEsbDSFeuXA/w640-h346/4.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br />I just recently added the table on the left so I could have my sewing machine up and my embroidery machine at the same time. I actually quit sewing a few years back because it was a pain to clear off my desk to place the sewing machine. Now it's always ready for some serious stitching.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAIXjq4NUEdGHosWGkwFDRfAAq8GklPUdRHFEX-9vilwmH3htHNnfJvXcnbf85CN3YfWK-omWiqd7jyHJaAIykmlFkpG4FegB4PJ4f_9ljdxAW27ynuvIgeGzmelTHXp81ouUGir8EHPlZOoFLB_Cb8XtlILZzbp-ffpls8J8CYmx-QoDeL3WprM5RldU3/s795/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="795" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAIXjq4NUEdGHosWGkwFDRfAAq8GklPUdRHFEX-9vilwmH3htHNnfJvXcnbf85CN3YfWK-omWiqd7jyHJaAIykmlFkpG4FegB4PJ4f_9ljdxAW27ynuvIgeGzmelTHXp81ouUGir8EHPlZOoFLB_Cb8XtlILZzbp-ffpls8J8CYmx-QoDeL3WprM5RldU3/w640-h346/1.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br />Of course I have lots of great storage! Ribbon fit perfectly in the over the door shoe holder and an over the door handbag holder is perfect for my interfacings, stabilizer, and some of my vinyl.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTRAAM-oB2Qljin8GtZsAZhi1zH97vl1qQMB39wUHiXZQxjCqAaCMjrBKE-EI918d40uMNdY-RllkJI_H-tkgOfEYdhvhrrHFTfhMLSB2Q0RoCkp9yJqD0DHwgESE6BPaY9cJ8k7Av8aDBy8kVhpi8-4QtpsrrKCbA-zjZOnalByUfNDY0qy5_kLWM56pR/s795/6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="415" data-original-width="795" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTRAAM-oB2Qljin8GtZsAZhi1zH97vl1qQMB39wUHiXZQxjCqAaCMjrBKE-EI918d40uMNdY-RllkJI_H-tkgOfEYdhvhrrHFTfhMLSB2Q0RoCkp9yJqD0DHwgESE6BPaY9cJ8k7Av8aDBy8kVhpi8-4QtpsrrKCbA-zjZOnalByUfNDY0qy5_kLWM56pR/w640-h334/6.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br />I love the cabinet at the right. I bought it about 35 years ago. It fits my cotton fabrics perfectly! And that gaming chair is so comfortable!</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjOVGF5Jjb5Mj2l07xKBV3pS_-pUJDLpwILBs0Ex1MAzL23LgL_dHCF2cWtj0Bx0uXWTzuGhsc6LLRHADI0OH_VlpOUCjwxdYQHWUHhOZQGQ_sbvm26iBmRN7SEOWBWmgw14vIi7mnVrIAPN4iT8F_j1A1sq_tWnmbVxZXQETEhBaRRoKr2-HSLOB1LT31/s795/5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="795" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjOVGF5Jjb5Mj2l07xKBV3pS_-pUJDLpwILBs0Ex1MAzL23LgL_dHCF2cWtj0Bx0uXWTzuGhsc6LLRHADI0OH_VlpOUCjwxdYQHWUHhOZQGQ_sbvm26iBmRN7SEOWBWmgw14vIi7mnVrIAPN4iT8F_j1A1sq_tWnmbVxZXQETEhBaRRoKr2-HSLOB1LT31/w640-h484/5.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br />There is always some kind of work in progress. If I have to pull down the bed for a guest, I just fold up the table and stash it behind the door and place the stuff on top in a bin that goes in the closet. Takes about five minutes.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbwe1--ctpszDQERZHdpYf1AyKYkD4Nr7N3hJMHm9PVvY68bTfr_TuCCqwItEN6-ApRWC2r1OCSdLcmFp2lj2K-iSQFJ1fCLJrYGBez86GbSh0JAtzhoCI6_AhCXxVz4x9NrlQI1J0TgebR19c8t49_6swvduKECJV5IpCBYi9jPO-I_BNLMzMtUqpPJil/s795/7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="602" data-original-width="795" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbwe1--ctpszDQERZHdpYf1AyKYkD4Nr7N3hJMHm9PVvY68bTfr_TuCCqwItEN6-ApRWC2r1OCSdLcmFp2lj2K-iSQFJ1fCLJrYGBez86GbSh0JAtzhoCI6_AhCXxVz4x9NrlQI1J0TgebR19c8t49_6swvduKECJV5IpCBYi9jPO-I_BNLMzMtUqpPJil/w640-h484/7.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br />I love my desk! It's the perfect set up for me. The monitor at the left is so handy for those times when two monitors are needed. Plus, it's so large I can really see what I'm doing. You'll also notice that I have my Samsung tablet ready to go when I need it. I also always have a pen and paper for notes. And of course, you can see at my feet there is a little bed. That's because Berta never leaves my side.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb4re5QCCNSDDMLSvGAwfg25mEQaWgzOHiZA5_ambQqGtwuH0LMsDBfjLQ-XMpLQEArvgQywYu6ofjNRd7chJXr2uN2eretSo8WC7fHApNzmrDc7zmkswkBg8w2xrLn4fU4TtnC7sCTPPgGz1INSq7x2gyAl12qaBaHTjzW3WgB5MAWYLtycbkYlYMY3HO/s750/8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="525" data-original-width="750" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb4re5QCCNSDDMLSvGAwfg25mEQaWgzOHiZA5_ambQqGtwuH0LMsDBfjLQ-XMpLQEArvgQywYu6ofjNRd7chJXr2uN2eretSo8WC7fHApNzmrDc7zmkswkBg8w2xrLn4fU4TtnC7sCTPPgGz1INSq7x2gyAl12qaBaHTjzW3WgB5MAWYLtycbkYlYMY3HO/w640-h448/8.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br />Above really is the view outside my window. Momma deer seems to trust us because this isn't the only time she's left her babies in our yard for the day. On this particular day, I had to take my dog out in the front yard on a leash so he wouldn't disturb them.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">I hope you enjoyed the tour. Now you have a peek inside the studio where all my creations come to life!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><i><b>Do you like free embroidery designs and tutorials?</b></i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><i>Be sure to sign up for the weekly newsletter to get a free design every weekend (unless I'm running a sale). Sign up for <a href="http://eepurl.com/LdCaf" target="_blank">Sher's Creative News</a></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>Sheryl Hastingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05659194602776563150noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241265308175885433.post-54789589088600333552023-08-16T11:32:00.003-05:002023-08-23T16:48:42.766-05:00Old Cemeteries<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm4fi8r6-PuCdDzaKEbX6YuiVu3EyB3qb43i77Mw7EQ-cXkEnk5eLK-dVqkbH3s8atGDs9odMvyTgVh823nqfBappMKcPeNVdLZZBl7NPYAqg93q84E_F4cBvOniUX2oElwwXxQvs6yr38119rvxTQRs9Ea5n9CeEGmP5IX_QjS8AgkR57DF92za8mnw/s795/Untitled-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="771" data-original-width="795" height="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm4fi8r6-PuCdDzaKEbX6YuiVu3EyB3qb43i77Mw7EQ-cXkEnk5eLK-dVqkbH3s8atGDs9odMvyTgVh823nqfBappMKcPeNVdLZZBl7NPYAqg93q84E_F4cBvOniUX2oElwwXxQvs6yr38119rvxTQRs9Ea5n9CeEGmP5IX_QjS8AgkR57DF92za8mnw/w640-h620/Untitled-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">I hope I don't lose my people on this one, but I have a whole other side to me. I'm still crafty, family-oriented, and love my baking and cooking, but I also love to visit old cemeteries. The older, the better. I have a partner in crime on these missions so I'm not alone in these adventures. I didn't have any interest in them until I moved out to the country. Up the hill, tucked in the woods right behind my house is an old family cemetery. One day I decided to take a look. I was fascinated by the old headstones, some of which the wording have completely faded away. I was curious so I researched the family and found some interesting reading. There are three headstones that have military markers. Two are from the War of 1812, and one from the Civil War. For such an old cemetery, I was surprised and happy to see that someone has been taking very good care of the property. They just recently put up new fencing, a new sign, and mulch on the hill leading up to it. I hope to talk to that person if I ever see them.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Another thing about cemeteries is that it's a great place to get your steps in! Not the one on the hill, but the bigger ones. We have so many trails near our house yet the big cemetery in town is always full of walkers. One of my favorite things to do is look at all the military graves. I just started carrying pennies with me so I can place them. If you like to leave coins on the headstones, here is an article on how to do it, what it means, and how it all began.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://dma.mt.gov/MVAD/MVAD-Images/Coins-on-headstones-meaning.pdf " target="_blank">https://dma.mt.gov/MVAD/MVAD-Images/Coins-on-headstones-meaning.pdf </a></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><i><b>Do you like free embroidery designs and tutorials?</b></i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><i>Be sure to sign up for the weekly newsletter to get a free design every weekend (unless I'm running a sale). Sign up for <a href="http://eepurl.com/LdCaf" target="_blank">Sher's Creative News</a></i></span></p>Sheryl Hastingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05659194602776563150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241265308175885433.post-84765191120527150042023-07-26T13:28:00.001-05:002023-08-23T16:50:44.491-05:00Turn a Blog Tutorial into a PDF Document You Can Save<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicL2PqC9nbSxDtfgDYh-izolIr21VsaXV8UB6YZO3EJijyprRiyL4pmhkMClQhXXjBsPnZvvKl5yufyhBydgSlgevaMad0osGzjcXucpyBhEN_9OOjQwjMdMRWcc0GbCez8XGOKv_HKRwdCHm9Rk4ssTF7wRB8mcVF7hYuF1EtPKK9obNLoHkRjZ5rMM16/s795/pdf.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="549" data-original-width="795" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicL2PqC9nbSxDtfgDYh-izolIr21VsaXV8UB6YZO3EJijyprRiyL4pmhkMClQhXXjBsPnZvvKl5yufyhBydgSlgevaMad0osGzjcXucpyBhEN_9OOjQwjMdMRWcc0GbCez8XGOKv_HKRwdCHm9Rk4ssTF7wRB8mcVF7hYuF1EtPKK9obNLoHkRjZ5rMM16/w640-h442/pdf.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><p>Did you know that it's so easy to turn blog tutorials into PDF documents you can save to your computer to view offline? And it only involves a couple quick steps. Gotta love technology!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNifgUrf82pL7J51dAsy9UvcvlAqspoSPvmZ7b3BW02HQ7a75wtlBg83avS_HE1It9fbsqmKHh4fi1GzimshogmU2JiYopT8qo5WGkVuIcFpONET_6R3okPwFCG8XEhLKnULnRWfhz6hg_NgtgqC3dxXGAv8ehxRDOw3-T0iKZ8gwInzBVS5PKzAAALd5i/s795/2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="606" data-original-width="795" height="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNifgUrf82pL7J51dAsy9UvcvlAqspoSPvmZ7b3BW02HQ7a75wtlBg83avS_HE1It9fbsqmKHh4fi1GzimshogmU2JiYopT8qo5WGkVuIcFpONET_6R3okPwFCG8XEhLKnULnRWfhz6hg_NgtgqC3dxXGAv8ehxRDOw3-T0iKZ8gwInzBVS5PKzAAALd5i/w640-h488/2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>If you are looking for a particular post such as a recipe, list, or tutorial, you can either click on the tab to that section or do a search on the blog. If you are already on the page you want, perfect!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzbwn5DOp2IT1tsr3wpHmg8TQAMSzf7gEx48BVTCs2GdLBY6NMRY7nXhtIZ5ttT5Vh8V57nVEYlk0AH2BzElJ-2746MV69283ZOyxt_3lxHUoNdX7keTDTMRlOVMGZY4M0MjyohI78hkhVThShk3NxJumWSHIf5L8yOBZ-B3bsKO1Hz6uMsBadONZ8BoDo/s795/1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="583" data-original-width="795" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzbwn5DOp2IT1tsr3wpHmg8TQAMSzf7gEx48BVTCs2GdLBY6NMRY7nXhtIZ5ttT5Vh8V57nVEYlk0AH2BzElJ-2746MV69283ZOyxt_3lxHUoNdX7keTDTMRlOVMGZY4M0MjyohI78hkhVThShk3NxJumWSHIf5L8yOBZ-B3bsKO1Hz6uMsBadONZ8BoDo/w640-h470/1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Make sure that the post you want to convert is the only post selected otherwise you will be saving a lot of posts at once. For example, on my blog, you just click on the title and you'll get just that blog post.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWZk2485TmcbTa9-QCsyaNfNH5OeerUgD_DDgFWK2Yg-Dt2j2oizCkXRIBQOlBnQ_jze5SsXX23pOA2uVT63c7UVQ_6E7WyFvM-F7WvczXcZ_7iKAu_UNJBDhq8w0Uwv1aFL2cPk_TTSS3DNf3psoT05HlYv6kK62q07ZUdFmya8vMdj0b0QLvd-PU190c/s795/3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="532" data-original-width="795" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWZk2485TmcbTa9-QCsyaNfNH5OeerUgD_DDgFWK2Yg-Dt2j2oizCkXRIBQOlBnQ_jze5SsXX23pOA2uVT63c7UVQ_6E7WyFvM-F7WvczXcZ_7iKAu_UNJBDhq8w0Uwv1aFL2cPk_TTSS3DNf3psoT05HlYv6kK62q07ZUdFmya8vMdj0b0QLvd-PU190c/w640-h428/3.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Now that you have chosen your post, just do a <b>Control + P</b> and it will bring up your print window. Normally your printer will be selected in the <b>Destination</b> box, click the little down triangle and choose <b>Save as PDF</b>. If you want to save the entire post, just click <b>Save</b>. Some posts have a lot of comments and other things following the post so you can choose only the pages you want. You'll find that right below the <b>Destination</b>. It will say <b>Pages</b>. </p><p>Once you've chosen the pages you want, choose <b>Save</b> and then you'll need to save it to a folder on your computer, or you can just save it to your desktop. Make sure you give it a name that you will find when looking for it and that's it! Now your recipe, notes list, tutorial, ideas list, etc... will be at your fingertips when you need it!</p><p><b>TIP:</b> Create a folder on your tablet or computer for ideas and such. Create sub-folders and you can catalog all your ideas in one place for easy access. You can create the sub-folders for such subjects like recipes, petcare, baby tips, etc.</p><p>This is especially handy for saving the craft or sewing tutorials because you can load them onto your tablet for easy viewing when you're ready to create the project!</p><p><br /></p><p style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><i><b>Do you like free embroidery designs and tutorials?</b></i></span></p><p style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><i>Be sure to sign up for the weekly newsletter to get a free design every weekend (unless I'm running a sale). Sign up for <a href="http://eepurl.com/LdCaf" target="_blank">Sher's Creative News</a></i></span></p></span><p></p>Sheryl Hastingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05659194602776563150noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241265308175885433.post-59636701825508141782023-07-15T12:21:00.005-05:002023-08-23T16:50:57.329-05:00Crossing the Canadian Border 2023<p></p><p><span style="color: black;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHLNSALmyyNeLTLMj3bqmvW2ZAF3syaV-PNcgGtQIhapwjfa-Davfp90Uh1hQONMzBGbocmezA8-nVb_aN-GopQltEaiF6iT-6A9ZRlKkvR9UU74w9GtfQLVX6Lsc4EHh1HPwSHl1l5ibhD_uZ6GOrEdwnBD-hq7LochQZdi-YA2_0BviNKq5oy44qVrq0/s795/canada.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="611" data-original-width="795" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHLNSALmyyNeLTLMj3bqmvW2ZAF3syaV-PNcgGtQIhapwjfa-Davfp90Uh1hQONMzBGbocmezA8-nVb_aN-GopQltEaiF6iT-6A9ZRlKkvR9UU74w9GtfQLVX6Lsc4EHh1HPwSHl1l5ibhD_uZ6GOrEdwnBD-hq7LochQZdi-YA2_0BviNKq5oy44qVrq0/w640-h492/canada.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">After a three month wait
for our passports to arrive, my husband and I hit the road for a trip through
eastern Canada. We covered locations which are completely different from each
other. I'll share some of those experiences later.</span></p><p></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;">There are some major
differences between the US and Canada. Some took me by surprise while others
made me question why the US doesn't enact them.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;">The biggest thing I noticed
while traveling is how green Canada is. Wherever you see a trash can, you
usually see recycling bins next to them. Every hotel we stayed at also had
recycling bins next to our trash bins. Another thing I noticed was that there
was not a single plastic straw to be found. All the straws we got for our
drinks were paper or some other type of biodegradable material. They weren't
the icky paper straws from years back that stuck to your lips, they were quite
comfortable to drink from. I don't know if the straws in alcoholic beverages
are the same because my husband and I gave up alcohol about a year ago, so we didn't
use or see those.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;">Being a serious tea drinker
(thanks to Mom’s English blood), I am very picky about my teas. I even carry a
couple tea bags in my purse because I refuse to drink the generic icky stuff. Any
hot tea I ordered either gave me a selection of teas to choose from or had a
good quality brand with my hot water. As for the iced tea, many of the places
we ate at only offered sweetened tea. I'm not a fan of sweetened tea so I just
stuck to water for those places.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;">All the areas we traveled
through (Eastern Canada) there was a lot of French. Just across the border in
Toronto they had signs that had both English and French. It was the same for
their TV stations. By the time we got to Quebec, it was all French! Fortunately,
the people who live there spoke English and French, so we didn't have any
problems getting around. However, all the road signs, menus, TV stations, etc,
were all in French. The locals were very helpful though. I will also add that
the kilometers were driving my husband nuts when he was driving. He wanted to
go 100 mph and I told him that the sign said 100 km per hour, which is about 63
miles per hour. At least in the areas we were at, the speed limit was never
over that amount.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;">That's the general breakdown of
the entire trip. I hope you'll stick around for the next four posts where I'll
get into the basics about the four general areas where we stayed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><i><b>Do you like free embroidery designs and tutorials?</b></i></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><i>Be sure to sign up for the weekly newsletter to get a free design every weekend (unless I'm running a sale). Sign up for <a href="http://eepurl.com/LdCaf" target="_blank">Sher's Creative News</a></i></span></p><br /><p></p>Sheryl Hastingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05659194602776563150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241265308175885433.post-32548258654933084132023-06-21T14:25:00.002-05:002023-09-22T11:00:56.551-05:00Blog Tutorial - Tablet Sleeve with Pocket<p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWq99usrnwwB675DfLJY4WGirl56w6usWJMgEe962BmLtPTjBBAzG_CHtBcXRAC6RbqvkbMnuhdlMCCyrzYZAMxHhITsfCsW07SDY1Zbd0hQWT0hFRpru9Q9_TVKvVPGJbgzsp5eBOM0OB_JRnPOckQSHhFlM0l7vTd8m3v9s2wN_KcIBRRIRjw93aYRnt/s795/1TabletSleeve795.jpg" style="font-size: x-large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="541" data-original-width="795" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWq99usrnwwB675DfLJY4WGirl56w6usWJMgEe962BmLtPTjBBAzG_CHtBcXRAC6RbqvkbMnuhdlMCCyrzYZAMxHhITsfCsW07SDY1Zbd0hQWT0hFRpru9Q9_TVKvVPGJbgzsp5eBOM0OB_JRnPOckQSHhFlM0l7vTd8m3v9s2wN_KcIBRRIRjw93aYRnt/w640-h436/1TabletSleeve795.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">When I travel I like to take my tablet with me, or if I know I'll be waiting for an appointment I'll grab it as well. This way I can get some work done. Sometimes I take my little keyboard, and sometimes I don't. But I always seem to have papers, so it was important for me to include a pocket that will not only hold these items, but is also secure. I came up with this one and it works perfectly! I'm going to show you how simple it is to make yours, custom to your tablet or device. It's a perfect fit and not too snug.</span></p><p><b style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></b></p><p><b style="font-size: x-large;">Supplies</b></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">100% cotton fabric for outside, pocket, and flap</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">100% cotton fabric for sleeve lining and pocket lining</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Fusible fleece interfacing</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Medium weight fusible interfacing</span></p><p><i><span style="font-size: large;">Amounts for the above supplies will depend on how large your tablet or device is. My dimensions are for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 6 Lite</span></i></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">KamSnaps were used for my tablet, but you can use any type of closure you want</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Thread to match fabric</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">General sewing supplies will also be needed such as pins, needles, cutting tools, marking pens, sewing machine, and iron.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Preparations</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Measure the width of your device, plus the depth. Mine measured 7 1/8 inches, so I rounded it up to 7 1/4inches. Next, measure the length plus the depth. Mine measured 10 1/4 inches. If you want your case/sleeve to fit perfectly, it's important to take accurate measurements and keep your seam allowances as directed in the instructions.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ZnQEb-olMY8unjyImoe0OeiF1gmirJQYtHdLOAV3uQcxIeeJEIiTNWPvLbwo0I0aCCCLgVGzFzO0JaPdsysQ0ED8RV_-Y062yoqfLqrAoMs8sFecu3XyqQOj0y25kx4q6-mwBrPhilVQzp5JExtYeYiXrx5ym4D68Smgimp4aBQ_zRnxd94ildYguUOb/s794/1.jpg" style="font-size: x-large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="346" data-original-width="794" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ZnQEb-olMY8unjyImoe0OeiF1gmirJQYtHdLOAV3uQcxIeeJEIiTNWPvLbwo0I0aCCCLgVGzFzO0JaPdsysQ0ED8RV_-Y062yoqfLqrAoMs8sFecu3XyqQOj0y25kx4q6-mwBrPhilVQzp5JExtYeYiXrx5ym4D68Smgimp4aBQ_zRnxd94ildYguUOb/w640-h278/1.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><i><span style="font-size: large;">If you keep your device in a protective case, be sure to have it on when taking your measurements. You can use this sleeve without the protective case if you choose, but I personally like the protective case on mine even when it’s inside the fabric sleeve. The case makes it easy for me to use it at a slant on a table if I need to.</span></i></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Using the measurements that you took of your device, you are going to add 1 1/2 inches to the width, and 1 1/4 inches to the length. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Since my tablet measured 7 1/4 x 10 1/4, my fabric cuts for the outer sleeve and lining will be 8 3/4 x 11 1/2 inches. This additional amount will be for the seams and the excess bulk.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Cut the fabric as follows</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">From the new measurements above, cut out 2 outside pieces, 2 lining pieces, and 2 pieces of fusible fleece interfacing. These will all be the same size. For my Samsung tablet, they will all measure 8 3/4 x 11 1/2 inches. Use the measurements you took for your device.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">For the pocket, you will cut a piece of outer fabric, and medium weight fusible interfacing the same width that you cut for your sleeve, but an inch shorter for the length. For the pocket lining, you will cut it the same size as your outer sleeve pieces from your lining fabric.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Once you have decided how large you want your flap, you will cut that size from outer fabric (two pieces) and fusible interfacing. Be sure to take into account the 1/2 inch seam allowance all the way around. I wanted to make sure that mine was long enough to close over the pocket to keep papers or other items from slipping out.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>NOTE</b><span> </span><i>If you only have lightweight fusible interfacing, you can double up on it. That was my case so that’s what I did.</i></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrHklggy3NyTuGGLnnkO2DkyGNhGlgZ5SJvVepIgE455yLdQdOPwig-bGTl9wXcwq4YJhhWPsGPBFlsdsXRbMjvFJ2rT_Gz8azikVZeWKZlCRYxXeDWgNxJKxtr6OOaIcXRY9L3eJMQKvQhFRSUoIZDooUbdOssj-yzsk_v4DioCiFFcs4qvwrNi6JX2TM/s795/2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="593" data-original-width="795" height="421" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrHklggy3NyTuGGLnnkO2DkyGNhGlgZ5SJvVepIgE455yLdQdOPwig-bGTl9wXcwq4YJhhWPsGPBFlsdsXRbMjvFJ2rT_Gz8azikVZeWKZlCRYxXeDWgNxJKxtr6OOaIcXRY9L3eJMQKvQhFRSUoIZDooUbdOssj-yzsk_v4DioCiFFcs4qvwrNi6JX2TM/w564-h421/2.jpg" width="564" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Assembling your sleeve</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Fuse the fusible fleece to the backside of each outer tablet piece. Fuse the medium weight fusible interfacing to the backside of the flap, and the other piece to the backside of the outer pocket fabric.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUAfh2S5v4ggqPrc7e104bYwcdxXPweSVV8crgVq_KTGPJGliKkhJHbD0E0PFB01ksWllkiLephaSI6ZW_jO5-QS9R2jDbW2MZmvSzvQXohpuTAhzfmLPQGWtJ44fuygEYF2vJMoPFRhGIT6XD5RJyAxy2xbmg8oFNMFw1ImWFBupGmvPrZBadtoKQV2_j/s795/3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="492" data-original-width="795" height="357" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUAfh2S5v4ggqPrc7e104bYwcdxXPweSVV8crgVq_KTGPJGliKkhJHbD0E0PFB01ksWllkiLephaSI6ZW_jO5-QS9R2jDbW2MZmvSzvQXohpuTAhzfmLPQGWtJ44fuygEYF2vJMoPFRhGIT6XD5RJyAxy2xbmg8oFNMFw1ImWFBupGmvPrZBadtoKQV2_j/w577-h357/3.jpg" width="577" /></span></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Be sure to follow manufacturer's instructions for the fusible products you are using.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Place the outer pocket piece and the lining pocket pieces right side together. Your lining fabric will be an inch longer. That’s the way it’s supposed to be. Run a row of stitching along the upper edge of your pocket, stitching the two pieces together 1/2 inch from the raw edge.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq_snPpGUH2d14ReSyi_Mh9PvobbHbeWBMc35_uKyT7Vef3T4ABqnazpvJmAYdl6E0zeKwvIibB0HDgV-2lETrJO2KaHRBDUcfCxmHyCMv8ZG694FbJTVAfe88ILGruxXrr_xoxryuidPc1RB5LDX6qmWCZN11r72N6KvzSYfrO-Of3eGrd0zOivmOIuHW/s795/4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="632" data-original-width="795" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq_snPpGUH2d14ReSyi_Mh9PvobbHbeWBMc35_uKyT7Vef3T4ABqnazpvJmAYdl6E0zeKwvIibB0HDgV-2lETrJO2KaHRBDUcfCxmHyCMv8ZG694FbJTVAfe88ILGruxXrr_xoxryuidPc1RB5LDX6qmWCZN11r72N6KvzSYfrO-Of3eGrd0zOivmOIuHW/w562-h446/4.jpg" width="562" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Place these pieces on the ironing board with the lining side facing you. Pull the lining up and iron the seam just like that. Then flip the lining over to the backside of the pocket and iron in place. This will create a mock binding. Pin to secure. Stitch along the “binding” close to the edge near the seam. Stitch a row of basting stitches down each side about 3/8 inches away from the edges. You will have a little excess at the bottom of the pocket where the lining and the outer pocket doesn’t meet up evenly. Just cut the excess away so they are the same length.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoZL_oI31CMBNJ8M3L3YWB81jORH0u8bT4LhgtxVt34oDWqSl3AjuELJ1siDpteZBFb_lsZ6r1aY6LLJ2e6Hxu7BhO7gtX9uS5CS0n3ookXQrmsVufmuRiconYKXehRuvoCrroXxtSpT0hznoKhEwUhhC8uEpKCfzbt_1GQ9xfx7PnVwISgfZU4WbjkZPu/s794/5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="610" data-original-width="794" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoZL_oI31CMBNJ8M3L3YWB81jORH0u8bT4LhgtxVt34oDWqSl3AjuELJ1siDpteZBFb_lsZ6r1aY6LLJ2e6Hxu7BhO7gtX9uS5CS0n3ookXQrmsVufmuRiconYKXehRuvoCrroXxtSpT0hznoKhEwUhhC8uEpKCfzbt_1GQ9xfx7PnVwISgfZU4WbjkZPu/w525-h404/5.jpg" width="525" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">Place this pocket piece on the right side of one of your outer fabric pieces so that the side with the mock binding is facing up. Line up all the side edges and the bottom edges. Machine baste around these three edges 3/8 inch from the edges. Set aside for now.</span></p><p></p><p style="text-align: right;"><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDJSQwTiwEo7bwTzMYTgOMqBMlzj9muAzUJOebi6cJ-5jcuHj1mRjg2im21hZVJh94-Pgqq5o-K1GVlvT-ey49lHNFjZzErqqrQwzhYgksB7coZGzcLBwQY5xo20EIrhoORkYn1RQnD8O9jbHmyxuG2AjiYIZD2xL9eAkYzuDY3O9v7R0LBND-INmUazvE/s794/6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="561" data-original-width="794" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDJSQwTiwEo7bwTzMYTgOMqBMlzj9muAzUJOebi6cJ-5jcuHj1mRjg2im21hZVJh94-Pgqq5o-K1GVlvT-ey49lHNFjZzErqqrQwzhYgksB7coZGzcLBwQY5xo20EIrhoORkYn1RQnD8O9jbHmyxuG2AjiYIZD2xL9eAkYzuDY3O9v7R0LBND-INmUazvE/w444-h313/6.jpg" width="444" /></a></span></div><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Create your flap by placing the two small flap pieces of fabric with right sides together. Using a pen, pencil, or marking tool, draw lines where your seams will be, which is 1/2 inch away from the edges. I like my corners rounded so I just grabbed a votive candle that was nearby and used it to make my curves. I drew my lines on the piece with the interfacing so it would be easy to see during stitching.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Stitch the flap pieces together by stitching on the lines you just drew. Leave the upper (straight) edge unstitched. By stitching on the lines, this will make your curves much neater. Trim seam allowances and clip curves. Turn right side out an iron. Stitch about 1/4 inch away from the edges to give it a finished look.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5PHpJE-5imTccG7OFBjU3FAMkXXIgSQAtfwXhNTYSFZbqQk9gbwbUJIKK7LgnIysUtXq7W9cHSy5mjokKRfwfZMRrINmwzwgVdjGJKfLYdbaJpRnRaXZA3wSSVM6p2bjT4K5j-LfniDOw19rZ4Uog8LTGkvGf5H6olPRMmfIobzwAvgD_RWkXcLsVKSTO/s795/7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="306" data-original-width="795" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5PHpJE-5imTccG7OFBjU3FAMkXXIgSQAtfwXhNTYSFZbqQk9gbwbUJIKK7LgnIysUtXq7W9cHSy5mjokKRfwfZMRrINmwzwgVdjGJKfLYdbaJpRnRaXZA3wSSVM6p2bjT4K5j-LfniDOw19rZ4Uog8LTGkvGf5H6olPRMmfIobzwAvgD_RWkXcLsVKSTO/w640-h246/7.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Place the flap on the upper edge of your outer sleeve piece with the outer edge of the sleeve piece against the flap. This will be stitched to the side that the pocket is not on. Be sure to center it along that upper edge and baste in place about 3/8 inches away from the edges.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji6_F6TqYxditAH3TYltNd-VGtx0929ebBTKyeyjX1okL_u7RZi9RCQFUd6Vwx607ZUcOwZMt8sz1QL7tsw-dtqGVm1yflpcwGmdt7dDQ6-P1ZdvFK60kHHtZiookSP-1b3Vh_6RxbcVMS8q_gRxbOiBhPRHsPQJhV-sNj1MMUCfdqvA8x7JPmj3bjf2IJ/s794/8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="460" data-original-width="794" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji6_F6TqYxditAH3TYltNd-VGtx0929ebBTKyeyjX1okL_u7RZi9RCQFUd6Vwx607ZUcOwZMt8sz1QL7tsw-dtqGVm1yflpcwGmdt7dDQ6-P1ZdvFK60kHHtZiookSP-1b3Vh_6RxbcVMS8q_gRxbOiBhPRHsPQJhV-sNj1MMUCfdqvA8x7JPmj3bjf2IJ/w640-h370/8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Place the two outer pieces together with right sides together and secure with clips or pins. Stitch around the sides and bottom using a 1/2 inch seam allowance, leaving the upper edge open. Trim away excess seam allowance and clip corners. Turn right side out and press.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgljoHYKW77LTec0_73gE-vp-HvaeBrqvOrRO5bCiw9SVu1I5VVjHdXwWnPxyZYPnoJwfZaAQJUMHYKxAkYxw1DFTBRgTkWGhophhZGABO1P55H6kUeZjUXYokQbdlc-NB50ieDxjAIFtr7ZcJudRSlpNXdEMQIRy7_to4wQNBihVvksa5Eg5dDDSkIQ10J/s2371/9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="969" data-original-width="2371" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgljoHYKW77LTec0_73gE-vp-HvaeBrqvOrRO5bCiw9SVu1I5VVjHdXwWnPxyZYPnoJwfZaAQJUMHYKxAkYxw1DFTBRgTkWGhophhZGABO1P55H6kUeZjUXYokQbdlc-NB50ieDxjAIFtr7ZcJudRSlpNXdEMQIRy7_to4wQNBihVvksa5Eg5dDDSkIQ10J/w640-h262/9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><p><span style="font-size: large;">S</span>titch your lining pieces along the sides and bottom, with right sides together, using a 1/2 inch seam allowance. You will leave the upper edge open. It's also important to leave about a 2 to 3 inch opening in the center of the bottom for turning right side out when you are finished. Cut away excess seam allowance and clip corners. Do NOT turn right side out.</p></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq5YpYG1ePCUYi0ostdt7_dQYAG9huTy1nAL-NAhTwkr-MArrIg2JxnwJm1WoOPQQ-3i8pfXutVzcNhwhy_gH6z4PSpC_m_Cs5LBidkYvAwRqG8UA70UlFOmkcLNrpA8sv2YuM3ic0pUkCUBxduEWIUQdOBsjw_GMOriw6g6yHFXP0OjU8Wp6ycUEidKn9/s795/10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="621" data-original-width="795" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq5YpYG1ePCUYi0ostdt7_dQYAG9huTy1nAL-NAhTwkr-MArrIg2JxnwJm1WoOPQQ-3i8pfXutVzcNhwhy_gH6z4PSpC_m_Cs5LBidkYvAwRqG8UA70UlFOmkcLNrpA8sv2YuM3ic0pUkCUBxduEWIUQdOBsjw_GMOriw6g6yHFXP0OjU8Wp6ycUEidKn9/w477-h373/10.jpg" width="477" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><p>Slip the outer part of the sleeve inside the lining piece. The right sides of the sleeve outer fabric and sleeve lining fabric will be facing each other, and the upper edges will line up with each other. Pin along the upper edges to hold in place for now.</p></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Stitch all around the upper edge using the 1/2 inch seam allowance. I like to go around twice, but you don’t have to. Cut away the excess seam allowance about 1/4 inch from the seam.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcSs8Cde10r8aciDp9EPgRaEAsKEpm7NL0pEqYQGpWOnQCGyzdfKEyQpcpj5eyZNTCW0pYvACBbVJpFuP48WKIQamZXI0QqjSurJGn8dC2TTXLfX6EGc9fYliqB8w7UNhPYXeO6fa7lUAJ8U6OUe9RIwjOQbzWzcEperMP94cPpfxeTmkuUxXeYJBhu6mI/s795/11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="379" data-original-width="795" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcSs8Cde10r8aciDp9EPgRaEAsKEpm7NL0pEqYQGpWOnQCGyzdfKEyQpcpj5eyZNTCW0pYvACBbVJpFuP48WKIQamZXI0QqjSurJGn8dC2TTXLfX6EGc9fYliqB8w7UNhPYXeO6fa7lUAJ8U6OUe9RIwjOQbzWzcEperMP94cPpfxeTmkuUxXeYJBhu6mI/w584-h279/11.jpg" width="584" /></a></div><span><p><span style="font-size: large;">Turn right side out through the opening in the bottom of the lining, then stitch the opening in the lining closed. Place the lining inside the case/sleeve and smooth out. Press. Top stitch along about 1/4 inch away from the upper edge.</span></p></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdROnUFAbkgeIoU1qmrpUxCoMOidL6W2ylVnbOml0L6i842IlflG2qzjS_RGL64Mxk90017VIZie217WuS5WtuCzm6dx1wEnewPre4rTm1VarhhoHLtiluAV5529oQKP8tvB-v4j0IjSvEGCIeR1HCRARk42tjaFFgKoCiLrIzEbvYfX_2oHtaS0NL41Bq/s795/12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="292" data-original-width="795" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdROnUFAbkgeIoU1qmrpUxCoMOidL6W2ylVnbOml0L6i842IlflG2qzjS_RGL64Mxk90017VIZie217WuS5WtuCzm6dx1wEnewPre4rTm1VarhhoHLtiluAV5529oQKP8tvB-v4j0IjSvEGCIeR1HCRARk42tjaFFgKoCiLrIzEbvYfX_2oHtaS0NL41Bq/w579-h214/12.jpg" width="579" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Place your device inside the sleeve and mark where you’ll be placing your snaps. Finish by attaching the snaps to the pocket and the flap.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdIrE2ptZ5M8MZ0vVxd9apVnau0sj5h-rWWJCSpXhZPhrSlSNy4A6OsXs-72zITn_YJ9XsupiCLG4dr1LHUkDhtWMVrXC3_u3TU4gQasBdAzWWBZuQT9xY-Y_T1MhvySfs8WwPT13yWNXudeQkWO-EsV-xloGjDn8HcP099WFXWKYSJc14dnVwmTwa6CLk/s795/13.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="469" data-original-width="795" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdIrE2ptZ5M8MZ0vVxd9apVnau0sj5h-rWWJCSpXhZPhrSlSNy4A6OsXs-72zITn_YJ9XsupiCLG4dr1LHUkDhtWMVrXC3_u3TU4gQasBdAzWWBZuQT9xY-Y_T1MhvySfs8WwPT13yWNXudeQkWO-EsV-xloGjDn8HcP099WFXWKYSJc14dnVwmTwa6CLk/w419-h247/13.jpg" width="419" /></a></div><p></p><p><b style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">NOTE: If you don’t use a case for your device, place it inside the sleeve with the glass screen side facing the back. That way you don’t have to worry about pressing too hard to close your snaps.</b></p><p><b style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><br /></b></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><i><b>Do you like free embroidery designs and tutorials?</b></i></span></p><p><b style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"></b></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><i>Be sure to sign up for the weekly newsletter to get a free design every weekend (unless I'm running a sale). Sign up for <a href="http://eepurl.com/LdCaf" target="_blank">Sher's Creative News</a></i></span></p>Sheryl Hastingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05659194602776563150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241265308175885433.post-53922405831431382092023-06-17T19:46:00.004-05:002023-08-23T16:51:24.667-05:00Travel Journal & Sharing A Printable with You!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2UnNfxEF0FzxgDnFAg1sTQg0KfEoqwKi0WpM0YEWq2v-kRuRfMBqjGLI6R78uoPvNysxygsHev7iDxH0oV4Qoa2mf0e26I_EesihpM4LNB7aS4uhHJAOWA7eYyQi-wK03n0oJXXpvti16w-ai_IyDv35Y2oqMG3qQGap-8cZ7Zb3Nl0MRi7RDRRufjQ/s795/traveljournal.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="795" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2UnNfxEF0FzxgDnFAg1sTQg0KfEoqwKi0WpM0YEWq2v-kRuRfMBqjGLI6R78uoPvNysxygsHev7iDxH0oV4Qoa2mf0e26I_EesihpM4LNB7aS4uhHJAOWA7eYyQi-wK03n0oJXXpvti16w-ai_IyDv35Y2oqMG3qQGap-8cZ7Zb3Nl0MRi7RDRRufjQ/w640-h430/traveljournal.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I'm a traveler. I love to travel. With my kids and parents at different locations in the US, I get the opportunity to travel often. When I get home I love to make travel journals, then convert them into PDF documents so I can read them whenever I want. I do this in my CorelDraw program but they can also be made in Microsoft Word, Samsung Notes, and so many other programs out there; many of which are free. While I'm traveling I like to remember everything so I upload journal pages into my note-taking app so I don't have to worry about forgetting anything. Once I get home, I combine my notes and some favorite photos in my travel journals.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">My husband and I just came home from a two week trip through Canada. We covered four special locations in the eastern part. I'll be sharing some great information about them another time. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I just added some free travel templates to my Nerdy Me page on my website. Feel free to snatch them up free of charge. I make them for myself so I like to share them with you as well.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">If you are interested, you can find them at:</span></p><p><a href="https://www.inthehoopbysher.com/nerdy-me.html"><span style="font-size: large;">https://www.inthehoopbysher.com/nerdy-me.html</span></a></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><i><b>Do you like free embroidery designs and tutorials?</b></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><i>Be sure to sign up for the weekly newsletter to get a free design every weekend (unless I'm running a sale). Sign up for <a href="http://eepurl.com/LdCaf" target="_blank">Sher's Creative News</a></i></span></p>Sheryl Hastingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05659194602776563150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241265308175885433.post-46422933893178092132023-05-10T09:12:00.005-05:002023-05-10T09:12:53.261-05:00Quick Little Video on Machine Applique on Your Embroidery Machine<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4GFI0rpQ7Lm6I4BER34mddC0TZklQ6Hrw6-2ytgTdvQXSGorOHAOv38X2WLloecsXEzagJLPHVvdPLpaMrSIrcV6J3nTwNFqSTWYhwXWvYz98jWMzSmqSMeQUo2ox9e3CKhsJXS-4egF3NMxsRB83VxU8FRtSv1vMZOWh0gOuG-gtyIcTwbCdCXuu4w/s1920/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4GFI0rpQ7Lm6I4BER34mddC0TZklQ6Hrw6-2ytgTdvQXSGorOHAOv38X2WLloecsXEzagJLPHVvdPLpaMrSIrcV6J3nTwNFqSTWYhwXWvYz98jWMzSmqSMeQUo2ox9e3CKhsJXS-4egF3NMxsRB83VxU8FRtSv1vMZOWh0gOuG-gtyIcTwbCdCXuu4w/w225-h400/1.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/45Q2AeuKTmE" target="_blank"> <span style="font-size: x-large;">https://www.youtube.com/shorts/45Q2AeuKTmE</span></a><p></p>Sheryl Hastingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05659194602776563150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241265308175885433.post-72685170187799303052023-05-03T15:54:00.002-05:002023-09-22T11:01:38.122-05:00Larger Bags Listed and a Video to go With!<p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizJt-g0_p6AtM6YyO_q6ZfnVwiGPTZq_DGzwQZDzxhrLGX6yzdRWuL5pE-Pv-3QQkvogt9kbWpfCQTEDPq27PQad9VXfbU94mgSZ5_Co366Q4B0M0Y-gjv8VHh_ueAY8MjhV22Fhwo_W71J8xkPGWnFdceCbmgwXaaHEzSjD_HjIOCxS2OvJDyTYwHuw/s2000/Tutorial%20Image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="2000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizJt-g0_p6AtM6YyO_q6ZfnVwiGPTZq_DGzwQZDzxhrLGX6yzdRWuL5pE-Pv-3QQkvogt9kbWpfCQTEDPq27PQad9VXfbU94mgSZ5_Co366Q4B0M0Y-gjv8VHh_ueAY8MjhV22Fhwo_W71J8xkPGWnFdceCbmgwXaaHEzSjD_HjIOCxS2OvJDyTYwHuw/w640-h360/Tutorial%20Image.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">By popular request, I've finally gotten around to adding larger zipper bags to the shops. There will be more to come. I've been super busy in the studio stitching and designing new embroidery designs. I've also added a video to help with making the larger bags since they are slightly different than the smaller ones to make. Also, you won't find the "mom" bag in any of the shops yet. It's hiding to make it's appearance as a weekend freebie.</span></p></span><p></p><span class="x1fey0fg" color="var(--blue-link)" face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white-space: pre-wrap;"><span data-offset-key="8mk7n-1-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yH7L7Snags&ab_channel=IntheHoopBySher">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yH7L7Snags&ab_channel=IntheHoopBySher</a></span></span></span><div><span class="x1fey0fg" color="var(--blue-link)" face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white-space: pre-wrap;"><span data-offset-key="8mk7n-1-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="x1fey0fg" color="var(--blue-link)" face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white-space: pre-wrap;"><span data-offset-key="8mk7n-1-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><i><b>Do you like free embroidery designs and tutorials?</b></i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><i>Be sure to sign up for the weekly newsletter to get a free design every weekend (unless I'm running a sale). Sign up for <a href="http://eepurl.com/LdCaf" target="_blank">Sher's Creative News</a></i></span></p></span></span></div>Sheryl Hastingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05659194602776563150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241265308175885433.post-43721740075490327752023-04-27T10:10:00.000-05:002023-04-27T10:10:02.608-05:00Crafting in the Sixties<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUYlodyAkjayZyCjRHUYYCW2_9iYuD1DnCE34zzPX-vrKwCkHoSRAPrp_09-sROsgsKwldiKPEHL_Lt0-EfDZq9bmbr6gjtZO6qjuDyO_27hh86nv4X0Ka_Zgd_SR_PtYpW1oxcM-irNkW5ri8j0jJ49LhQJp7nXZjhjAHjzaH07hOTYtUEgkODtfwmQ/s795/crafting_in_the_sixties.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="795" data-original-width="795" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUYlodyAkjayZyCjRHUYYCW2_9iYuD1DnCE34zzPX-vrKwCkHoSRAPrp_09-sROsgsKwldiKPEHL_Lt0-EfDZq9bmbr6gjtZO6qjuDyO_27hh86nv4X0Ka_Zgd_SR_PtYpW1oxcM-irNkW5ri8j0jJ49LhQJp7nXZjhjAHjzaH07hOTYtUEgkODtfwmQ/w640-h640/crafting_in_the_sixties.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>I recently came across some pictures of the things my Grandma made when I was a little girl. We've come so far since then! I have beautiful memories of crafting with her. She worked at a place called the Palette Party Shop. It was the craft store of that time. It was in an old late 1800's building on 38th in Broadway in Gary. I can still smell it as I write this. My sister and I would walk there after school and watch her and the other employees make party and shower decorations. I loved to play with the ribbon making machine. The shop was full of beads, felt, wiggle eyes, sequins, syrofoam, ribbon, lace, decorative pins, and crepe paper of every color imaginable. Things were so simple back then. I still have some of her actual projects. They are kept in a box because they are too fragile to handle.</span><p></p><div><span style="font-size: large;">Do you ever wish you could go back in time just for a day or so? Funny how special things can be when you look back at your past. We took those walks and visits for granted as kids but I do love the memories.</span></div>Sheryl Hastingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05659194602776563150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241265308175885433.post-91809833060659604942023-04-25T08:55:00.008-05:002023-04-25T08:56:12.108-05:00Some of My Favorite Apps<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5RBHsZUsXvCOhDr2vzDOUJT2WJMADQ066RKsQKx0rzX4Dyn5q-Pi4mtvdF9FcO55XtJWsFnDdknJ7n0nDmRvJp-dilL149E4rEnpMBOtnKIF4ros6dH5stzmO8qURpKM-uqiug9MxvwCbNYIH-RjLNiHnh72vZ95O8ao5C8D_ouHtJrVBJvqyX986tA/s795/color_punkie.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="568" data-original-width="795" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5RBHsZUsXvCOhDr2vzDOUJT2WJMADQ066RKsQKx0rzX4Dyn5q-Pi4mtvdF9FcO55XtJWsFnDdknJ7n0nDmRvJp-dilL149E4rEnpMBOtnKIF4ros6dH5stzmO8qURpKM-uqiug9MxvwCbNYIH-RjLNiHnh72vZ95O8ao5C8D_ouHtJrVBJvqyX986tA/w640-h458/color_punkie.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Since I've been blogging (lots of years), every now and then I make a post about my favorite apps. Of course these tend to change as more apps become available and more apps are updated. As of this writing, the following are my favorite apps:</span></span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1. Google Calendar</b> - I suppose this will always remain on my list of favorites because it keeps my time so organized. I love the fact that along with the "events," it allows you to create tasks. I use the task feature as my daily to do list. The way I like to look at it is to go into the schedule and you have a nice list. I love that you can even add details to your tasks. You can even make recurring appointments for your events such as birthdays, bill payments, etc...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2. Readly </b>- For around $12 a month, I can read unlimited magazines and even back issues. Every magazine I like, they have it. Each family member can have their own sign-in as well. I sure do get my moneys worth out of that one. And they have all the popular magazines and more!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>3. Samsung Notes</b> - This is my second brain! I used to pay for another note-taking app but since I discovered Samsung Notes, I like it even better. This app can only be used on Samsung devices and computers with Windows operating system. It syncs seamlessly among my devices. I love that I can annotate and create PDF documents on it. Between this and my calendar app, my life is so orgainzed! I might be obsessed over this one. And it's free!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>4. Canva </b>- I just discovered this one. I love it for creating ads. It's so quick to make them and I can do them from my computer or my tablet. I still use my drawing program but this is so handy.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>5. Sketchbook</b> - This is a nice drawing app. I no longer sell my artwork or clipart but I love to relax by doing some drawings.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">That's my list for today. If you'd like to check any of these out, you can get them from the place where you get your apps.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Photo above: A picture of my sweet cat, Punkie. She lived to be almost nineteen and I still miss her every day.</i></span></p><p><br /></p>Sheryl Hastingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05659194602776563150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241265308175885433.post-82099429539612394452023-04-17T10:37:00.001-05:002023-04-17T10:37:03.507-05:00NEW Coasters Video is up on YouTube!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzm8HOTtJzuxT7nWa_T0WrqrexivrkReNF7E7-Qv4a9W87d3u8CF5tXtsxJZlJE77vZfn3sdUfL7AkB_ZTg7OBn78mqgPhLbKJIeUTQkxDf0XcMcnvEfy0Mc8RoEQv4nVNrPJXLu8lr6Vb98ptmXS1-zPMw0s1ZflcKRhAml16YAbr7Z9YrTOXZVCgnA/s2000/Tutorial%20Image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="2000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzm8HOTtJzuxT7nWa_T0WrqrexivrkReNF7E7-Qv4a9W87d3u8CF5tXtsxJZlJE77vZfn3sdUfL7AkB_ZTg7OBn78mqgPhLbKJIeUTQkxDf0XcMcnvEfy0Mc8RoEQv4nVNrPJXLu8lr6Vb98ptmXS1-zPMw0s1ZflcKRhAml16YAbr7Z9YrTOXZVCgnA/w640-h360/Tutorial%20Image.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">YouTube video for these super easy coasters!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3ZT2XoTiPs">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3ZT2XoTiPs</a></span></p>Sheryl Hastingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05659194602776563150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241265308175885433.post-74552339765846137312023-04-12T15:09:00.000-05:002023-04-12T15:09:07.728-05:00Are You Ready for the Three Dune Challenge?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0j0fBpUlVyjeAy5K4ptYpRhPA1pJCZxPWt87Vg5T_juEf05u0amFgntphw6WB9nv6KcNbczLXq2do2s_0rMvcBXMee7BgKKOCqsYhAgfUu3ub1hUmT7VIPWeI1mSvuTvzaOLoN7hQwwe5EVQcXTEqOY0nspd_oCV4HWHRgtecHiwYnbbJ0canbMTOhQ/s3648/100_0153.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0j0fBpUlVyjeAy5K4ptYpRhPA1pJCZxPWt87Vg5T_juEf05u0amFgntphw6WB9nv6KcNbczLXq2do2s_0rMvcBXMee7BgKKOCqsYhAgfUu3ub1hUmT7VIPWeI1mSvuTvzaOLoN7hQwwe5EVQcXTEqOY0nspd_oCV4HWHRgtecHiwYnbbJ0canbMTOhQ/w640-h480/100_0153.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">The photo on this blog post is one I took while hiking the dunes. Long before the park became a National park (was just a state park) they didn't have the "3 Dune Challenge." They had the three big and steep dunes, but they didn't call it a challenge. We locals just thought of it as "Trail 8." And it's a tough one! When I first started hiking that trail, I thought I was going to die. I had this vision of DNR arriving to my aid on their 4-wheel vehicles. By the end of that sumer after going about two or three days a week, I had them mastered. I can even say that I never had to stop and rest, just breezed on through! </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">The hubster and I were talking about getting our season pass and making it a regular activity once again. It has been about 15 years since I've climbed those dunes and I just know that I'll be back to near death again the first time. Between age and added weight, it will be rough but I'm bound and determined to make it happen. That is my goal for 2023.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">If you want to see what I'm talking about, I've dropped a few links below so you can check it out.</span></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XZK2mWxljI"><span style="font-size: large;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XZK2mWxljI</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7013463/trail-8-3-dunes-challenge"><span style="font-size: large;">https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7013463/trail-8-3-dunes-challenge</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.indianadunes.com/explore-the-dunes/indiana-dunes-state-park/3-dune-challenge/"><span style="font-size: large;">https://www.indianadunes.com/explore-the-dunes/indiana-dunes-state-park/3-dune-challenge/</span></a></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">What will you challenge yourself to do?</span></p><p><br /></p>Sheryl Hastingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05659194602776563150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241265308175885433.post-22027849605908561022023-04-06T09:14:00.000-05:002023-04-06T09:14:32.906-05:00The Benefits of Doodling<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwXmMA5Muue7byKR34bvfd3ACDJk7StIDq85lAcihANX8_FRHgZVTtimvNVJQrEjHH6IgKrcH2Wd9ajjAaYcarBqvAAkDdoq-z7guHllJNvqMxegv3BoclCciVvTIoSnuhNswo7u9Ef81IqrcnWF1yls-urvcUqmFmDSwgSY8ummx5_bLfQzuhST9Izw/s795/20230406_085336.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="739" data-original-width="795" height="594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwXmMA5Muue7byKR34bvfd3ACDJk7StIDq85lAcihANX8_FRHgZVTtimvNVJQrEjHH6IgKrcH2Wd9ajjAaYcarBqvAAkDdoq-z7guHllJNvqMxegv3BoclCciVvTIoSnuhNswo7u9Ef81IqrcnWF1yls-urvcUqmFmDSwgSY8ummx5_bLfQzuhST9Izw/w640-h594/20230406_085336.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Did you know that doodling has beneftis? Did you know that it actually helps you concentrate on something else? Well, it does!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I was listening to a podcast which I like to do while I'm working, and the subject came up on a podcase called <a href="https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/zsz6n-489cc/Something-You-Should-Know-Podcast" target="_blank">Something You Should Know</a> which is a great one to listen to if podcasts are your thing. Instead of distracting you, it helps you concentrate on what's going on. When you doodle, you can better concentrate because your mind doesn't wander onto other subjects. So basically, it distracts you in a good way.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I was curious so I did a little research myself and I found the following two reliable links with great informaion:</span></p><p><span style="color: #0000ee; font-size: large;"><u><a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-thinking-benefits-of-doodling-2016121510844">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-thinking-benefits-of-doodling-2016121510844</a></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://online.wsj.com/articles/the-power-of-the-doodle-improve-your-focus-and-memory-1406675744">http://online.wsj.com/articles/the-power-of-the-doodle-improve-your-focus-and-memory-1406675744</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Who knew?</span></p>Sheryl Hastingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05659194602776563150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241265308175885433.post-10979347399730798712023-03-02T12:46:00.001-06:002023-03-02T12:46:10.667-06:00Dreams Can Be Crazy - Keep a Journal for Them<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtTCddBcTpFksoo0bo_GLRrw0iaflzw4PMSWFzRzqxOQEcimCaToFJP2ie5fpaDLIohNEOFEMoeFBLvNH_20uVqAmGTwW09F1hsnmMPkMpuBb6h1_1KBfgt0xQ20Mu1JCsQQ8PQUJkATAIWN-bchT96euKfDXQQiI0Zuw05n-vTfjQuYIcUBo1Dj2RcQ/s795/IMG_20190722_142003124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="565" data-original-width="795" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtTCddBcTpFksoo0bo_GLRrw0iaflzw4PMSWFzRzqxOQEcimCaToFJP2ie5fpaDLIohNEOFEMoeFBLvNH_20uVqAmGTwW09F1hsnmMPkMpuBb6h1_1KBfgt0xQ20Mu1JCsQQ8PQUJkATAIWN-bchT96euKfDXQQiI0Zuw05n-vTfjQuYIcUBo1Dj2RcQ/w400-h284/IMG_20190722_142003124.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Every night before I go to bed I wonder where I'm going to go before waking up. My dreams are so real that I really think I'm living them. Some are so crazy that I wonder how my mind can actually make them up.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I've recently been journaling them because some of them are so out there that I don't want to forget about them. They are actually fun to read later.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I'll share two favorites of mine that I never want to forget:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Our parents live in Florida and we were down there visiting one day (yep, 2000 miles for just the day) and they put out a big spread for lunch. The only thing funny about it was that the sandwiches were made from felt. Fabric felt sandwiches. Yummy!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">My all time favorite dream was about three years ago. My friend and I were riding our bikes to the Gary, Indiana lakefront. I actually live by the lake several miles from Gary so I don't know why we rode to Gary instead of our own part of the Lake. The best part of the dream is that my friend and I were riding our bikes while carrying ironing boards. IRONING BOARDS! One of us got a flat so we stopped at a gas station to fix it. While we were there someone stole our wrench. I then said to my friend that we could buy another ironing board at WalMart for around $20 so we left our ironing boards at a laundrymat and went on our way. I seriously can't read that one without laughing.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">If you plan to keep a journal for them, be sure to jot them down right after waking up. They are so easy to forget about if you don't do that. I always have a notepad everywhere in the house where I can quickly jot things down. If I don't have time in the morning, as long as I jot down some notes, I can record them in my dream journal later.</span></p>Sheryl Hastingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05659194602776563150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241265308175885433.post-78135681928189095272023-02-21T11:51:00.004-06:002023-02-23T16:47:33.484-06:00Designing Back In The Day<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIY6RtO66oV576LGnLXlEi1HofetWtzmn_YEvcPgGnrHVOtp83kahSOzEpCYyuEGuL81-TmLD-v8JJI9OvZFi4W8VIxCYi8DmTh1aZfGbqd6ki3fRqdN2aNoko1AHVPbAV_sdIC1eALVULSLnQr09oAAitn5aWfy87egyHKN0lhWY49wVY3hyM0A8pKg/s795/treeskirt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="448" data-original-width="795" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIY6RtO66oV576LGnLXlEi1HofetWtzmn_YEvcPgGnrHVOtp83kahSOzEpCYyuEGuL81-TmLD-v8JJI9OvZFi4W8VIxCYi8DmTh1aZfGbqd6ki3fRqdN2aNoko1AHVPbAV_sdIC1eALVULSLnQr09oAAitn5aWfy87egyHKN0lhWY49wVY3hyM0A8pKg/w640-h360/treeskirt.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Long before PDF patterns and in the hoop embroidery designs there was Craft Magazine among many others. There were also so many hard cover craft and sewing books. It was so hard to get your designs published. You had no control over where your designs were used or seen. Once you submitted a design for publication, if you were accepted and hired, you usually signed away all rights.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">One thing that was definitely different was the publication schedule. You'd submit your design in February or March, then if it was accepted, it would appear in their November or December issue. You also had to wait that long for your payment. It was fun and I was a regular designer for some of the publications but these days, it's so much easier for us designers. With that said, the competition wasn't as fierce as it is today. Today anyone can sell their designs and even their finished items. The internet has completely changed the sewing, embroidery, and craft design industry.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">You want to know the worst part of it all? Back in 1993 when my first design was published in a magazine, I had to type the instructions on a typewriter! Can you imagine that? No backspace or delete button to be found. It would take me a week to get my instructions just right. Plus, different publishing companies had different requirements. One would want everything typed up with a two inch margin on the left and all pattern images had to be made with a technical pen while others wanted double spaced and wanted your pattern writing to be with a special blue pencil that didn't show up on copiers. I wonder if today's copiers could read that blue pencil?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I was so excited to get that first pattern published! Then when I saw it was on the cover, I was over the moon with excitement! I don't know if you can read the price on the image, but it was $3.95 back then. That's a lot of patterns for $3.95.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I'm sharing some links below about the pencil and technical pens so you can see what I'm talking about. Some of you might know already but the younger readers may not have heard about some of them. I didn't even know what a non-photo blue pencil or technical pen was until I was told to use them. I also want to mention that I dreaded using that pen. I had to use it for one of the publishing companies and it had to be filled with ink. I always made such a mess filling the pen!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://margretputspentopaper.wordpress.com/2019/02/24/non-photo-non-reproducing-pencils">https://margretputspentopaper.wordpress.com/2019/02/24/non-photo-non-reproducing-pencils</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technical_pen">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technical_pen</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>Sheryl Hastingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05659194602776563150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241265308175885433.post-34690846751776974962023-02-15T19:31:00.003-06:002023-09-24T11:54:56.647-05:00Homemade Vanilla - So Easy!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZwudQ11Gh3S93ZAESiQYin3H6x_iwqUWLfT2GAKPWk1-OWWCsWx_TksAlu6xS4tUd2kMpH9_91AdHsRvUBuVPcQm6UTenABW7OvEsn0l7fCWtKr60L3KeM9tXBzy85vUYja36-4j7WbWCfp5qLkPnR7GQ3b7UpHhv13BpKMdxf2EUi_cquIWtVJiPmw/s795/vanilla.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="590" data-original-width="795" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZwudQ11Gh3S93ZAESiQYin3H6x_iwqUWLfT2GAKPWk1-OWWCsWx_TksAlu6xS4tUd2kMpH9_91AdHsRvUBuVPcQm6UTenABW7OvEsn0l7fCWtKr60L3KeM9tXBzy85vUYja36-4j7WbWCfp5qLkPnR7GQ3b7UpHhv13BpKMdxf2EUi_cquIWtVJiPmw/w640-h474/vanilla.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">If you've never made homemade vanilla, you really need to do it. It's so super easy. I made several batches last Christmas as gifts. I first had some when my daughter made them for Christmas about ten years ago. When it comes to flavoring your baking, it doesn't get better than that! If you plan to give some as gifts, you'll want to make it about three months before giving because the flavors need to mingle for that amount of time. How you make it:</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Get yourself some glass jars (got mine from Amazon)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">A bottle of liquor. I chose bourban, but any will work.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">One vanilla bean for every one ounce of liquor.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Slice your vanilla beans down the length and put them in the glass jars. Pour liquor to fill. Set them to the side and give them a nice and vigorous shake every other day. That's it!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">They really make great gifts especially if you're going for a baking theme.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><i><b>Do you like free embroidery designs and tutorials?</b></i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><i>Be sure to sign up for the weekly newsletter to get a free design every weekend (unless I'm running a sale). Sign up for <a href="http://eepurl.com/LdCaf" target="_blank">Sher's Creative News</a></i></span></p>Sheryl Hastingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05659194602776563150noreply@blogger.com0