If you have trouble with this link — try this one:
http://www.twinrosesdesigns.com/, and scroll down the page to find the tutorial.

If you see something of interest to you — click through to my Bonanza “Booth”

for our currently available inventory of hand-made items and craft supplies – many more to be added very SOON.

http://www.bonanza.com/booths/catcrafted

Thank you, for visiting — stop by often to see what it’s new.

– Cathy Abernathy

I have probably 12 to 14 hand-woven pieces that are underway; working on one for a while then moving on to one of the others.

One project at a time?

Not with me…why?

1. Shortage of colored string while on a specific project — it gets set aside until I can match the ‘low’ color before working more with it.

2. Wanting to try a project with a new batch of yarn/thread (new colors, type or thickness).

3. I’m obsessed with weaving…whether tiny earrings, small bracelets or sashes — the day doesn’t feel complete without weaving for a while.

[Sigh]

Yes, I am addicted to strings, yarns and threads.

How about you?

– Cathy

7 July 2010One very hot day.Dave and I delivered groceries to Mom; then headed back home.Stopped at a few thrift/antique stores along the way.Since getting in the AC, and starting to cool off, have been reading messages, and adding/correcting more items on my websites (someone set in havoc by my previous computer dying); as well as blogs, and misc. stuff.Need to get things sorted out with this new laptop, get it behaving the way I want it; so I will be able to create a backup set of RECOVERY disks — then get Dave to set it for dual-boot (Windows 7 and Linux).My head is pounding, so I won’t do much more for now.How has your week been?Would love to hear from my readers.– Cathy

– Cathy

William Reese Owsley III
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Funeral services for William Reese Owsley III, 44, of Franklin, Tenn., formerly of Anniston, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at Parker Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Mack Amis, the Rev. Kevin Garrett and the Rev. Jim Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery with K. L. Brown Memory Chapel directing services.

Name:
J & P Coats six-strand embroidery floss, a product of Coats & Clark, is also known as Article C 11. The product is sold in nine yard skeins.
Composition:
Six-strand J & P Coats embroidery floss is made up of 100% Mercerized Cotton.
Colors:
There are 131 solid and 11 variegated colors of J & P Coats six-strand embroidery floss.
Characteristics :
J & P Coats Floss is washable, dry-cleanable, and colorfast.
Tips for Working with J & P Coats Six-Strand Embroid

“Cross Stitch Design Stitched With DMC Floss”

Cross Stitch Design Stitched with DMC Floss
Photo and Design © Connie G. Barwick, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Type of Floss:
DMC six-strand embroidery floss, also known as Article 117, is available for purchase as individual skeins or in multicolor floss packs.

DMC is the abbreviation of Dollfus-Mieg & Compagnie, an early name for the company.
Composition of DMC Embroidery Floss:
DMC six-strand embroidery floss is 100% long-staple cotton.
Wide Range of Colors:
There are 454 solid colors and 18 variegated colors of DMC six-strand embroidery floss.