From The Needle of Anne Bookmarks!

This is Anne showing her ITH (In the Hoop) Bookmarks, called TakeNote. 
They are quick and easy and have a beautiful monogram. 
Find them here: http://www.oregonpatchworks.com/items.php?did=72157&pid=159191 . 
Set 2 is here: http://www.oregonpatchworks.com/items.php?did=72157&pid=159755 . 

You can also purchase as a single rather than A-Z: 
http://www.oregonpatchworks.com/singles.php?did=72157&pid=159192 and http://www.oregonpatchworks.com/singles.php?did=72157&pid=159756 . 

My Daily Design Musings – Pulling Threads Together

Last week, I had planned a complete organization of my sewing room. Instead, I was caring for my husband who came down with what we thought was measles. Luckily, when he finally went to the doctor, it was nothing quite so serious. Still, banging around my embroidery supplies and quilting tools was not conducive to the sleep he needed. I just finally got started on it all yesterday.

First, I created a new, big ironing board top. I used to use a pine board that measured 18” x 60”, which was great for some pressing needs, but inadequate for others. Since my old pine board needed to be replaced, I chose a new one that measures 24” x 48” and is ¾” thick. It’s heavy, but will last for about a decade. After drilling many holes in the center to let steam escape, I covered it with two layers of cotton batting and a fresh piece of cotton upholstery fabric. To hold it all in place, my handy staple-gun was utilized. The old board will be cut up to use as firewood in our outdoor pit. Don’t you just love double duty items?