Being creative is hard work! This year I have entered into retirement from my primary employment and moved to being somewhat self-employed. I tat to help keep myself sane. It gives me a break from having to solve all the problems of my other creative self. . . or does it? In March of 2017, […]
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The 2017 Deck the Trees event at the Monte Vista was a true success! This image documents the amount raised by donations, “votes” and matching funds for the Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministries’ food and fuel assistance program for needy valley residents during what appears to be a very cold winter. Thanks to everyone who came […]
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It’s time for the Monte Vista Hotel’s annual Deck the Trees event to benefit the Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministries’ winter supplement programs. Thanks to all the contributions from Thread Bears Sherry, Anne, Shonn, Jill, Jo, Tammy, Leigh and Fran, this years tree is 6 feet tall. This year, our tree is in the Dining Room […]
Filed under: 2017, Christmas, December, General Posts, Patterns, Projects
It isn’t often that we as a group of tatters and lacemakers are invited to demonstrate our skills. So I was pleased to receive an invitation from Kimberly Floyd of the Zebulon B. Vance Birthplace outside of Weaverville, NC late last spring. She had heard about The Thread Bears and invited us to attend their […]
Tags: Antique, Demonstration, historic event, Vance Birthplace
Filed under: 2017, General Posts, November, October
The most wonderful thing about Tat Days is the networking! For the past 7 years, I have had the privilege of meeting tatters from all over the United States, Canada and the UK. Many of whom are marvelous persons, experienced at the art and craft of tatting and who have influenced so many of us as […]
Filed under: 2017, Conferences, General Posts, October, Projects
I was pleasantly surprised this past week to receive notification that The Thread Bears has won a place among the top 75 Tatting Blogs! This means we are permitted to use the award banner you see here now. Thanks to any of you who helped make this happen! Keeping up a blog isn’t easy, especially […]
Filed under: 2017, August, Awards, General Posts
