Category Archives: Miscellaneous Coolness

Stuff I find around the web that I just find cool

Windows 10 Issues – I Shall Return…

Windows 10 Issues – I Shall Return…

But possibly not for a bit, at least not for videos… You see, we upgraded to Windows 10 two weeks ago. Um… Yeah. Despite assurances from my local IT specialist, maybe that wasn’t such a good idea. (He’s now swearing up a storm as well…)

While I can still get here, suddenly my needlework design software doesn’t work properly, my graphics program doesn’t work properly (though that works better than most), LiveMovieMaker doesn’t work because my graphic card is apparently not supported, and half the stuff on the laptop is FUBAR as well.  Honestly, the design software and the Video software are the big problems right now. I’m looking into alternative video editing software, but upgrading hardware or buying new software isn’t currently in the budget. So you’re going to be stuck with me babbling instead of videos for the foreseeable future.

Use the time to review the stitches we’ve already gone over, and play with using them in ways other than just stitching them in straight lines.

I have plans. I have such plans and ideas! I’m looking forward to creating additional classes and adding stitches in the future! And branching out to more artsy and design classes and info.  I’ve got several books and zines in the pipeline, and new charts and projects to release!  Be sure that the time I spend away from the blog while I’m updating stuff is time creating neat stuff for all y’all!

Cool Stitching Roundup

Cool Stitching Roundup

It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these. So it’s past time! Sometimes as a stitcher, it can be a bit difficult to find the cool things others are doing online. So here’s a roundup of my current less-well-known favorites! Feeds I’ve been sad since Google reader went away. It made it so… Continue Reading

Perfectionism Kills Creativity

Perfectionism Kills Creativity

Perfectionism kills creativity. An artist and Facebook friend posted a rant late last year. She was tired of all the rules – how bloggers, marketers and teachers get hold of something free-form and suddenly rules appear. Suddenly you have to have all the right supplies, follow all the right steps, dot all your “i”s (in… Continue Reading