This is a hoop I stitched up for my mother. She loves Maxine cartoons so that's what I chose as my theme.

This is the celtic tree I sent Peihan17 in Hoopla Rd 5. I had alot of fun with this pattern. I began by outlining and then filling in the areas, then topped it all of with satin stitch. It took forever, but I really like how it turned out and it was recieved well. Thanks Peihan!

I have several ways of transferring simple patterns that have worked for me. I am currently looking at some sketches that I want to embroider, but they are rather detailed and I don't think tracing is a good way to get them on the fabric. What would be my best bet on getting it onto the fabric?

I am just finishing up the Color Hoopla Swap and really want to start another hoop! I am willing to organize(just have to investigate the process first, I am here several times a day so it shouldn't be a problem), I just don't know what the topic should be. Anyone interested in another hoopla? If so....what would you like the theme to be?

Do you have to actively swap with someone if you are organizing a swap? Can you organize one without sending or recieving a package?

I am thinking about organizing a swap as I dont see any I currently want to participate in. I had tons of fun with the last Theme swap I did. Another swap I really enjoyed was the book/tote swap where you send your partner a book you really like and make them a tote to go with. Anybody interested?

This is a picture of a male Golden Wonder Killifish that was in my 10 gallon tank. He was only about 2.5 inches. This is an unedited photo.

A Pretty little purse/tote. I did not do the embroidery. The fabric was purchased that way.

The socks I used had a bear face on them. Paws was not intended to have "boobs". Oh well... now I know to steer clear of socks with pictures on them

My mom always sends me cans of cocoa. Problem is that I never drink it. Is there anything crafty I can use it for? Perhaps putting it inside something to make it chocolatey smelling?