The new Apocalypse alphabet continues this week with the letter "P", which will be available for free download in 2" size until 15 October 2026.
NOTICE
SITE UPDATE -- FINALLY!
My restoration of the storefront has been taking longer than expected for a couple of reasons: I've been re-digitizing many of the designs (driven by my new embroidery machine, which uses DST format). Also, I've had some health concerns that have been slowing me down some. I'm getting some tests done and am hoping that everything will normalize soon.
with all good wishes,
Jen
LATEST FREE DESIGN
Here's kind of a silly one for Halloween. Click this link to find this design, free in 4" size.
JEN'S PROJECTS
I've had my Halo X embroidery machine for just about a year now, so I thought an update might be of interest.
I can't do much on the computer because my injury doesn't seem to be improving, but hopefully you'll enjoy this project, which you can find linked on my 2026 project page.
If you feel like more of a browse, you can explore the rest of my crafting adventures all the way back to 2018.
NEWS & DOINGS
As I work in the craft loft, Scampers always stays close by.
He likes to be near me, but I think it might be because I'm the one who hands out treats and feeds of fish, and he wants to keep tabs on where I am just in case I head to the kitchen.
I found this Bucilla stocking kit -- new in an unopened package -- for only $4! They normally start at around $30 USD (roughly $43 at today's exchange rate).
I have never made one of these Bucilla kits in my life, but they've always intrigued me, so I thought I'd give this one a try.
It will make a lovely piece of Christmas decor -- assuming I can get it done before the holidays.
When my brother spied this length of plaid wool fabric, he observed that it would make a nice winter shirt, a use I wouldn't have thought of since I can't wear wool.
Apparently my brother can, though, so I bought it to make one for him for Christmas.
With all these projects piling up,I guess I'd better get busy!
With all the ailurophiles in the family, Santa couldn't resist this large puffy sticker with a host of nutty cats.
Now all he has to do is figure out whose stocking it should go into.
Although I know that everyone has enough mugs at this point, I'm kind of a sucker for them when they seem just the perfect thing for someone special.
Like this banana-themed mug, which I figured would make a perfect "monkey gift" for my sister Juanita (you may recall that she's known to her younger sibs as "Juanita Banana", after the song.)
I couldn't help myself: I bought it.
Unfortunately, despite the bubble wrap helpfully provided by the shop, the mug didn't last long when I accidentally knocked the bag it was in against the terrazo staircase.
Just the wrong angle, I guess. Darn, I hate when that happens.
My friend requested a 1.25" button with this iconic design, minus the pinback.
I wasn't sure what he wanted it for, until he sent me this photo of it, glued to a control knob on his dashboard . Cool.
A teenager of his acquaintance asked what the icon means, and guessed that it might be a religious symbol of some sort (!).
Kind of, my friend responded: it identifies the Devotees of Vinyl.
You can't blame the kid. Despite its pedestrian function, it is an elegant design, and suggestive of a trinity of some kind.
