Do you know whats amazing? That embroidery can be so many things and have so many styles. Although I feel like Ive seen her work before, I recently came across the Facile Cécile blog, and am in love....
See my neat and tidy computer desktop all ready for June? Its a lie. I cleaned it just for you. And if I had zoomed out, you would have seen my actual desk, which is downright frightening. Zoom out f...
Last week, I shared a book from my Japanese craft book collection that was called "Felt Mascots", this week I have "Cute Felt Mascots". Hmm...Im pretty sure that the things in that la...
A simple zip pouch is a handy thing to have. They are useful for all kinds of things, from lip gloss and cash to game pieces and snacks. This particular pouch makes it easy to see whats inside AND it...
Last month, I had the great pleasure of giving away a copy of a book that I got to be in: Heart-Felt Holidays! This is a super cute book, with something special for nearly every holiday you can think...
Happy Memorial Day to my fellow Americans! This is a big day for picnics and gatherings and...grilling! To celebrate, download the Grumpy Grill pattern from my Bar-B-Cute set, and do some stitching w...
Sundays on Wild Olive are a point of prayer. Please pause, leave a prayer request, and pray with us.Were praying for any and all requests and praises we need to bring before the Lord, but lets all re...
I have learned that taking step-by-step photos often involves detail shots. After cropping my photos in close for a while now, this week I broke down and bought a macro lens. Now, Im in close up heav...
Have You Heard? Actually, thats not a question, thats the title of a little event happening on A Blackbirds Epiphany! Kim is doing a business card swap thats perfect for Etsy sellers!Ive always loved...
Last Saturday, I had a little Stitch Together for blog friends to come and meet up and make something fun. I wanted it to be fairly simple, because we only had a short time to work, plus there would ...
On January 1st, an online workshop called STITCHED started up. So many people signed up and have made amazing things, but just because this started all those months back, doesnt mean that its done. I...
Todays post almost wasnt. Yesterday my internet was out for most of the day (yes, I was going all kinds of jittery crazy), and I was resigned to the fact that I wasnt going to get this post set up. S...
On Saturday morning, I hosted a little Stitch Together for folks in the area, and we had a very lovely time embroidering, eating fondue, chatting, and sipping cool beverages. Posts like this make me ...
Lately there has been a lot of making going on behind the scenes. No sharing yet, but this is a peek at things in the works.
Have you been looking for a good spot to advertise your blog or small business? Wild Olive offers reasonable rates, and my readers are always so supportive of the people who sponsor me! Find my traff...
Each month, I like to share some links to some specially chosen posts from my sponsors. I really think youll enjoy these!Helengrey has made some really great chalkboard tags to hang on your beverages...
Every month, I share a calendar wallpaper for your computer, and now iPhone or iPad. But I got to thinking that it would be fun to have some non-calendar wallpapers around here too. So from time to t...
If youve been following my collection of Japanese craft books (or even if you havent!), by now we should all know that theres a lot of cute things coming out of Japan. Todays book features a very pop...
One of my favorite things about embroidery is that it is simple, and easy to learn. I also love that it is complex, and takes ages to master (if thats even possible!). But if youre like me, youre som...
We have this game that we play at my house. Its called "See how long we can go without going to the grocery store." I suppose thats not really a game, but we do make a challenge out of it. Yo...
Sundays on Wild Olive are a point of prayer. Please pause, leave a prayer request, and pray with us.Thank you so much to each one of you who is praying along. Whether you leave a comment, or are just...
Sundays on Wild Olive are a point of prayer. Please pause, leave a prayer request, and pray with us.I have a few thanksgivings, plus a request today. First, my sister has been offered a spot doing he...
Many years ago, a friend gave me a copy of My Neighbor Totoro, and told me to watch it whenever I was feeling down because it would help fix that. He was right, and since then Totoro has brought much...
Ready for another Japanese craft book? I know you are. Especially because this one is so good, and really, quite different from most that you see. Nuigurumi, which Google translates as Easy Stuffed T...
With Mothers Day coming very soon, I figured I should probably make something for my mom. Shes always very forgiving when it comes to forgotten gifts, especially because I often give her the things I...
You may remember the 8 a Day water checklist that I made last year. Well, recently a reader asked me if I would consider making a 5 a Day version for fruits and veggies. I thought that was a very fin...
Earlier this week, I had some photos to take, so I covered a box with batting and a sheet, then set it up on a chair near the front window. It seems the cat wanted to help, so she hung out under the ...
Ever since I was a little girl, Ive loved Ewoks. Im pretty sure that back then, my mom wouldnt let me actually watch Return of the Jedi, but I still knew all about these creatures. To me, they were c...
Last September, a few folks from my area got together at a local coffee shop for a bit of crafting...it was so much fun, I decided it was time to do it again! If youre in the Chicagoland area, youre ...
I know I was just complaining about it already being May, but I have to admit that I really like these summery colors that have been popping up in the things Ive been working on lately. They might no...
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