Just when you don't think you can handle anymore surprises in life you get another one, right?! I have to admit this is an amazing surprise and I am delighted and honored to have the cover story in the current issue of Creative Machine Embroidery! There are some cute ideas and projects in this issue so make sure you pick it up. While you're at it hop on over to Ellen's blog and see what else is new in the world of embroidery. I'm off to Janome Convention to work with my friends at Iris Embroidery Threads for the rest of the week and will bring any fun updates as soon as I am back!

Make sure you check out the latest issue of Creative Machine Embroidery!This issue contains my first ad for Iris Embroidery Thread as well as a special contest. Remember to check out the Project Downloads and download the T-shirt Tote directions that go along with the ad! You can even watch the how-to video at the same time. You can enter to the free thread drawing right here on the site for the Iris Embroidery thread top 50 color pack. That's a whole lot of embroidery fantastic-ness! Five winners will be drawn in October so sign up and keep your eyes on the site for even more fun.