Banner Sponsors
For artists and collectors sponsored by Intercal...your mohair supplier and Johnna's Mohair Store
How on earth did that woman expect the cat to wriggle out of the bin when they are designed to be animal-proof?!
I hate the thought that something like that could happen to my cat but I couldn't keep her indoors, she enjoys going out too much.
Before we got her nutered we had a little pen of wire mesh made that was attached to the back door so she could wander in and out if she fancied it, and she used to climb up the side of the house in order to get out and explore! She's very much an independent cat :P
It's unbelievable the things people do to animals, I think there should be harsher punishments by law, cruelty is never acceptable no matter what species it's aimed at!
Emma
xxx
It's got to be my forceps. I use them for everything; stuffing, turning, pulling through thread, keeping open seams together... I don't think I could survive without them 
I also love my heart head pins, mostly because they look pretty in my sewing box
Emma
xxx
I could be completely wrong, maybe there's a different US spelling, but I think you've spelt copyright wrong? In the announcement bit.
Emma
xxx
Thanks for adding me everyone, I feel so popular now :P
Just found you on FB Emma and we live in the same county too! :rose:
Haha so we do, what a small world 
Emma
xxx
Awwwwww, a tiny handful of cuteness 
They've got 20% off Helmbold alpaca fabric until the 27th of August on www.christiebears.co.uk
Emma
xxx
I've just created a beary facebook account and am severely lacking in friends on it at the moment!
If anyone fancies befriending me, search me under my name - Emma Stephens, and my old high school - Stroud High School, UK. I'm the one with the bear as the display picture
Emma
xxx
He's lovely, he looks so cuddly!
I love the bow - brilliant work as always.
Emma
xxx
Hey Emma, how's it going so far? Are you winning?
Hiya Katy,
I'm taking a well earned break atm, won't be back till the second week of August :P
How're things with your work? Have you sorted things out with your boss?
Emma
xxx
That must have been one very tame little bambi to allow it's picture to be taken!
Very cute
Emma
xxx
Aww how lovely!
My poor kitty has had to go to the vets this evening for an abcess 
Are you a fan of ancient Egypt? Very interesting names 
Emma
xxx
I've used bondaweb before, you iron it on one side, peel off the backing paper then press the two fabrics together and iron them. I'm not sure what it's called in the US, I expect it's one of the ones that Sue Ann & Diana mentioned :)
Emma
xxx
With that said, my advice to you is to turn the tables on her. Kill her with kindness. Compliment her knowledge. Tell her you are a sponge wanting to soak up all she can teach you. This will take her off guard and defocus off of you on to others. There is nothing she does that you are not in aw over. Make sure she knows how much you appreciate "everything" she is doing and love her ideas. Profusely thank her all the time whenever you get a chance! Make a game of it Emma. It will break up the stress for you and I can say, if you do this right, she will move on to harassing others. It gets you off the hot seat. Never show her how much she is hurting you. Address all interactions with a cheery "thank you" and "good idea boss lady" but with the utmost sincerity. It will confuse the heck out of her and when she is not getting the response from you that she is hoping for. She will move on to make others miserable. Now caution, once you start this new behavior, she will increase her criticism of you before she backs off. It is human nature. Monkeys in experiments get food from a machine. When the machine runs dry, they hits the dispenser. When nothing happens, they increase the tapping of the button before giving up. So too will Boss-Lady do the same. Make a game of it. Have fun with her. Go home smiling, not crying. :hug: :hug:
I hadn't thought of being super nice, I might implement that when my holiday time is over :)
Emma
xxx
Golly, well there's a lesson learnt - don't leave sandwiches in cars :P
Emma
xxx
What an adorable little pair, i love the little hat, very nice touch.
I can see why you're excited
emma
xxx
Big hugs. My nightmare boss right now was also my best friend until he lost the plot 2 weeks ago. I'm emotionally and physically drained from the past 2 weeks and have actually lost 6 lbs in weight (even though I've been working my way through a cheesecake for the last 5 days, mind you, I've eaten little else!). You have my complete sympathy, hope you can work something out :hug: :hug: :hug:
I'm sorry to hear that Katy, gosh what a nightmare.
Cheescake is a good cheering up food, especially the GU ones :)
I hope things get sorted for you too :hug:
Emma
xxx
Hey Emma, thanks for the fact!! I am lactose intolerant :thumbsup:
Hehe, you're welcome, I am too
Emma
xxx
