Country settings, Details Count, Emotions, LBJ National Grasslands, Machine embroidery, Moss As Art, Motivation, Self-improvement, Women's Clothing

My Day Job on the Weekends

July 13, 2017July 13, 2017 bigbertha

Back in March I embroidered and photographed a t-shirt for work. While we use a professional photography studio – I thought it would be fun to photograph the t-shirt in a natural setting. (And I’m an overachieving lunatic). Here are … Continue reading My Day Job on the Weekends

Circle of Life, Details Count, Emotions, Hands, Motivation, Perspective, Self-improvement, Tributes

2 Year Anniversary.

May 29, 2017 bigbertha

For two weeks I’ve been writing a blog in my head to mark this 2 year anniversary. I have plenty of anger filled words. But that … Continue reading 2 Year Anniversary.

LBJ National Grasslands, Rubbish, Self-improvement

Litter Patrol

April 16, 2017April 16, 2017 bigbertha

Here are highlights from a couple recent Litter Patrols. All this trash was picked up in one area that I intentionally will not disclose. But if you follow this blog, you know where it is. 😉 There’s something to be said … Continue reading Litter Patrol

Details Count, Holidays, Machine embroidery, Motivation, Perspective, Self-improvement

Design, create and manufacture happiness…

April 13, 2017 bigbertha

…one card at a time. I recently volunteered to make Easter cards for the elderly. I didn’t know how many I’d make – nor how I’d … Continue reading Design, create and manufacture happiness…

Details Count, Motivation, Self-improvement

I had an interview

April 1, 2017April 1, 2017 bigbertha

Recently I was interviewed by Joanne Banko, a colleague in the sewing and embroidery industry. At first I was intimidated – there are plenty of other people that are more talented and skilled. What information could I possibly share with her readers? It turns out, I found a few things to say and had a blast doing it. Joanne and I share similar goals. We aim to do our best in everything we do. I suspect that’s why we have worked together so well for many years. Please visit Joanne Banko’s blog to read the interview. It is quite a privilege … Continue reading I had an interview

Details Count, LBJ National Grasslands, People, Rubbish, Self-improvement, You want me to photograph that?

Trash: What it says about a person

March 26, 2017March 26, 2017 bigbertha

I mentioned in a recent post that I am an official LBJ National Grasslands volunteer. My friend and I are on litter and vandalism patrol. … Continue reading Trash: What it says about a person

Critters, LBJ National Grasslands, Miniatures, Motivation, Self-improvement

Caught in a web

March 14, 2017 bigbertha

You’ve heard the saying, “caught in a web of lies.” Henry knows the phrase all too well. Truth be told…it started with one little white lie and … Continue reading Caught in a web

Circle of Life, Details Count, Emotions, Self-improvement

Introducing… Blue Hair Girl

February 7, 2017 bigbertha

All day, I couldn’t wait to come home and write today’s post. But now I am at a loss for words. The photo below will have … Continue reading Introducing… Blue Hair Girl

Details Count, Emotions, Motivation, People, Perspective, Self-improvement

Unicorn Dreams Do Come True

January 18, 2017 bigbertha

The real title for this blog is: Do Your Best Every Time. At the end of the photo shoot, I asked if I could have my photo taken with our model. I’m not sure if you can sense it from … Continue reading Unicorn Dreams Do Come True

Details Count, Motivation, People, Self-improvement