DARN FILLINGS BOOK by Julia Key H. Snyder

“If you are looking for a multi-layer stitch for an open area, this is the book for you.  Julia Key H. Snyder adds this fourth book to her arsenal.  Darn Fillings covers base “Tramé” patterns as well as some really cool darning patterns.  Don’t let the words tramé and darning scare you away.  Julie makes these stitches fun and user-friendly.  In Chapter 10 she includes some tramé base templates for you and challenges you to create your own patterns on top. My favorite is the Snowflake Tramé which is perfect for the background of a Snowman or Santa.” — Peggy McGowan

“NEEDLEWORK HANDS?”  WaterBlocker Skin Cream

“Damaged, dry, cracked, bleeding hands are caused by what we touch, or touches us, on a daily basis.  Each touch takes away the oil and moisture necessary for healthy hands.  Using hypo-allergenic waterblocker skin cream – Whatever you touch is stopped, by a Water-Proof-Beeswax-Barrier, and can NO LONGER TAKE the oil and moisture from your hands and skin.  Using it twice-daily will give you completely new hands; protected all day from yarn, thread, fabric, etc.  Hands will be dry and NOT able to transfer WaterBlocker Skin Cream to any objects you handle.” –The Honey Guy