Embroidery is the detail work for sewing. It is the small, intricate designs on fabric that make it so beautiful. A good eye and much talent produces a beautiful design whether it is on a pillow case, a table cloth, or even the cuff of a dress shirt. Whether it is machine embroidery or hand done, it adds an extra elegance to an item. Embroidery designs, while widely available in fabric stores, can also be found online. Free embroidery designs are also available, mostly for trade online as well.
To learn to embroider or the art of embroidery, much information and training is required. Mainly, this can be done through experience. Too find information on the skill and techniques, check out a few how to books at the local library or purchase them at a nearby book store. Or, if the beginner is Internet savvy, doing some simple research online will also produce a wide selection of knowledge. Knowing someone who is experienced in this area will also benefit the student.
Whether a small flower or a detailed design of an animal, embroidery is very well sought after. There is a large market out there for handmade designs like this. Someone who is advanced enough to do detail work, can earn an income from doing it. There is a large market for finely produced work online as well. People who frequent online auction websites are willing to pay for quality work. Or, it is possible to find a company willing to provide work. Another place to sell embroidery designs and work is at local craft fairs where people can browse through finished products to purchase.
Many people who do embroidery, do so as a hobby though. Maybe they are creating an heirloom to hand down to their grandchildren. Maybe they are creating a design with their family name and their descendants or ancestors on it. Definitely a way to use skills and talents! Well worth the effort and hard work!
Mike Yeager
Publisher
http://www.a1-fabric-4u.com/Nervous Cats, Winning the Trust of a Timid Cat.Larry ChamberlainNervous cats hide from people, they do not readily present themselves for petting, and may seem downright scared of you.
Probably, this was not exactly what you had in mind when you decided to get yourself a pet. So, is it at all possible for nervous cats to overcome their timidity and learn to trust you? The answer is yes, but you will need patience, patience, and patience.
It is usual for a kitten to be cautious and timid for the first week or so in its new home, but some kitties remain nervous of you no matter how loving and caring you are to them. Kittens that spent the first weeks of their life in the company of humans and other pets, along with the associated sounds and smells, are far less likely to be nervous cats. They will accept sharing their living space with humans more readily, and be more likely to accept petting. Your cat may have had a nasty experience before coming to your home, and is naturally apprehensive of a reoccurrence.
One way to gradually get a nervous cat used to petting is to gently wrap your pet in a thick towel, to prevent it from scratching you, and gently stroke its head. Talk to your cat softly as you do so, and only use a light grip never hold your cat extremely tight. Set aside a time each day to perform this bonding ritual and your shy cat may grow to trust you enough to stroke it without the towel, remember patience pays.
Great results have been obtained by owners of nervous cats by using a pet crate. Cover the sides of the crate with card or a blanket so that your cat can see through the front but still feels protected. Put the litter tray in the crate and perhaps your cats favorite toy. Start by using the crate in a room that humans are not using, but from where your cat can hear the sounds of the house. Then, move to a place where the humans of the house can be seen carrying on their normal activity, talk to your pet soothingly. Gradually your cat may learn that there is no threat to it from you, and you may achieve enjoying your cat's company outside the crate without any sign of nervousness.
Bribery can often work wonders with nervous cats. Try a offering a tempting healthy treat, if your cat is hungry enough to overcome its fear and stay still to eat its treat, stroke it gently, don't make sudden movements! You may have to persevere, but often your pet will eventually accept and enjoy your petting.
Never lose patience, and remember that your nervous cat is not rejecting you, it is just an in built protective reaction to something that has given kitty cause to be wary of humans. Love and perseverance will often win the day, and you will be rewarded by your cat's affection.
If you have a pet related web site and you wish to reproduce the above article you are welcome to do so, provided the article is reproduced in its entirety, including this resource box and live link to
http://www.best-cat-art.comCat art posters, art prints, cat calendars and cat collectibles. Great cat gifts for yourself or your cat loving friends.
Leap of fact Brenda KoritkoHave you been contacting companies in growth sectors? Do
you know how many companies hire people with your skills?
Are you getting the response you expect when you submit your
resume? Knowing where to look for rewarding opportunities
is the first step in an effective job search strategy.
Develop a career plan based on an understanding of the
current job market.
Knowing how to locate opportunities in emerging or growth
sectors will help you find and secure rewarding positions -
often before they are posted. The amount of preparation you
do before sending your resume to potential employers will
also impact the number of interviews secure. You will be
surprised at how quickly you can get the job you really
want.
Understand the opportunities that exist in your current
industry, but also recognize the limitations. Don't chance
missing key opportunities by limiting your job search to
your existing industry. Advance your career by paying
attention to trends and events - even outside your
specialty.
Every industry hires workers from a wide variety of
disciplines. To understand the scope of opportunities
available for people with your skills, you must review
information from many sectors and gather the most current
information from a variety of sources. This does not need
to be a daunting task. You will find that you can gather
most of the information you require online. For example,
banks and other financial institutions provide economic
information and reports for their customers, and government
or company press releases answer many questions.
Look for answers to some, or all, of the following
questions. Have they developed, or will they be developing
any new products in the near future? Have they received a
government contract recently? Does the contract include
funds to hire new workers? What results do they expect in
the next few quarters?
The right information will increase the effectiveness of
your job search and change your resume into an attention
grabber. Use the industry keywords that you gather as you
explore various industries to create resumes and letters
that establish at a glance that you understand their needs!
Know what they expect and impress them when you speak their
language during your interview. Your chances for moving
beyond the original pile increase every time you make a
connection with a reader.
Globalization, new technology, corporate restructuring, and
other unforeseen factors are changing our lives daily. Our
approach to our careers must also change. There was a time
when workers followed career paths determined by their
company. Today, most companies do not plan the future of
their workers. Successful workers in the 21st century
manage their own career through one or multiple
organizations.
Managing your career benefits you. Be proactive. Don't
wait for others to decide when you deserve to advance.
Expedite your career by communicating to employers that you
have the skills they require and you will make a difference
- today. You can get the response you expect when you
contact employers.
The Benefits of Employing Your Children Collin Almeida
The Benefits of Employing Your Children
by Collin Almeida
How many times a week do you hear, "Mom, I need a new pair
of shoes!" or "Dad, can I have money to go to a movie?" Not
to mention the cost of school supplies, braces, and college
tuition that haunt every parent. If you're like the
average parent, you probably spend several thousand dollars
a year providing for all the needs and wants of your
children. But unlike most Americans, if you are a home-based
business owner, you can make those thousands work for you.
The IRS allows you to hire your school-age children as part-
time employees for your business. Then, you pay them a
reasonable salary for their work that is then used to cover
all their expenses. And their salary is completely tax
deductible. Plus, as employees, their medical expenses can
also count as tax deductions.
For example, if you have two children, one age 10 and
another age 17, you can officially and legally hire them to
work for you. Perhaps the ten year old can clean up your
home office or sort mail while the older child could answer
phones, handle filing, or type correspondence. No matter
what responsibilities you elect for your offspring, make
sure to prepare a formal employment agreement between you,
as business owner, and your child. Make sure your
agreement includes a list of duties, the compensation
arrangement, and any special details you want to have in
writing. In addition to the official agreement, you can
create a job title and description for your new "employee".
Not only will this help to audit-proof the deduction, it
will also clearly spell out for your child what his or her
responsibilities are.
There are some restrictions, however. For instance, the
child's yearly income (according to 2001 tax regulations)
can be no more than $4550. Additionally, the pay rate must
be comparable to similar services offered by professionals.
If you are paying your child for vacuuming or dusting, you
should contact cleaning services in your area for a written
estimate and base his or her wage accordingly. Also, the
child must maintain a record of his or her work. The log
must include the date, type of work, time worked, and
hourly rate. The last restriction is that the child must be
paid what he or she earns. So you will need to open
separate checking accounts for the children in which to
deposit their salaries. All the expenses then can be
covered from that account, including entertainment, clothes,
school expenses, or even a car or college tuition.
The IRS also allows all medical benefits provided by a
business to its employees to be claimed as tax deductions,
so if your child is your employee and you have to pay for
his or her braces that hefty expenses can be completely tax
deductible. Even if your child is covered by your spouse's
insurance plan, you can claim all co-payments or non-
covered medical charges. There are no minimum or maximum
levels either: every dollar you pay out can be counted as a
tax deduction. However, your policy for covering these
expenses must be in writing and copies of all receipts and
bills should be maintained for your business records.
Besides the obvious benefits of being able to write-off
these costs, hiring your child as an employee can have
other positive effects. You will save time because of the
additional help your new staff will provide. While they
handle the menial duties, you can concentrate on running a
successful business and earning more money. And with your
children on the staff and on the payroll, they - and your
spouse - will be more likely to support your venture.
There's also no better way to teach your children the value
of money than by having them work for it and get Uncle
Sam to pay for it.
Discover little known but highly lucrative tax advantages
you can legally claim as a home based business owner by
visiting http://www.homebusinesstaxsecrets.com Get the
FREE REPORT: "5 Hidden Tax Dangers..." that shows you how
to save $1000's in taxes and avoid costly audits.
CLUTTER'S SIDE EFFECTS: How the State of Your Home Affects Your Life Stephanie RobertsEach area of your home has a symbolic meaning with which
you resonate on a subconscious level. Clutter and
untidiness within each of these areas causes constriction
and inertia in the corresponding aspects of your life.
CLUTTER IN THE KITCHEN
The kitchen has been called the "heart of the home," and
with good reason. Here we are nourished and provided for,
even if we are dining on a frozen entre zapped in the
microwave rather than a homemade meal lovingly presented
by Mom. An untidy and disorganized kitchen makes it hard
to nourish yourself and others, on both physical and
metaphysical levels. How you care for your kitchen is a
clue about whether you are giving proper attention to your
own nourishment and sources of abundance. Cleaning up and
de-cluttering your kitchen opens up space for you to
receive the support and comfort that you need in life.
LIVING AND DINING ROOM CLUTTER
These are spaces where you mingle with and honor your
relationships with family and friends. Here you engage
with the world while being at home through watching
television, reading the paper, or arguing politics with
old friends over dinner. Clutter can turn these social
spaces into dens of isolation, especially if the mess is
so bad that it has been years since you've invited people
over. Look around your living and dining rooms to see what
they say about your relationship with the rest of the
world. Are you hiding your true self from others, burying
it in clutter, or putting it on display here?
CLUTTERED HALLWAYS
Hallways are the arteries and highways of your home.
Think of clutter in your hallways as a traffic jam that
prevents important connections between different areas of
your home and your life. Look at your hallways to see how
you feel about your life's path: are they well lit and
easily navigable, or do they trip you up? If you feel a
disconnect between work and family, self and others, what
you need and your obligations, it may be time to give your
hallways a good clearing out.
BATHROOM CLUTTER
Bathing and anointing the body is a preparatory ritual for
many religious rites both ancient and contemporary. On a
daily basis we use this space to prepare ourselves to meet
the world. Clutter in the bathroom can indicate a
devaluation of self-worth, a lack of attention to self
that goes beyond the physical. A clean, well-decorated
bathroom can become a tranquil sanctuary for rejuvenation
and self-care. Scented soaps, attractive accessories, and
fragrant candles have a place here. Beautifying your
bathroom by eliminating clutter and disorder and transforming
it into a place of refuge will bring a sense of the sacred
into your morning and evening personal-care rituals.
CLUTTER IN THE BEDROOM
Adults' bedrooms are for sleeping and intimacy, and they
should function as places of renewal for self and
relationships. Clutter in the bedroom is enervating without
being restful. If you feel "wired and tired," creating order
out of chaos in this most personal space can help you relax
and let go of the stress of the day. Then you can get a good
night's sleep or enjoy some special time with your partner.
CLUTTERED CLOSETS
Closets represent things that are hidden, unknown, or
unrecognized. When we fill our closets with clutter, we
stifle our ability to be intuitive and insightful. Cluttered
closets can indicate problems that you may not be consciously
aware of but which impede your progress through life, work,
and relationships nonetheless. Keeping the closet door closed
is not an effective solution.
ATTIC AND BASEMENT CLUTTER
A cluttered attic creates a feeling of being under pressure.
It's hard to feel optimistic about the future when there's
so much stuff "hanging over your head." Ancestor issues
reside up there, along with all those boxes and chests
holding the detritus of generations. And the basement and
other below-ground storage areas are considered abodes of
the subconscious, so watch your step and get that clutter
cleaned up!
CLUTTER IN YOUR GARAGE
Think of your car as a symbol of your mobility, independence,
and ability to be self-directed in life. If there's so much
stuff piled up in your garage that you can barely fit the
car in there, you may be hampered or overly cautious moving
forward in life as well.
Stop thinking of clutter-clearing as a tremendous chore, and
start thinking of it as one of the most effective self-
improvement tactics available to you. Every magazine and
piece of paper you recycle, every book you give to the
library, every knick-knack and item of clothing you release
to a new owner creates space in your life for new insight,
energy, joy, and experiences to come in!
The Prophecy of Suffering Angelique WatkinsPlease visit the link to adopt a troop and pray for him or her daily. I have adopted my troop and he is in the army. Do visit the link: http://www.presidentialprayerteam.org/adoptatroop.php
Think on this thought first: If you only had two (2) weeks and two (2) days to live what changes would you make? My thoughts have been on my mother(my mother passed away on March 7, 2000) because two years ago that is all I would have had left to see her.
My only resource that I depend on is the Inspired Written Word of Yahweh (God). I am not a pastor nor do I hold a clergy position but I have been appointed a gift for my journey/mission.
Let's journey back in time between 701 and 681 B.C. and visit Jerusalem to meet the Prophet Isaiah. The Prophecy of Isaiah is one of the world's greatest masterpieces. Isaiah will tell us that his name means "Salvation of Jehovah"
Isaiah 53:1 Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed?
verse 3...He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
verse 4...Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
verse 5...He was wounded for our transgression, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
verse 6...All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.
Isaiah was the greatest of the Writing Prophets and he writes about God's judgment and salvation. Isaiah reminds the people to be on Alert for future threats in the northern kingdom and danger in the south. During my review of biblical lessons that referenced "Isaiah" I could even see where it could be applied to me today for more detail study and I do recommend reading the entire book of Isaiah for February through March.
We are entering the "Lent..Passover..Easter" season. During Lent our attention should be on worshipping the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. Lent is a time of special weekday opportunities to worship the Lamb that was slain for us.
Man's wickedness and sin did increase to large proportions. Mankind was lose according to The Divine Inspired Word of God.
Something had to be done. God sent Himself, a third part of the Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit). HE stepped out of ETERNITY to be born of a human virgin female. HE stepped off the highest throne created. He did pay the price for every imaginable sin you can possibly think of.
It is mankind who cheated on God. We have placed everything from money to drugs and others things above Him.
I may say I forgive you, but is it really in the back of my mind forever? So you see, I (maybe you) are very weak and fragile creatures.
As I (We) try to faithfully follow Jesus/Yeshua (Hebrew name for Jesus which means Salvation) from the upper room to the cross of Calvary, we are comforted by the fact that in suffering Jesus was bearing our grief and and carrying our sorrows. HE died and has overcome for us all the enemies,evil one attacks of our soul's salvation. Sin. The Evil One. The Devil, may accuse us, but the Anointed, our Advocate before the Father, is our Shield against all the foes of our soul. Jesus is indeed my Shield to protect and provide for me in perfect security in the salvation He has won for me and all who choose HIM.
And back to my mother, something that I thought about at her death bed there were two of us on each side, my sister and me. I thank Jesus for this thought. Amen
Biblical truths: God's Protection. Psalm 84:11...For the Lord is a sun and shield; He bestows favor and honor.
The Lesson: Among the things God provides for the protection of HIS children is the ministry of HIS holy angels.
Prayer: Father, God of Issac, Abraham and Jacob thank you for this privilege to share, thank you for your holy angels that are encamped around us, keep and protect us from the evil one(s), open our eyes to see the crafts and assaults of the evil one. Teach us how to love ALL Mankind. Amen...
Scripture Reference: Crusade @ Bible Publishers, Inc. 1970, Mt. Juliet, Tn, USA, 37122
"Women and Divorce: How Women Should Protect Themselves Financially Regarding Divorce"Karl AugustineWomen who believe a divorce is a possibility or who think that their husband will be asking about getting a divorce at some point should put their emotions aside and plan "just in case" their intuition is correct that a divorce may be coming in the near future. If women who believe that the "divorce discussion" may be lurking, they should make it a point to look for solid signs that their husband will indeed ask for a divorce...then they should plan accordingly.
Women who think that they are signs that her husband may ask for a divorce but haven't thought about it deeply or who think that a divorce would better suit them rather than their husbands, should view the situation realistically and as stoically as possible. This will ensure that plan they take is calculated, logical and will benefit them based on what they want the end result to yield.
Often times women refuse to think that a divorce could happen to them and one day their husband comes home and says "There's something I have been meaning to talk to you about..." or "I think we should get a divorce." or something similar. If the situation has reached this point, its too late for women to start planning for their financial future after divorce.
So what do women who think a divorce is eminent or who want a divorce for themselves do in order to ensure they aren't left in financial ruin?
There's certainly a myriad of tactics that can be used and each woman's situation is different regarding divorce, but here's some tactics that will help:
Women and divorce tactic 1:
Once women validate their own reasons for divorce and are sure that divorce is the right path, they should make a plan and keep it to themselves. They shouldn't let anyone know what they've decided to do. They should not tell their friends, co-workers, or family...no one.
And they certainly shouldn't lead on to their husband that they want a divorce if they are the ones who will be making the first move to end the marriage.
Women and divorce tactic 2:
Women in divorce should realize that the plan they take may require several months to implement and they should be patient and plan logically. Women should learn how much money it would take to support themselves (and children if the situation warrants it), how much money is actually available to them now, and how they can adjust their lifestyle to make sure they can financially survive.
Women and divorce tactic 3:
Women who may be facing divorce should look at the household wills. In some cases, it may be legal to take someone out of a will or put someone into a will without that person knowing.
Women and divorce tactic 4:
Women who want to plan for divorce should try to put away cash in the event something dramatic happens unexpectedly. Bit by bit, putting cash away somewhere in a place that cannot be found by heir husband will allow women to make sure they can survive in the event of "unforeseen circumstances".
Women and divorce tactic 5:
Women who plan on getting divorced should document any events that will strengthen their case against their husband. Occurrences such as physical abuse, verbal abuse, mental abuse, and drunken stupors that end in embaraasment or abuse are examples or instances that should be documented because these happeneings strengthen any case the women have against their husband.
Women and divorce tactic 6:
Women who know that divorce is in their future should do all they can to decrease liabilities and increase their access to money. This includes paying down mutual debt, establishing credit of their own if they do not have credit already, and making sure that the mortgage (if there is one) is paid down as much as possible.
Women and divorce tactic 7:
Women who are serious about getting a divorce or who think that their husband might ask for a divorce in the future should gather all documents that have to do with anything financial that has their name listed. They should make a list of all these items with financial institution name, address, account number, balance, interest rate, etc.
Knowing exactly what is at stake financially will help alleviate surprises later.
Planning a divorce can be as painful for women as it can be for men. Generally, women aren't the breadwinners (although things are getting a lot closer to being 'new age' than in previous decades) and getting surprised with divorce papers can have long term financial affects to women who don't plan accordingly and protect themselves financially.
Karl Augustine
"A Practical Guide To
Deciding Whether Or Not To Get A
Divorce", the eBook recommended by
counselors to thier clients.
Proven "Actions Items" to help you decide!
women and divorce Your Cat The Hunter...Larry ChamberlainYour Cat The Hunter...
Many cat owners believe that their good little kitty would not even dream of going hunting.
After all, their cat is loved and well fed. Why should their pet bother hunting down birds, mice and other wildlife? If a domestic cat has any access at all to the outside world then it will hunt, no doubt about it, it's all part of being a cat.
Here are some of the myths and old wives tales about cats and hunting.
Pet cats are just too lazy to hunt.
In no way is this true, domestic cats may sleep away two thirds of their day but they are shallow sleepers and alert to all sound, and movements, that take place around them. Cats are designed to use high levels of energy in relatively short bursts, and then rest to recuperate.
A cat that is well fed will not hunt.
This is simply untrue. A cat will hunt whether it is hungry or not, hunting is an instinctive need within your cat. The fact is a well fed and healthy cat is more likely to be an effective hunter of prey, than an ill fed feral cat.
Cats that have been declawed will not hunt.
This is a misconception. A cat that has been deprived of its claws will use its front legs to give a paralyzing blow to its prey, and then, as any cat does, use its powerful jaws and needle sharp teeth to bite its victims neck. Declawing a cat for this reason would be pointless - in any event declawing is a cruel and unnecessary process.
Domestic cats prefer hunting mice to hunting birds.
Cats are opportunistic hunters and in metropolitan areas where rodent populations are kept under control, the most plentiful supply of prey is birds. In country areas some studies have shown that birds make up only twenty percent of a domestic cats prey. You may see cats catching more birds than mice, voles and rats, this is because the birds are prey that is available during the daytime, rodents are usually caught at night.
Kittens must be shown how to hunt by their mother.
Only partly true. Kittens are born with a natural hunting instinct, but if the mother cat is on hand to teach her kittens the necessary skills, they will be able to become more proficient hunters.
If you have a pet related web site and you wish to reproduce the above article you are welcome to do so, provided the article is reproduced in its entirety, including this resource box and live link to
http://www.best-cat-art.comCat art posters, art prints, cat calendars and cat collectibles. Great cat gifts for yourself or your cat loving friends.
Labels: embroidery_machine, embroidery_sewing_machine, free_machine_embroidery_design, machine_embroidery, machine_embroidery_design
