Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Information on how to layer a bed, create inspiration and memories on home décor and following the smart snack guidelines from the United States Department of Agriculture for fundraisers will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and at noon on Thursday. Have you ever wished you could achieve the look you find in magazines in your own home? Interior decorator Cassidy Self will show how to layer a bed, incorporating quilts or heirloom pieces with...
Information on wood burning one-shape designs and thread sketching will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and at noon on Thursday. Artist and author Jo Schwartz will show how to wood burn one-shape designs. She’ll show a variety of items she’s made using this technique including walking sticks and canes, storage boxes, frames and even jewelry. She is from Abilene, Kansas. Eric Drexler will demonstrate thread sketching by using fabric stabili...
Information on preparing gluten-free main dishes for two, creating a fun flip-up card and learning how to eliminate sleep apnea will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and at noon on Thursday. Carol Fenster is an author and nutritionist and she will explain how to prepare gluten-free main dishes for two since there are more and more two-family households. She lives in Centennial, Colorado. Designer Lisa Rojas is going to demonstrate how to cre...
Information on aging gracefully, building bird houses, and cooking with wild-caught California king salmon will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and at noon on Thursday. Sarah Ryan, a registered dietitian nutritionist, has some useful tips and ideas for aging gracefully. She encourages that everyone remain physically active in order to maintain muscle as we age and says a healthy milk-rich diet can help. She lives in Conroe, Texas. Did you...
Information on the language of sewing, using a lightbox for quilting and making costumes or play clothes for children will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and at noon on Thursday. Deborah Kreiling is going to give an overview of the language of sewing. She will discuss the front and back of the pattern envelope, instruction sheet and pattern tissue and explain the terms as she goes. She’s from New York City. Designer Ann Butler is going...
Information on a new weaving technique done on fusible stabilizers and some traditional dishes of New Mexico will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and at noon on Thursday. Eric Drexler is going to demonstrate a weaving technique done on top of a fusible stabilizer. This project can be used on wearables or on other creative items. He lives in Port Charlotte, Florida. Cookbook author, chef and teacher John Vollertsen (known as Chef Johnny Vee) is...
Information on tips for successful garment sewing, updating kitchen cabinet hardware, and new gluten-free products available will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and at noon on Thursday. Sewing instructor Nancy Lovett knows that sometimes home sewers become discouraged with the project they are making and it’s usually due to poor pattern fitting. She’s going to share several tips for successful garment sewing. She’s from Albuquerque. Mitch Tell...
Information on making pants that fit and gluten free cooking for two will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) Rae Cumbie says that pants are simple to make, but hard to fit (and even hard to buy.) She will show how to make a basic pattern to enable you to sew a wardrobe of pants that fit — regardless of the details and fabrication. Cumbie lives in Baltimore, Maryland. Author and regis...
Information on recipes from the La Fonda restaurant and double dry embossing will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) John Vollertsen (also known as Chef Johnny Vee) recently contributed to a beautiful coffee table book that celebrates the history of Santa Fe’s historic La Fonda Hotel. He is going to demonstrate three recipes drawn from the era when La Fonda was a proud member of the Harve...
Information on making homemade soap and turning a sweatshirt into a princess seamed jacket will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) David Fisher is a self-taught soap maker, and he’s going to demonstrate the basic melt and pour method of making homemade soap. He’ll show how to cut and weigh the soap base, how to add fragrance and then show how to make two different basic soaps — one decorative a...
Information on hand piecing, using Fast2Fab bundles for scrapbooking and binding Polar Fleece for making baby blankets will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) Marci Baker is a quilter and author, and she’s going to talk about the tradition of hand piecing and how relaxing it can be. She’ll demonstrate various sewing techniques, discuss fabric selection and show numerous quilts she has made he...
Information on using water soluble stabilizers and problems facing pediatric dental patients will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) Eric Drexler is going to show how to create a 3-dimensional wing for a dragonfly using a water soluble stabilizer. The wings are drawn on to the stabilizer and then the project is hooped and sewn. The stabilizer then washes away and only the thread wing rem...
Information on Cajun cooking and painting with pastels will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) John Vollertsen (also known as Chef Johnny Vee) will demonstrate several recipes featuring Cajun cooking. Crazy for Cajun is one of the popular classes he teaches in Santa Fe, and the recipes are all New Orleans specialties. Professional artist Brenda Pinnick is going to explain the difference bet...
Information on the power of the peanut, transferring an image on to fabric, and creating a photo display frame will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) Shelly Nutt is with the Texas Peanut Producers Board, and she’s going to talk about the “power of the peanut.” She emphasizes how important it is to pack protein-rich plant-based nutrients into our diets, especially when you’re working out...
Information on using mindfulness to improve our health and well-being and creating floral arrangements in bud vases will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) Michelle Ontiveros is a clinical mental health counselor, and she’s going to explain how using mindfulness in everyday activities can improve our health and emotional well-being. She’ll suggest different daily activities to help achieve...
Information on home remodeling and making unique paper flowers will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) Decorators and sisters Cassidy Self and Megan Hamilton will talk about how to start a home remodeling project and which room to start with. Then they will discuss choosing flooring, cabinets, countertops and backsplashes. They are from Portales. Atma Khalsa is going to show how to use cra...
Information on pyrography and using Paintstiks to make quilt blocks will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) Artist and author Jo Schwartz will discuss her newly released book as she talks about pyrography, which means writing with fire. Her wood burning art will be demonstrated by replicating real people, and she says you do not have to be an “artist” to burn. She’s from Abilene, Kansas. L...
Information on redesigning file folders and decorating cooking with marbling and top coating will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) Deborah Pace is going to show what all can be done with file folders. This includes making a book, making lap books, and after using up all your file folders, she will show how to make new file folders with patterned cardstock. She’s from Riverside, Calif...
Information on making filigree ornaments, gluten-free cooking for two and caring for jewelry will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) Catherine Jordan represents the Embroiders’ Guild of America in Louisville, Kentucky, and she is going to demonstrate making filigree ornaments. She’ll explain the process of printing a design on tissue paper and then stitching through the paper and removin...
Information on dealing with lactose intolerance and the mouth’s central role in health will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) Sarah Ryan is a registered dietitian nutritionist, and she explains that not all “milks” are created equal. She’ll compare other types of milks to cow’s milk, which is affordable and easy to find. Even if someone in your family has lactose intolerance, they can also...
Information on pop-up cards, nutrition from milk and milk products, and making card projects with coloring pages will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) Pop-up cards are all the rage. Wombi Rose will show how to use paper cutouts and simple shapes to customize and personalize any card you choose. He’s from Boston, Massachusetts. Registered dietitian and nutritionist Sarah Ryan explains that...
Information on creating space with pattern and wood burning celtic knots will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) Interior designers Katie Schroder and Erika Rundiks will talk about how to create a space with pattern, especially using layers with patterns. They will demonstrate using different scales of patterns, such as stripes, organic and geometric shapes. They’re in Denver, Colorado. Artis...
Information on using the Boye Pom Pom and Tassel Maker and working with Fast2Fuse interfacing for bag making will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) Michele Muska is in Enfield, Connecticut. She’s going to demonstrate several projects featuring the Boye Pom Pom and Tassel Maker. She’ll discuss the types of fibers to use and then show some finished projects that are fun to make. There is a wide...
Information on plein air painting techniques and using a twelve needle deluxe electric felting machine will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) Professional artist Brenda Pinnick is going to explain how to paint a desert scene using plein air techniques. She’ll also make suggestions for creating this art form if you are unable to paint outside and explain how to make changes in your palette. She...
Information on needle sculpting a doll’s face and make homemade soap will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) Patty Dunn will demonstrate how to needle sculpt a doll’s face to make a puppet that looks very life-like. She uses a nylon hose, stuffing and needle and thread to make some very easy stitches for the doll’s face. She also provides a pattern for reference. Dunn is from Corpus Christi,...
