The Golden Needle Newsletters

Hello Everyone, Where has this day gone? I started to do this at 7:30 this morning, and look at the time now.  Oh well, days just zip by and we must make the most of it.

I wanted to catch you up with something's that are going on in the life of the shop. so take a few minutes and read then mark you calendars.

To back up a little, we had been invited by Sue Hillis to do a little boutique for her cruising girls the evening before they sailed, so last Friday Jean and I took an adventure to Fort Lauderdale and the Embassy Suites there, and set up in her front suite, and we were selling fools Friday night. We had great fun, met many people from all over the world, had a delightful visit with Sue and returned Saturday morning.

The best part is we were able to bring Sue's trunk show back with us, and it is now hanging in the front room. Her little ornaments for Halloween and Christmas are so cute. She has this fabulous candy corn fabric she used for these ornaments, and I will be bringing that back with me from Nashville! Come in and have a look see and pick up a few inspirations for your stash. We should have this til the end of Feb. so you can come back several times to ooh and aah!

Moving on, our next event will be our biggest of the year. Mark your calendars for Feb 4 and 5th That will be the Super Bowl /Sidewalk Sale. Lots of great bargains, and craziness. Saturday will be 9-3 and Sunday 10-2. Only those days and a few rules. All sales are final, NO gift certificates, I would prefer cash or check, but I will take a credit card too. No special orders, and we won't be serging fabric that day, because it will just be too hectic. I will another day so you can bring it back. Come early, snag a bag and start shopping. Lots on the front sidewalk and discounts throughout the store. Remember this is the money that takes me to market at the end of the month!

My one request is please do not park in front of the barber, he gets upset, for this one day.(sigh)

Then on Feb 15 we will be stitching here. starting at 6 please let me know if you are coming and what you are bringing to share for food. We can be crowded, so please let me know. Always a great time.

Then February 24 I go to Nashville for our market. I will not be back in the store until that Tuesday a.m., and hopefully with tons of new stuff. I'm so excited, just can't wait to see all the new stuff. We have heard there are some new designers, there will be a Rookie room for the first time designers. plus all the other wonderful people we cant wait to see. I hope to have a market day/night but haven't got that far yet. If you have anything special you have seen or something I can look for, let me know and I will get on that.

OK back to the grind. Hope to see you all soon, and keep stitching. Cathy

Hello Everyone, and Happy New Year. Ah yes, a clean slate, new resolutions, new attitude, new projects!!

I would like to wish everyone the Happiest of New Years, and bright and shiny New start to a new year.

I'm sure just like myself you have many resolutions to take us forward. Projects to finish, a little more relaxing time, more time with little boys, (however my name is NOT Poppy so I just get to go for the ride) and closer connections with family.

Projects to finish: ah yes as I told Edith who wants to finish all her old projects before she start a new one, as she is looking over assorted new charts. Finish 2 and start a new one. I still like Martha's deal a few years ago of starting a new project every Sunday, but I would be way too overwhelmed by getting all those finished the next year, I know Martha has completed several of those starts, but that is always the excitement. New threads, fresh fabric, and onward we go!

As I have said before we are collectors, and that is how it goes!

Ok we do have a few things going on the next few months so pull up you chair and write down the dates.

Saturday January 14th is our Stitchy Marathon. We still have some spaces left, so sign up now, $20. is all it is for a fun day of stitching, friendships, shopping, food, and just a relaxing day! You bring your lunch we are supplying dinner. We have another great menu planned. We might even throw in a demo just because we can. Just bring all those unfinished projects, or buy a new one or two, and meet some great people who share the same passion as you.

It is again at the Habitat Community Center off of Cedarwood, about 2 miles from here. Great rooms, lighting and kitchen. Call or e-mail me if you want to come.

Then on Feb 4 and 5 Our Super Bowl Sale will be in full swing. If you haven't experienced this craziness you best mark you calendar. I pull out all the stops, and throw stuff out on our Super Sidewalk Sale, with everything from $1.00 charts to fabric assortments that are so cheap you can't pass them up. Model Samples on sale and who knows what else will strike me in the middle of the night. I will be also putting Sample garments from the embroidery end out at dirt cheap, so look at that too. Everything inside (except the DMC floss) will be at least 20% off some things more. It is craziness at its best. We will be starting at 9.a.m. and ending at 3 on Saturday, 10-2 on Sunday. Gives you plenty of time to have all your stuff together as you relax and watch the Super Bowl. I promised my brothers I would cheer for the Baltimore Ravens, since that is their home team (actually if you are really technical it should be the Baltimore Colts, which are now Indy) So Go Ravens

Mark you calendar for that event too. It is only those 2 days. I prefer cash or checks, we will not serge fabric that day as well. This is the money I take to Nashville the end of February for our cash and carry show! So help me out here, so I can bring back more. (what a vicious cycle)

Many of the designers are gearing up for that show. So it will be exciting to get to see all the new stuff. The best part is seeing it up close and personal, as well as seeing many friends we have made over the years. Designers and shop owners.

Ok I think I am done for right now. My hands are killing me, This cold weather makes them ache, so Everyone have a great start to this new year. Keep stitching old and new stuff, and we will see you really soon, As always Thank you for all your support, ideas, and friendship. This will begin our 17th year. I couldn't have done it without you.

            Stitch on... ~ Cathy

Hello Everyone, Hope this little note finds you well and excited about the fast approaching holidays.

We have some nice stocking stuffers on the front table, for that last little pick-up gift.

Some great magnets, book-marks, little gold frames, assorted fabric chunks for ornaments, little scissors and of course that ever popular gift certificate! perfect for everything.

We will be open regular hours through the rest of the year, so come by and see us, and pick up that last minute gift.

Lizzie Kate has done a fabulous Marriage piece. Very sensible words. If you have someone getting married or having an anniversary. this is the piece! It really spoke to me too.

We aren't stitching this month too close to Christmas, but January is our Stitchy Marathon on Jan 14th, and I have a few spaces left. So send your $20. and sign up now. It is the best time. Meet new people see new projects and just have a relaxing day.

We will have a quiet Christmas, Nobody coming. but that is all good! After the last month, quiet will be good. I hate not seeing the little boys opening all their gifts but we will Skype and share the joy. Hope you all have a Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday, and a Happy New Year. I am thankful for my family and the little bits of stitching I can do. And thank you to all of you hope support us. I really appreciate you!

See you soon, Thinking of great surprises in 2012. Stitch On... ~Cathy

Hey there everyone, Hope you are ready for that turkey, I am the one cooking this time, We will be very small but mighty!! Kim and Joey will be here today, and we are very thankful for that, Trace and Jess are hosting their first Thanksgiving at their house. She is doing everything there and having people there, exciting for that. My father-in-law is gravely ill, but we are still thankful for all the blessings that abound. Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving too.

We will be back on Friday and since it is Black Friday, we figured you should come here too and as an incentive all charts and kits will be 20% off. That is 1 day and in store only. now phone orders, no special orders, you need to come in after you get tired of the mall crowd. Stock up for the season, pick up something small for an ornament or just come in to say Hi!! We will be here with some holiday craziness.

Also remember Saturday is shop small business day and Hello, we fit that criteria!! So come and see Gigi and I on Saturday. too. We need to keep all of us small businesses operating, and what a great idea.

So eat yourself into oblivion and later sort through you stash and see what charts you need, and come and see us Friday for some special savings or Saturday for support a small business and have a wonderful day!!

Now I can get my Christmas shirts out and start wearing them. I have to keep all the holidays sorted properly... too many jump the season.

Have a great week-end Stitch On... Cathy and the crew

Thank you everyone that made the National Boutique seminar in Naples a success. Here are some pictures of the wonderful show:

Hello Everyone, Just to let you know We survived the National Boutique. Not everything is back, but we have been working like crazy to get it all back.

I think we were successful. That's what we heard, Who knew you could move so much stuff, and still look like you have stuff. Thanks to EVERYONE who helped. It as a daunting task with some bends in the road, but we got it done, and got it back. I will tell you shrink wrap is our friend!

Edith, Claire, Barb, Carmen and I were totally exhausted. By Friday I got up and said, I'm glad this is done, and we hadn't started packing the truck. Bruce and David were wizards getting the stuff on and off, plus the rest of you girls who pitched in. I really can't thank you all enough.

Then Edith survived her daughter Emily's wedding this past Sunday, and Barb, Carmen and Jean have been whipping the threads into shape.

All in All it was an experience. So I am still sending consignment stuff back. Just a few more days and the boxes will be controlled.

Don't forget this week-end is our Stitchy Marathon. Just an enjoyable day of stitching and friendship. I don't have any little class planned, but we will be power shopping before dinner, so you can add a little extra to your stash.

We may have a silent auction, I have a few goodies to part with, and all the proceeds will go to habitat. They have always been good to us, and it is always good to give back.

Remember to bring your lunch, We will have water, Iced Tea, Crystal Light and coffee, going, If you need a soda bring that. There are big refrigerators so you can keep anything cold. If you don't want to bring anything there are lots of places to go to eat.

I do have a couple of places left. So if you are last minute deciding, let me know.

We do have some new and unusual things in the store. We found a lovely designer at the Seminar that did Romanian Point Lace. It is a surface technique done with tightly crocheted trim . We have a bunch of kits and a few excellent DVD's if you would like to try it. Other new goodies, I just don't know where they are. Hopefully I will find them before Saturday.

You can come to the store before hand and I will direct you to Habitat. Doors will be open there and here at 9 so shop early or go and snag a table space. It should be great fun. Some new people are coming, so new friends abound!

The JCS Christmas Ornament issue is back in stock so I if you want one you can get it now.

That's it, back to boxes, (the fairies don't come in at night and finish) I will see you all soon, Stitch On... ~Cathy

Hello Everyone, This is just a short note from my muddled mind to again let you know we are packing up today and heading to Naples. We will be closed starting tomorrow and will not open until Monday 9-19. Come and see us in Naples. Lots of cool stuff, don't think you have seen it all because you have not!! Other designers, exclusives, canvas, and more.

We will NOT have stitch night this month 9-21 because I will be dead. Probably still unpacking from the show.
Don't forget Saturday Oct 1, our stitchy marathon. I still have a few spaces, Just let me know $20. for a whole lot of fun.

Wish us Luck, If I don't think about it I'm OK. Otherwise I'm in trouble! Take Care, and Stitch On...
~Cathy

Hello Everyone,

I think I need someone to give me extra hours in the day!

There just doesn't seem to be enough time.

So I am tardy on this little note, but I will begin...

Baltimore was Great! It was a small first time show but we had a lot of fun, I got to see my brothers, eat some crabs with them, and shopped my fool heart out.

We have many fabulous things in now and many more on their way.

The JCS Halloween Collection magazine is here and I have many copies. There are so many cute designs you have to have this in your collection. This is the first time the have done a Halloween collection so you better get one. I think Barb will have 5 done this week-end. She is not FAST or anything

We now have Blackbird's School Girl Sampler Museum Book. They featured this wonderful museum of samplers and then created samplers from what inspired them. It is a truly a wonderful book. Plus their latest new fall charts. I also have the box they use coming in for Casting A Spell.

The latest mystery sampler is from La D Da. We got to see a snippet of it at market and I just love it. I have those pre-ordered. It will begin in mid October. Sign up now if you want me to add you to this list. It is a 3 part series, using WDW and Weeks fabrics. The little bonus piece in the first installment is a thread palette, you stitch then assemble to hold your threads. That alone is so innovative I want to do it. It is inspired by a 9 year old's sampler. When I look back, I was climbing trees, trying to keep up with my brother at 9, not stitching. Maybe I should have been doing that. It just amazes me!

Lizzie Kate has the cutest newest series, 6 fat men, the first 3 are now here. You can do them singly or as a group. There is also a border to make it with all 6 together.

Tiny Tidings 16, and Santa '11 are here as well.

Amy from AB designs has some adorable baby designs. Her cute whimsical pieces just amaze me. I love them all. Her latest Halloween piece is Jackie O'Lantern. She even has a pill box hat.!

It seems the biggest hit on the web and the show is Gail's ByGone Stitches Quaker Christmas II Songs of the Season. It just cracks me up, since she is a long time friend, and I was sitting in their room for early bird shopping as she took the last stitches of the piece and handed it to Michelle at 7 p.m. to stretch it and put it in the frame. It hung in the room at 8.p.m. The photo doesn't do it justice. We have the chart here, and can get more. The piece will be hanging at the Nat'l Seminar in our Boutique and Michelle will be with us Saturday and Sunday. You can come and meet her and see all the wonderful designs, she and Gail and Anne and Patty have.

On that remember Sept 10-16 We will be the Boutique at the Nat'l Seminar at the Naples Beach Grande Resort. Exit 107 (Pine Ridge Road) about 6 miles east. just past 41 up the hill on the right. We will be open everyday from 7:30-5:30 plus Tuesday evening from 6:30-9:00 for Merchandise Mart. The whole store will be there plus some designers to sign: Michelle over the week-end and Sue Kerndt on Tuesday. Plus 3 to die for, wonderful fabulous, awesome, exclusives just for this show, You don't get them there you don't get them! Call if you want any other info. 941-743-4410.

My son is in Baltimore right now with the Hurricane. Had a business trip to DC, went to visit his uncles and may be stuck. He thinks it cool, I'm just the anxious mom!!

I am thankful we dodged the storm but pray those in harms way heeded the warnings and are safe. Even though Hurricane Charlie was 7 years ago, I get anxious when a big storm is coming near.

Hope to see you all soon, If you need anything call and I will put it aside. Have a wonderful week-end.

Happy and Safe stitching to all, Cathy and the crew

Hello my Stitching Friends,

I can't believe it is August, and we are almost at our next show. Baltimore is the week-end of 8-12-14. I am leaving a little early, I am visiting with my brothers before the show, and a day after. So I am excited to see them and their wives, as well as the town I left. Last time I was there alot had changed, I am sure there is more. Since we have been gone from there for almost 20 years, I know it is a lot, I might even try to get by our old house in Laurel where we lived before we moved here. Last time (4 years) I got by it looked the same only bigger trees.

Can't wait for the show, We keep hearing drips and drabs of so many exciting new things and I am thrilled.
New goodies from Blackbird Design. It is a fabulous book everyone will want.

A new sampler series form a designer we will learn at the show.

New gadgets,
scissors,
New thread colors
New fabric colors
Of course new designs
And I get to bring it all back with me.

I will be back in the store late on Tuesday 8-16 and Wednesday 8-17 will be stitch nite, I will have most of it out, but please bear with me cause I will be tired.
Remember we start at 6p.m. and will eat first. Let the girls know if you are coming and what you are bringing. I have some new people saying they are wanting to join us so Please let me know so I have enough room.
I get to take my Quaker Gone Tropic to Baltimore since Michelle wants a different colorway to show, and mine is definitely different. So I am carrying that with me to and from. YIKES!

As we get closer remember We will be in Naples at the Nat'l EGA Seminar from 9-9 to 9-16. I am taking the store with me and setting it up there, so we will be closed that week here. Bruce may be around if you have questions, but come see us in Naples.

It is an easy shot. 75 South to exit 107 Pine Ridge Road go right (West) about 5 miles, when you past the intersection at 41 the road changes to Sea Gate about 3 blocks the hotel sits on a hill, driveway goes right. (Used to be the Regency) now the Naples Beach Grande. The Boutique, Book Store and Exhibit will be open to the public. I have lots of different goodies especially for that show so you don't want to miss out on, plus a couple of designers will be joining us to sign, plus who knows what else. It should be a grand adventure, and we will need to rest after. Don't panic if you come by the shop and it looks empty, We will be Back!!

Also Our stitchy Marathon is Saturday Oct 1st. Sign up now, I am taking 40 and we are a few shy of that. We figured that is a perfect number. The Habitat center is such a lovely place to be, Dinner by Edith will be yummy, and the friendship will be overflowing!

Mark your calendars, give me a call and send me your $20. to hold your spot. More on that later.

If there is anything you might need me to pick up while I am Balto. Let me know by Tuesday afternoon, I leave Weds. and may not get to check my e-mails.

Stay cool (at least we aren't Dallas??) and relax with stitching. See you all when I return, Happy Week-end, Cathy

Hey everyone, This is a quick note, and a request from our pal Linda of Creative Framing. She has taken over the space next to her, and is opening it as Creative Classes. This will be a spot where all types of classes can be taught. This is a new and exciting adventure for her and she was hoping some of you could help. There will be a meeting at Java Florist on Friday (tomorrow) at 6 p.m. on what this will be all about. She is looking for teachers, consultants, students in all mediums. Needlework, crocheting knitting, beading, painting, tatting etc. I think you get my drift. If you are interested in teaching or helping please call Linda at her shop, Creative Framing, 941-493-2276. or show up at the meeting. I think to have a place like this available to learn new things is great. It is a nice unit and holds 30 comfortably. Let her know, Even if you can't make the meeting, give her a call to find out more. Thanks for your time, I'll be talking to you later next week. Lots going on! Until then. Stitch On... Cathy

Hi my Stitching Friends, Hope this finds you COOL and relaxing. It is brutally hot, really hard to walk in the evening. but I muddle along. If we would just get some rain. It is scary to think of all the fires there are, and we could be there as well.

Oh well, It is a perfect temperature to stay in the cool and stitch.

I have been trying to be very good and finish some older projects before I start a new one. It is so hard when those new projects are crying to be let out and come alive. I have been good. I finished Quaker gone Tropic. and it is now at Linda's to be framed. This is my friend Michelle's piece that I started 2 years ago. Now don't look so shocked I did put it away and got it out again at the first of the year. I really wanted it done before Nashville, but I made it by Memorial Day. Michelle wants to hang it in her booth in Baltimore in August for our Summer show, so people can see a different color way. I'm excited. That was a huge accomplishment for me, with all the time I have to stitch (Ha-Ha)

So now I'm on the Erica Michael's Serenity Prayer in Silk Gauze. I really need this one done and framed before the Nat'l Seminar. Lot of boring background and not something you can do in the car. I am determined to get this completed in the next couple of weeks...

So now some updates, We will NOT be stitching tomorrow night. but next Wednesday June 22. I can't get my act quite together for tomorrow, so put the 4th Wednesday on your calendar, and I hopefully will see you then. Usual routine, let me know if you are coming and what you are bringing. Hope everyone can make it.

We had a great time at the Stitchy Marathon. Small group. great food (Thanks Edith) and thanks to everyone who pitched in and helped with everything. I appreciate everyone's help. It was relaxing and serene!!
Our next one is October1st.That is a Saturday I will pencil you in, if you want to sign up. We already have a demo scheduled. and a great dinner planned. I will bring you more as we get closer, but mark you calendar now. I am limiting space will only take 40 and I am at 20 now. Price is still the same. That is a great value for a special time. More later

As you hopefully know by now, We are the Nat'l Seminar at the Naples Grande Hotel in September. I will be closed here for that week, because basically I am taking the whole store down for this event. I have never done anything to this degree so I hope it will be great.

I am asking for some help with a few things and hope some of you out there can do that.

First. does anyone have any 2X4 wood lying around I could borrow. I need to build out some stuff to hold our threads. Since this is a one time deal, I don't want to just buy wood that I will never use again. If some one has some I could borrow, I will get it back to you in good shape. The other thing I am looking for is a cash register. I know odd request, but they tell me I will probably need 3. If I can get 2 I will be happy. It really just needs to have a few keys on it, and can total at the end of the day. Again not something I need to purchase. Or if anyone knows where they rent, that would be great too. I am really trying to hold my costs down, but they are already spiraling away!! Thanks for any help.

The Lizzie Kate trunk show will be shipped away Monday 6-20. If any of you need anymore of her goodies, or wants to look at the models again, please do it by Friday. It's coming down then. I didn't have it for as long as I had hoped but it was still fun to see.

Her newest limited kit should be in by the end of the week. Remember this is a strictly summer piece. When I run out there will be no more. She stops it on Labor Day. It comes with 18 count fabric and the embellishments. All you need is the thread. Quick and cute piece.

It has been quiet here, too hot do anything. Remember if you are up north we will ship to you.
For those of you who are waiting for things, and I'm telling you they are on backorder, I am so Sorry!! It makes me nuts that things are. I expect they are sitting on some dock waiting for customs. Believe me I am doing the best I can. As I told Edith yesterday, by the time these things come in I will have 20 yards of 1 color fabric and 18 spools of 002. Please be patient.

Well I need to go. Have a tech coming again for the machine. Take care, and hope to see you all really soon, or next Wednesday.

Stay cool and stitch lots, ~Cathy

Hello everyone, Just a quick reminder that this Saturday is our Stitchy Marathon. We start at 10. The store will be open regular hours in the morning so if you need directions stop by and we will help. Don't shop then because we have some surprises for our power shopping in the afternoon. Edith once again has planned a yummy dinner, so be prepared, and we will have regular drinks there, water ,iced tea, lemonade and coffee. If you need a soda bring it. The refrigerators are working so you can put cans in there.

We now have a Lizzie Kate trunk show that will go up today. You can see it on Saturday. I just love her stuff and all of them are waiting to be stitched. They will be on the wall behind the cash register.

We have rearranged the cutting room, let me know what you think. It was a long process, and I am still tweaking it but we are getting neater.
Ok see you all on Saturday. Have a great rest of the week.

Stitch On, ~Cathy

Hi Everyone, It has been awhile since I have updated you, and now we have lots to share.

Pull up your chair and read on.

Firstly, I have seen many of our seasonal residents stocking up for their trip back North. I cannot believe it is that time already. This year has flown by.

Those of you that are leaving, we will miss you, but know we are only a call or e-mail away. Supplies can go in the mail quickly.

For those of you who are waiting for things, PLEASE be patient. I am waiting for many things too. My order yesterday from Norden, the whole first page was backordered. Believe me I hate it as much as you do, I don't know why but I'm trying my best. As soon as I get it. We will call and have it to you.

Now on to new stuff.

I found a new Counted Canvas designer, and her designs are now here. They are WOW. The company is called Threedles and she has 4 charts done and many colourways. Lots of shiny beautiful threads. I have many here, and more threads coming in to accomodate her charts. This are not for the faint of heart. Many pages of directions, wonderful stitches and beautiful colourways. 2 bigger pieces: 1 diamond, 1 round. 1 smaller square piece and an ornament. You have to check these out. www.threedles.com is her web site, but we have them in stock right now.

JABCO has started a new pincushion monthly design and we are on board. There will be 1 each month, and we have them here. plus a few models done. The latest is a carrot pin cushion and it is adorable. Next are sheep. I can only describe how wonderful they are. Everything (except maybe fiberfill) is in the kit, Including the pins to embellish it with. I got a box in last week, and I couldn't get them priced fast enough, people were buying them that quickly. They are on the front table so check them out when you come in.

Our Friend, Judy Whitman, has completed a wonderful book through Leisure Arts of 9 of her Christmas designs. These are vintage designs being rereleased. and they are lovely. The book is $10. and well worth the cost. I have some here so come in and take a look at this new book. I'm now ready to stitch a couple of these too.

Carolyn Mitchell's counted canvas trunk show is upstairs in the cutting room. Her pieces are challenging and so lovely. Come in a take a peak and indulge you creative senses. I love her little ornament pieces 1 chart has a dimensional design that we have hanging as well. As a side note Carolyn will be here in Sarasota teaching at the EGA guild in February 2011. That will be a great class.

From April 14-19 the online Needlework show will be going on. If you see something you cant live without let me know and I will order it for you. I already have several orders pending so just add to my list. Lots of smaller designers and European designers show on this site The cost isn't as prohibitive as our hotel or convention shows and they get exposure as well. So check it out and let me know.

We are working really hard on our web site. www.goldeneedle.com Go and look. I have a place for models on sale, that you can buy and take home with you. they will be changing periodically so If you see something you love call us now. It has been a long time working on this. I have to be patient with my webmaster, since he is the father of my 3 grandsons and they are busy boys.

Remember that September 11-16th is the National EGA Seminar at the Naples Beach Grande Hotel and we are the boutique for the show. I have a space the size of the store and we will be filling it. The exhibit, boutique and bookstore are open to the public. So come and be truly inspired. I will tell you more as we get closer. just if you have an opportunity to be awed come on down. The shop will be opened on a limited time during that week, so call first. This is a wonderful opportunity for us and our town. So mark your calendars for it.

We will be stitching April 20 the 3rd Wednesday. So see you then. Just let me know if you are coming and what you are sharing to eat.

Have a great week. For those you your traveling North: Safe travels and Happy Stitching. See you in the Fall.

Thanks to all of you for all your support. I am in rearranging mode now, so excuse our dust. Edith and I have already decided it will be done in 2014. or maybe by the summer. Stuff comes to me in the middle of the night and I try to remember by the daylight. Oh Well, It will come to me again

Stitch ON, ~Cathy

Hello All,

What a whirlwind couple of weeks. We had a great time at market, saw some fabulous new things, bought too much and now are home and selling YIPPEE!!

The hottest new items were Lizzie Kate's new limited edition kit Peep. We have quickly re-ordered and have it coming back.

Blackbirds Newest book Stitcher's Journey has flown out the door, and that is coming back in too. This is a wonderful book of their past classes. A definite for your stash.

New silk gauze designs from Erica Michaels.

A new Sunflower and bird design from Cross Wing.

A wooden bell pull for Halloween rules. It has tombstones on the top.

A new Italian designer with gorgeous redwork hearts.

New colors from Gloriana, Crescent, Weeks and Gentle Art.

You just have to come in and check it all out.

More is coming everyday. I had to fly solo on this trip so I ran out of weight in my suitcase, and my friend shipped some of my stuff. So that is on it's way too.

One of the special Edition kits I brought back was Thy Needle from Primitive Needle. I was really excited about this. It was different and fun.She did it in 3 different stitch counts. And Lisa's Halloween charts are right up my alley.

Then yesterday a.m. we learned she was driving to work ( she was a nurse) In Ohio, and her car was swept away in the rising floods and she was taken from us.

She is now in stitching heaven with so many other wonderful people we have lost too early.

If you need a special design to do, come and pick one of hers. An exciting, rising designer was taken too soon. She as a fun person to talk to and always had great Halloween ideas.

Grab every second you have, don't play what ifs. Life is just too short.

Ok we have been informed that DMC is increasing their flosses. We have tried to absorb the costs but just do it anymore, Suggested retail of DMC floss is now at 74 cents. We will be increasing ours to 45 cents. from 40. I know that is painful but it needs to be done.

#5 will go to $1.75 and 8 and 12 to $2.75.

Crescent Colours floss has gone to $2.50.

Gentle Art and Weeks are still $2.00, but with the cost of base goods rising don't be surprised to see an increase there too.

Well enough of all this.

Come and see us, pick up a new chart or 2 or 10, We would love to see you,

Happy Stitching, ~Cathy