ANNOUNCEMENTS!!!

November News:  October is over, thank goodness.  Overall, it was a good month until the last week.  Our beloved canine furbaby, Sandy, died on the 28th after being sick for just a couple of days.  She adopted us just over 8 years ago -- we feel certain her previous owners were abusive and then dumped her out here in the country.  Apparently, she decided that we would love her and give her a good home and we did our best.  My husband and I both miss her very much and still look for her when we go outside.  She is on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge waiting for us, along with other pets we have lost over the years.

November means the holiday season is just around the corner.  Thanksgiving is the kick off around here -- I usually drag out all the Christmas decorations and put up the tree that weekend.  Not sure what our plans are for this year, but will certainly spend time with our families as we have much to be thankful for this year. 

It is not too late to start on a Christmas project, or even several!  I am in the process of finishing up the last two gifts.  Once those are done, I plan to finish one of my WIPs before I get started on my 2009 projects.

The Online Needlework Show was at the end of September and it appears to have been a great success.  I have finally received all of my orders and those new patterns are new listed in the  New Additions category.  I think you just might find something you just cannot pass up!

I know that the economy is seemingly going downhill and we are all affected in some way by what is happening on Wall Street.  Prices are up on just about everything.  It is at times like these that we tend to cut back on the extras, and cross stitch can certainly be considered an extra.  Please know that I am very appreciative of every order that I receive and I know that I am blessed to have such wonderful customers.

While Christmas is just a few weeks away, we have already planned to cut back quite a bit.  We love to give to our family and friends, so it is not easy to not be as generous as in years past.  Framed family photos, a calendar featuring the photos my husband takes, and stitched pieces will be given as gifts this year.  We are very lucky that our family and friends enjoy and appreciate our gifts from the heart -- I know that many people are not so lucky.  

I consider my stitched pieces as art -- they are created using fabric and threads, rather than canvas and paint.  When I stitch something, it tends to be for someone specific and I think of them while I am stitching the piece.  I put a piece of myself in each piece.  No matter how frustrating I may find a project (and I have had a few!), no matter how large or small, complicated or easy - it is always a great feeling when the project is complete.

If you are considering stitching some pieces to give as Christmas gifts, remember that you are giving a piece of yourself, too.

I am still working on the large Nativity I began around the end of September last year.  I keep putting it aside to work on other, smaller projects, but I will get it finished next year (I hope!).   

I am very happy to announce that International orders can now be filled via the Shopping Cart!!!!  That means that if you live outside the United States, you do not have to contact me via email in order to place an order!  I am hoping that this new flexibility will help our overseas friends have some great S.E.X. (Stash Enhancement eXperience)! 

Remember to check out the Accessories category for supplies and accessories, fabric, and floss.  I am not currently able to carry these products myself, but I have provided links to the websites so that you can order them directly.  I have discovered some wonderful sources for hand-dyed fabric and floss, as well as silk floss and am happy to be able to share them with you.  There are some other fun links on that page, so be sure to check them all out!

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Please drop me an email and let me know what you’re looking for - it may be in stock, just not listed yet.