Corrected Freebie

Hi Again!

I think I need to hire a professional proof reader

in my old age.  Amazing that I can do a large

graph and not have an error (not saying that I

haven't of course) but something so tiny and

uncomplicated and I mess it up.  

Here is the corrected graph.

The new Stitch Count is

48 Wide X 37 High

Many Happy Stitches,

Sandra

Spelling Error in Freebie

I'm So Sorry!

Obviously I need to go back to school.  There is

a graphing/stitching error in the "freebie" graph

that I just sent you yesterday.  I will be sending a

corrected graph out in the next few hours.  I

hope none of you have already started it.

The "A" is missing.

I'm so embarrassed!

Hoping you haven't made any 

"Happy Stitches",

Sandra

Free Design

Good Afternoon Everyone!

This is a very quick post this afternoon.  I just wanted

to let you know that I did a free design for all of you

that was featured in Norden Needleworkers a few 

days ago.  The interview I did was before that.

If you would like to read the interview and get the

freebie graph than go here.  This is a wonderful

feature that Norden Distributors started several 

months ago.  They are interviewing designers and

shop owners, so I think you will find it a fun read.

I have certainly enjoyed reading the interviews.

Anyway, scroll down to August 8th for the interview

and August 24th for the "freebie".

The "freebie" is titled

"Treasured Friend",

which is how I think of all of you.  I hope you enjoy it.

If you need the "Open Crown" charm, hopefully 

your favorite shoppe will have it.  If not, you can

get it from me.
Since so many of you cannot find the graph on Norden's
Blog, here it is.  Just click on the graph and enjoy!

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Also, I wanted you to know that I have updated my

Etsy Shoppe.

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Be back soon with some new stuff!!

Many Happy Stitches,

Sandra

Almost Ready

Good Afternoon Everyone!

Are you glad it's Friday.  It has been a long but

productive week for Faye and I.  I didn't go to Richmond

but one day this week.  Needed a little extra time at

home to make a dent in my design work.   We were

fortunate to get out all the ornaments and two other

publications at the start of the week.  Since then

we've been working away at the next Auto, which

will include

"ALPHA BOO"

"ROUNDS 'A PLENTY II"

FOR HALLOWEEN

and

"WICKED CAT SAMPLER"

from

"A Halloween Year"

The first design in my new collection.

Here is another glimpse of

ALPHA BOO

and

"WICKED CAT SAMPLER"

I just showed you a glimpse of the "Halloween Rounds"

a few days ago, so I won't bore you with another look.

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Well, that is all for now.  Back to work.  Our long

awaited summer vacation comes the week after

Labor Day week, so I have big deadlines to meet

before I can go.  All I want to do at the beach is eat

good seafood, read good books, sit on the beach, play 

with Avery, and enjoy my family.

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Many Happy Stitches,

Sandra

A Little Glimpse!

I don't know if you recall, but last year I promised

a design for Halloween that didn't get finished.  I

did get 

"Rounds 'A Plenty I" 

for Christmas

finished, but not 

"Rounds 'A Plenty I"

for Halloween.

Well, I'm trying again this year, so I thought

I better let you know that they are coming. Here is

a little glimpse of some of the other designs.

There will be a total of five.

So quick and easy.  What more could you ask

for.  Just hang them from a spooky twig

tree and you are set for Halloween.

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The Annual Ornaments, "Scenes Of Summer"

and "Sampler Stitcher" are being shipped to

Autos and Distributors today.

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Hope you have a great day with

"Many Happy Stitches",

Sandra

A Little Update

Good Evening Everyone!

I hope you are all looking forward to a fun

and relaxing weekend.  I'm sorry to report that

I'm a little stressed.  I guess I have good and

bad news.  The MRI's that I had last week showed

 that the swelling in my wrist is not a a tumor or a cyst 

involving the ulnar nerve.  That is the good news.  The bad 

news is that I have a torn ligament in my right wrist.

So, they gave me a steroid shot and put my hand and 

arm in a brace for five weeks.  The Doctor

would have preferred a cast, but I chose the brace.

If it does not heal, then I will probably have to have 

surgery.  The tingling in my fingers may be coming from

degeneration in a cervical disk.  I'll be seeing

a spine specialist in about a month.  Hopefully, all

they will do is steroid injections and physical

therapy. 

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I'm having a hard time stitching and working on the

computer and am getting a little concerned about

all the work I have to do.  My Cinnamon Stick 

design this year is another stocking and, of course, it

is for Avery.  Well, I had to send it off to be stitched

because I cannot get it finished with this bum hand.

So upsetting on several levels. 

I want you to see a little of the stocking in case some

of you out there are looking for a stocking design

for a special little one.  Here is a little glimpse

and a very reduced rough graph, but maybe you can 

get an idea.  

 There will also be a "Bed Post" sack or "Door Hanging"

sack for a special gift from Santa.  I cannot wait to

fill up both of these for little Avery.

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Take care.  Talk to you soon!

Many Happy Stitches,

Sandra

SHIPPING NEXT WEEK

Good Afternoon Everyone!

Believe it or not, I have finally made some headway 

this weekend.  If all goes well, we will be shipping

five new designs to our AUTOS next week.

Thought I would share the finished models with

you in the hope that you will see something you

really need.  So here goes!

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"Scenes Of Summer"

Remember this is part of a series.  "Scenes of

Winter" and "Scenes of Autumn" are already

available and can be viewed here.

"Sampler Stitcher"

I made this into a pocket for your needle needs,

some fresh flowers, or some dried flowers as pictured here.

It could even be the gift wrap for a great little something

for your special stitching friend.

2012 ANNUAL ORNAMENTS

"Spirit of Christmas" Sampler

"Joy To All" Santa

"Snowman Parade" 

All of the ornaments are stitched on 30 Count "Mink"

from R & R Reproductions, using a variety of fibers.

I absolutely love this fabric.  Dark fibers and light

fibers show up so well.  Embellishments are included.

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Hope you've enjoyed my little "show and tell".

It has been a long time coming hasn't it?

Let me know what you think.

Before I go I want to thank all of you once again

for your concern for my problem arm and for your

birthday wishes for adorable Avery.  

You are all so wonderful.  

Many Happy Stitches,

Sandra

LOTS OF NEW COMING

Hi Everyone!

Well, it has been quite a day.  Up at the crack of dawn

for a 7:30 appointment for two MRI's, one on my wrist

and the other on my neck.  I should have the results the

latter part of next week.  The good news is the pain let

up again Wednesday of last week so I could help Hollis

and Paul with Avery's birthday party.  I was so thankful

because I truly could not have enjoyed the day if

the pain had continued.  This is the third time since

April that this pain has flared up and then subsided.

So thankful for the pain free times, but so sick of

 worrying that everything I do is going to set it off.

Thank all of you for your concern.  I appreciate it

so much.

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I cannot believe how far behind I am, but I have

nearly finished the annual ornaments (they just need 

their trim).  The first design for "A Halloween Year" is 

stitched and several others are being graphed.

"Scenes Of Summer" is finally ready.  I hope all

of these designs will be on the way to shoppes

and distributors in a week or so.

"ALPHA BOO" 

is being stitched right now.  Do you love samplers?

Do you love Halloween?

I am so excited about this sampler and hope you will

be too.  Here is a little glimpse of the colors and 

the graph.  Much more to come!

The colors are really great.  I am so ready for Fall.

What about you?

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Well, let me get back to work.  

Many Happy Stitches,

Sandra

Let Him Wear Cake!

Hi Everyone!

August 2, 2011 was one of the most special days

in our lives and Saturday we celebrated that wonderful

day with a birthday party for Avery.

  Hollis spent hours planning for his first birthday and she

and Paul hosted a fabulous party.  He was the perfect little one 

(of course).  Never shed a tear the entire time.  I thought

he might be a little intimidated by all of the people and other

children, but he wasn't.  I have hundreds of pictures, but

I'm going to restrain myself and just share a few.

Thank you everyone for allowing me to share our

precious grandson with you this past year.  Sometimes

Grandmothers get a little obnoxious, and I am certainly

guilty of that.  Just cannot help myself!

Let him wear cake!

Had to bathe away the cake!

 ~~~Happy family~~~

 ~~~Proud grandparents~~~

~~~Proud daddy's masterpiece "owl" cake~~~

 ~~~What was left after Avery attacked it~~~

 Rice crispy treat owls that

Hollis and I did. They were a hit. 

YUMMY!

This was her design.  So cute.  The nose and feet were

made out of the old fashion peanut candies that we

flattened with a rolling pin and cut into triangles.

This was just a fluke.  I couldn't find candy corn to

use and was desperate, when I came upon these

at the drug store.  So much better than candy corn

would have been.  These were iced with chocolate

frosting and the wings were royal icing. 

When he got his first glimpse of a bunch of people.

Look at me with my sweet bib.  Grammie made this

for his first birthday.  Needless to say we changed it

when it was cake time.

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A wonderful time was had by all.  A special celebration

for a the sweetest little boy ever.

Proud Grammie here,

Sandra