So Honored . . .

Good Afternoon Everyone!

Did you know that I have been designing 30+ years ~

and I might add they have been wonderful years,

all of them.  I actually published my first design

in 1979!  You ask, what has that got to do with

anything~~~~

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Many years ago, in 1983, Just Cross Stitch

magazine made its entry into the needlework world

and they are now celebrating their 30th year.

They have planned a year long celebration by 

planning "revisit/catchup" articles with designers.

I am so honored to have been chosen to be the

first designer to be featured.  Do you think that

might have something to do with the fact that I am 

probably one of the designers who has been around 

the longest and maybe one of the oldest?  Oh well, 

whatever the reason, it is very special to me.

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Another thing that makes me very happy is

that I was featured in their very first

magazine ~ May-June 1983.

Here is the cover.  My, have things changed.

Magazine covers do not look like this anymore.

The beautiful design on the cover is by

Ginnie Thompson, one of the wonderful

leaders that our industry was so lucky 

to have.

I still haven't received my copy, but I understand

that the magazines are in book stores, and those of 

you who have subscriptions should have yours

by now.  I was asked to do a design for the

readers, so here it is.  Hope you like it.

I wanted it to say how I feel about all of you

out there who have supported me during

all these many years.  Thank you so much.

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Many Happy Stitches,

Sandra