"DESIGNS THAT REFLECT OUR
AMERICAN HERITAGE"

Welcome to my blog. I'm probably very much like all of you who love the needlearts. My life revolves around family, friends, home and all things that help to make for a more contented life. When time allows; cooking, gardening, decorating, and collecting are my joys. I look forward to sharing all of these things with you. I also hope to keep you up to date on what is going on at Homespun Elegance, in regard to the needlework designs and the "Plain & Fancy Wares" that we offer.

Wishing you "Many Happy Stitches".
Sandra

Thursday, December 27, 2012

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



27 comments:

  1. Congratulations Sandra!! I have been buying your designs for my 25 years of stitching. What is the design above called. I love it!!

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  2. Well done a great honor for a wonderful designer

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    1. Thank you Carmen. You are so sweet. Miss seeing you.
      Sandra

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  3. Congratulations. I can't wait to receive my copy of this fabulous magazine in my letterbox over here in New Zealand.

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    1. Hi Elizabeth,
      I know you have probably received your magazine by now and I hope you like the design. Thank you so much for writing me.
      Many Happy Stitches,
      Sandra

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  4. You are also one of the wonderful leaders in this industry and have reason to be very proud. I am so thrilled for you. Congrats. ~Nan

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    1. Hi Nan,
      Thank you so much for your kind words. So sweet of you to write to me.
      Many Happy Stitches,
      Sandra

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  5. A true icon in the business, we all look up to you so much!!!!!i remember when my dear friend, former shop owner and sampler designer, Edna Medlin introduced me to one of your early designs... I thought then, you'd be designing for many years! Over 30 yrs is so impressive..... Congrats!!!!!! And yes, I have my copy of JCS with our design kitted up already... It was the first design in the magazine that I earmarked....... Here's to many more elegant yet homey Homespun Elegance designs!!!!!

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    1. Hi Faye,
      Does icon mean old? HaHa I think it might.
      Thank you so much Faye. It means so much to me. I really miss Edna. I haven't seen her in so long. She was a great inspiration to me and to many people. Glad you like the design.
      Many Happy Stitches,
      Sandra

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  6. I have been stitching your designs since the early days and still love them. Congratulations on all the wonderful years. Keep going.

    Kathy

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    1. Hi Kathy,
      So happy that you have been stitching my designs for so long. I'm not quitting any time soon, so maybe there will be a few more that you will like.
      Many Happy Stitches,
      Sandra

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  7. That is so cool. I still have that first copy and will have to revisit it.

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    1. Hi Marsha,
      So you save magazines too. I have a real problem with that, but it is so much fun to go back and look at them and see how much things have changed over the years. Thank you for writing me.
      Many Happy Stitches,
      Sandra

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  8. Congratulations...what an impressive milestone! I have stitched several of your designs and always enjoy them.
    Have a very Happy New Year!
    Robyn

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    1. Hi Robin,
      Thank you so much for writing me and for stitching some of my designs. I never get tired of hearing that. I hope you have a peaceful and Happy New Year as well.
      Many Happy Stitches,
      Sandra

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  9. Congratulations on your milestone. I have my JCS copy and can't wait to stitch your design.

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    1. Hi Mary,
      I hope you enjoy the design. Thank you so much for taking the time to write me.
      Many Happy Stitches,
      Sandra

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  10. Oh, how neat! What a great design, too.

    Happy New Year!

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    1. So happy you like it!
      Happy New Year to you too and I hope it is filled with "Many Happy Stitches",
      Sandra

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  11. You well deserve the honor, Sandra--your designs are among my favorites and I've so enjoyed buying your older things to make up for the 10 years that I stopped cross stitching altogether (what was I thinking!!)... I saw the newest JCS issue at work at the library the other day and your article and design are wonderful--congratulations :)

    Wishing you many more happy stitching and designing years to come!

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    1. Hi Carol,
      How sweet of you. Thank you so much for stitching my things for all of these years. Plus, I am really happy to hear that you came back to stitching after all those years. Welcome back! I plan to continue so maybe there will be a few more designs for you to stitch.
      Happy New Year,
      Sandra

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  12. Sandra, congratulations and well deserved. Besides the fact your designs are wonderful, your also one of the nicest people in this business and the love for your family and others always shines through in each and every post you make. It pleases me so much to hear you were honored in this way.

    Continued much happiness,

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    1. Oh Pam, you brought tears to my eyes. You really touched my heart. Thank you soooo much.
      Many Happy Stitches,
      Sandra

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    1. Thank you Michelle!
      Many Happy Stitches,
      Sandra

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  14. Sandra: Congratulations: I have every issue from the very biginning of this great magazine, I had to go get the book off of the shelf and look through it.
    The years do fly by.
    Congratualtions and thank-you for all your lovely patterns over the years.
    Catherine

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    1. Hi Catherine,
      The years do fly by don't they and I wish they would slow down. I have so many more designs I want to do and there is never enough time.
      Thank you so much for writing me.
      Many Happy Stitches,
      Sandra

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