A Little Glimpse

Good Evening Everyone!

I cannot believe it has been so long since my last post.

It is impossible to tell you everything I have been

doing, but believe me it has been a busy time.

The main thing that has been taking up most

of my time is getting ready for the boutique

that I will be in at the Just Cross Stitch Seminar

in Williamsburg the first week in December.

I know, it sounds like a long time from now, but

they had to have a nearly complete inventory list

 by last week, so decisions had to be made 

about what to send, how many, if I have time

to make more "stuff", and on and on.  Once again

my house is destroyed with stuff laying everywhere,

much like it was when I was going to 

Norforgotten Farm.  This week we must finalize

all of this, pack it up and store somewhere

besides my home, because we are hosting

Thanksgiving as we always do.  I don't think

my family would appreciate the mess.

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In the middle of this chaos, I did manage

to almost finish one design -  Here's a 

little glimpse of

"OWLS LIKE CHRISTMAS TOO!"

I know what you are thinking.  You cannot

believe I am doing an owl design, but you

must understand that Avery loves owls.

One of his first words was "Hoo, Hoo".

His lst birthday party had an owl theme.

So, you understand now that this just

had to be.  Also, I have an owl "Delivering"

design that is being stitched now.  Can't

wait for that to get here.

So, here is my little owl.  Hope you love

owls or know someone who does.  I hope

this will be ready for shipment next week.

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Also, I finished graphing Avery's Christmas

ornament, so I must start stitching that this

week.

If you follow my Blog, you know he loves 

to pout right now.  So adorable! 

The title is

"YOU BETTER NOT POUT".

So much to do, it is really making me anxious.

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Leaving in the morning to go to Richmond.  It's

Avery time, so I won't get much done while

I'm there.  Talk with you in a few days.

"Many Happy Stitches",

Sandra

I Don't Want It To End

Good Evening Everyone!

The magic of Christmas is so special that I

never want it to end, but everyone has left now.

Hollis and Paul packed up the car and left

this afternoon.  So sad to see them go.

 Cameron and Ashley, our son and daughter-in-law, 
left early on Christmas day because of the weather.
 Normally, they spend the night, but were afraid the snow 
would keep them from getting home and going back to 

work.  What a disappointment that they had to go. 

 It is so rare that we all get together for an extended
time.  The snow was beautiful but I would

have rather had everyone here.  My usual family
 gathering on Christmas night was canceled
 because of our snowy weather.  Every Christmas 
I cook lots of desserts and everyone comes here

for that last sweet indulgence before it is over for 
another year.  Must get the desserts in the freezer, 
or you know what will happen. 
 This is how I feel tonight. . . . 

and I might add that it is also how I look after
all the holiday indulgences.  But it was fun!!! 
That's all for tonight.  
Many Happy Stitches,
Sandra

A Few More Goodies!

Good Evening Everyone!

The weekend is here and I'm already worried

that I won't do everything I need to do.

Happy to report though that we got our

beautiful Christmas tree Thursday.  It is

now setting on the back porch in a tub

of water.  It smells so good out there.

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Thank you for all of your orders 
for the Christmas Candle Clips.  
I still have a few left.

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For those of you who have artificial trees

and I have those too, Faye came to work

the other day and told me about the most

clever thing.  She found these at Walmart

and I went there I soon as I could to

got some.  I'll scan one so you can see it.

They are called ScentSicles and the one 

I like is Douglas Fir.  You hang them in

your tree and it says it will scent a regular

size room (whatever that means) for three

weeks.  I hope they do because it is 

wonderful.  I'm going to hang one in my

car.  I just had to share.

Now for some other "goodies".  None

of these items were made by me, but

they will still add a festive touch to someones

home.  I have one of each in my house.  

I only have a few of each of these

 wonderful things.  I call the first one a 

"Candy Container Santa". 

He has a sack on his back to 

load him up with whatever you want.

He is 10" X 3 1/4" at his widest point and is

only $11.00 which includes shipping.

I only have three.

Next is a great little Santa who is going

to visit good and bad little boys and

girls.  Notice the sticks and his bag

filled with candy canes.  I think he is

so sweet.  I call him

 "Santa With Gifts"

and he is 8"X 3".  He is $11.50

which includes shipping.  I have three 

of these too.

Last but not least is 

"Christmas Bird", 

but he could be enjoyed all year.  He measures

9" X 3 1/2" and is made out of the

perfect red cotton and a homespun looking

fabric was used for his under his body and wings. 

 Black bead eyes are the perfect finishing

touch.  He can fly to your Christmas house

for $12.50 which includes shipping.  

Unfortunately, I only have one of these.

That is all for tonight.  I hope you have a glorious

weekend.  You may not hear from me again 

until late Sunday. I intend to do some serious

Christmas shopping and decorating this weekend.

  I hope to add many items to my Etsy site next week.  

I'll let you know when to go there.

Merry Stitches,

Sandra

I'm Thankful For. . .

Good Afternoon Everyone!

As Thanksgiving draws near I think about what

I am thankful for and there are so many things that I could

never list them all.  At this time though I would like to

 mention a few.  I am thankful that my husband, Lehmer,  

recovered from a serious illness, Hollis and I 

avoided serious injuries in an automobile accident,

 new members were added to our family and the

families of our friends, and Faye, Lehmer, Cameron,

 Hollis, Ethel, Doris and all those that help with

 Homespun Elegance.  Also, that all of my friends and

 other family members are doing well.  Last but not least 

I am thankful for all of the friends I have made through

 this Blog.

Since I closed my shoppe I have missed being

with people who love needlework, so in a way, 

you have helped fill that void and I am so

grateful to you.

This little "freebie" graph is a little thank you

 for becoming my friends.  Bless you and

"Blessings To All"

(Just click on the graph and text
and then print.)
I want to take this time to thank all
of you who have sent me comments and
emails about my Blog. It means a great deal 
to me. I wish you and yours a blessed 
Thanksgiving. Hope you will find time 
for some
"Merry Stitches during the holiday.
Sandra 

Something Special

WISHING YOU

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I'm really thinking about the holidays.  

So to get everyone in the spirit 

(as if you need any help), I want to

start offering my Blog friends a few

"goodies".  I have an angel design

called "Peace To All".  Along with it

I will send you this adorable 

tin angel mold. 
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You cannot use it for cookies,

but it can be used to make great

beeswax ornaments or simply hang

it on your "Primitive" tree.  This

collection includes a "Star" brass charm,
the design, and the tin mold. 
 All for $10.00.  This

includes the shipping.  If you would

like some of the "vintage-inspired"

tinsel trim, the total will be $11.50.
I have a limited number of molds.
If you would like this collection,
just email or call me.  I take Paypal,
VISA, MasterCard, and checks.
Please give me all of your payment
information and your shipping address.
Wishing you many 
"Merry Stitches",
Sandra

Coming Really Soon

Good Afternoon Everyone!

Can you believe it is Friday.  We have been so 
busy getting some of our new things ready.

It is so much fun coming up with new ideas

and then designing them, but getting them

ready to sell is not my favorite part.

I just want to design and stitch.
Hope to ship these to my AUTO shoppes
and my Distributors this week.  Hopefully 
you will be able to find them at your favorite
shoppe, but if not, I will have them
 posted on my ETSY site soon.
"A Hospitable Ewe"

This design was done several years ago for the 
Just Cross Stitch Seminar in Colonial Williamsburg.
 They host  this event every year at Christmas Tyme. 
Hence the traditional apple cone with a
pineapple on top.  On the back of the blanket
it says "Merry Christmas" and the date.  Plenty of 
room is there to personalize for a gift. Wouldn't he be 
cute nestled in a bed of greenery with some holly berries 
and pine cones or hanging on your tree or cupboard.
You can have him design and pattern only, but
we are also doing a Project Pack that will include
everything but the floss and polyfil.
He is the beginning of a new series.  There will
be a Ewe for each of seasons.  
So cute and so easy to do!  
All hand sewing - no machines needed.
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"Delivering A Few Of My 
Favorite Things" 

is ready to be made into a pillow, but I
thought I would let you see him completely
stitched.  Hope you see something you like.
Have a great weekend with
"Many Happy Stitches",
Sandra

SNEAK PEAKS

Hi Everyone!

It has been a while since my last Blog.  Faye and I

have been so busy getting new designs ready and taking

care of the orders from the Online Show.  Boy what a

week we had.  I was so exhausted I actually left the

house early Friday and didn't come back until

late afternoon.  Working from home is not a good

thing for me.  There are a lot of conveniences, but

I never get away from it.  It is there so I just keep

going.  This is not adding to my quality of life.

Anyway, I got a little Christmas shopping done.

Can you believe that.  I need to write the things

I got on my list before I forget what I got.

Isn't that pitiful.

I will be announcing the WINNERS of the daily

prizes from the Online Show soon.  Thank you

so much for all of your kind words.  I was

thrilled that so many of you found the Blog by

 way of the Online Show.  Hope you all continue

 to visit often.

I have a little SNEAK PEAK for you!!

This is one of the designs from

 "SANTAS 'A PLENTY".  

There will be six adorable tiny Santas.  Such

quickies that you could actually tie them on

a needle worker friend's Christmas gift.  

I will finish them in several cute ways, but

after seeing all of your finishes, I don't think

any of you need any of my suggestions.

Here he is!

Here are some SNEAK PEAKS of the next two

designs in THE HALLOWEEN YEAR series.

They will be ready the same time as  the new 

design in the Delivering series that I showed you 

a few Blogs back and the Santas 'A Plenty above.

Hope you see something you like!

Many Happy Stitches and Happy Halloween!

Sandra

Delivering Sneak Peak

Evening Greetings!

I told you I would have a little sneak peak

of the second in my newest Delivering Series.

This is "Delivering Goodies".

Hope you like what you can see!

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A FEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

I will be participating in the

Online Needlework Show 

which starts October 21st.  You

should check it out.  I'm sure 

there will be lots of wonderful

things to look at.  There are

many, many designers so I'm

sure you will find things you like.

http://www.needleworkshow.com/

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Also, my last two publications,

"Be Joyous" and 

"Four-Square Christmas" have

been added to my Etsy site.

I will be putting all new publications

there from now on. 
"Many Happy Stitches",
Sandra

Fall is Coming Soon

Greetings to all!!

I'll believe it when I feel it.  Fall is suppose to arrive in

Virginia tomorrow with crisp temperatures.  The sun

is suppose to appear after several days of blessed,

but in some cases excessive amounts of rain.  We

so needed it though.  We live next to a wooded

area and I always start to fret when it becomes

this dry in the Fall.  We have kids who walk through

the woods going from one neighborhood to another.

I know some of them are smoking, so I worry

about fires.  Thankfully I can stop thinking

about that for a while.

  I am really into my Christmas designing now.

There will be so many new things to show

you in the coming weeks.  Here is a "snippet"

of a new design.

I will have the second design in my new "Delivering"

series soon.  It will be a Christmas design, full of "olde"

fashion charm.  I think you will like it.  Will

show a little bit of that soon.

Update on my automobile accident.  I will be

starting physical therapy on Monday for my

shoulders.  Happy to report that the Dr.

does not think it is my rotator, so no surgery.

Thank heavens.  I hate physical therapy but

maybe I will be even stronger than before

when it is over. 

Hope to get some Fall decorating done this weekend.

Will show some pictures of the transformation

when done.

In the upper left corner, I now have a link to my

Etsy site.  You might want to check there occasionally.

I am going to be listing my new publications and lots of

other finished "wares".  

Wishing you a great night with "Many Happy Stitches",

Sandra