Erratic weather, that's what it is. Our back yard cherry tree still has green cherries on it! We're eating lots of garden strawberries, though, and the birds are leaving them alone - because they're off hunting for ripening cherries elsewhere?? (Two of Sandy's favorite cross stitched pieces are her Strawberry Sampler from Blackbird Designs and Cherries Crate Label from American School of Needlework - wonder why? :-)
The aboriginal design pictured is Sandy's "souvenir" from last September's trip to Australia and New Zealand - Aboriginal by Prairie Moon (Hog River frame), a favorite designer - we have most of their new patterns in stock. This and Native American are the first in their new International Folk Art series.
Speaking of last September's trip - Sandy's been making greeting cards from her photos - check them out, here at the shop.
NEW, NEW, NEW!!
We sent an email about Lizzie Kate's new Double Flip series for Christmas, but another favorite is Housework Never Killed Anyone - come see it to find out why not! Other new favorites are Primrose Needlework's Mum's the Word; Little House Needlework's The Rain Fell (that's appropriate!); Country Cottage Needlework's Joyful Summer; Mouse Hunt from Lynn's Prints; Seeds of Kindness from By the Bay Needleart; Spring Fever and others from Cinnamon Cat, an English designer; April Showers from Praiseworthy Stitches; Brooke's Books' Spirit of the Bride and Dutch Treat Designs' God Bless Our Home and The Lord is My Shepherd, all designed for perforated paper; Nora Corbett's latest reindeer and her new alphabet series, A, B and C so far- these are fabulous - see them on Wichelt or Hoffman, as they're just out and not in stock yet; Four Leaf Clover from Rosewood Manor; many new baby samplers, including a book from Stoney Creek - and their new Dragons & Wizards; A Dog's Life I and II from X's & Oh's; and last (not really, just have to quit somewhere!) Birds & Blossoms and the superb Virtue Samplers from Homespun Elegance. Sandy's got a lot to stitch!!!
FREE, FREE, FREE!!
The teapot series from Just Another Button Company is adorable - one each month! There are lots of other freebies, too...come 'n' get 'em!, please! :-)
If you enjoy Michael Powell's designs as much as we do, log onto his website, join as a member and have access to some darling free patterns - the latest is the Greek Window. No half or quarter stitches, easily done on aida if you choose - sweet!
And while they last, we still have some birthday gifts for you...OUR 17th birthday!
VACATION!
Sandy's off to Ireland and the U.K. to sing with Cascade Singers June 28, back in the shop on July 22. The shop WILL BE OPEN 11 Am to 3 PM each working day except July 5, so do stop in!! Orders will come in and you'll be called if you have an order arrive. Also feel free to call, 541-296-3939. Email will be stopped during that time.
