There's a lot of stitch-y information below and 2 new needlework designs that I'd like to tell you about but first, I'd like to thank you for stopping by and wish you a pleasant visit...
CATS... a new addition to the Embroidered Fortune-Teller series The first layer of the latest little Fortune-Teller offers a choice of 4 distinctive cats... a fluffy Persian, sophisticated Siamese, sweet Ragdoll and wild-looking Maine Coon. Your chart-pack includes 8 Fortune Telling charms, a fortune-telling booklet, complete instructions and an alphabet which allows you to customize your CATS Fortune-Teller. PLEASE CLICK HERE here FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE "CATS Fortune-Teller".
Remember those dream-filled afternoons that you spent playing with Paper Dolls? You can relive them (or pass the dream on to someone you love) with the little Embroidered Paper Doll pictured on the left above. Your chartpack allows you to stitch 2 complete outfits for your stand-up doll... a finely detailed and embellished wedding gown or a casual jean skirt and shirt outfit. A Paper Doll Character Print; Brass Heart Charm; White Paper Rose; Tulle and Fastener for your Bride's Veil are all included in your chartpack. PLEASE CLICK here FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE "EMBROIDERED PAPER DOLL".
I hope that you like these 2 new pieces and, if you'd like to see other childhood-related designs, please take a moment to visit the Baby Designs, Storybook Designs and Older Children pages.
TO RECEIVE E-MAIL NOTIFICATION OF NEW DESIGNS & NEWSLETTERS, PLEASE CONTACT ME... gnicoletti@wwdc.com
Shop News
Recently, the following shops have chosen to offer my designs to their stitchers. Thank you all very much for making this decision - I hope that your stitchers enjoy them...
New U.S. Shops
AIDAWORKS, 1140 West Main St., LEWISVILLE TX 75067 Ph: (972)436-5999 e-mail: aidaworks@aidaworks.com
COUNTRY FRIENDS CUPBOARD, 3015 Merle Hay Rd., Suite 4A, DES MOINES IA 50310 Ph: (515) 278-6741 e-mail: countryfriendscupboard@msn.com
ERICA'S CRAFT & SEWING CENTER, 1320 N Ironwood Dr., SOUTH BEND IN 46615 Ph: (574) 233-3112
EWE COUNT, 819 Randall Ave., CHEYENNE WY 82001 Ph: (307)638-1148 e-mail: info@ewecount.com
FIBERWORKS, 108 East Bremer Av., WAVERLEY IA 50677 Ph: (319) 352-5464 e-mail: fiberworks@forbin.net
JULIE'S X STITCH, 112 North Curry St., CARSON CITY NV 89703 e-mail: julie@juliesxstitch.com
LAZY DAISY STITCHERY, 218 Merrick Rd., ROCKVILLE CENTRE NY 11570 Ph: (516)764-7500 e-mail: lazydaisy@verizon.net
LUCIA'S NEEDLE ARTS, 1948 South Main St., MANSFIELD PA 16933 Ph: (570) 662-7024 e-mail: info@flyingneedle.com
STITCH'N & STUFF, 242 6th Ave., S., CLINTON IA 52732 Ph: (563)243-2271
For a list of other U.S. stockists, please click here.
New Shops Outside North America
UNITED KINGDOM
LEKKER THREADS, 87 Gravelly Close, TADLEY Hampshire RG26 3PE Tel: +44 (0)118 9814812 e-mail: tina@lekkerthreads.com
THREAD BEAR, 350 Limpsfield Rd., SOUTH CROYDON Surrey CR2 9BX Tel: 020 8657 5050 e-mail: info@thread-bear.co.uk
For a list of other stockists outside North America, please For a list of Canadian stockists, please click here.
Stitcher Finishes
Well done, Shirley, and congratulations on your success at 'Curves'!
Terry Louise of Tasmania
also chose to adjust her 'Sisters' needlework. She gave the "i" lady some red ringlets and allowed the pregnant mother and the career woman to swap letter-posters.
Like Shirley, Terry Louise not only did a fabulous customization of this design, she too gave it away... she donated her 'Sisters' stitching to the Cancer Council of Tasmania for their Pink Ribbon Day Breakfast fund-raiser.
I'm honoured that you chose my design for your wonderful contribution to this very worthy cause, Terry Louise... thank you.
Industry News
Are you a fan of Needle Necessities floss? If so, you were probably quite dismayed to learn that this company is no longer in business. Don't worry though... a new Southern California company, Threadworx, is preparing to create substitutions for these beautiful threads.
Fireside Stitchery provides a list of Needle Necessities-to-Threadworx conversions. Click on this link and go to 'Threads'... 'Multicolored Cotton'... 'Needle Necessities Overdyed' for their conversion list.
Fabric Substituion
Unfortunately, 18-count Forget Me Not Blue Aida is no longer available.
If you are stitching the little
Mail Art
piece,
"A Robin's Christmas",
I would like to recommend that you replace this fabric with 18-count Light/Sky Blue Aida (#3793-108).
Creativfestival Fall 2007
Last month, I had the pleasure of renewing old acquaintance with several fellow designers and with Carla Canonico and John De Fusco, founders of the multi-faceted needlework magazine 'A Needle Pulling Thread'. I also, finally, got to meet 2 remarkable people whose e-mail friendship I've enjoyed for several years.
Carolyn Mitchell may be better known to some of you as Mrs. T... she's the much-loved owner of Mrs. Twitchett's Eye in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She's also the creative force behind the beautiful 'Carolyn Mitchell Designs' and in great demand as a needlework instructor.
Sandra Rogers, owner of Loving Stitch in Surrey BC, has joined her family in 'the trip of a lifetime'. She's travelled through Alaska, crossed Canada from West to East and is now starting the North/South leg of their journey. Their fascinating trip is being documented online.
Unfortunately, and in spite of dragging my ancient camera on walks with our dog (you never know when a brilliant photo of a tree, the fog or fence posts might arise!), I never remember to bring it to special events. Sandra and I posed while her husband snapped this picture... Sandra's the tall one on the right.
Just a Little Reminder
In 2005, Wendy Mesley (a popular TV journalist and co-host of CBC's consumer show, 'Marketplace') was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Her diagnosis, subsequent treatment and recovery led her to investigate the rising incidence of all forms of cancer throughout North America. The end result was an informative and much-repeated television show, "Chasing the Cancer Answer" which exposed startling facts about the fight against cancer and our environment. CBC has also provided online tips about avoiding carcinogens in common household products.
Please don't forget to familiarize yourself with the signs of Ovarian Cancer and to ensure that the men in your life remember their PSA checks.
Thank you so much for your visit and for taking the time to read this newsletter. I hope that you've found it interesting and useful. Til next time... take care and Happy Stitching,
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