As always, Fall arrived with practically no warning. Almost overnight, we went from heat-cracked gardens and dank humidity (accompanied by the persistent drone of thousands of air-conditioners) to the glorious blaze of Autumn.
The trees have been splendid this year and, although the winds were brisk and damp, I eagerly anticipated spending cosy Winter nights engrossed in a good book, sewing or knitting. Little did I know that our first snow-fall would arrive in the blink of an eye!
You're the designer!
Yes, it's true! My latest embroidered envelope is all about choices... YOUR choices.
Please click on the thumbnail for more info about
Peace Tree
embroidered envelope/Christmas ornament.
I'd love to see how you've seized this opportunity to create your very own beautiful and unique needlework project. Please send me a photo of your customized Peace Tree envelope... I'd be delighted to add it to my web-site gnicoletti@wwdc.com
Tiny Landscapes
"Seascape" is a brand-new Tiny Landscape
Please click on the thumbnail for more details.
Magazine News
The Fall 2006 issue of A Needle Pulling Thread is now available. This beautiful, glossy magazine offers some gorgeous new projects that encompass a variety of needlearts... counted threadwork; quilting; rug-hooking; beading; knitting and doll-making. All this plus chatty information about designers and informative articles relating to needlework (there's one about the role embroidery played in the life of a Canadian soldier and an in-depth profile of a Nova Scotian sheep farm). Oh... there's also a special cross-stitch design from me.
Maria's Montage
I'm very fortunate to have heard from Maria Smit.
She was so pleased with her
'Maple Leaf Montage'
that she sent me a photo of it and has very kindly allowed me to display it.
Holiday Stitching
Don't hyperventilate! Please take a deep breath to prepare yourself for this news... it's time to give some thought to gifty-y stitching. I've gathered some quick and easy designs below that might be appropriate for your last-minute gifting...
This little Robin could add a delightful touch to your Christmas celebrations.
Deliver a sincere note of appreciation or gift certificate to your favourite teacher.
Your hand-embroidered gift tags may be the perfect addition to Baby's first Christmas.
The artistic 'sketchiness' of this customizable piece makes it a quick-stitch for your favourite sibling.
This
'Hidden Images"
design delights the child in all of us.
A trip down "Memory Lane" or a gift for one of today's Flower Children?
Many more gift ideas can be seen here.
Shop News
This is just a quick note to let you know of a few changes that may affect your needlework shopping...
Carole and Always In Stitches have moved to 3828 Northlake Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens FL 33403.
I'm very pleased to let you know that my designs are now available at Starla's Stitch 'n Frame, 128 S. Main, Greensburg KS 67054 Ph: (620) 723-3275 e-mail: love2stitch@starlastitch.com
Some Important Information (and gentle reminders)
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.
A Sort of Biography ... a little about my roots.
Thank you very much for taking the time to read this newsletter. I hope you've enjoyed it. Til next time... take care,
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