Are you still in a Valentine frame of mind? Apparently the designers are because we have
a good number of new designs with a Valentine theme. As someone who likes anything in a heart
shape, it suits me just fine! Symbols of
love are appropriate any day of the year.
The latest arrivals are on our What’s New Page at http://www.houseofstitches.com/whatsnew.cfm. We also have several new designs for St.
Patrick’s Day as well as spring themed projects and a graduation sampler from
Sweetheart Tree.
The last time I wrote to you I promised to try to show you a
picture of the project that I started over five years ago and finally
finished.
It is a
project from Erica Michaels called ‘tis a Small Gift. It is stitched on 30 count silk gauze; front
and back are identically stitched. The
most challenging part for me was not the actual stitching on the silk gauze but
the joining together of the front and back and adding the pesky little
bow! But it is finished and I am looking
for a new project to start. I always
have a portable project in my purse so I can work on that until I find another
larger challenge. If I did not have a
project on hand I might break out in a rash!
Thank you to all who helped with our inventory
reduction. The total was actually a
little less than last year! That is a
huge victory since for as long as I can remember it has increased every year. We plan to continue to whittle things down a
bit by continuing to put things on sale.
A huge influx of designs and accessories will be coming in about 2
weeks. The Nashville Needlework Market
is almost here! As you read the blogs
and newsletters from your favorite designers, be sure to let us know which
things you want. I have a file started
for your market wish lists! It is not
possible to buy everything so if I know what you like it will help me buy the
right things.
The computer that I usually use went to the computer
hospital rather unexpectedly today. I
thought our friendly Rent-a-Geek would be able to work his magic in a few
minutes at my desk. But, alas! It requires more serious attention. I think I still received all of your emails and
orders but if you do not get a response just resend your message.
Enjoy the new listings and let us know which ones are
destined for your stash collection. I am
certain that you need a few new things to tide you over until the market things
arrive. Your continued business is greatly
appreciated!
