Tuesday, September 23, 2008

You Know You're a Stitcher When...

One of the great things about having an online business is that fellow sewers from all round the world write to me when they have something special to share. Today was no exception.
I just received this from a fellow stitcher and thought I would share it with you.
Are you a true stitcher? Take a few minutes to read this and see if any of these characteristics describe you.

You Know You're a Stitcher When...

...you see a number on a street sign, in a shop window, in the hymnal, etc. and you immediately think of a floss color.
...and you know exactly what that color is!
...and your friend knows exactly what you mean, too.
...you have the full set of DMC floss.
...you refer to colors by their DMC numbers.
...you take skeins of floss to the paint store to match colors. Worse: You don't need the skeins; you remember the color exactly.
...your family knows to check their clothes for floss snippets before leaving the house.
...your family knows not to walk barefoot around your stitching nest.
...your family knows not to bother you when you're counting.
...the pet knows it won't get any attention once you pick up your needle.
...you look at the clock and see it's 6 PM, and what you planned for dinner is still in the freezer.
...your family eats carry-in more than once a week.
...you have more projects planned than you could stitch in ten lifetimes.
...you cruise through your local shop when you don't need a thing "just in case."
...your family knows that when you've gone "out to play," you've gone to your local shop or to a friend's house to stitch.
...your stash is huge, but you add to it anyway.
...your stash is hidden beneath your bed and distributed to several closets so your family won't know how large it truly is.
...when you're on vacation or away from home on business, one of the first things you do is check the local phone book for the locations of the needlework shops.
...you'd rather have a gift certificate to your favorite shop for your anniversary than a piece of jewelry.
...you have a pair of scissors just for clipping metallic threads.
...you hide all your sewing scissors from the family.
...dustballs begin to reproduce because you give them no attention because you'd rather be stitching.
...you know what Orvus is and you don't have a horse.
...you have some Orvus and you don't have a horse.
...you haunt sporting goods departments for tackle boxes and other nifty containers to store your floss, metallics, etc.
...refusing to go someplace on vacation until you KNOW where the shops are and have extracted promises of a visit to each.
......when your football team team is playing a super-important game and you pass up a chance to see it in HDTD, on a huge screen and socialize with other graduates so you can stay home by yourself and watch it on your tiny non-HDTV so you can stitch!
...there isn't a needlework magazine you haven't read.
...and you subscribe to most of them.
...your briefcase has a lunchtime project in it and your car glove compartment has an emergency project in it.
...you buy database software so you can catalogue all your charts and magazines.
...you haven't started this yet because you're too busy stitching.
...and adding to your stash.
...you buy charting software so you can chart your own designs.
...you've been known to stay up 'way past your bedtime just to do "one more stitch."
...you've introduced someone else to your stitching addiction.

Hope you enjoyed this.

Warmly Lenna

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Little Glompster Monster Softies

I'm excited to introduce a new Australian Designer to the Stitching Cow team and I'm also very proud to announce that she is my eldest daughter. Her MakeMee Designs are sure to delight, they are quirky and fun and this monster softie pattern is no exception.

I have just added her Glompster softies pattern to the website which is available in an e-pattern format. This means you could be making your very own collection of Glompsters minutes from now.

Here's a picture of these cute little softies.

monster softies pattern














These little creatures certainly add a smile to your face.

Quick and easy to make they could be sewn up in an afternoon.
Make them in coordinating fabrics as shown here or create your own Glompsters from offcuts in your stash. They would also look great made up in felt.

Whatever you decide, grab your copy of this monster softies pattern today by clicking here.

Stay tuned for more new pattern releases from MakeMee Designs within the next few days!

Until next time happy stitching!
Warmly Lenna

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Online Class at Stitching Cow

Things have been a bit more hectic than usual this week with hubby away, school holidays in mid stream and a pile of work begging to get done. Ho Hum such is life.

The exciting news is that the Stitching Cow website is venturing new territory with the launch of it's first online class and monthly pattern program for the new block of the month quilt Cottages in Common.

The monthly pattern program is wonderful for people who would like to create this wonderful quilt and pay in monthly installments. Each month the monthly e-pattern is sent to them via email and a payment is automatically handled for them. A program such as this is great for breaking the making of a more challenging quilt down into manageable sections. If you would like to take advantage of this program click here.

The online class program is for those who would like to make this quilt with the added help of being able to watch over my shoulder. Each month together with the monthly e-pattern you will receive an instructional video that demonstrates the techniques used in the pattern. This online class will give people the confidence they need to create an incredible quilt. Don't miss this opportunity. I know you will enjoy the friendly and informative class. Discover some of my secret tips for needle turn appliqué, colourwash painting, hand embroidery, rotary cutting and so much more. Don't miss out, places may be limited.

Click here for more details about how you can join this online class today.

Until next time.
Warmly Lenna

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