Mailing List Information, including unsubscription instructions, is located at the end of this newsletter. This newsletter is intended only for those who have subscribed to it. You are receiving this email because you have previously signed up to our mailing list. If you no longer wish to receive this email newsletter, follow the unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of this page. If you have difficulty reading this newsletter, it may be viewed online at http://www.stitchesnthings.com/2WeekendUpdateNewsletter.html August 1, 2008 Hi Fellow Stitchers ... The shop fiber room is now 'officially torn apart'! The new fiber display rack I had been waiting for arrived and Dave came in today to assemble it for me. We then moved 6 of the wooden drawer cases out of the way and put the new display in the corner by the doorway. Tomorrow, I will begin to rearrange ALL of the fibers in order to gain more room for the new ones that have come in AND for some that have been in drawers and want to be put on the wall instead. It's a mess, but we still know - at this point in time - where everything is. Next week "memory" will be called in to help figure out where I put stuff. I'd like to take a moment to introduce you to our newest employee .... Lola. Lola started up front with Louann today and so far, they've gotten along quite well, although Louann did most of the work by herself. I'm not too sure about her work experience before SNT, actually I'm not too sure I want to know what her work experience is as she looks like she likes to have a good time .. maybe too good of a time (can you say 'party girl'?)! What I don't like about her is her style of dress, her makeup, and ... her tattoo! Not exactly office dress code. And now I find out she's apparently thinking about adding a new tat .. on her shoulder. She just can't decide if it will be a rose or a ship's anchor!! Lola doesn't say much so we're hoping she's actually paying attention and will be a quick learner. I doubt you'll be speaking to her on the phone right away though.
And with that, it's time once again to give you your official Weekend notification about 'some' of the newest cross-stitch designs that have arrived this week at Hoffman Distributing: Remember to also check out the newest of the new at Norden Crafts - as Norden often carries different designers than you find at Hoffman's web site .. and we order from them and Yarn Tree weekly as well! NEW this week IN the shop are ... CHARLAND DESIGNS -- Halloween Scissor Case ... Halloween Emery .... Beach Needle House ... Beach Scissor Case ... Beach Emery ... Party Shoes ... Santa Topper (the handpainted & signed snowflake ornament frame that her 2008 Just CrossStitch Ornament will be finished in!) DUTCH TREAT -- Memorial THE CRICKET COLLECTION -- Witch's Moon ... Bone Appetit ... Rich Praise HEART IN HAND -- Monthly Markings-June ... Monthly Markings-July ... Monthly Markings-August IMAGINATING -- Autumn Time Quilt ... Fall Hang-Up ... Witch's Ride ... Nantucket Basket ... JUST CROSS STITCH - October 2008 "Premier HALLOWEEN Issue" LITTLE HOUSE NEEDLEWORKS -- Queen Bee ..Chocolate Box .... Strawberry House LIZZIE KATE -- Sweet Tooth Boxer Jr-Ice Cream ... Sweet Tooth Boxer Jr-Candy NORA CORBETT -- Pixie Couture-Iris ... Pixie Couture-Morning Glory PEGASUS ORIGINALS -- Sword Gate SHEPHERD'S BUSH -- My Mom's Garden THE HEART'S CONTENT -- Indivisible Flag Fob ... Multiple Hare Scissor Fob THE PRAIRIE SCHOOLER -- November .... December ... When Witches Go Riding ... Santas & Snowmen ... 2008 Prairie Schooler SANTA
THE STITCHING PARLOR -- Liberty Pincushion (the tin star frame is included!)
And, of course, for hundreds and hundreds more chart titles than can be found in our online catalog, do some browsing on our SNT/MERCHANT ALL catalog ...
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"Bone Appetit" is a whimsical new Halloween release from Cross Eyed Cricket! Let CLICK and CLACK do the trick for your spooky fall decor! See more new from the Cricket Collection in our New Book Listings.
Hoffman just let us know that they are happy to present three new letters in the "Letters From Nora" series, by popular designer Nora Corbett (Mirabilia). Letters D, E, and F will be in the shop by mid week. See more letters in this series in our Online Reference Catalogue
Three complete kits from Janlynn arrived at Hoffman Distributing this week! Shown at left is the beautiful "Floral Cross Fall" kit. This design measures 11" x 13.75" on 14ct aida. All the supplies needed to stitch the design are included for only $24.50. See more in our New Book Listings.
The spectacular selection keeps on rolling with a surprise from The Prairie Schooler! Shown above is "December" (left) and "When Witches Go Riding" (right) .. they just arrived in the shop today!. Don't miss the 2008 Schooler Santa as well in our New Book Listings
"Home Is Where You Hang Your Needlework" is another classic design from Homespun Elegance .. they just called today and said our shipment has been mailed! This leaflet includes patterns for a framed design, needlecase/scissor fob, and hanging pin keep. The framed design measures 7 1/4" x 10 1/4" when stitched on the recommended 30ct Mink linen from R & R Reproductions. Take a look at our New Book Listings for more from HSE! When we do get our shipment, we'll also have a special limited edition 'treat' included for you ... "Sweet Little Stitching Basket"!
The 2008 Just CrossStitch Ornament Issue will be on its way soon. If you have not already reserved your copy, please do so now! You won't want to miss out when our September shipment arrives .. as we need to preorder a certain amount, and when they're gone, they're gone!
.... DISSAPOINTING NEWS ....
SANMAN ORIGINALS -- due to the designer's health problems, San-Man Originals has shut down the wholesale portion of their business. Sandy says ... "the shop and distributor orders were to much to handle at this time. We are hoping this will be temporary, but only time will tell." We at SNT are in the process of updating our catalog with the charts we have in stock and with those still shown as available to us from our distributor. We will apologize in advance if there is a title we are unable to obtain for you.
DRAGON DREAMS -- Jennifer states on her web site: "As much as I have enjoyed my 14+ years designing cross stitch, my adventures will now be taking me down a different path. My LAST 2 designs (DD-99 and DD-100) will be released at the show in Toronto this fall. After that, Dragon Dreams will no longer be self-publishing any designs. It no longer makes sense to me to create a product that is so easy to steal." Again, we at SNT are in the process of updating our catalog with the charts we have in stock and with those still shown as available to us from our distributor. We will apologize in advance if there is a title we are unable to obtain for you.
We Have NEW Complimentary Charts Of The Month For You!
How do you get these you ask? It's so easy .. when you place an order during the month of August, you'll receive our offered freebies automatically included with your order. When you come into the shop, simply ask us for the 'Freebies Of The Month'. Or, you can send us a SASE (legal sized, 4 1/8" x 9 1/2" self-addressed stamped envelope) and we'll mail them right off to you!
Coming at the end of this next week, from MY BIG TOE, are ....
Debbie is the 'featured designer' in the October 2008 issue of Just Cross Stitch magazine, and has also been chosen to have one of her designs in the coming Ornament Issue!
Dave has reminded me that I forgot to tell you all about our canoeing trip from a week ago. We got together with his daughter in law Sally, her best friend Karen and her cousin Mike (he owned the canoe!), his granddaughter Sierra and her boyfriend Adam (and his mother), and other granddaughter Cabrina and grandson Sam. They all had tubes and floating chairs, so it was just to be Dave and In in the canoe. That's where I learned, about 2 minutes into the trip, NOT to grab onto tree branches to slow the canoe down .... over we went, with all the coolers into the drink. And of course, neither Dave nor I had bathing suits on ... thank goodness the sun was coming out! We spent about 4 hours going down the Huron River and had a fantastic time. Most of the time Dave and I were in the 'lead' with the tubers behind us, but from time to time we found everyone hooking their tubes and rafts to the canoe and letting US pull them around. I really got into the hang of paddling, and going through some tiny rapids, and around downed trees and stuff .... but as soon as we were putting the canoe in at the end of the trip,I decided to be the one to pull us up onto the sand. That's where I slipped getting out of the boat, one leg in and one leg out ... and there I was ... wet again! Thank goodness the bruises on my legs are fading, I was getting tired of trying to color coordinate my clothing with that shade of green! And what is it when you're out on the water and in the sun that makes you so incredibly hungry? We got back to Sally's house where the pizza was waiting ... and I think I finally had a 'taste' of it on my 3rd slice! Just inhaled it!! Ok .. with that, I'm outta here. Haven't eaten yet and tummy is rumbling. I'm going to be working on the SPECIALS page on Sunday ... posting ALL the info about CAMP STITCHALOT for you to see. Prices, Classes, Teachers, the whole five yards, so ...stay tuned for that info, and, until next weekend and your next update .... Stitch Happy! Deb
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What a treasure this is! It measures approximately 4 1/2" wide X 6" high (including handle) and 2 1/2" deep. Comes in five wonderful colors, including blue (as shown), green, mustard, cream, and brick. Please specify, but because this is a Limited Edition we may run out of certain colors. The Project Pack includes the adorable basket (the bottom is lined with
felt), 28ct linen (colors of linen will vary with the color of the basket), polyfil to stuff the tiny pin poke, and all finishing instructions ($17.00). 
"Quaker Seasons" - Debbie's been bitten by the Quaker bug! (only a portion of the design is shown here) ...."Give Me the Cookie"is an adorable design, sure to bring a giggle! And, "Be Still and Know" - Small, lovely, and inspirational.
