Hello Stitching Enthusiasts!

What a beautiful time of the year this is! I am in Michigan and spring has finally arrived. All of the flowers are popping out and the flowering trees are grand. It is a showing of their pretties...as I always think!!!

So, how about you? Are you showing your pretties, in stitching that is? I have come to learn that MANY of you really enjoy my creative designs as you can finish them yourselves, and then use them...plus take them around and show them off!!

This is so special to me and I am so honored to hear of all of your stories and dreams! BUT, this does bring about some times when I cannot offer more of a creation. My designs are ALL limited in production (that is me and a few helpers working in our kitchens!!) SO if you do not sign up for them, or catch me at an event where I have a boutique (with a few extra kits...you are out of luck!) HOW DO YOU RESOLVE THIS??? Preorder a kit, for an event, if there are going to be a few extras....OR come to the EVENT!!! There is nothing like stitching together and sharing the fellowship.

I have gals that come to 6 and 7 a year...don't worry about what the project is (bless them) AND even do the same project more than once as they know that there will always be a new twist on it!

Don't be sad when a design passes by you at a stitch in, watch the web site and stay in touch!

I am REALLY looking forward to seeing some of my stitching gals in Branson! It has been awhile and if you can think of anyone who might like to join us, let them know to contact the shop!

August is going to be my road trip time! Penny, (our wonderful driver), Bonnie and I will be on the road to the beautiful mountainous area of Asheville. This is just too cool of a time. We stop and shop...a bit...and Starbucks as often as we see a road sign. (Penny got Bonnie and I addicted...don't you just love it when a friend shares a passion with you! I LOVE their gift cards!). We are going to be doing Christmas Stitching with Sarah. Come hang out with us and you will really like the projects...just a hint...one is very useful for the holiday season and one is going to be in a magazine BUT you get it first...and then there are two more from Sarah!

September is going to be a spooooooky month!!! I am doing three classes and they are all related to my favorite holiday. (Frank always said I was The Queen of Halloween!!!!).

So, that has given you a bit more to dream about...there are new venues on the web site.

England is ALMOST full...just a few special spaces left...don't miss out!

Still Stitching, Susan

Story from one of my students - Mary Pat Rushton - article in Reflections from Kreinik (http://www.kreinik.com/reflections/March08/community.html) or click on the pdf version here.

Graph Paper - click on graph to get a larger image. You may copy this for your use