*Correction*

Please note that some of the pattern backs to "Sunflowers in Summer" do not indicate that you will need 2 skeins of Sampler Threads' Baby Spinach to complete the design on the recommended fabric count.

Sunflowers in Summer

I have a new design to share with you all - Sunflowers in Summer. It was stitched by my Gramma Carol on what has become one of my favorite fabrics, Weeks' 30 count Cocoa Linen. The patterns will be shipping to distributors at the end of next week and you can see all the info about this design on my website at that time.

A Day at the Beach

For all the beach lovers out there (including myself!) here is A Day at the Beach. This is one of those kinds of patterns that's great as a whole, but also perfect for stitching pieces of for your smaller projects. It will be available in shops towards the end of the month and all the details will be posted on my website in a couple weeks.

Huntington Beach

My family and I spent the latter part of last week in Huntington Beach. We were there with Juliet and four of the girls she dances with as part of Discover the World Marketing's 30th Anniversary and Conference. The girls were part of the entertainment for the event, dancing at several different times. They had a blast! And when they weren't dancing we got to hang out by the pool and at the beach. Such a fun trip!

The Discover Divas (as they were called). Too cute!

California Girls :)

And here is Sean enjoying some pool time :)

Bee Joyful

As promised, here is the picture of my other new design, Bee Joyful. I just love the pinks and greens in this one. Such a happy design! Just like Button, Button, these patterns will be shipping at the end of next week, with detailed information on my website at that time as well.

I would also like to say Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful moms out there (mine included!). Hope you all have a great weekend!

Button, Button

Hello, everyone! I thought I would post a picture of one of my newest designs this morning. This is a whimsical piece entitled Button, Button. The "buttons" on the design are actually cross stitched, but a fun idea would be to add some real buttons to your finished piece. I think it would be really cute and give the design some cool dimension. These patterns will be shipping to distributors at the end of next week and the detailed information will be available on my website at that time as well. Also, tomorrow I will be posting a picture of my other new design, Bee Joyful.

Red, White and Bloom

Hello everyone! I thought that a great way to start a new week would be to show you all a new design! This one is called Red, White and Bloom. It is stitched completely in overdyed thread, but DMC alternatives will be provided. I think it feels bright and fresh, and we will be shipping it to distributors in a couple weeks. That gives you plenty of time to start stitching it and have it ready for summer :) The complete information about it will be on my website in a couple weeks.

Juliet at Competition

As many of you already know, my daughter Juliet is a dancer. This past weekend we went to Phoenix as a part of her studio's competition dance team. This is a picture that was taken during one of her dances. She did so well, and I was such a proud mama!

Simply Vintage

The second of our new releases this month is Simply Vintage. It is stitched in just four shades of DMC, and feels like a must have for all the Shabby Chic/Flea Market style lovers out there (like me!). It will also be shipping to distributors in about a week. You can go to my website around that time to find the complete materials lists for both this design and April Showers.

April Showers

With spring just around the corner, I thought this would be a perfect time to show you all my newest design, April Showers. It will be shipping to distributors in a little over a week. And be sure to check back here on Monday, as I will be previewing my other new release, Simply Vintage. Until then, take care and I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Juliet's Blue Birthday Party!

It's Juliet's birthday today! And to celebrate my little girl turning 9 we had a party for her this weekend. We called it the Blue Party, since as you can see, everything was blue! In case you hadn't guessed, it is her favorite color :)

A picture of me with the birthday girl.

Blue pompoms hung above the cake table. She had a cake with blue roses, but her special request was that I make blueberry muffins.

We had lots of blue candy, which of course she enjoyed :)

Bunny Hop

As promised, here is the picture of the second design that we will be shipping in mid-January, Bunny Hop. It's another cute, springy design filled with hopping bunnies, carrots and rolling hills of green grass. Look for the details on my website towards the end of next week.