Newsletters are on the WAY!!

The newsletters have gone out with 2 more Affirmations 

but I have also added them to the blog this time :)

Need to share all the LOVE...

these make 23 words...

hope you have been busy stitching  :)

Click Here for PDF :)

Just a quick note that I have a program called 

**Post Cards from the Past**

 All sales in the Etsy shop will receive a "Free"

"Post Card From The Past"

Inspired by Snippets of past designs we have designed some post cards to send with your order...from our home to yours...

Keep The Light Shining! 

The cards will change from Month to Month and will be available while our limited supplies last!

Again one free "POST CARD FROM THE PAST" will be added to your purchase at no cost.!!

BUT please keep in mind that the size for the symbols might seem small to some...you can always look on the color side of the card to see the squares and see the very light image of the grid...this will help for those that "the eyes aren't what they use to be"...like ME!! 

There is a Special in the Etsy shop this week...if you love "Bees" please check it out!

I also introduced a sneak peek of the new Stitch-A -Long coming soon :)

more info this week...happy stitching 

hugs

donna 

Buttercream Bouquet coming soon

Finally finished and framed this new design..."Buttercream Bouquet" named by LORI.

It will be available in a week or 2...It will included the felt/wool and the button so you can finish it like I did or you can cross stitch the area if you like..you could also use the felt/wool and embroider on it and make your vase fancy :)

Its all up to you!!

There is a Special in the Etsy shop for the week..

Purchase Gigi's Summer Garden and receive her sister "Think Spring" for free..

check it out and have a great weekend...Also the newsletters have gone out :)

blessings

donna 

New Special for Next Week Starting Saturday evening

Happy Thursday to all of you...I have been busy as usual...Almost finished a new design...it is a small one but sometimes they are satisfying...doesn't take to long to complete and makes you HAPPY!!

I will share a picture in a couple of days...I have to find the "JUST RIGHT"frame :)

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So they special for next week is the "Noble Leap Of Faith" Thread Painting KIT...

When you purchase the "KIT" from the Etsy shop you will receive a 35% off coupon for your Next Etsy Purchase...this is a coupon that can be used only one time...it will be made special for you and you will receive it in a day or two after your purchase...This special is limited to the number of KITS I have on hand and there are only 12 in the shop....so only 12 people can receive this coupon :)

Will it be you? The Special will start Saturday at 8:00pm ET

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How I finished my KIT

Fabric and Wool Fibers

My Final finish was made into a pocket for my Yazzi bag

Newsletters have just gone out...

I have been busy stitching...working on a "Stitch An Inch Garden"  I will release this as a small "SAL" with something special for joining....still working on the idea :)

There will be 24 flowers that you can stitch...my model will be over 2 threads and some on Aida on 14ct but if you stitch these on 28ct linen over 1 linen thread they will measure 1 inch...just like all of the other Stitch An Inch designs...

I have a special way for you to finish them...cant wait to show you....

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The above message was some of the information that was in the NEWSLETTER plus more...

but I dont want to repeat myself :) HAHA!! 💗

Also the last of the 9 Affirmations were included.....thank you for reading my newsletters

Have a BLESSED weekend

and Keep Stitching

Newsletter Update& a photo share from Joan

Happy HOT day to all!!

I am getting ready to send out the newsletter tomorrow (FRIDAY) and it will have the last

 of the Word "Affirmations"...I have them stitched and on my quilted wall hanging but I have not embellished them yet...

This is a reminder that if you are stitching them please open your newsletter tomorrow to receive the last of them...I have made 21 WORDS for you to enjoy and stitch away...I hope you have found a good use for them and if you would like to share what you have done I would love to see it...thank you so much and I am on my to stitch more...in front of the fan HAHA💗
I received an email from Joan along with some photos of her stitching...she gave me permission to share with you...
Thank You Joan :)
Love your work and I know Summer is definitely around the corner!!

Colonial Harbor...stitched by Joan

Tidal River #1 ...stitched by Joan

Etsy Shop Special for Spring...one week

Happy Friday to all of you...I just sent out the newsletter...so I will not say everything again

...HAHA

But just a quick note for the Special for this week in the Etsy Shop

SPECIAL FOR THE WEEK OF 4/28 to 5/6/2017

Purchase a "Box of Spring" chart and get another "Box of..." for free

When you purchase the "Box of Spring" send me a message and tell me which other

 "Box of..." you would like...

"Box of Summer", "Box of Fall", or "Box of Winter" , 

I will include it in your package

Thats it for today

Oh how I wish I could stitch faster, I have so much to share but soon :)

Hope you enjoy the quick newsletter!!

blessings

donna 

Bayside Bungalow New Design

Bayside Bungalow

Stitch Count 52 x 80   Design is approx. 3.7 x 5.7 

14ct Aida or 28ct linen (over 2 linen threads)  

3.7 x 5.7

16ct Aida or 32ct linen (over 2 linen threads)        

3.25 x 5

18ct Aida or 36ct linen (over 2 linen threads)        

2.88 x 4.44

Model stitched on : 28ct “Cashel Vintage Country Mocha” linen  over 2 linen threads

Fabric by: Zweigart

Floss Listing

DMC

Ecru

169

415

502

728

730

732

815

829

841

890

3371

4210  Color Variations

The above information is for you if you wish to stitch this design

On the way to Automatic shops and Yarn Tree soon!!

Have a great week

donna 

Another Peek :)

Another peek of whats coming soon...just a small seaside scene :)
I love little blue cedar shake coastal homes :) and red roses

Thank you for prayers :)

I just want to thank all of that have prayed for my daughter Meagan and Chris. Your prayers have meant the world to me and I am very grateful!!He has a long recovery but I know God hears our prayers!! thank you again 💓

I have been busy stitching and have a sneak peek for you 

Sneak Peek :)

the perfect Frame I found at Michael's

close up of the frame information...my design is not the heart(its just the paper display in the frame) HAHA,
 my design is a small seaside scene  :)

I ran upstairs to get some pins to use in framing and Bailey thought she would keep my stitching safe :)
haha

I will share more tomorrow....

thank you for everything

blessings

donna💗

Sorry I haven't blogged in a while

Sorry I have not blogged in a while..my daughters boyfriend was in a horrific car accident about a week and half ago in front of our house..He just dropped her off and was leaving when a car came speeding and crashed into him...yes the man that was driving the other vehicle had been drinking and speeding..it was 11:30 at night...we all ran out when we heard that terrible sound of a crash...me in my granny nightgown :( and housecoat. I stayed with him helping to hold him up and keep him calm along with prayers until the ambulance got there....it is something we will never forget....they closed our road until about 3:30 in the morning..it was like a bomb blew up in the road.

It was a terrible scene..he has had many operations in many hospitals...but the firemen that saw the scene say it is a miracle he is alive...broken bones in his neck, and back...and both legs with rods now and pins for an ankle...he is in physical rehab facility at the moment just learning how to move....

So if you believe in God and the power of prayer ..please send prayers for him and my daughter.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart :)

hugs

donna 

and stitching to share will come soon :) just taking a bit of a break...this certainly makes you realize how life can change in a second and how precious each moment is 

Just a quick note that I have another blog that has much information on many of "By The Bay" designs...here is the link  You can find pictures of the designs along with information for the fabric choices and sizes along with fibers used......there is information for the new design that was released at the Trade Show last weekend...Yarn Tree was the distributor for the design and only your local shop or online shop you use can carry it and order from them....I can sell it next month in the Etsy shop...have fun stitching...new things are coming soon...I PROMISE haha!!

 hugs

donna 

I Am A Needlesmith...by By The Bay Needleart

Martha's Sampler

Good day :)

I have been busy with so many ideas...I need more enough time..UGH!!

But I have available "Martha's Sampler"...it is listed in the Etsy shop.. so hop on over and check it out...I am working on the free "affirmations"...I have finished more than the 16 that I offered and will have Jan, Feb, and March up very soon...have faith in me I can do it HAHA!!

Have a good day and I will post again soon with the affirmation photos 

hugs

donna 

Martha's Sampler new design soon

Good Afternoon!

I have finished a new design called "Martha's Sampler"

Stitch Count 144 x 112    Design is approx. 9 x 7 

Model stitched on: 16ct Aida “Earthen” by Picture This Plus, 

DMC

353

356

355

647

801

829

830

832

844

975

5200

14ct Aida or 28ct linen (over2)       10.28 x 8 

16ct Aida or 32ct linen (over2)       9 x 7

18ct Aida or 36ct linen (over2)       8 x 6.22

If design is stitched on 16ct Aida or 32ct linen over (2) linen threads it 

will fit perfectly in an ☛ 8 x 10 frame ☚

You can stitch the random alphabet or leave it out...⇦

I stitched mine in white and give it a very subtle look....

✿This will be available for release in a week or two...

The weather is bad today...snowing :(   it is beautiful if you can stay home and just watch it fall but my daughter is down in Boston at the Patriots parade...so I am anxious until she returns home here in Maine

keep warm

hugs...donna 

Heritage Homestead...and a new idea coming soon!!

Just a quick note that the SAL for Heritage Homestead is finished and the design will be available for a limited time in the Etsy shop...and I am working a new SAL for this year...and it will be big...with options...yeah!! having fun designing :)

hugs 

donna 

New Design "I Am A Needlesmith"

And finally here is the finished design...

"I Am A Needlesmith"

I am so excited....There are some elements from Serenity Harbor, must be the same neighborhood! 

This design will not be available until the Nashville Show which will be March 3-5.....so get in touch with your favorite needlework shop to reserve one....it is a wholesale only show ...so your shop will have to reserve it for you :)

Thank you for taking the sneak peeks along the way and I am off to do more stitching :)

And if this info helps any one..the stitch count is 120 x 152

Blessings

donna