Thursday, November 13, 2008
I went to sleep and then it was November...
How did we go from August to November? I have been reading blogs when I can but didn't have much to share on my blog until now.
Prairie Schooler JCS Halloween Issue 08
Prairie Schooler JCS Halloween Issue 08I made this for Georgie in the Fair & Square Halloween exchange. I really enjoyed working on it, the colors made it a real pleasure (Gentle Art Raven and Limited Edition Autumn something). The fabric is the slightest bit orange, 32ct. Silkweaver Cinnamon Roll.
This is what I received from Georgie, isn't it too sweet? Her stitching is exquisite! And this design is a freebie (I believe?) by Shepherd's Bush that I've had in my pile for a bit. Now how to finish it off? I'll add it to the other couple of things that need finishing while I think. This is the first time in years I actually have a backlog of things to finish. Maybe this weekend???
And, exciting news for those following my blog, my fabric is finally for sale. I wanted to be sure to have a ton in stock and ready to go before I opened up my store:
http://www.stitchesnstones.com/fabric/index.html
To get the news out, I am running this special:
Post the link to our fabric page (above) and mention us on your blog and get 5% off your order plus a treat. Be the first to post the link to our fabric page and mention us on a message board, yahoo group, etc. and get 15% off your order plus a treat. Just email us with the link to your blog, message board, etc.
We also have some Oops & Oddments for sale:
http://stitchesnstonesfabric.blogspot.com
And we have several new freebies up, one of which is a Thanksgiving bee theme with a primitive feel:
http://www.stitchesnstones.com/freepatterns.html
Let me know what you think, and remember if you stitch a freebie (or any of our designs) we'd love a photo for our new gallery!
This is what I received from Georgie, isn't it too sweet? Her stitching is exquisite! And this design is a freebie (I believe?) by Shepherd's Bush that I've had in my pile for a bit. Now how to finish it off? I'll add it to the other couple of things that need finishing while I think. This is the first time in years I actually have a backlog of things to finish. Maybe this weekend???
And, exciting news for those following my blog, my fabric is finally for sale. I wanted to be sure to have a ton in stock and ready to go before I opened up my store:
http://www.stitchesnstones.com/fabric/index.html
To get the news out, I am running this special:
Post the link to our fabric page (above) and mention us on your blog and get 5% off your order plus a treat. Be the first to post the link to our fabric page and mention us on a message board, yahoo group, etc. and get 15% off your order plus a treat. Just email us with the link to your blog, message board, etc.
We also have some Oops & Oddments for sale:
http://stitchesnstonesfabric.blogspot.com
And we have several new freebies up, one of which is a Thanksgiving bee theme with a primitive feel:
http://www.stitchesnstones.com/freepatterns.html
Let me know what you think, and remember if you stitch a freebie (or any of our designs) we'd love a photo for our new gallery!
Labels: fabric, fair and square, finish, freebie, SNS designs
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Home again!
We're back, have been back, but it's been a brutal week recovering. There was SNOW, much snow. Snow and tents-not so much a mix. But fun! Photos to come as well as some finishes/WIPS.
I've been cruising a few new blogs, which led to other new blogs and lots of freebies. Holy cow there are beautiful freebies out there, so much talent! Between those and the same old, same old I see coming from a few designers, makes me wonder if I should keep my hat in the designing ring. There is a designer that is becoming more and more popular that has practically lifted my (and others) designs straight off our patterns. I'm trying to really think, were my ideas that unoriginal or did she consciously (unconsciously?) take them? There is someone else that seems to have copied several of my freebie designs and modified them slightly. Again, did she see them and then "create" them accidently later (every designer's greatest fear, to recreate a pattern we've seen without realizing it)? What is the point? I was already giving them away free! I have spent so much time and money to be a small fish in a large pond, and I've enjoyed a lot of it. But maybe it's time to let another fish take my spot...
I've been cruising a few new blogs, which led to other new blogs and lots of freebies. Holy cow there are beautiful freebies out there, so much talent! Between those and the same old, same old I see coming from a few designers, makes me wonder if I should keep my hat in the designing ring. There is a designer that is becoming more and more popular that has practically lifted my (and others) designs straight off our patterns. I'm trying to really think, were my ideas that unoriginal or did she consciously (unconsciously?) take them? There is someone else that seems to have copied several of my freebie designs and modified them slightly. Again, did she see them and then "create" them accidently later (every designer's greatest fear, to recreate a pattern we've seen without realizing it)? What is the point? I was already giving them away free! I have spent so much time and money to be a small fish in a large pond, and I've enjoyed a lot of it. But maybe it's time to let another fish take my spot...
Labels: designing, SNS designs
Monday, May 05, 2008
SB Live finished
It's done! Because I announced to the world my goal, I did finish it this weekend. I also did some work in the office and laundry room. I'm trying not to be depressed that you can't tell I did work, and that I don't have a clue on what to do with stuff. Little by little, I know it will get done because IT HAS TO!
So what next? I did find a UFO from Christmas, I didn't even remember working on! It's Mrs. Moriarty's Ski Hat from Moss Creek in an older JCS ornament issue. I was thinking I should work on it, most of it is backstitch, and the colors I picked are really pretty. Wish me luck!
I am working up the nerve to release a few new designs, although I may have missed my window since they are wedding/anniversary type stitches, but are pretty close to one-nighters so they would make good gifts. Hmmmmm....
On the blogging front, I've noticed Petra has closed down, and she and other stitchers on 123 MB have said that blogging takes up stitching time. I thought about this for awhile, but have decided that blogging is actually good for me. First off, it gives me motivation, whether I'm reading someone's or writing my own. And secondly, I recently went back and read some of my first posts, what a great mini-journal of my stitching and my life. I'd have no idea what projects I had completed and when without this blog. So for now, my blog is safe!
Labels: blogging, finish, Live kit, Shepherd's Bush, SNS designs
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