April, 2025

             How time flies. Easter is fast approaching, and our weather here in PA is more like late Spring with temps reaching 80 degrees. It seems summer is approaching sooner than ever. This year our Nashville Market produced over 750+ new pattern offerings. All show releases have been moved to our What's New section, and under the Books by Designer tab. Our What's New tab only holds new releases for 45 days, so if the patterns were introduced prior to that time, they will drop off, yet can be easily found under a designer or pattern search or Books by Designer.

            Lately, we have been asked for specific items in our shop as well as by e-mails and phone calls. In order for us to locate what you are looking for, we would need a designer code, title, and company name that makes the item - some companies use multiple designers, so a designer name at times means nothing - such as Anabella's has many people designing patterns under their company name. Also, if visiting our shop, write down what you want. I know it gets annoying trying to scroll on a phone looking for what you want standing at our counter as the screen is small and many times no matter how hard you try, you cannot find the item. This will eliminate you getting aggravated, and our not being able to help you. Also, we have a very large inventory of patterns and products in our shop. We do run out and then need to re-order from our suppliers. We ship the day restocks arrive. Mill Hill is still behind making kits. As of late, we have also found some design companies taking a while to send in restocks. Our industry is made up of many small designers working from home. They have a life outside of counted cross stitch and can experience life changes. Many do not share their problems - health issues or family issues as they feel these are private. Please understand if something takes longer than we like to receive that there could be a reason. We have decided to take off items that are taking too long to arrive, and will re-activate once our re-stock arrives. All delays are not our making. It is always best to plan ahead to avoid any disappointments due to the delays.

SPECIAL NOTE: We have posted Mirabilia Lady of the Flag under our Fund Raiser Tab. All proceeds from the sale of these patterns is being donated to St. Jude's Children's Hospital as we do with all monies from our Yard Sales. Considering we sell items at the yard sales mostly for $1.00 - we have donated over $1500. from our customers. Heart and Hands Needlework also has been donating all profits from the sale of her Tiny Town series to Habitat for Huminity and has donated over $23,000. to that worthy cause. Also - you might or might not notice a new release from Pickle Barrel Designs called Wings of Hope. Her daughter is going to have Brain Surgery at the Mayo Clinic and the sale of this pattern will help pay for her medical care - please add her to your prayers for a fast recovery.

     Now on to some of the new releases that arrived last month

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LES PETITIES CROIX DE LUCIE released EASTER SHOP plus Happy Garden, Cherry Gnome, Animal Series: Dolphin, Chicken Easter 2025, Coffee Lover Gnome, Christmas Animal Cup: Reindeer & Pig, and Santa's Workshop

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SWEET SEASONS: SPRING is from IMAGINATING who also released Pearls and Dreams, DysFunctional Me, Field of Joy, Sweet Seasons: Summer, Sweet Seasons: Autumn, Sweet Seasons: Winter, and Spring is Here

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HERITAGE CRAFTS released ELEGANCE - ELIZABETH as well as

Daisy Cocker Spaniel, and Pickle the Puffin

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RABBIT IN LETTUCE is by MADAM CHANTILLY who also released Easter with the Gnome, Me and the Wolf Tray, Strawberry Jam, and Spring Carillon

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EASTER EGGS is from ARTMISHKA who also released Easter Bunny, Fashion Sampler Favorite Pet, Leprechaun Cat White, Leprechaun Cat red, Sicilian Bookmarks, and You're the Cream in My Coffee

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TINY MODERNIST presents FOREST FRIENDS who also released Fantastical Greenhouse - Part 3

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IT'S SEW EMMA released STITCH CARDS - SET X plus Feeling Sheepish, Tulip Seed Packet, Henny Penny Enamel Needle Minder, Henny Penny, and Hometown Neighborhood - BirdHouse

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SWEETNESS TO THE SOUL from THREE SHEEP STUDIO as well as The Sweet Spot

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EASTER RIDE is presented by YASMIN'S MADE WITH LOVE plus Some Bunny Loves You, Bee Mine, You're Flamezing,

Growing Friendship, and ABC Sampler

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BEE-ATRICE is presented by STITCHING WITH THE HOUSEWIVES as well as

Good Old Days - April, Grand Old Days, Word Swap - Bakery, and May Blooming Roots - Daisy Drive

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LADYBUG STITCHES released COTTONTAIL FARMS plus All Piled Up - April

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SPOOKY PUMPKIN KIT is by a new series of Fright Night Kits by Debbie Mumm who also released Witch Hat Kit, Skull Kit, and Trick-or-Treat Kit