Online Needlework Show Has Begun

Hello All,

It's that time of year again...the Spring Online Needlework Show is here! If you have already checked into the show you have seen the new designs.  I intended to post prior to the show opening, but I ran out of time before I left early this morning for Minnesota.  Not to worry though... I am back in town to fill orders from the show next week. 

Anyway...I wanted to post pictures of the new designs for all of you to see up a bit closer.  The first design is called in Search of Bliss.  The verse reminds us that there really is no place like home. 

The second design is a reproduction of a sampler by the sister of Maragaret Brown whose sampler was reproduced and released last year.  Sarah Brown's Sampler is pictured below first as the reproduction (designed using the colors from the back of the sampler) and then as the adaptation (designed using the softer faded colors from the front of the sampler.

Sarah H. Brown Reproduction

Sarah H. Brown Adaptation

If you compare Magaret's sampler to Sarah's sampler you will see some differences in the colors used in the large flowers in the vase, the bird motifs other either side of the sampler instead of the Quaker Stars and the number and shapes of the leaves.  The borders on these two samplers are so lovely and I really enjoyed stitching both Margaret's and Sarah's samplers.

Now...the Needlework Show Drawing:

Please add your comments to this post so that I can enter you in the Online Needlework Show Drawing.  I will pick two winners and they will receive a design from their wishlist.  In your comment be sure to post your wish list so that I know which designs from Milady's Needle are you favorites.  Don't forget to put your email address somewhere in your post so I know how to get a hold of you to let you know if you have won. 

Be sure to contact your local needlework store for the latest designs from Milady's Needle

Till We Stitch Again,

Gloria

 

Life Is So Fragile

Hello All,

I was unable to attend Nashville this year due to my father's heart attack on February 9th and subsequent death on Monday February 28th.  I flew to Arizona on the 13th of February to be with him and help him in his recovery.  Although he bravely fought to get better, the complications of other health issues were just too much for him.  He died peacefully with his five daughters at his side.  We have lost a very special father and grieve deeply at his passing.  There is a special bond between father's and daughters and we will miss him very much. 

Forrest (Frosty) Moore

February 9, 1916 - February 28, 2011

I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Lisa Roswell of Primitive Needle Designs on February 28, 2011.  I had dinner with Lisa at the St Charles Market last year and I found her to be a very warm and generous woman who had a great sense of humor.  I was looking forward to dinner again in Nashville, but I was unable to attend this year.  My heartfelt condolences go out to her family who I know are struggling with the senseless tradgedy surrounding her death.  I know that the needlework community has lost a wonderfully creative individual and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Lisa Roswell

May 25, 1959 - Feb. 28, 2011

Life is so fragile.  Hold close those dear to you and tell them you love them every day.  You never know when they will no longer be with you. 

Till next time,

Gloria

Project for Sampler Conservation & Restoration

Hello All,

Head over to my personal blog for information on a project for Sampler Conservation & Restoration that is being presented by The Tudor Rose Sampler Guild, which is my local guild. 

 My personal blog is located at: http://samplermakerssamplerspot.blogspot.com/.  News about this exciting project can be found there in addition to information about how you can help.  Take some time now to visit and find out about this opportunity.

Gloria

New Years Greetings

Hello All,

The holiday season has come and gone much more quickly than I would like. It seems like the year just flew by!! The older I get the faster it goes. Our family is truly blessed. My husband and I both have jobs, we have health care, we have food to eat and we have family who love us. What else is there really!  We approach the new year with grateful hearts and hope the new year will bring blessings to our world.

A quick recap of December is in order since I didn't blog for over a month!!  For Shame!!

My friend Kim and I hosted the traditional guild Christmas party this year and the house was packed with 25 people and the food was wonderful! Seems like everyone but me is a great cook! My husband was in heaven with all the great varieties of food and commented on what great cooks we had in the guild. I think that was a nudge to me to consider developing that skill!!

Anyway, here are pictures of our Milady's Needle Christmas Tree and our Cross Stitch Gift Tree which is made up of gifts I have received at the guild ornament exchanges over the years and from friends. I do like the little trees and they were a life saver this year due to the number of guests at the Christmas party. I do miss my big tree and may put it up again next year.

I have also started a new blog....that blog will be a more personal blog with a focus on my life, my stitching projects, what I am reading and what I am thinking.  You can access the new blog page by following the link in my profile to A Samplermaker's Sampler Spot at http://samplermakerssamplerspot.blogspot.com/.  If you want to follow that blog too, be sure to click on the follow button and finish the sign up process.

I received several wonderful gifts from friends and family.  Of course the handmade things and stitching things are always the best.  Take a quick look at my personal blog and you will see what I have been working on and stitching gifts I have been given.

Well, I am off to prepare for market.  There are several new releases and I will let you know about them very soon.

Until Next Time,

Gloria

Drawing Results (Drum Roll)

Hello Friends,

Well, the best laid plans are always interrupted by life.  Thanks for your patience in hearing the results of the drawing.

I decided to wait a few more days for updates from those of you who didn't have your email addresses in your post or profile.  I got a few responses, but unfortunately about a third of you did not leave me this information.  Since I try to get everything taken care of with in a few weeks of the show, no email address means I can't get a hold of you in a timely manner to let you know if you win.  So, I really do need those email addresses in your profile or post when you enter a drawing.  Then this week I discovered that Flu shots are not always inactive.  I am up and about now, so on to the results. 

The results were tabulated through a random draw organization online.  So, I do have the final results of the drawing.  The winners will recieve one item from their wish list which will be sent to them when I receive an email from them with their name and address.

Without further fanfare the winners are:

1.  Requilt: requilt@yahoo.com
2.  Susan:  Sioux_zan1@yahoo.com

Please contact me at the email address listed on my profile.  When I hear from you I can send you your wishlist item.

Thanks to all of you for participating in the Online Needlework Show Drawing.  Another drawing will be held in April of 2011.

Enjoy the upcoming holiday!!

Gloria

Online Needlework Show Drawing

Hello Ladies,

Thank-you so much for all your kind comments regarding Milady's Needle Designs.  Again, I must be on the right track design wise, since so many of you have such wonderful wish lists.  The drawing will take place this weekend, but I can't put you in the drawing unless you either have an email address in your profile or an email address in your post.  Please...check your post for the drawing and see if you have one of these possibilities for getting in touch with you.  If you don't then please post to this current post with that information.  I appreciate your help with this.  I will need to receive this information by Sunday as that is when the draw takes place.

The Online Needlework Show was a great success.  Just to let you know...there is only one of the Cottage Charm Pockets left for a shop to purchase.  They will no longer be available after that one is gone.  So if this is on your wish list and you don't win the drawing, be sure to get in touch with your local needlework shop to purchase this before they are gone forever.

I will be back to post the winners on Sunday evening.  Keep on stitching!!

Til Next Time,


Gloria

Online Needlework Show Opens Soon

Hi Friends,

Well, the Online Needlework Show opens today.  I hope you will stop by and see my booth which will contain all the releases from the St. Charles Needlework Market including the new Yuletide Hornbooks only available through Milady's Needle.  Also there will be two Christmas Ornaments which were previously only available in magazines. 

Spot of Christmas

                                                             Christmas Tree Farm

So, please come by and make a list to forward to your favorite Needlework Store.  In addition be sure to sign up for the drawing from your wish list.  Read the instructions on how to enter.  Simply add your comment to this post along with your wish list and you will be entered in the drawing.  Make sure your profile has your email address so I can get a hold of you if you win.

On another note...be sure to see Milady's Needle ornament in the Just Cross Stitch Ornament issue this year.  The ornament issue is always so fun to browse through and read other designers recipes or stories.  No stories or recipes for me this year.  Time just simply got away from me!

                                                             Regal Red Christmas



That's about all the news for now.  Enjoy the Online Needlework Show and I will be back after the show to let you know the winners of the drawing. Be sure to check back to see if you won.

Till next time...keep those needles moving.

Gloria