July, 2020

The first half of 2020 has come and gone and I think that most of us are glad to see it behind us. Hopefully everyone is feeling a little bit of normalcy returning to their lives.

The shop has been re-opened for a month now and it seems as if I never had to close. A big THANK YOU to all the stitchers who have returned and supported the shop while I try to get back to a "normal" routine. Of course that routine now includes masks at all times, hand sanitizer, optional gloves and social distancing. Stitchers are smart enough to realize we are doing these things for everyone’s benefit and are happy to comply (with a few exceptions of noses peeking out!). For now, we will continue to be proactive and try to keep healthy habits. And as for mental health, there is nothing better than time spent with needle and thread in hand to keep your spirits up.

I am trying to order as usual but there are still lots of backorders and "out of stock" items on every invoice. Fibers and fabric are both in great demand and there are shortages with base materials. We are framing again and, so far, those orders have been timely. Please know that I will do my best to keep things in stock as well as possible. Remember the shop is CLOSED July 3rd-5th. Wishing you all a Happy Independence Day and Happy Stitching, Jan

WHAT’S NEW

• Summerhouse Stitche Workes — Fragments In Time 2020: Prosperity, Simplicity; Ladies Garden Journal: Number Three Solomon Seal, Number Four: Rambling Rose
• Its Sew Emma — Three piece gingham mesh bag set: 8 x 10, 10 1/2 x 13 , 13 x 15 1/2
• Country Cottage Needleworks — Snow Village: #7 Snow Boutique, #8 Snowball Stand, #9 Ice Creamery
• The Prairie Schooler — 2020 Schooler Santa
• Stacy Nash Primitives — The Stables at Hollyberry Farm
• Heart In Hand — The Smallest Things Sampler, Quilting Bird
• Bent Creek — Re-release: Flowers In The Springtime (wedding sampler)
• Jeannette Douglas Designs — Sew Together: #5 Buttons & Bows, #6 Ribbons & Trims
• Blackbird Designs — Come Into My Garden
• Erica Michaels — Petites Collection: My Heart Beats True
• Stoney Creek — All Is Bright
• Yarn Tree — Superior Round 3" Wooden Hoop