Hello Stitchers, Autumn has arrived in Wisconsin, and the spectrum of colours has certainly provided once again that wonderful inspiration of design. "French Harvest" rests at my back door, as the celadon and ecru Cinderella French pumpkins are waiting to be stitched and charted. Apart from the traditional orange field pumpkins, these new breeds of harvest provide such a wonderful back drop for my new creations. As Cinderella's stagecoach was shaped, these delightful specimens of our harvest are a lasting beauty. However with the chilly nights we have experienced already this month, soon they will become soup and bread, and the memories will be in the stitched vision of my "French Harvest" to publish in 2006. I trust this year has brought great blessings to your lifes, and has afforded you endless hours of stitching pleasures. I have been extremely busy at The Heart's Content, Inc. and Linen Emporium, creating new designs and hues of Scottish Glenshee on which to manifest your heirlooms. All of your patience with the new Glenshee colors soon to release has been greatly appreciated. In Spring, 2006, I shall have the new swatch books ready for distribution. If you wish to contact me at that time, I'd be delighted to fill your requests. It is a lengthy and tedious process, and I want to be certain it is accurate before it releases. Earlier this year, I have released my entire staff, due to our economy. It is with great regret that I was forced to do so. I miss my friends daily, and some of their hats don't seem to fit my head, as the tasks of this design studio are overwhelming. I ask for your patience and understanding in the process of my shipping and processing of orders. For the most part, I am capable of maintaining a well-stocked inventory, but occasionally need to hand-dye, process, print, or the such, to complete a simple item in your order, and that can delay the posting for a few days. I am desperately trying to handle all the facets of the business, and am finding that the eighteen hour days are proving a horrid tax to my health. Recently, there was rumored the most unfortunate tale of my ceasing to design. To my dismay, shock, and anger, it is most contrary to that indeed. I have never been busier in my life. I continue daily to move forward in this needleart industry that I so love. It is my life. It is my partner. It is my soul. I am most blessed when I can spend endless hours in my studio creating a new inspiration, with hopes of sharing with you the enjoyment of creating this same design in those infinite one over one cross stitches on this tiny count of the premier Scottish Glenshee linen. I so appreciate your support of my design efforts, and am eager to share with you my newest creations. Be certain to check my site often, as these new designs post. Everything has remained the same here at The Heart's Content, and Linen Emporium. The great Classical music still surrounds me, and Allison Krauss continues to serenade me daily. Last week, I returned from my last exhibit/teaching venue of the year. It is with great anticipation that I prepare my space for the long winter ahead, arresting the flower beds of their tattered hints of summer beauty, re-store the summer comforts of lounging, winterize the Emporium for the long Wisconsin winter ahead, preparing bolts of linen for my hand-dyed baths on my deck, knowing the weather shall turn nasty, and I must satisfy my linen needs for the months ahead of designing the new Spring Line Up. The 2005 crop of leaves, acorns, mulch, and the such, has provided a wonderful hue for my dye baths, and I am in the midst of creating new colours for a new creation soon to stitch. I have spent several days outdoors tending to these tasks, and only wish I had a few more weeks of pleasure to play in my forest. It is truly where I smile, as I collect the fine ingredients for my linen dying, and prepare the fallen trees to provide me that firewood and warmth for the long season ahead of me. Soon all of my fireplaces shall blaze, and then I know I am home. Oh how I love Wisconsin. Simply cannot imagine residing elsewhere. My home, my heart, myself belongs here. Always. Your response to my Splendor Series of Samplers has been tremendous. I am presently working on a Holiday Splendor. Somehow that monochromatic method of creating a stitched sampler seems so pleasing to us needleartists, and surely affords a bit of simplicity while assembling them on my behalf. The Holiday Splendor will be a part of my 2006 releases, so be sure to check out my site in February. Also just released are my two 2005 Exclusive Teaching pieces. "Celebrate Your Heart" and "Respect". They are now posted here, and are available for purchase either from your local needlework shop, or directly from THC. The shops will be receiving their new releases within the next month. My friend, Photoboy is hand-rubbing the last of the classic custom cherrywood heart frames, and the hand-dyed linen is on the deck drying. Assembly awaits me, now that I have moved indoors. Apple Cider brews, the wool wardrobe appears, and my task of preparing firewood is most appreciated. Just prepared my first batch of winter soup, and sat down to chat with all of you for a bit. Ah France~~~~ Thank you all sincerely from the bottom of my heart for your fond support of my friend Marie from Toulouse, France. I have recently begun the distribution of her wonderful creations. A separate section of my web site features her lovely designs. Be sure to check it out. We have sold out of several, but shall expect another shipment soon. Les Miniatures D' Alphabets ~ France ~ Recently I have resigned from the CATS (Now "Stitching Festival") board of directors, and will not be exhibiting at their events in the future. You will want to be certain to check my "Agenda" at the bottom of my home page often to learn of the new venues I have experienced. Change is good for all of us, and a most wise business decision has taken me on different Interstates; soon to intersect with your area of visit. I'd love to continue to see all of you at these new events, and in the best interest of our industry, my mission is to expand our horizons of needleart, and provide my talents of designs to a broader audience. Designing, teaching, vending, creating......that's what I do. I will be posting bits of my 2006 schedule shortly, but will not have it completed for some months. New contracts, and the such, take a great deal of time and determination. Periodically, I will post additions to my agenda, so be certain to check often. Think of positive new areas to travel to. A great dedication of time and resource has gone into my new ventures and decisions. Assure I will partake in those events that afford the worth of both yours and mine of time and travel. I will look forward to seeing all of you soon. I hear every word you are saying. It is always so pleasant to visit the stitched models and have your own private moment with a few; assuring yourself that yours will look just like that when it grows up. My pink and white antique quilted booth shall continue to travel around this great world exhibiting my designs. We shall meet again soon. I'd like to take this opportunity to extend a Warm and Blessed Holiday greeting to all of you. Families are the best, and that is exactly where I shall be this Season. My dearest celebration is my lovely daughter, Andrea. Recently relocating her Chiropractic practice in Green Bay, once again, I take great pleasure in the time we can share. Today we both attended a local Small Business Career Seminar, and learned much about our businesses, and established a great comfort of knowing our closeness is again a reality. Andrea truly has been the inspiration of my latest "funk" of character, such as "Friends Are Angels On Earth", "Respect", "Endure With Grace", and Gaze Awhile". She and I just shared a funny evening of laughter at one of our favorite local pubs. Resulting in several new inspirations for new creations, I shall always cherish our time together, and the fond memories of our shared "funk". Imagine that. Keep your needle threaded, and remember, every room in your home should have a stitching nest. Not only does my home contain just that, but I make certain the wonderful hue of pink also exists in every area as well. May we remain friends in stitching, | ||||
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Fond Regards,
Maureen |
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