Hello All!
We are still doing some "behind the scenes" work at updating the current site. Here is what we've done so far:
Updated each and every designer's section. This includes moving whatever is on sale to the SALE folder, inputting new products and deleting products we have sold out of and will no longer carry as "regular stock" and moving products that we only have 1 left of that will also no longer be regular stock when we're sold out to the new O-N-E-S-I-E-S folder.
Updated the sale section by inputting each designer's name with the pattern name and putting the "WAS" price so you can see what kind of a bargain you are getting! :)
We still have quite a few patterns to post to the O-N-E-S-I-E-S section and also will be revamping the CLEARANCE section SOON! :)
We are also working with a website development team to build a fully integrated e-commerce site...one where you can point and click, put it in your shopping cart and pay all on your own! :) It has been coming down the pike for a long time now ~ and the final touches are being made before inputting all of our products and launching. Look for some exciting changes to be happening SOON! :) If you have any suggestions as to what you do/don't like in a website, please feel free to let me know! :)
Some of you have asked if I'm doing okay after the year I've had. The answer is a resounding YES although there are still bugs to be worked out, changes to be made and relationships to mend. It sounds exhausting ~ and it is ~ but I've loved getting emails from you and keeping busy with the business to help take my mind off other things. :)
I also wanted to explain a little bit about what goes on around here on a daily basis as some of you have asked. We typically sort through and attempt to answer 80 - 100 emails every day plus a dozen or more phone calls. Sometimes there are inquiries (do you have this pattern?), sometimes there are requests (can you get this pattern?), sometimes there are questions (how do your BOM programs work?) and sometimes there are ORDERS!!! :) LOL I try and look at/answer emails 7 days a week...but sometimes, with four children and a husband, that just isn't possible. As you can imagine, just one day of not responding puts me two days behind. :) It's not a bad problem ~ really ~ and I LOVE talking to all of you...about what you're doing, about what you want to do, about the fun stuff happening in your lives, etc. and I just want you to know that you are ALL very important to me and I truly do cherish the friendships I have made over the past two years. I try to do my best every day at getting orders and such out as quickly as I can ~ I know how exciting it is to order something new and can't wait to get it!!!! :) But you must remember that, for the most part, I am only one person. :) The girls you have seen on the website help out as much as they can ~ but they are primarily my employees for shows ~ getting ready, working the show and then putting the studio back together again afterwards. :) On a daily basis... it's just little 'ol me. :)
I PROMISE you that things will get better and run a little more smoothly once the new integrated site gets up and running! Until then, we'll continue taking orders via email and phone.
OKAY...now onto some new patterns and that FABULOUS new product I teased you about a couple of weeks ago!!!! :)
FROM GAIL PAN DESIGNS:
Send a Little Christmas Wish is such a cute idea for keeping all of those Christmas card supplies nearby! Gail has also included a bonus stitchery to turn this little "folder" into a sewing folder for your stitchery supplies OR stitch up either one for an adorable wallhanging! $14 plus shipping
This cute Heart of my Garden wallhanging is sure to please! $14 plus shipping
This adorable Snowy Garden Stitcheries wallhanging captures the essence of Winter gardening! Four different snowmen say, "Bless them little birds, bless them honey bees, bless them winter flowers and bless them Christmas trees". The snowmen are even adorable all on their own! $14 plus shipping
Posies for Elise features these two cute floral stitcheries that will stitch up in a flash!
$14 plus shipping
FROM LEANNE'S HOUSE:
Sitting on the sofa under a warm blanket and stitching is one of my favorite things to do in the evening! Now you can make yourself one of these gorgeous stitchery companions to keep all of those needed supplies nearby! Originally published as a magazine pattern, Leanne has now revamped the pattern in single format and added many hints and tips to make it even easier! $14 plus shipping
"Little things make a very big difference". Words of wisdom from Leanne. This is a great bag for shopping or keeping a project together. Utilize all of your skills with piecing, applique and stitchery. $14 plus shipping
FROM LYNETTE ANDERSON DESIGNS:
Have fun creating this adorable new bag by Lynette Anderson! $20 plus shipping
FROM NATALIE ROSS IN STITCHES:
You will thoroughly enjoy creating this lovely 'ladybird' quilt called "Ladybirds on Patrol". It's quick and easy using a jelly roll and scraps for the applique plus a border. $14 plus shipping
Is there anything better than to stitch in the garden and watch the flowers bloom?
$14 plus shipping
FROM ROSALIE QUINLAN DESIGNS:
What cute stitcheries to decorate your home for the holidays or give as package add-ons or Christmas tree ornaments. $14 plus shipping
NOW...for the BIG announcement!!! We are very proud to be carry a brand-new, revolutionary product for the embroidery industry! The girls and I have been stitching, stitching, stitching trying every which way to get this product to fail and we CANNOT.
Here's what it is: It is a very pliable film that feels like a very lightweight piece of paper. You put it into your printer (laser, inkjet, copier ~ doesn't matter) and copy/print off your stitchery design. Cut around the design (roughly), peel off the paper backing and stick it to your fabric. Yes, I said STICK IT...it is self-attaching like a sticky-note. NO BASTING!!!! Then, you stitch as usual. It is VERY easy to needle through. When you are done with your stitching, you soak your stitchery for a few minutes in cold water and POOF!!! It disappears. No tracing. No worrying about what color to trace your stitchery or staying EXACTLY on your stitchery line so that it doesn't show. It is simple and fun and believe us, you will be amazed (we're still raving about it)!!!!!!
THIS STUFF IS FAN-TAB-U-LOUS!!!!!!
We are currently working on other ways to use it as well. I know that it would be fantastic for punchneedle and I'm in the process of doing a hand-applique project and it seems to be working fabulously as a placement guide for my applique pieces as well.
Right now, we are still trying to determine how to package it since we've purchased it in bulk. Initially - we're going to offer it as single sheets for $1.50, packages of 6 for $7.75 or packages of 12 for $15. If these numbers don't work and we find that you are wanting to purchase in bigger packages (like a package of 24 or 36), we'll re-evaluate.
Guess that's about all of the news we can handle at this point!!!! LOL
Treasure Every Stitch ~
Shannon
