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  • The Endless Summer Sails On!

    We have had a rush of one gorgeous day after another! Although last week a snail was at the top of my post, I have to admit I am getting quite a bit done lately, in spite of the continual… Continue reading

  • Summer, Glorious Summer!

    This is a symbol of how progress is coming this summer! Not only is there a garden, road trips, and beach calling, but there are too many projects going on at once here!  So beware, this post is LONG and… Continue reading

  • Mad About Plaid!

    Graduations are over, and summer is well underway–  so it’s obviously time for… CHRISTMAS!! We have not forgotten our promise to add plaid borders to our Christmas Album projects. It’s always been a fantasy to be approached by Moda to… Continue reading

  • Welcome, Summer!

    It’s been a quiet month for new designs at San Francisco Stitch Co… mainly because this was happening! Yes, our daughter graduated with highest honors from Pratt Institute in NYC. This was our family’s first graduation in twenty years, since… Continue reading

  • Happy Easter!

    So I have to ask– where did another month go? March came in like a lion, left like a lion, and April came in like a lion, and appears to be leaving like a lion here today. All that makes… Continue reading

  • Hatching Eggs!

    It is embarrassing to look at the date of my last post– I assure you, it is not because nothing is happening here– quite the opposite is true! I am going to pack this blog with less blather and more… Continue reading

  • Christmas Album Finishing Options

    This is just a short post to explain some of the Christmas Album finishing options– at some point, we fell in love and upgraded this whole project to show quilt status, and it’s taking more time than we planned. That… Continue reading

  • Christmas Album Finishing Kit Peeks!

    January was a super busy month! There are always so many thing to get wrapped up after Christmas, an office that needs a serious clean-up, and my friend Tere and I were invited to lecture and have a workshop at… Continue reading

  • February's here!

    February is here… well, not quite… but we’re ready for it! We’re having so much creating cross stitch designs, we’re early… this month. Wouldn’t it be nice to have your cross stitch design all set for the first of each… Continue reading

  • A Year of Cross Stitch–New Series!

    Once again, a Happy New Year to all! Ours has started with a bang– the January Cross Stitch mug rug has really sold well, and so we think there are many people with fond memories of this glorious pastime! The… Continue reading

  1. hinzeliz's avatar

    Have a good break, but please come back when you are beter. I’ve been reading you regularly for years. I…

  2. Dottie Newkirk's avatar

    I’m so very, very sorry about all your poor shoulder and that your dear grandson is having some difficulties. Sending…

  3. Lisa D.'s avatar

    I will miss reading your very entertaining blog, but you must take care of yourself and family first!

  4. mary's avatar

    I am so sorry to hear this. Having just had a reverse shoulder replacement in November, I understand what you…

  5. Carolyn Hutchinson's avatar

    Dear Carol, So sorry to hear of your troubles! I’ll be thinking of you and your family and sending warm…