The "ABC's" of dealing with crude people

I had placed an order two weeks ago with a store in New Hampshire (it's a famous one with a large website) and never received confirmation or anything from them. I went to my local LNS yesterday and was able to purchase all 3 of the patterns I wanted. Well yesterday afternoon I emailed the store to cancel the order was blasted by the owner Marie. She was the crudest, rudest woman I have ever had the misfortune to deal with.

On Jan 10 I placed an order for 1 yard of linen. Again, I never received a word from them concerning this order. Yesterday when I mentioned this to her, her reply was that it was on backorder from the company. Now I ask you....if you were selling items on a website, would you picture them and sell them when you don't have them in stock? To me this is just stupid.

All I can say is if you deal with this woman Marie, I hope you have a better experience than I did and I can guarantee I will never be dealing with the cross stitch store again. I would rather do without something then ask her for it.

As always,
Barbara

A Wonderful Day at the Market

Today was the day that my local LNS displays all the new goodies she returned with from the Nashville Market. As you can tell, I was in 7th heaven and it was very hard to get my feet back on the ground. I limited myself to just my favorite designers so I could keep the expense under a manageable figure....I'm not sure my DH would agree. LOL

Dinky Dyes new scissor case which comes with the silks and the matching scissors. Very cute!!! I love doing the Sweetheart Trees designs on the checked Graziano linen and this one looks very sweet. Shepherd's Bush had a freebie when you purchased the silver charm that went with it. This one is a darling sheep atop a hill with a tulip charm.

These are two of the designs I have awaited impatiently for. I am dieing to start the Lighthouse biscornu from Rosewood Manor and the With My Needle Huswife from Ellen Chester is just beautiful. I love stitching her designs.

Prairie Moon has come out with Black and Red Sampler II and since I had number I it was a no brainer that I had to have it. LOL And then there is La-D-Da. I absolutely love all of her designs and love stitching them.

Just Nan had some wonderful items this time but I limited myself to just these two. The vintage winder I have plans for so stay tuned to see what I do with that and the Needle Tweet is for my daughter, Jenn.

Ever since I stitched the Jenny Bean pinkeep, I have fallen in love with these designs. I broke down and purchased the fiber pack for this one....saves on time pulling threads don't ya know.

And last but not least....Blackbird Designs. I truly think they outdid themselves this market and there was nothing that didn't make it into my bag. The Manor book has some of the most beautiful pincushions they have ever produced and my fingers are itching to start them.

So let me know what you think about my purchases and what you think I should start first. I always have a very hard time with that one.

As always,

Barbara

Pictures from a Friend

A friend sent me these pictures in an email and I just loved each and every one of them. These are the treasures that make our lives so rich. Enjoy!!!

I HATE FROGS!!!!

Have you ever had one of those days where you knew you should never have started a project? Well today was my turn. From my previous post about the Eiffel Tower, I made mention that I started a design that had to do with France. I have decided that this design doesn't like me at the moment and that I should put it away for awhile. The "froggy" has been visiting one too many times and I'm about to get out my scissors and do some real permanent damage.

I am going to work on my Toccato #3 for awhile and get my emotions back into balance. Hopefully this "frog" will jump on down the street.

As always,

Barbara

The Eiffel Tower????

Now I bet you are wondering why I have a picture of the Eiffel Tower on my blog. Well it's not because I'm planning a trip there, but to give you a hint of what I'm stitching. If you know me you know I love French blogs and their use of the color red. Well the design I am working on is like a salute to all the French blogs and their beautiful use of color. If you haven't treated yourself to looking at some, here is one to really get you started off right. http://plume-de-lin.over-blog.com/ When you see what this lady has in her own back yard, you are sure to start drooling. I know I did. LOL

I will let you think about what I may be stitching and tomorrow I will post a picture of what I have started.

As always,
Barbara

Have You Seen These?

As soon as I saw these I fell in love with them. They are not very expensive but they will look great attached to my work that I give away as gifts. Just gives them a little extra punch.

Ladybug, ladybug Fly Away Home......

Yes it's a ladybug biscornu that I stitched for a sweet friend who collects them. If the pattern looks familiar, it's because it's a Sweetheart Tree one but done with different colors. This was fun to do and I'm hoping C.......... likes it.

As always,

Barbara

Happy Anniversary

On February 22, 1946 my parents were married and began a beautiful journey together. Today would of been their 64th wedding anniversary and I just wanted to acknowledge their time together. Love and miss you Mom and Dad.

GOS 4th Challenge Entry

Here is my entry for the fourth Gift of Stitching contest. It's a little tin with the design stitched on the front with a pincushion attached to the top. It's just waiting to hold all those little doodads we stitchers have.

Just Being Whimsical

When the winds of March are wakening the crocuses and crickets, did you ever find a fairy near some budding little thickets,...And when she sees you creeping up to get a closer peek, she tumbles through the daffodils, a playing hide and seek.~Marjorie Barrows