Hi y'all! It's Christy Schmitz here, bringing you the freshest and latest news and ideas from the world of Just CrossStitch. We're in the home stretch of summer in most of the country, my friends. Here in Alabama, we likely still have a couple more months of warm weather, but at least the most oppressive heat will be coming to an end soon. I hope. I'm looking forward to a little break in the heat, as are Abby and Ellie. They don't mind the heat too much, but I try to limit outdoor time for them to mornings and evenings. Those summer sunsets are breathtaking. We love to watch for birds, squirrels or rabbits. And if we see them, that beagle "song" rings proudly. I love it, and I love to see the pure excitement on their faces.
Our October Issue
Cover Story:
Fall Cardinal Wreath
Also Featured:
Spooky Stitching
Ornaments, Pincushions, Needlebook & More
Plus:
Sleuthing Scottish Samplers
Diverse History Shared in Motifs
Purchase Select Patterns from Just CrossStitch
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Q. When did you begin cross stitching? A. Like many needleworkers, I was introduced to a needle and thread at a very early age. I would watch my grandmother do crewel embroidery and crochet. My family always encouraged my creativity, and I remember doing many craft and needlework projects as a child. I have vivid memories of working my first crewel embroidery and stamped cross stitch at the age of 6. Q. When did you begin designing cross stitch? A. I started creating my own designs in the late 1990s and Blue Ribbon Designs was born in early 2004. I was working full-time at a mortgage company and designing in the evenings and on weekends. Read the entiere Q&A in our October 2018 issue! |
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