We have been Spring cleaning at the shop. We've moved "furniture", rearranged stuff, and weeded out old or shop worn items. So our clearance (50% off) shelves are overflowing.

April showers bring May flowers and many designers have taken this to heart. There are lots of new flower designs from primitive daisies to extremely detailed roses. Our free chart for April is titled "Spring is in the Air" and we are hoping this is true.

For some people this is the time to set aside large winter stitching projects and turn to gardening and outdoor sports.  So now you need small, quick, easy, take-along designs.  We have anticipated this and added to our bookmarks and towels and corresponding books.

Also, remember, it is never too early to start your Christmas stitching.  Dimensions has released its 2008 Holiday kit catalog.  There are some lovely winter scenes and some neat stocking kits.

Keep stitching!

Cathie
P.S. There are less than 253 stitching days 'til Christmas.