Seven Words to fight Breast Cancer

We'd like to highlight a non-stitching related cause today. We have worked with Michelle from MKC Photography in the past on an amazing series of sewing images and she recently shared with us her newest work to help raise money for Breast Cancer. We just had to share it with our members....

I took a poll. I asked women what words they would want to hear when facing a battle, what words they would say to their mother, their sister, their friend. I arranged them in order, from the first day, moving on and upward, through the journey. These seven words are for my aunts. They are for my cousin. They are for my college professor. They are for my childhood friend. They are for each one of us, because cancer touches us all.

In honor of May and Mother's Day, 25% of all proceeds from this print will go directly to my dear friend's organization, Phi Mammo Gramma, as they raise funds for the Avon Three Day Walk in the hope that, one day, the eighth word will be "cure."

We just love the newest release from Brenda Kocher Designs entitled Fancywork.

This Crazy Quilt pattern incorporates not only canvas work stitches but also silk ribbon surface embroidery to create a colorful splash of spring colors. A CD is included with the book that has color photo directions for the silk ribbon embroidery. These same directions are shown in the book with black and white photos. Approximate finished size of the design stitched on 18 count mono canvas is 11” x 12”.

We also LOVE Brenda's Project Bags. Not only can they carry a ton! She donates 100% of the profits to charity! now that's a designer we can get behind!

These beautiful project bags are brand new from Tea Rose Cottage Designs and represent a small sample of the many designs available. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of these bags go to children’s causes in Third World Countries.

Each design is available in limited quantities and come in small (approx. 12” x 15”) medium (approx. 17”x 18”) and large (approx. 21”x 22”…large enough for a 20” bobbin lace pillow!)

Each bag has a coordinated fabric lining with lots of pockets for storing your needlework supplies and patterns. Unique and/or antique buttons are used for the closures.