Have you heard about this fun new company?

Erin Dekker Raatjes is the creative force behind this new and exciting needlework company. Erin started Myrtle Grace Motifs with a punch needle line and soon was inundated with requests to turn her designs into cross stitch as well. Now you can choose the design medium that fits your needlework fancy!

We love Erin’s new design ~ Sweet, Sweet Life! This design is available as both a punch needle and counted thread pattern. It looks almost good enough to eat, and what an amazingly clever way to finish this appetizing design!

Want to try it this fun way to finish and not sure how to get started? Check out Erin’s blog for a fun tutorial and a few fun recipes to get you going this Monday morning!

New Designs Release from Ladybug Lane

Happy, Happy Spring!!! Just wanted to let you know that Ladybug Lane has two (2) new designs -- "Show Your Bloomers!" and "Love Never Fails." If you've checked their website lately, I know that you've seen "Show Your Bloomers" ... it was introduced at the Nashville show, and officially released it March 1. Don't you just LOVE the spring colors!!!!???

Love Never Fails by Ladybug Lane

Show your Bloomers by Ladybug Lane

"Love Never Fails" is just now being officially released, and we love it! It was stitched on a beautiful lavender color called "Whimsey" from Picture This Plus, and uses one (1) color of Crescent Colours Belle Soie in "Icing". The frame is also from Crescent Colours ("The Meg") and also in the Icing color. An alphabet chart is included for personalization, and spaces are noted for placement -- alphabet is done one over one.

Be sure to check out Jen's Blog where she will keep you up to date on all Ladybug Lane events, new releases and great cross stitch tips and tricks. You can also find Jen as well as hundreds of other designers, teachers and countless other needlework professionals at Loose Thread Stitchers.

Talk soon!

Colleen