July 2013 Summer Giveaway

It's been quite a long time since I've done a giveaway. I decided it was well past time and it needed to be a good one.  

Here's what the winner will receive...

The package, worth $30 will include:

• A hand-painted tote bag perfect for carrying a smaller cross stitch/craft project in
• A printed copy of my Sunsational Sunflowers pattern
• A piece of 14 count hand-dyed aida in #727 Light Topaz, perfect for stitching the sunflower piece on
• A hand-stitched sunflower key chain/fob

So, you're probably wondering what you have to do to win.  You can earn entries by liking my Facebook page, following me on Twitter, tweeting about the giveaway, or making a purchase.  Just click on the giveaway box below to start earning your entries.

The winner will be drawn and announced the afternoon of July 28th.

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To Dye or Not to Dye????

I think most of you know I hand dye and sell needlework fabrics.  I haven't done any in weeks due to my hectic work schedule with jobs #1 and #2 and the custom stitching orders I've had going on.  I've actually missed doing it.  I admit, it had gotten to the point it was becoming boring, if that's the right word to use.  Don't get me wrong, I love doing it, or else I wouldn't.  But on the other hand, the creative side in me likes to be able to branch out and try new things, which time has not permitted me to do.

Recently I had a loyal customer request a piece of fabric to compliment the pattern she's going to stitch.  It was the perfect opportunity to force myself to try something new.  Here's the result....

Both the customer and I LOVED the final result.  It prompted me to squeeze in the time in my crazy work schedule this week (116 hours in 12 days, NOT including Stitchnmomma time!!) to do some more color combos.  Here's a couple more I've done.

Mixing colors is great as I never know how it's going to look until the piece is completely done (dyed, washed & air dried).  I'm having a blast making these and will definitely be adding many more color combos to my shop.  And for those of you that like plain, solid colors don't worry, I'll still continue dyeing those also.  If you're interested in seeing what fabrics I currently have available, just click HERE to go to that section of my Etsy shop.

Off to get some more fabric from the washer!!  :)

Money Monday - April 29, 2013

I can't believe how quickly the year is passing.  It's the end of April and Summer is right around the corner...woohoo!!!  I thought with the lovely Spring weather we've been having I'd do something bright & cheery for today's bargain item....a cheery hand-dyed fabric!

For the next 24 hours only, I'll be offering this beautiful dark blue violet (DMC #3746) 14 count hand-dyed Aida fabric.  And to make it even better...there are 3 pieces available at this price!!!  Just think of all the patterns you could stitch on a nice bold color like this.  

If you want to grab one (or more) of these pieces at this great price, just click the photo to go to the listing in my Etsy shop.  :)

Fabric Stash - Do You Have One?

I did another guest blogger post go up over at Stitching The Night Away this morning.  I blogged all about fabric stashes.  I'm not going to retype it all here, but if you'd like to read it, just click on the photo and you'll see the full post.  :)

Money Monday - September 10, 2012

Lots of fabrics have sold, but there's still plenty left (and they probably won't last long) and I need the room for storage of other stitching supplies, so I've now increased the discount on all items in my fabric section.

Prices have already been adjusted and there's no need for a coupon code.  :)

And don't forget our Customer Loyalty Program....buy 10 get 1 FREE!

Money Monday - September 3, 2012

I'm excited to announce that I will be a house artist at The Good Goat Gallery in Lakewood, OH!  Which means if you're local to N.E. Ohio you'll be able to stop in and buy my items in person without having to view them on a computer.  Sorry, no patterns or fabric will be available there, but you can find a variety of items from hand-stitched pendant necklaces to several different styles of wall art to jazzed up desk accessories, and who knows what else I'll stitch up.

Because I'll be doing a lot more stitching, I've had to make decisions on what's going to go on my already full scheduled and hand-dyed fabrics was the choice.  I'll still be dyeing fabrics, but only when I need them for my own projects vs. the 10-20 hours I spend each weekend doing them now (and as stitchers we all know how much you can get done in an extra 10-20 hours).  And because it's just silly to dye only one piece, I'll make a full batch and put the extras in my shop whenever I am dyeing.

So here's where the sale comes in.  My drawers are currently overflowing with fabric and I need to make room for the supplies and finished items that will be for The Good Goat so I've decided a fabric clearance sale is in order.  Prices have already been adjusted in my shop so no coupon codes are needed. 

The discounts will start at 30% OFF and may or may not increase throughout the month of September.  You can wait till the end and see if you get a better discount if you want, but I can't guarantee what stock will be available, as I typcially sell at least half of what I have on hand each time I do a sale.  Want to see what fabrics I have on sale?  Just click here.  And remember, all fabric AND pattern purchases count towards our Customer Loyalty Program.  Details are available within each listing in my shop.  Oh, and I almost forgot, I still have all the FREE GIFTS available that I blogged about here.

And one last thing.  Did you know we take credit cards in our shop so you don't have to worry about having a PayPal account?  We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.  It's a great way to take advantage of the fabric sale going on right now.  ♥

Customer Loyalty Program

Did you know we have a Customer Loyalty Program????  :)

www.stitchnmomma.etsy.com

Editor's Note:  This program was discontinued in February 2013 as it was becoming too hard to implement over multiple selling venues.

Hand-dyed Fabric Sale

My fabric bins are overflowing...

 

So that means it's time for a sale.  All listings in my Etsy shop have already been reduced by 25% OFF, which means there is no need for a coupon code.

Sale pricing is good through February 15, 2012 at midnight.  Here's a sampling of a few of the wonderful colors available (click on the picture and it will take you through to that shop listing)....

 

 

Fabric of the Month - February 2012

FABRIC OF THE MONTH CLUB - Keep reading for info on changes:

Several months ago I rolled out my Fabric of the Month Club. I had tons & tons of positive feedback, but so far no buyers. So I've decided to change it up. It will no longer be something you purchase in advance. Instead, on the 1st weekend of each month, I will release a "limited edition" hand-dyed fabric. The quantities will be limited, so it will be first-come first-served, and it will be something that I will NOT make again in the future.

With that being said, here is the Fabric of the Month for February 2012.

It is a 14 ct. hand-dyed "soft" Aida in an Ultra Very Light Dusty Rose.  The DMC color match is #963.  There is currently 5 of the 8 pieces I dyed remaining.

While you're there checking out the Fabric of the Month (just click on the above picture), be sure to take a peek at all the other hand-dyed fabrics I have in my shop.  Both Aida and Evenweave fabrics are currently available.

Happy Shopping! :)