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This weeks Stitching Bloggers Question of the Week

Have you ever been to a stitching retreat?

I have not been to one as of yet. I plan to go to one sometime in the hopefull near future, and I also plan to host one through Stitching the Night Away! We’ve been talking about it on the message board and it’s an event I’d really like to make happen. Unfortunately that won’t be this year, maybe next year.

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This cute little valentine freebie is up at the Kreinik website. In addition to this great free cross stitch pattern you’ll also find scrap book projects, embroidery ideas, crochet patterns, and lots more things you can do with Kreinik’s awesome specialty threads.

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Yup, you heard me!  That pretty thing you just sewed together?  Go ahead and see if you can make it fall to shreds!  That’s the advice that Beth has for us this morning over at Two Mom’s in a Blog.  Go ahead, check it out for yourself and read about her “try to destroy it rule,” I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised!  It’s some very good advice.

While I have you heading in that general direction of the blogosphere, don’t forget to check out Fighting Angels! 

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Spring is on it’s way, and during spring comes lots of fun little present giving times in our household. Half of the birthdays, mother’s day, easter, and lots of pastel colored confetti filled cards just waiting to happen! I always seem to get the most interesting mothers day gifts from the boys. Let’s see, clay pot with three holes in it, this sits proudly atop my fridge despite not knowing what its use is yet. Every year I get several styrofoam cups with some sort of flower in them that never ever grows into anything and ends up in the trash. I don’t know if its my lack of a green thumb, or if it’s just not a strong plant. My favorite thing though would be the construction paper cards and cut out hands that I always get with the crayon scribbled words, “I love you mom!” (and the hug that usually comes with them!)What’s your favorite mother’s day gift?

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Turtle

Originally uploaded to flickr by Heavenly Evil.

I came across this great finish today while I was browsing around the blogosphere and flickr.com pics. I love it when I come across STNA designs that have been finished up! Such a great surprise. The fabric this is on is a beautiful color too!

If you want this free cross stitch pattern, go to our free cross stitch patterns page!

To visit this stitcher go here: http://www.heavenlyevil.com and give her some props for her great stitching! She’s got some great WIP’s going on as well.

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We redecorated a little today I hope you like the new blog theme here. Still working on getting the IE display issues worked out, but it looks good in Firefox!

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This charity crafter’s blog has several contributors to it’s posts and you’ll find lots of pictures of things as they get finished up and ready to be sent out to the various charities discussed. The goal is to make 25 things throughout the year to give to charity. You’ll see, blankets, hats, baby items and more. If you love crafting for charity you’ll enjoy your visit to 25 Things.

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(To help with journaling we have our free printable pages section!)There are as many different reasons for keeping a cross stitch journal as there are projects to keep track of! Some might keep one so that they can tell how many hours they put into each project. Another might keep one so they can go back and remember just what was going through their minds while they worked. Someone else might just like to keep a record of how far they got in one day. Whatever your reason, there are PLENTY of ways to make your journal as much of an enjoyment as your finished pieces. Read the rest of this entry »

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If you’ve ever been in a bind and needed money quick then you’ve probably considered getting one of those Payday cash Advance Loans. It’s not as painful as one might think it would be and there is minimal paperwork to be done, you can even get an online cash advance now too.  These can be so helpful when you’re in a pickle, and they really helped us get through when my son was in the hospital and the payment was due on our minivan.

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