Hello dear readers!

How nice that CrossStitcher now has a blog so we can share news. First off, I hope you are all enjoying the wonderful new projects the magazine is offering every month. I've just sent off a new Christmas commission to Cathy. It's a lovely table set, perfect for all your Holiday entertaining. Look for it in the upcoming Christmas issue.

It has been a busy year so far. I'm happy to tell you that I have another book in the works with David & Charles. All the stitched models and manuscript are in so you will be seeing the final results when it's published this coming winter. It is a book filled with designs especially for women so I'm hoping you'll find lots of projects you can't resist! I've been busy with magazine commissions, kit designing for Design Works Crafts and am also working on another contributory book for David & Charles.

On a personal note, I'm looking forward to our summer in the country. I've managed to sneak enough weekends in to drive up and plant my veggie garden again this year. On our last visit we saw lots of blueberry and raspberry blossoms so we are sure to have a summer filled with all these delights. Now... if we can keep the raccoons, deer and wild turkeys from getting to them before we do! My husband and I feel so blessed to be able to escape the city for a bit every year. The best part is that while I can continue to work on my designs throughout the summer, I also get to take my breaks in the garden and walk barefoot in the green grass... a heavenly treat for this city dweller!

Until next time, happy stitching!

Joan




Joan Elliott, designer