Dear Cross Stitcher,

It looks like everyone is getting back to cross-stitch now after the Christmas break (keep the orders flowing we love being busy). All the Christmas decorations are now down and packed away for another year. The only trouble is as soon as Christmas is over and you think everyone is going back to school and life can be something like normal again, they start being ill! I've got two in bed now, both boys - I think they are in training for when they grow up and become men!!!!!!!!

We have been trading for One Year so the 1st of January was not only New Years Day it was also ‘Cottage Needlecrafts’ 1st Birthday and I must say it was a fantastic year. We have travelled up & down the country, sent kits all over the world and received some lovely letters & e-mails from customers. We thought we would share a few with you:

Wow, these are great, thank you for all your hard work. - Julie Grindy, Cheshire

Just to let you know I received my kit today which was super fast and it is delightful...........what a great service.........thank you.............Regards, Nancy Gemski – Durham

I was so impressed I took them to work to show everyone the packaging.  So neat to get a package that also says 'Royal Mail".  In fact I ordered my remaining two today. Thanks! Jill Bortz, USA

Just to let you know I have finished Daisy's Tote bag. I am very pleased with the bag and the stitching and pattern was very straightforward. It has been admired by my needlework friends. Many thanks again – Vera Hicks – Kent

I am so pleased with the item and the quick delivery 1st class service. I shall be ordering from you in the near future. Marion Cook - Essex

The preview of 'NOEL' is lovely.  I cannot wait to get my hands on it!! No doubt I will be back in touch soon I'm sure my granddaughter 'MAISIE' would love a sampler for her bedroom wall. Best wishes Sue Heslop, Hartlepool.

Joy has been working on new designs for the Summer 2006, they will be in our set kits range depicting local scenes. The only trouble is we have to keep visiting all the small Cornish Villages, having cups of coffee and walking round to find the best views. After living in the city it’s really hard to get any work done at all! When they are finally finished you will be the first to see them via our Newsletter.

Mothers Day - 26th March 2006

For Mothers Day we have designed our 'MUM' Tote Bag Kit. The bag is 32cm (W) x 36cm (H) in natural cotton calico. It comes complete with Cream 14 count Aida or 28 Count Evenweave banner, Full Colour Chart, Needle, DMC threads on thread organiser, Key & Instructions.

MUM Tote Bag Kit: £23.00

'Grandchildren Are Special'

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The Craft, Hobby & Stitch Awards 2006!

If you like our products & designs now’s your chance to vote. Send your vote to 'The Craft, Hobby & Stitch Awards'. You could win a fabulous prize!

Everyone who votes will be entered into 'The Crafts, Hobby & Stitch Awards 2006' (stitching) prize draw to win one of eight portable Sewing and Quilting Aerofil Thread Boxes from Madeira, worth £135! Each box contains 40 x 400m and 20 x 1000 spools of highest quality Madeira Aerofil ‘sewall’ thread, plus three spools of Monofil transparent thread.

Click here to vote for Cottage Needlecrafts Closing date is Friday 3rd February

NOVEMBER PRIZE DRAW WINNERS

The two lucky prize winners for November are -

Joyce Duffin - Warwickshire

Katherine Blake - Cheltenham

If you would like to be included in this months draw for one of
two £10 gift vouchers towards a kit of your choice, contact us via e-mail or drop us a line. All previous entrants will be automatically included each month increasing your chance of winning.