This was a freebie I did last Christmas to benefit Kelsey's Needle Crafts charity tree in CA. I'm posting it on my website blog in hopes that it will be stitched for this or other charities :o)

How to help:

The Busy Needle auction/freebie packet to benefit diabetes:
http://www.thebusyneedle.com/
(if you visit the website please note it has not been updated with the new address seen below)

Send finished ornaments year round for them to sell during the holiday season
OR
Send $1 for postage and a contribution and get a nice packet of many freebies (some exclusive!)
Send all donations to:
The Busy Needle
205 North Third Rogers, AR 72756
busyneedle@mc2k.com

OR
Visit ebay this week and bid on the really neat auctions going on. Some are finished ornaments from designers that are signed by them, signed charts, etc. Stitchy Kitty has some adorable signed ornies on there (plus the patterns are in the freebie packet). I've heard products from L*K, La D Da, Just Another Button Company, and more are up for bid. The ebay seller name is:
diabetestree

Kelsey's Needle Krafts:
http://www.kelseys-needlekrafts.com/index.html
Taking finished ornament donations up until Nov. 30th to benefit the Early Childhood Counseling Center.
Send your completed projects to:
Kelsey's Needle Krafts
C/O Ornament Tree
459 Main St.
Placerville, CA 95667-5607 USA

SNS Merry freebie

New releases- Flip Flops and Unmentionables

SHOP OWNERS--contact Hoffman's to order or email us at stitchesnstones@aol.com

Visit our website for more designs or ordering information: http://www.stitchesnstones.com

Flips Flops sampler models stitched with Crescent Colours hand-dyed threads (DMC and GAST conversions provided) on Wichelt Imports, Inc. 28ct. Bittersweet Lite hand-dyed Jobelan and 28ct. Tangerine/Pumpkin banding over two threads. Embellishments include several Mill Hill beads and a sunglasses charm from By Jupiter. Frame by Wood 'N Needle Craft, Inc. Model stitched by Scarlett Rabon & Jennifer Hull. Available now through Hoffman's or through us (wholesale only, stitchers please see our list of shops or contact us for your nearest shop).
The Unmentionables Sampler showcases, well, ahem, our unmentionables! From a front hook bra, a thong, or granny panties, the gang is all here! Great for a laundry room or for those of us who appreciate whimsy. Model stitched with Crescent Colours hand-dyed threads (DMC & GAST conversions provided) over two threads on Wichelt Imports, Inc. 28ct. African Daisy hand-dyed Jobelan. Frame by Wood 'N Needle Crafts, Inc. Model stitched by Tammy Murphy. Available now through Hoffman's or through us (wholesale only, stitchers please see our How to Order page or contact us for your nearest shop location).

New blog

Interested in sneak previews of designs and the designing process? Want to see what I'm currently stitching on? Visit my new blog for life inside a designer's house:

http://stitchesnstones2.blogspot.com

For My Fur sneak preview--available now!

A curvy white cat with beads and baubles who is too sexy for her fur! Stitched on 18ct. Lemon Drop linen (over one or two) using Crescent Colours threads (including my favorite Jelly Roll of course) and a few Mill Hill beads and treasures. A quick stitch for all you cat lovers! DMC conversions are included. Model stitched by B. Schmidt. Frame by Wood 'N Needle Crafts, Inc.

Columbus New Release sneak peek & new freebie

Hi all,
It's been awhile! I have three new designs that were just released at Columbus Market, look for them at your favorite shop:

For My Fur (pictured above)--a sexy kitty for you cat lovers and a quick finish

Let Your Flag Stand--a two for one in this chart for Americana fans

Princess Parking--All others will be toad!

We have a quick new freebie over at Kreinik to celebrate the 4th of July or your love of fireworks:
http://www.kreinik.com/kshop/product.php?productid=16258&cat=160&page=2

Hope you are enjoying summer as much as I am!
Tracy

Vacation notice 4/19/05-4/24/05

We're off to Disneyland again, this time with the whole family! The office remodel has been too much for us and we're getting out while the getting's good! All orders have shipped and we will handle new orders as they are received once we're back in the office on Monday April 25, 2005. Thank you for your patience as we take some hard-earned time off ;)

Tracy Kreger

Back in the office

Had a good time, very tiring! We are back in the office catching up today but we also have remodeling being done. All orders received while gone have been shipped today. Next we're mailing new models to stitchers so look for our new releases soon!

Tracy