Commonwealth Day (on March 11th this year) is when all the member countries of the Commonwealth celebrate their links with each other. The day is intended to promote understanding of global issues and international co-operation. Perhaps surprisingly, Commonwealth Day was introduced first in Canada by
Clementina Trenholme way back in 1898! It became popular there and was extended early in the 20th century to other nations in the (then) British Empire.
There's lots of news for stitchers this month with new Spring Collections from all the kit manufacturers. We hope to have some papercraft news next month when our resident papercrafter
Julie (who has just had a baby) has time to write it!
Stoney Creek's Collection of
Snowmen of the Month is now complete with a cartoon snowman and verse for every month of the year. These could be a lot of fun as table mats or pictures for the children in the family so we decided as well as offering each pattern individually we'd offer
Moscow by Thea Gouverneur has
finally arrived - a major project whether you choose 32 count linen or 16 count Aida in ivory or black but a
wonderful finished embroidery to show for your hard work.
If you're looking for a baby present or one for a first birthday, what could be more attractive than
Little Jem kits fom
Bothy Threads featuring a cartoon toddler in tutu and ballet shoes.
The most recent Imaginating 'Let's' design is
Spring Collection has lovely nursery kits and more of the ever popular sepia designs for babies and weddings along with a few new Easter specials ducks, bunnies and egg cosies. You might be taken with the red-eyed tree frogs (which also have red feet!).
We're delighted to be joined by a new designer
Mary Gaines - whose
here!
Following an enquiry from a customer, we now plan to stock kits from
RTO Baltic and we should have more information on that next month along with more new kits from all our designers!
And finally, this month's (mis)quote «After all has been said and done, much more has usually been said than done». Enjoy your crafting!