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It’s Been a Great Week!

June 12, 2014 By Cathy Habermann Leave a Comment

I’ve got winners!

Thank you to everyone who responded to my At the Beach contest – may this summer find you at the beach – or at least at the place that makes you happy!

I had entries come in through email as well as the blog (blogger glitch…) so we put everyone’s name on a piece of paper.

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I had my son scramble the entries & pick 5 names! (He’s used to being asked to perform the occasional odd task around the house…)

& the winners are

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I know, I know – hard to read. I’ll be in touch with: Howdy68, Renee, Judybob3, Marilyn, Nicolesender

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As soon as we connect, I will send you my latest release – At the Beach!

It’s been a awesome week for me as well.

Over 8 months ago, I was contacted by the editorial staff at Just Cross Stitch to set up an interview and design a piece for the August issue.

The issue is now available and man, is that cool! I had a great interview with Vickie Jennett (of Needlework Press) and designed the Black & White Garden Pinkeep. I have been so excited to share this piece with you.

Check out my photos – but wait – there’s more…I also have an ornament in the issue as part of the annual Ornament Preview section!

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I shot a couple pics before I sent the model of to the editors. The message unfolds as you open up the pinkeep!

Congrats again to the winners.

Enjoy the stitch,

Cathy

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Comments

  1. CindyC says

    June 12, 2014 at 9:54 am

    So exciting! I can't wait to purchase the August JC to I can stitch your awesome pinkeep, Cathy! πŸ™‚

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  2. Marilyn says

    June 12, 2014 at 10:10 am

    Oh, thanks so much Cathy!
    Love the new design in the August JCS issue.
    Can't wait for mine to come in the mail.
    Thanks again.
    Marilyn

    Reply
  3. cucki says

    June 12, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    Wow this pin keep is super cute..I love it so much xxx

    Reply
  4. Kate says

    June 12, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    Wow…can't wait to get the pattern. I'll enjoy your interview and new project!
    Congrats on being published.

    Reply
  5. LaNelle says

    June 13, 2014 at 5:36 am

    Congrats. To the winners! This pin keep is just gorgeous, looking forward to my copy!

    Reply
  6. Meari says

    June 13, 2014 at 5:40 am

    Congrats to the winners!

    I just got my electronic version of JCS yesterday. I think I'm going to do your pinkeep as my next small project as soon as I finish Petal Pincushion from the April issue.

    Reply
  7. Bernie Juracek says

    June 16, 2014 at 7:11 am

    Sweeeeeet!!!

    Reply
  8. Parsley says

    July 5, 2014 at 8:40 am

    Visiting all the facebook 'prim stitchers'. Nice blog!

    Reply

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