Dear Cross Stitchers,

We hope you have been enjoying the hot weather; it is really busy in Cornwall at the moment - lots of sun, sea but unfortunately not much surf!

Our American site www.cottageneedlecrafts.com is finally up and running - after a few minor hitches. It will run along side the UK site with the same products on offer with the prices in US dollars. Joy has adapted a couple of our more popular set kit designs - 'MUM' & 'DAD', especially for the American Market (see below), we thought you might like them too!

The free cross-stitch pattern this month - is for anyone who feels they are going 'insane' for whatever the reason - I've got two teenagers & an 11yr old, they've all just walked out and left all their dirty pots - again!!
I'm going to stitch 'Insanity' for myself!!

Please e-mail me photos of any finished projects, babies, children or adults, also your comments on our products.
We will pick one each month to be posted on our website and the winner will receive a £10 gift voucher towards a kit of their choice.