Gossamer Threads

I have a new design in the current issue of Cross Stitch & Needlework. I hope you enjoy stitching it!

Tricks and Treats!

Tricks and Treats is another sampler-type design. It is now available. I hope you enjoy it.

A Ship's Manor Birthday!

Three years ago I started a journey. I had an idea of where I wanted to go but, for the most part, I just let go. It's like having multiple destinations on a map but no routes to take to get there. A whole bunch of designs have been released, some through magazines and one in a Christmas book. These designs have told a story...perhaps not subtle but definitely known to me. Some of them have been familiar places and others are completely new. I pretty much wound up in a new town with unique inhabitants. When you're a new designer you have no idea what designs will be welcomed by the people. So, you throw yourself out there and see what happens.

Thank you for believing in me and guiding me along the way. We may not know where we are going but, with you by my side, we will definitely enjoy the journey.

Now, lets celebrate!  I created a new freebie for you. It is called 'My One Weakness'. You can get it on the Ship's Manor website. www.shipsmanor.com

I have also made a bundle for you. It is on etsy and includes a signed copy of the design, the fabric, a needle minder and some mill hill beads. Unfortunately the fabric is difficult to make. It was just one of those happy mistakes so this bundle is limited to 20 people. That's all she wrote. You can get the bundle here. https://www.etsy.com/shop/shipsmanor

The Ladybug and Old Glory

Two new designs will be out this Friday!  'Dance of the Ladybugs" and "Old Glory".

Grow your blog...

Unfortunately I was too late for the "Grow your blog" thing that was going around. So, my little blog will not grow.  But, I'm very fond of the followers I already have. It's a lovely "garden" already.

If you have no idea what I am talking about...it's ok. Because most of the time I just ramble on anyway. So, without further ado...here is Linda, The Pink Lady. She will be headed to the distributors next week. Which means....you could have her in your hands/stash very soon!

Update:  Since I had a request to pretend I was a part of "grow your blog". Honestly, I don't blog much. Never wrote in a diary. But, I did write stories all the time. I wrote many stories for my website www.shipsmanor.com 

I love crafting. I am interested in pretty much anything artistic. I've been stitching since I was a child. I also was taught to crochet when I was young. Anything that is hands on is fun to do!  I recently started building a dollhouse. Yes, my business is cross stitch but I always have something non-businessy on the side. So far the dollhouse is fun. The kit I am building from is called Beacon Hill. But, the dollhouse will be called Ship's Manor when I am done. LOL

I am extremely humbled to have been in 3 magazines so far. I was a featured designer in Cross-Stitch & Needlework and have been in Create & Decorate twice. I've also designed something for DMC and will be in something (I can't say yet) later this year. This business is all about secrets!

I love photography and gardening. I built a small greenhouse a couple of years ago. I blogged about it! I also blogged about my fascination with bonsai. Unfortunately, the cold crept up on me too quickly this year and killed my bonsai. I am looking forward to getting another this spring and pruning it...also keeping it alive.

That's about it for now!  If you'd like to see another interesting blog check out Jill Rensels!  She is amazing and I believe her link is here on the right!

Thanks everyone!

Cameo Ladies

The new year has begun!  This year is a year of charms for Ship's Manor. I've always liked how beads and charms look on stitched pieces so the majority of Ship's Manor designs, this year, will include a special charm. This year is also about the ladies...the cameo ladies. The first lady will be released the end of January. She is called Linda, the Pink Lady. The new banner on my website includes a little clue as to what she looks like. 

In order to properly celebrate this release I am selling cameo needle minders at a great price on etsy! (note: any stores who would like to carry these needle minders are welcome to contact me).  These are only being offered for a limited time!  Once they run out they are gone! Click on the link below to order.

Mini Cameo Needle Minders

Fancy Pants!

The new Ship's Manor Nutcracker 2012 will be available within the next week. His name is Fancy Pants. I've used 3 different Kreinik metallics for this design to give it some sparkle. The rest is done with DMC threads. Ask for this at your LNS or favorite online store!