May Newsletter Edition 2007

Welcome to our monthly (hopefully) newsletter. We're not as web literate as we'd like to be, but we're working on it. Therefore, bear with us if things start out a bit choppy.We're hoping for smoother sailing ahead.

With spring comes renewal and rejuvenation. We are rejuvenating ourselves by exploring many needlework options including beading, ribbon work, crewel and needle felting. It's so fun to make th acquaintanes of these old friends.

We hope you're able to find spring renewal, too. Why not try with a wonderful new project? (You can't spend all your time outside.)

To kick off spring, we have the Victoria's Sampler trunk show for our Designer-of-the-Month series. These intricate pieces must be seen to be appreciated.

Thanks to Madeline Anderson, We've become pincushion crazy. So crazy, in fact, that we have a darling display of all types of pincushions. Be sure to stop by and see it.

We won't be holding any classes during May, but oh, what a line up we have for coming months. We will teaching everything from soup to nuts, or , we should say, from French knots to Bouillons. Keep checking our "Classes" page for updates.

We love CREATE AND DECORATE magazine so much that we will now be carrying it. Each issue is filled with punchneedle, rug hooking, wool applique and primitive stitching ideas and patterns. If you'd like us to hold a copy of each issue for you, let us know. They come out bi-monthly.

We've been compiling a stock of books on various needlework topics. Look in the "What's New" section for these.

New luscious wool is here! Becca's Primitive Woolens has just delivered beautiful blue hues,creams/naturals, golds and greens. They are so pretty, we want to swim in them!

Lizzie*Kate will be here to teach this fall. Set aside September 22,2007 !!!!!We don't know what she will be teaching, but it will be an exclusive to La Crosse. We do know that along with the class, she will be the speaker at a luncheon and will talk about "A Day in the Life of Lizzie*Kate." Sarah and I were lucky enough to hear her speak on this topic at Nashville. It's a fun presentation that you won't want to miss. If you don't think you can make it for the entire day but what would like to come for the luncheon, we will work that out.

RETREAT TIME IS HERE!!!

November 2-4, 2007

Last year's retreat at the Radisson was so fun, we're doing it again. Together with A Stitch in Time, we will hold a retreat at the Days Inn on French Island on November 2nd through the 4th. While all details haven't been ironed out yet, please put these dates on your calendar. Plan now for a fun filled weekend of stitching, socializing, and shopping.

Introducing A Prairie Halloween Companion, a monthly series from Prairie Moon. Receive twelve months of Halloween excitement. When you've finished the project, you will have an entire Halloween display.(Not just Ornaments- all kinds of goodies)

Each month, you will receive a kit with (usually) two ornament designs, the fabric , thread and buttons. The kit price is $30 per month. The first month, however, is for the tree skirt and includes more buttons and a larger piece of fabric. The first month's price is $45. You do not need to purchase the tree if you already have one you'd like to use. If you want the tree, you also get a goodie box of ornaments. The price is $50. Unfortunately, you cannot buy the goodie box without the tree.

If you sign up for this really wonderful, creative club, you cannot quit it before the time is up. If you join late, you must purchase all 12 of the months.

We have the first two kits available now. They are stitched and in the store. Call or email us if you'd like to join.

Charland Designs

In April, Charland Gavin from Charland Designs visited our fair city and spoke to our local embroider's guild. She gave a marvelous lecture on the making of silver charms.. and intricate process. We were so fascinated by her "stitching" charms that we're starting a charm of the month club. Learn a stitch every month and add a charm to your silver bracelet. We'll supply the banding, thread and chart for you to make your stitches. Once you learn the stitch, you purchase a charm of that stitch. When your banding is finished, we will give you an initial charm. Put it on the banding, or add it to your bracelet. 10% of the proceeds from this club will go to the embroiderer's guild education committee. The bracelets will be approximately $22. The charms each month will be approximately $8.

If you love to stitch, what better way to flaunt your talent than to show off your stitches on your wrist?

Join us each month for the Crosse Stitchery Cafe. This monthly series is fun and educational. We meet at the store the Second Saturday of each month from 10-11:30. Enjoy coffee, treats and a short program pertaining to neelework. Other benefits of the club include
*monthly door prizes
*10% discount off any purchase throughout the year
*making new friends who share a love of needlework
*monthly specials(20%off) only you will know
*your own personalized coffee cup
Crosse Stitchery Cafe costs only $30 for the year. The only catch is you are required to stitch a couple of ornaments for our "Cafe Charity Christmas Tree" Come to the cafe for lots of fun and learning.

Remember Lucky 13

It's our 13th year in business! We hope to make it our luckiest year yet, and ask that you join us on the 13th of each month to celebrate. (Since May 13 is a Sunday, we'll celebrate on the 12th) Come take a roll of the dice. Depending on what you roll, you could receive:
-20% off your fabric purchase
-20% off your fiber purchase
-20% off your chart purchase
-20% off your accessory purchase
-20% off your next framing purchase
-20% off the category (items) of your choice
We're so pleased to be teenagers an thank you for making our first 13 years so great

Frequent Framers Program

Another way to celebrate our 13th anniversary is to reward our frequent framing customers. 13% of each framing purchase can be used as a credit toward your next framing visit. The earned credit could mean big savings each time you frame. Of course, there are a few restrictions. The credits cannot be used toward sale prices on the fall progressive sale, and you cannot accumulate credits.It will also be up to you to remember to use your credits.
We hope you enjoy this program and take advantage of the wonderful credits you receive.

For more information:
Crosse Stitchery
205 Pearl St
La Crosse, WI 54601 US
Email: xsmsf@aol.com
608-782-7008
888-907-7008
Fax: 608-784-0632