tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54013293562766545192024-03-13T14:53:00.813-04:00The Country Needle Hoop & Holler CaféRandom musings, projects, recipes and morethe_country_needlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07557202964240107726noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401329356276654519.post-78684019374520071642013-08-28T10:57:00.000-04:002013-08-29T17:48:11.842-04:00My Book Shelf Review: Raw Edges<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cX7IZYyL2bw/Uh4Er0r_qdI/AAAAAAAAATI/Xidmk76wjNs/s1600/rawedgespromo01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="163" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cX7IZYyL2bw/Uh4Er0r_qdI/AAAAAAAAATI/Xidmk76wjNs/s320/rawedgespromo01.jpg" width="320" /></a>About the book:<br />
Grayson McDonough has no use for teal ribbons, 5k runs, or ovarian cancer support groups now that his beautiful wife Jenna is gone. But their nine-year-old daughter Sadie seems to need the connection. When Annabelle Curtis, the beautiful cancer survivor organizing the memory quilt project for the <a href="http://www.ovacome.org/" target="_blank">Ovacome</a> support group, begins to bring out the silly and fun side of his precious daughter again, Grayson must set aside his own grief to support the healing of Sadie’s young heart. But is there hope for Grayson’s heart too along the way?<br />
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My Review:<br />
Rarely does a book capture my attention before I've finished reading the prologue! Most often it takes at least the second chapter or more before I'm really hooked. My heart swelled with emotion for the characters and I felt like I had a personal involvement. And in a way I do...we all do, as each one of us knows or knows of someone that has fought or is fighting a battle with cancer. I was especially touched with the journal that Jenna left behind for her daughter Sadie.<br />
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Each night Grayson reads to their daughter an entry from the journal, each one ending with a special Bible scripture to go along with whatever wisdom she wanted to impart. I love how each chapter of this wonderfully written book is dedicated to one of the journal entries! One of my favorite journal entries to Sadie, Jenna writes <i>"But after some time has passed, I don’t want you and Daddy doing the sad thing anymore. I want you to get out there in the world and meet new people, do new things, and make some new memories. It doesn't mean I won’t be in your hearts anymore. It just means that you haven’t surrendered to the sadness."</i><br />
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If you're a quilter or just love quilts, you're going to love this book even more! If you've been wanting to learn, then don't be surprised if you "catch the fever!" Every handmade quilt always has a story to tell and in this book, the quilt celebrates the lives of those who have lost, are still fighting, or have won the battle against ovarian cancer and how a real life group called <a href="http://www.ovacome.org/" target="_blank">Ovacome</a>, dedicated to saving lives by educating the community about these diseases and supporting those patients, survivors and spouses affected by gynecologic cancers put together a beautiful quilt to raise awareness.<br />
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And it is through the <a href="http://www.ovacome.org/" target="_blank">Ovacome</a> memory quilt project, that nine-year-old Sadie and her dad Grayson meet Annabelle. Will this quilt project help heal Grayson's grief stricken heart so that he can find love again. Will precious Sadie's laughter and her fun and silly side emerge again? Can Annabelle learn to trust in love again?</div>
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I was lucky enough to receive an advanced copy of Sandra D. Bricker's Raw Edges. While I have enjoyed every book of Sandra's that I've read, Raw Edges has become my absolute favorite! Beware, tissue box may be needed as you smile through your tears. Heartwarming, heartfelt and so inspiring!</div>
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Join us at the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SandraDBricker" target="_blank">Facebook</a> launch party of this wonderful book on Tuesday, Sept 10th. Trivia, Q&A with the author and prizes too! Get your <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Raw-Edges-Quilts-Series-ebook/dp/B00E0TNCW0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376952283&sr=8-1&keywords=raw+edges+sandra+d+bricker" target="_blank">copy</a> of this wonderful book today to find out how hearts are healed.</div>
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About the author:<br />
For more than a decade, Sandra D. Bricker lived in Los Angeles. While honing her chosen craft of screenwriting in every spare moment, she worked as a personal assistant and publicist to some of<br />
daytime television's hottest stars. When her mother became ill in Florida, she put Southern<br />
California in her rearview mirror and moved across the country to take on a new role: Caregiver.<br />
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"I guess most people would see my career as a publicist as a sort of dream job. But giving it up<br />
turned out to be the best thing that could have happened to me!" she declares. "Not only was I<br />
given the gift of getting to know my mother as an adult woman before she passed away, but I was<br />
also afforded the blessing of being able to focus completely on my dream of a writing career."<br />
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Sandie's real-life role as cancer survivor has parlayed into her steadfast commitment to raising<br />
awareness and funds for ovarian cancer research. Spearheading a series of devotionals for<br />
Summerside Press (such as the popular His Grace is Sufficient...Decaf is Not), the author has<br />
stipulated that a portion of each contributor's proceeds will go to the Ovarian Cancer Research<br />
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Connect with Sandie on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SandraDBricker" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and be sure to read her newest book "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Raw-Edges-Quilts-Series-ebook/dp/B00E0TNCW0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376952283&sr=8-1&keywords=raw+edges+sandra+d+bricker" target="_blank">Raw Edges</a>." You won't be<br />
disappointed! You'll also find more books in the Quilts of Love series <a href="http://www.quiltsoflovebooks.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.the_country_needlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07557202964240107726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401329356276654519.post-50183624476567069132013-07-20T13:14:00.000-04:002013-07-20T13:14:03.779-04:00My Hero Wears Dog Tags & Combat Boots Sets<table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="width: 635px;">
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I think Mom's and Dad's who wear combat boots and dog tags to fight for our freedom are some of the greatest heroes! Here are two sets just for them! Stitch on t-shirts and even bibs to welcome your heroes home or wear any time to show support! </div>
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the_country_needlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07557202964240107726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401329356276654519.post-4130507526616700812013-05-27T14:39:00.000-04:002013-05-27T14:39:22.647-04:00My Book Shelf Review: If the Shoe Fits: A Contemporary Fairy Tale<div class="MsoNoSpacing">
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a free Kindle edition of Always the Baker, Never the Bride (the Emma Rae Creations
Series) and The Big 5-0. Since then, I’ve been hooked! While I consider myself
an eclectic reader, the inspirational genre is my favorite and I’m always
looking for something that is not only faith based, but fun and inspirational
as well. Sandra D. Bricker’s books are
all that and more! With each character being believable, it’s not hard to find
yourself being part of the book! Like the Emma Rae Creations series, Sandie’s
newest book,<i><u> <b>If the Shoe Fits: A
Contemporary Fairy Tale</b></u></i> did not disappoint when it came to laughs AND
inspiration. When I was given the opportunity to review a pre-release of, <a href="http://tinyurl.com/d2szlpk"><b><i>If the Shoe Fits</i></b></a> in exchange for
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In this modern day fairy tale, it’s actually the girl
searching for the handsome man who wears the boot that fell off the back of his
truck. Will this handsome man, who fits the leather work boot left in the
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“You know the funny
thing about fairy tales, honey? No one reading them ever expects a big
unexpected plot twist, or has a single doubt about who the prince and princess
are going to end up with at the end of the story. That’s not the interesting part anyway…the
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Just like any other typical girl, when I was a kid, I dreamed of one day
finding my Prince Charming! While it took Julianne a bit longer to discover
that her Prince Charming was the boy on the other side of the cul-de-sac, it
didn't take me long to figure out that my Prince Charming was the boy showing
up every day after school to order a large iced tea from the drive-through
window of my family’s Dairy Queen- like restaurant. See what I mean by being believable? Truly,
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A great summer read that’s fun, refreshing AND inspirational.
You can't help but smile and laugh out loud while reading this wonderful
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<b>About the book:</b><br />
Julianne used to believe in fairy tales; she's been watching for Prince Charming to come charging in on his white steed ever since the day her mother read her Cinderella for the first time. But she's never come close to finding the perfect man-instead she's always tripping over her childhood best friend, Will. And who finds their Prince Charming on a 10-speed bicycle on the other side of the cul de sac? Well... Julianne does. Only she doesn't have a clue.<br />
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She and Will are attorneys now, and they've joined up in private practice in a beautiful Cincinnati office building that overlooks the Ohio River. And then one day Julianne is on her way to court, and runs right smack dab into Prince Charming. But when she looks again, all she finds is a metaphoric sign she is certain came straight from Heaven: The Prince's toolbox has fallen off the back of his truck, and a work boot along with it. What better way for God to grab the attention of a Cinderella-in-training than to show her a glass slipper...errrr, work boot?...waiting to be reunited with its owner?<br />
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So she sets out to track down the mysterious Prince Charming. He's the most gorgeous guy she's ever seen...and a caring animal rescuer, too. Surely he must be the soul mate God has prepared her for.<br />
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But, Julianne's prince is starting to look less and less charming all the time. No matter how she tries to romanticize him, he just keeps tumbling down off that dumb pedestal. And with the Bar Association dinner coming up that will honor her for her outstanding charity work over the year, Julianne wants so much for her friends and colleagues to see her with someone besides her best friend Will. To make matters worse, Prince Charming has no designs on wearing a penguin suit and attending a stuffy old dinner. With her pride pressing in on her like sticks from a cactus, Julianne sinks to the bottom of the proverbial barrel and actually offers to pay Paul to be her date.<br />
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Julianne is on a collision course with God's perfect plan for her life...if only she could open her eyes and see it before it's too late.<br />
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Get your copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/If-Shoe-Fits-Contemporary-ebook/dp/B00B7TH0M4/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1369679652&sr=1-3" target="_blank"> </a><b style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/If-Shoe-Fits-Contemporary-ebook/dp/B00B7TH0M4/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1369679652&sr=1-3" target="_blank">If the Shoe Fits: A Contemporary Fairy Tale</a> </b>today!<br />
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the_country_needlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07557202964240107726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401329356276654519.post-13434062796278807392013-05-04T17:04:00.002-04:002013-05-04T17:04:50.791-04:00Shoe Sampler Set & Mother's Day Gift Ideas<table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="width: 635px;">
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What a gorgeous day it is here in Western PA! The sun has even come out to dance between the clouds and the first hummingbirds of the season arrived this week too! LOL, I don't know if I'll ever get used to all the cloud cover in this area. I really miss those clear blue skies in The Land of Enchantment, but at least it's finally warm enough here to enjoy the outdoors! </div>
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Speaking of enchantment, I just read a wonderful book and am in the process of writing my honest review (which I'll post on my blog when finished) in exchange for a copy of the book, called "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/If-Shoe-Fits-Contemporary-ebook/dp/B00B7TH0M4/ref=tmm_kin_title_0" target="_blank">If the Shoe Fits: A Contempory Fairy Tale" by Sandra D. Bricker</a>. If you like inspirational fiction that makes you smile and laugh out loud, then I would highly recommend reading it. </div>
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If you read my <a href="http://countryneedle.blogspot.com/2013/04/monster-cookie-set-if-shoe-fits.html" target="_blank">blog</a> a couple of weeks ago then you already know the book inspired me to create an embroidery design set for the princess...or shoe lover :) in all of us! There may even be a Prince Charming shoe set in the future?!? </div>
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These would really be cute on shopping bags! Be sure to check out the <a href="http://www.countryneedle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=19&products_id=611" target="_blank">Shoe Sampler Set 01 at The Country Needle</a>! And if the shoe fits, you could make one in every color! :) </div>
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Have a wonderful weekend full of sunshine and smiles and as always...<br />
Happy Stitching!<br />
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Mix & Match <br />
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Always full of love and wisdom, there is so much truth in the saying that Mom's hold our hearts forever! <br />
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the_country_needlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07557202964240107726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401329356276654519.post-44436166477587998922013-04-20T14:22:00.000-04:002013-05-08T08:50:02.057-04:00Monster Cookie Set & If the Shoe Fits<table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="width: 635px;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Brrr! And here I thought it was Spring, but I guess Winter just had to give it one last shot with a bit of snow today! I really enjoyed that 80 degree weather we were having a few days ago! I hope wherever you are, you're enjoying sunshiny day! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">"It's In the Bag" this week with a Monster Cookie set. You can have lots of fun with these cute little monsters. Stitch them in glow-in-the-dark or bright neon embroidery threads for the kids tees. Cute on bib overalls too! Stitch the redwork designs directly on stabilizer and let the kids color them in with markers or crayons while the Monster Cookies they just made are baking for lots of rainy day fun! Create fuzzy monsters by using faux fur or Minkee fabric with the included applique designs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">All of the <a href="http://www.countryneedle.net/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=103" target="_blank">"It's In the Bag" sets</a>, including this one have the complete recipe, and two printable tags. If I can ever figure out my Silhouette Cameo, there may be some cutting files to go with these in the future.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Nathenia</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">• Redwork, Filled & Applique Monsters in 4x4 & 5x7</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Complete Recipe with printable baking instructions and "baked with love" tags also included. </span></td>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Oh! I
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opportunity to review a soon to be released book from one of my favorite
inspirational fiction authors, I jumped at the chance! I loved this book and I'm in the process of
writing my review of this modern day fairy tale called <i>If the Shoe Fits</i> by Sandra D. Bricker (which I will post here), but until then, here's one of my favorite quotes from the book:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Hmmmm...Perhaps a shoe embroidery design is in order???</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Determine how large you'd like your fabric bag to be and multiply by 2 adding 1/4 inch for seam allowance. This is how much fabric you will need for each bag. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If adding a ribbon for tying, you will need a length equal to the width of your fabric.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For example, if you want to make a bag (without cuff) that is 10 inches tall and 6 inches wide, you will need a piece of fabric that is 10 x 12.25 inches and a piece of ribbon that is 12.25 inches in length.</span><br />
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<span class="style18" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After you've determined how large you want the bag to be, fold your fabric in half lengthwise, right sides together, pinning the folded ribbon on the inside about 2 inches from the top. Stitch 1/4 inch seam allowance along the bottom and up the open side.</span><br />
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<span class="style18" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">IF you are NOT going to finish the bag with a cuff, end your stitches about 1/4 to 1/2 inch from the top. This will allow you to trim the top of the bag with pinking shears without cutting into your stitches and gives the top of the bag a decorative effect while at the same time, helps keep fabric from unraveling. </span><br />
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<span class="style18" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you want a 3 inch cuff, then cut your fabric twice the width of the bag and twice the height of the cuff. Using the bag size mentioned above as an example, the fabric dimensions needed will be 12.25 x 6.25. Fold wrong sides together lengthwise. Press, fold in half and stitch 1/4 inch seam on the short end. Press seam open. Turn so that the seam is now on the inside and the unfinished edges are facing the top. With bag turned RIGHT side out, pin the cuff to the inside of the bag, matching seam. Pin and stitch with 1/4 inch seam allowance. </span><br />
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<span class="style18" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have fun! You can make these bags to be any size you like and it's a great way to use up scraps or fabric quarters! And don't forget to check out The Country Needle's "<a href="http://www.countryneedle.net/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=103" target="_blank">It's In the Bag!" sets</a> for gift giving ideas!</span><br />
<span class="style18" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Happy Stitching!</span><br />
<span class="style18" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Nathenia</span>the_country_needlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07557202964240107726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401329356276654519.post-27491153576362629292013-03-29T15:46:00.003-04:002013-03-29T15:46:47.092-04:00NEW It's In the Bag Set with Recipe & FSL Angel Dreams<table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="width: 635px;">
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There are two new sets this week! The first (which is no surprise if you've collected them all on our Yahoo group) is a 10 piece FSL set called "Angel Dreams. Stitch them in one color or two! Each angel also has little circles for adding hot-fix crystals if you'd like.</div>
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The second set is another "It's In the Bag" set featuring a Dog Paw for our special 4-legged friends. Just like the others in this series, there's a complete recipe along with printable "Baked with Love" and baking instruction tags to attach to your baked items or "cookie mix." This particular set includes our Boxer, Sophie's absolute favorite Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Cookie recipe. LOL! When given a choice between all the cookies we've made or store bought, this has always been the one she chooses first! </div>
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There's a sample (embroidery design- not cookie :) to download when you visit <a class="style1" href="http://www.countryneedle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=103&products_id=608" target="_blank">It's In the Bag- Dog Paw Set</a> product page. </div>
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I haven't forgotten about the tutorial I mentioned in the last newsletter, but there will be a slight delay. I hope to have it posted to the blog by Wednesday at the latest! </div>
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Have a wonderful & Happy Easter and as always...<br />
Happy Stitching!<br />
Nathenia</div>
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10 FSL designs.<br />
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the_country_needlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07557202964240107726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401329356276654519.post-44678036640793216392013-03-15T17:21:00.000-04:002013-03-15T17:21:06.083-04:00It's In the Bag: Dog Bone Set with Recipe<table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="width: 635px;">
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I'm so excited about your responses for the "It's In the Bag!" series! Thank you "sew" much! I hope you'll share your photos either on our Yahoo group, our Facebook Fan page or you can email me directly. I love to see what you've been up to with The Country Needle's Embroidery Designs :)</div>
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This week's designs have gone to the dogs! LOL! Yes, the new "It's In the Bag!" set is for lovable and loyal furry friends and also includes one of our Boxer, Sophie's favorite dog treat recipes along with printable "Baked with Love" and baking instruction tags to attach to your baked items or "cookie mix."</div>
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You can mix and match this set with our <a href="http://www.countryneedle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_id=352">Dogs & Sayings</a> set for more ways of showing man's best friend how much you care!</div>
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By customer request, I'm also working on a photo tutorial on how to make fabric gift bags with a regular sewing machine for those who don't have hoops larger than a 4x4 or who need bags larger than the 7x12. So stay tuned for that (: as well as another Dog Treat set which will include Sophie's all-time favorite treat recipe! </div>
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Since this is St. Patrick's Day weekend, I created a "Lucky Dog" sentiment available for download when you visit the <a class="style13" href="http://www.countryneedle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=607" target="_blank">It's In the Bag- Dog Bone Set</a> product page.</div>
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Have a wonderful & safe St. Patty's Day weekend and as always...<br />
Happy Stitching!<br />
Nathenia</div>
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•Redwork, Filled & Applique Dog Bone in 4x4 & 5x7<br />
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2 printable gift tags & recipe for one of Sophie's favorite dog treats! <br />
Download the "Lucky Dog" sentiment when you visit our website! </td>
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Cute little dogs and sayings to go with them. Mix and match nine 4x4 dogs with five 4x4 sayings to make your own sampler like the one I did.<br />
You have many possibilities with this set of 14 designs. There's a text sample for you to download as well.<br />
Mix & Match with the "It's in the Bag!" Dog Bone Set above <br />
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the_country_needlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07557202964240107726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401329356276654519.post-10800804708379204542013-03-01T18:10:00.001-05:002013-03-01T18:10:32.979-05:00It's In the Bag! Chocolate Chip Cookie Set<table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="width: 635px;">
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You've heard of "gifts in a jar," but how about "gifts in a bag?"<br />
The blank <a href="http://www.countryneedle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=529" target="_blank">ITH Drawstring Bag Set</a> has been such a great success that I thought it was time to create sets to go with them! </div>
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Introducing the first in a new series called "It's In the Bag," this Chocolate Chip Cookie Set includes twelve designs total PLUS 2 printable gift tags and a recipe for my family's favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix.</div>
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Great for gift-giving or craft fairs! AND they ship so much easier than jars! <br />
It's also a great way to include the kids and grandkids in family baking fun!</div>
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Have a wonderful weekend and as always...<br />
Happy Stitching!<br />
Nathenia</div>
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•Redwork, Filled & Applique Chocolate Chip Cookie in 4x4 & 5x7<br />
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2 printable gift tags & recipe for my family's favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie mix</td>
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the_country_needlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07557202964240107726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401329356276654519.post-42549965380936189952013-02-16T16:50:00.001-05:002013-02-16T16:50:36.481-05:00Prim Critters<br /><table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="width: 635px;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">You could have so much fun with this week's newest set! Great for kids' bib overalls, pockets. Use the larger critters or the combo design for an adorable wall hanging in a prim themed nursery and on a matching crib quilt. Use the individual critters for the blocks on a bumper pad.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Don't forget the adults too! Prim decor such as kitchen valances and curtains. Stitch the individual designs on flour sack towels trimmed in homespun fabric to match. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Up-cycle an old farm window and feature the design in a message center similar like the one I showed on a previous post <a href="http://countryneedle.blogspot.com/2011/03/window-project.html" target="_blank">here.</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Have a wonderful weekend and as always...<br />
Happy Stitching!<br />
Nathenia</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">20 designs total make up this set!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4 prim critters in filled & redwork in 4x4 & 5x7 & a prim critter "stack" in 5x7 & 6x10 which is also in filled & redwork.</span></div>
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the_country_needlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07557202964240107726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401329356276654519.post-21035340028259091512013-02-01T16:05:00.000-05:002013-02-01T16:05:38.183-05:00Floral Angels Redwork<table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="width: 635px;">
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I don't know about where you are, but here in Western PA, the weather has been crazy! It will snow or rain and be freezing for a week and then out of nowhere, we have 60 degree weather and sunshine for a day and then it's snowing or raining and freezing again! No wonder everyone's been sick! Thankfully I'm finally over the flu, but I'm sure wishing Spring was around the corner and with it LOTS of blue skies and sunshine! </div>
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This week's new set is all about Spring and perhaps wishful thinking on my part :) but maybe Mr. Groundhog will predict an early Spring tomorrow rather than 6 more weeks of Winter!?!?</div>
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The Floral Angels in Redwork seem to be ushering in Spring with buds and blooms and dancing their way straight to your quilt top or beautiful and unique greeting cards using Mylar! </div>
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Even if we do have 6 more long weeks of Winter, you can keep yourself warm with our In-the-Hoop Corn Cozies while sipping your favorite hot beverage! </div>
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Have a wonderful weekend and as always...<br />
Happy Stitching!<br />
Nathenia</div>
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These In-the-Hoop Corn Cozies are so much fun to make. Heat them or freeze them for those aches & pains and other boo-boos too! Or make little "dream pillows" by filling the bags with lavender buds and chamomile. They make great keyboard wrist rests too!</span> <br />
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The Corn Cozy set includes: 1 square corn cozy & bag for the 4x4; 1 rectangle corn cozy & bag for the 5x7 & 6x10 hoops; 1 heart corn cozy & bag for the 5x7 & 6x10 hoops. Instructions with photos included.</div>
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6 mug mats • 1 Blank Mat • 1 Spice Pocket & 6 individual designs in both the 4x4 & 5x7 sizes. 28 designs total. </div>
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the_country_needlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07557202964240107726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401329356276654519.post-45391781185684242242013-01-12T15:23:00.000-05:002013-01-12T15:23:57.042-05:00Chelsea's Crosses & Other Inspirational Sets<table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="width: 635px;">
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This week's newest design set features a Tribal style French cross that my youngest daughter had done for a tattoo. It's such a beautiful cross with a wonderful sentiment to remind us to keep our Faith, so I got permission from my daughter to create an embroidery set. </div>
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With everything going on in today's society or even within our own personal lives, it's nice to be reminded that some things are just greater than we are and that all we have to do is believe and "let your faith be bigger than your fears." </div>
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Be sure to check out Chelsea's Crosses and our other <a href="http://www.countryneedle.net/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=85" target="_blank">Inspirational Sets</a> like the ones below.</div>
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Save 25% OFF reg. design sets priced $6.97 and up this week. </div>
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Have a wonderful weekend and as always...<br />
Happy Stitching!<br />
Nathenia</div>
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Tribal style French Cross in <o:p>Filled & Redwork for the 4x4 • 5x7 & 6x10 hoops </o:p></div>
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Whether it's autism, breast cancer & other illnesses or our soldiers at war, we each know someone in our lives that is dealing with a specific cause or issue.<br />
"Cast Your Cares," a set of awareness ribbons draped over a cross to remind us that not everything is in our hands. <br />
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This set has 11 designs for both the 4x4 and 5x7 hoops.<br />
22 designs total<br />
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Great for Father's Day and Graduation gifts too! <o:p><o:p></o:p></o:p></div>
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the_country_needlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07557202964240107726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401329356276654519.post-78051329322787510142012-12-22T13:23:00.000-05:002012-12-22T13:23:31.280-05:00Snowman Mugs- Gift Idea & Sandy Hook Angels<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">An adorable Snow Boy & Girl in mugs that will melt your heart is what's new this week at The Country Needle! This set includes Filled Redwork Designs for the 4x4 5x7- 12 designs total. There's a sample for you to download when you visit.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Place inside a ceramic mug or use the larger bag and put your treat in the mug and put everything inside the embroidered bag. A wonderful quick and easy last minute gift giving idea for everyone!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Angels for Sandy Hook are beginning to arrive! Thank you so much to everyone who's participating! Remember, we will be sending all angels on January 15th, so you still have time to stitch and send. If you'd like to participate, please join our <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/countryneedlenews/" target="_blank">Yahoo group </a>for more information. I've uploaded both a Sunbonnet Sam & Sue FSL angel in memory of those lost. Please feel free to join our group and download. Every angel counts!</span></span></div>
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Happy Stitching!<br />
Nathenia<br />
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the_country_needlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07557202964240107726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401329356276654519.post-8849144497259855342012-12-01T16:09:00.000-05:002012-12-01T16:09:31.527-05:00Prim Stocking Samplers<table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="width: 635px;">
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Two primitive stitcheries are new this week. These are great for any Prim Christmas decor and suitable for framing. I've stitched these on tea-stained fabric, but I'm going to stain the finished designs one more time and leave them wrinkled before I put in distressed frames so they'll look even older! </div>
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Both sets have the look of being hand-stitched but done in only a fraction of the time! Mix and Match the two sets for even more possibilities. Sentiments are also included as separate designs so you're able to use with or without the stockings! </div>
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Have a wonderful, creative weekend and as always...<br />
Happy Stitching!<br />
Nathenia</div>
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<span class="style10">These sweet Ginger & Snowman Stocking Samplers stitch quickly and have the look of being hand-stitched. Use for Christmas, decor, pillow shams, wall hangings and yes even stockings! 12 designs included in the Ginger Stocking Set and 10 design included in the Snowman Stocking set. Both include the 5x7 sampler in Redwork and Colorwork.</span></td>
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the_country_needlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07557202964240107726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401329356276654519.post-26965369072242017982012-11-17T12:50:00.000-05:002012-11-17T12:50:38.931-05:00Crabby Cathy & 20-40-60 Sale<table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="width: 635px;">
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This year Black Friday specials starts today and will go through the end of November with a 20-40-60 Sale! </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">20% OFF Bundle Packs <br />
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Crabby Cathy is the newest character at The Country Needle. While I don't share her exact sentiments when it comes to Christmas, I do know quite a few Bah-Humbugs that do! :) </div>
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Have a wonderful, creative weekend and as always...<br />
Happy Stitching!<br />
Nathenia</div>
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the_country_needlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07557202964240107726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401329356276654519.post-20302474303395517122012-11-03T13:59:00.000-04:002012-11-03T13:59:10.352-04:00Prim Raggedy Mom SamplerPrim is in at The Country Needle this week with a new Raggedy Mom sampler set! <br />
Perfect for Framing & totes and makes a wonderful gift for all Mom's! <br />
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• 2 5x7 & 6x10 Samplers,<br />
• 4x4 - 5x7 - 6x10 Filled & Redwork Singles<br />
• 2 4x4 individual sentiments <br />
18 designs total! <br />
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View this set and more here and enjoy 35% OFF on regular designs sets priced $6.97 and up. <br />
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Have a wonderful, creative weekend and as always...<br />
Happy Stitching!<br />
Nathenia<br />
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Yahoo Group: <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/countryneedlenews/" target="_blank">h<span style="font-size: 10pt;">ttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/countryneedlenews/</span></a>the_country_needlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07557202964240107726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401329356276654519.post-80399560996324514812012-10-20T12:36:00.000-04:002012-10-20T12:36:54.302-04:00Pumpkin Harvest<table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="width: 635px;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Pumpkins are everywhere here in Western Pennsylvania! On the roadside, vegetable stands, grocery stores, craft stores...pie pumpkins, carving pumpkins, foam pumpkins, there's just no escaping them! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So while the leaves are still falling and the frost is beginning to settle on the pumpkin patch, grab your cup of cocoa and stitch out our Pumpkin Harvest set! Great for fall table linens and framing for "Fall Country Prim Decor!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And while you're stitching out the Pumpkin Harvest set, be sure to visit the recipe section here on The Country Needle's Hoop & Holler for a very delicious <a href="http://countryneedle.blogspot.com/2012/10/pumpkin-butter-rolls.html" target="_blank">Pumpkin Butter Roll recipe</a>! </span></div>
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Happy Stitching!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Have you ever noticed that the colors of Autumn sometimes resemble the colors of the spices and some of the foods we use for Fall baking? The colors are at their peak here in Western Pennsylvania and it's absolutely gorgeous! Shades of orange like the colors of pumpkins, butternut squashes and sweet potatoes; the subdued yellows of ground ginger and acorn squash; while the fuchsias, magentas and other shades of red make me think of apples, cranberries, raspberries and grapes! Leaves that have already peaked falling like molasses do not go unnoticed, as specks of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, brown sugar, allspice and roasted pecans dot the earth below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">It's no wonder that so many, and I count myself among them, enjoy Fall baking!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I hope you'll enjoy this Fall inspired recipe I'm calling Pumpkin Butter Rolls! We sure did!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">First you need a basic sweet roll recipe. Use your favorite, or you can use my favorite posted <a href="http://countryneedle.blogspot.com/2011/10/sourdough-orange-cinnamon-rolls.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">If you don't have a sourdough starter, here's how you make the one I use:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Sourdough Potato Starter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Mix together in a medium to large glass jar the following ingredients:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">3 packages active dry yeast</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 cup warm water (105-115 degrees F.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Please note this word of caution:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Covering the jar loosely allows the gases from the fermentation process to escape as they build. Failure to do this could cause personal harm if the container explodes. Please use caution and your best judgement!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Remove the jar from the refrigerator and feed to the starter the following ingredients</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">3/4 cup sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">3 Tablespoons instant potato flakes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 cup warm water (105-115 degrees F.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">When you're ready to bake, stir the contents, remove 1 cup of starter. Cover the jar loosely and return to the refrigerator. Feed and bake weekly until your starter has had time to "grow." If you don't feel like baking, just toss out the 1 cup of starter needed for recipe and return to refrigerator. (Because my starter is over a year old and well established, I now only feed and bake about every 2 weeks.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Okay, so now you've finally (if you went the sourdough route) got the bread dough prepared! And it's ready for the filling:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Pumpkin Butter Filling:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 cup pumpkin butter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">2/3 cup brown sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1 Tbsp cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1/2 tsp ground cloves</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1/2 tsp ground nutmeg</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Mix together well and spread over prepared dough that has been rolled into a 1/4 inch thick rectangle (approximately 16 x12), keeping filling about 1 inch from the edge. Sprinkle with 1/2 cupped chopped pecans.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Beginning with the long side, roll the dough into a jelly roll, keeping the edges even. Don't roll too tightly or the filling will squish out! :-) Pinch edge together to seal. Let dough rest for about 5 minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Spread cream cheese frosting on warm not hot rolls and serve.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Makes approximately 24 rolls. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Bottom of Pumpkin Butter Rolls after baking- Ooey Gooey Goodness!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Enjoy!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Nathenia</span><br />
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but did you also know that it's Domestic Violence Awareness Month as well? So while you're out saving the "hooters," please also try to help those affected by Domestic Violence. It's never too late to show your support with Pink & Purple! Be sure to check out our awareness designs for both causes below. </div>
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This week's new set will also work with the blank treat bag included with the ITH 5x7 Prim Halloween Treat Bags Set for even more fun possibilities! Details below! It's not too late to get started on Spook-tacular Projects!</div>
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Have a wonderful, creative weekend and as always...<br />
Happy Stitching!<br />
Nathenia</div>
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Spook-tacular! Perfect for sweatshirts, sweaters, and tee shirts! Don't forget your little goblin's treat bags too.</div>
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Includes designs for the 4x4 & 5x7 hoops </div>
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<span class="style59">While some of the designs in this set are specifically for Domestic Violence Awareness, this 25 piece set does include designs that by changing the colors, are suitable for other causes.</span><br />
<span class="style59"> </span> <span class="style59">The FSL ribbons in this set could be stitched out and given to those in shelters as a way to offer hope. The filled designs would be great for creating quilts, wall hanging and t-shirts for fund raising events. 25 designs total. </span><br />
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There's a sample for everyone to download when they visit.</div>
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and who better to remind us to check those hooters than Stella?<br />
Stella has gathered some of her best gal pals to bring awareness and support to all! This set includes both 5x7 and 4x4 designs. The text files are separate so you can use Stella and her friends either with or without their saying, or mix and match them for even more fun possibilities.<br />
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It's not too late to get started on Spook-tacular Projects! Try these:</div>
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<a href="http://www.countryneedle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=13_83&products_id=502" target="_blank">ITH Prim Halloween Treat Bags- 5x7 </a><br clear="all" />
<span class="style1">If you want a tasty sweet, be sure to holler Trick or Treat! This In-the-Hoop set was so much fun to make. Set includes 4 treat bag designs & one blank bag panel to add your own design for the 5x7 hoop. </span><br />
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the_country_needlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07557202964240107726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401329356276654519.post-59247880396328174502012-09-29T14:25:00.000-04:002012-09-29T14:35:50.951-04:00Pure Lacework Quilt Blocks 02<table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="width: 635px;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Be sure to check out the second set of the Pure Lacework Quilt Blocks and download a sample when you visit the individual product page.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Not only does this set make for great quilt blocks, they can also be stitched on the blank cozy covers in the Mug Mat/Corn Cozy sets located <a href="http://www.countryneedle.net/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=cozy" target="_blank">here</a>! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Save up to 69% OFF! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Have a wonderful, creative weekend and as always...<br />
Happy Stitching!<br />
Nathenia</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">While they're not freestanding lace, they do have the look and feel of antique stitched lace.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Create beautiful wedding quilts or use for quilting with tone-on-tone. Table runners and mantle scarves also come to mind.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">There's a sample for you to try too! </span></div>
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the_country_needlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07557202964240107726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401329356276654519.post-91066809608917593102012-09-22T14:51:00.000-04:002012-09-22T14:51:44.246-04:00Prim Rag Doll Hugs<table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="width: 635px;">
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If you look at the photo below, you'll see a tattered Raggedy Ann. She was a very much loved doll and I can't even begin to tell you how many times my Mom patched her up and off we'd go again. </div>
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I think my Great Grandma would be happy to know that the doll she made for me all those years ago is still one of my favorite treasures. Of course, my little raggedy is used only for decoration now, but I'm sure if I picked her up, she'd still have lots of hugs for me just like she did when I was a child!</div>
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Be sure to check out The Country Needle's newest set called "<a href="http://www.countryneedle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=67&products_id=593" target="_blank">Prim Rag Doll Hugs</a>." This prim set is wonderful for mini quilts and framed art. How about making a new apron for your favorite raggedy using one of the designs?</div>
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Regular design sets including this one are $5.97 this week with savings up to 69% OFF! One week only!</div>
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Have a wonderful weekend and as always...<br />
Happy Stitching!<br />
Nathenia</div>
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<p align="left" class="style10">We've all needed encouragement throughout certain times in our lives and like me, I'm sure there have been those special people that gave you strength or comfort either through actions or prayer, friendship, love and faith. They gave you wings and taught you to fly...not literally of course, but with the support of parents, grandparents, teachers, friends, mentors, spouses, etc., we've been encouraged to move on and even try new things. </p>
<p align="left" class="style10">That's the intent behind this week's new design set. Create a sampler and frame like the one shown and give as a gift to that special someone(s) who taught you how to fly! Also use the single designs to create cards or stitch on other items. </p>
<p align="left" class="style10">All designs in the <a href="http://www.countryneedle.net/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3" target="_blank">Angels</a> & <a href="http://www.countryneedle.net/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=19" target="_blank">Samplers-n-Such</a> categories are $5.97 this week with savings up to 63% OFF! </p>
<p align="left" class="style18">Have a wonderful weekend and as always...<br>
Happy Stitching!<br>
Nathenia</p>
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<p class="style10"> </p>the_country_needlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07557202964240107726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401329356276654519.post-20249178838888099972012-09-08T15:46:00.002-04:002012-09-08T15:46:56.569-04:00Pure Lacework Quilt Block Set 01<table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="width: 635px;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I'm not quite unpacked and I'm beginning to wonder if that's going to happen anytime soon! LOL, I've had to unpack and then repack because I've run out of room for places to put things, especially in the kitchen and dining room! LOL, I really didn't need all that stuff anyway, right? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I did finally find my stabilizers and fabric and how good it felt just to sit down and digitize something in the room which is starting to slowly feel like my "space!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It's raining again today and there's a slight chill in the air. I'm sure the spectacular Fall colors that I've heard so much about will soon be visible to all. Of course this time of year, keeping warm and cozy always comes to mind! I'm excited about the new set of heirloom quilt blocks I've just done called "Pure Lacework" and am looking forward to digitizing the second set that goes with these. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">While they're not freestanding lace, they do have the look and feel of antique stitched lace. Create beautiful wedding quilts or use for quilting with tone-on-tone. Table runners and mantle scarves also come to mind. Add your quilt batting to the back of your fabric as your stitching for a trapunto style block too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="style10">Have a wonderful weekend and as always...<br />
Happy Stitching!</span><br /><span class="style10">Nathenia</span></span>
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Includes both the 4x4 & 5x7 hoop sizes</div>
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the_country_needlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07557202964240107726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401329356276654519.post-87109921987614709532012-07-19T21:15:00.000-04:002012-07-19T21:15:20.505-04:00We're Moving Sale! Embroidery Machine for sale too!Okay, we have a LOT going on here. Several weeks ago, I mentioned that The<br />Country Needle may be in a new location by Fall. Our initial plan was just to<br />downsize, but we also knew there could be a possibility of moving out of state.<br /><br />Well yesterday, my husband got the news that we are moving to Pennsylvania!<br />Indiana, PA to be exact. He goes back on Sunday, while I get the house packed<br />up. As you know, I've been trying to get the house ready for sale- working in<br />the yard, trying to paint etc., but I hadn't even begun to pack! LOL...boy do I<br />have my work cut out for me!<br /><br />I'm excited about this new adventure for us, especially for what it could mean<br />for my husband in the company that he's been with for over 20 years! To be<br />honest, at the same time, I'm scared too...I have no idea what to expect and we<br />don't even have a house yet!<br /><br />We raised our family in The Land of Enchantment, our oldest son and his family<br />my parents, brother and grandma are all here, not to mention our amazing<br />grandchildren and the friends we've made along the way! LOL...how do you pack<br />all that up?!<br /><br />I had planned on having a new Stella set out this week, but she's going to be<br />delayed a bit (end of August??). All of July's sets and 2 sets are up for August<br />in The Country Needle's Embroidery Barn for those with current memberships. <br /><br />Phone numbers are going to be disconnected soon, so if any have questions or<br />need assistance with orders, the best way to contact me will be through the<br />contact form on The Country Needle's website.<br /><br />Until we get settled SOMEWHERE in Indiana, PA, please enjoy 75% OFF regular<br />design sets $6 & up and a never before offered 25% OFF bundle packs!<br /><br />And if you happen to live near AZTEC, NM I have for sale a gently used (under 500<br />hours) Melco Bravo 16 needle commercial embroidery machine like the one here:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.melcousa.com/amaya-bravo" target="_blank">http://www.melcousa.com/amaya-bravo</a><br /><br />As much as I'd like to, I can't move all of my machines, so I'm selling the newer one :(( This would be great for starting your own embroidery business or for expanding your current business. For price and more info, please contact me privately using the form <a href="http://www.countryneedle.net/index.php?main_page=contact_us" target="_blank">here</a>. Serious inquiries only please.<br /><br />Have a wonderful day and thank you for your patience as we go through this<br />exciting transition...<br /><br />Hugs-n-Stitches!<br />Nathenia<br /><a href="http://www.countryneedle.net/" target="_blank">http://www.countryneedle.net</a><br />the_country_needlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07557202964240107726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401329356276654519.post-3542504357705157922012-07-04T15:17:00.003-04:002012-07-04T15:17:33.801-04:00It's not about the fireworks...I've always enjoyed taking my photographs and setting them to music for special occasions and memorials, but since it can be quite time consuming to get the music and the photos to sync just right, I don't do this very often anymore. The video below is one I put together in 2009 featuring photos from Farmington, NM 2009 fireworks display as well as photos I took during a 2003 visit to Washington, D.C. where I was also able to view their magnificent fireworks display on July 4th. The flag and sniper photos were taken at a G.W. Bush Rally in 2004. <br /><br />The music is by Billy Ray Cyrus from his Some Gave All album, which I make absolutely no claims to or take credit for!<br /><br />Yes, there are photos of firework displays in this video, but today really isn't about fireworks. It's about celebrating our independence as a great nation, it's about having freedom and the liberties we enjoy that come with that freedom- none of which was without a great price. <br /><br />As you celebrate this Independence Day with family and friends, with fireworks and picnics where the potato salad is looking iffy, I hope you'll take a few quiet moments to remember our troops who have and still are fighting for the freedoms that we so often take for granted.<br /><br />Enjoy and have a safe and Happy Independence Day!<br />Nathenia<br />
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