Our January 2023 ECS Stitchin' Stuff Box is finally here! We had a bit of a delay with this box, and I appreciate everyones patience and understanding regarding the delay as we waited for a specific product to come in. It finally came in earlier this week, and I am so glad we are releasing it before the month's end! Better late than never :) To see this latest release click on our Stitchin' Stuff Box link on the homepage of ECS! "Chapter 1 of 12" is a box dedicated to both new beginnings for the new year and the wonderful world of books! The exclusive design "All Booked Up" was designed by me (Kristi @ ECS), and it makes the perfect little companion for all of your new reading adventures! In this box, you will be getting a 14ct. White Aida bookmark, DMC thread card and needle to complete this exclusive bookmark project. We've also included some really cool and helpful stitching products for you to try and use for your winter stitching! There's also a fun, floral-themed adult coloring book for you to do when you just need a little break from stitching or reading! And don't forget about the exclusive coupons! I feel this box will sell out fast, so make sure to grab one while you can! Quantities are limited, and this box is available until we run out! Happy Stitching and happy reading! ~Kristi @ ECS

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Good early morning everyone. It was fish duty yesterday with lots of bucket carrying and we were asleep before the sun went down. It has paid off, though, a woman who owns a fish and reptile store called and wants 50 fish. So, Thursday it's off to a small town about 45 minutes away called Warsaw. Her angel fish supplier has not worked out for her and she heard about us from the people who have the 16-room house on the river. Networking at its finest. This is such a fun retirement side hustle that basically fell into our laps. Today will be another quiet day. veritas vincit.

Just when I swore to myself that I will finish the last 4 WIPS I started, , I see another that I just MUST have...."I'm BAD " !!

The product description states this project is 7" x 11". The pattern states it is 114 x 82 stitches which is 7" x 5 ". There is an incorrect symbol and a symbol with an incorrect color listed. I am able to figure out what should be, but thought I'd let you know.

I just placed a CHEWY order...they are offering a $30 ecard, when you spend $100 or more. Think the offer is for "this week". The ecard can be added to your account and used on a future order. It's a good deal, if you need to place a larger order (my dog food was $64 for 25 lbs, so it didn't take much longer to get over $100 😒)

I have 7 done and 11 more to go of counted cross stitch stockings to do. I plan on this being my legacy to my family problem is I have to have carpal tunnel surgery done because my fingers keep going numb wish me luck. I see the surgeon on Thursday.

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Has anyone ever heard of these? I came across them while surfing you tube for beading tutorials. Most of the tutorials I watched used Golden books, but other books can be used. Seems like a cute idea. At first, putting them together seemed like a difficult task. However, after watching a couple different you tube video instructions some ways to do it don't seem too hard. May give them a try! So many projects, so little time! PS - Also, not crazy about the name junk journals, I think I would give my book a different name. Not sure what but something with more appeal. I don't like the word "junk" in it. Makes me feel like it is a messy thing.

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Snoopy

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Is this a counted cross stitch or stamped?

This might look good on the wooden easter egg I bought at the dollar store.