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Things have been a little hectic here so I've been running a little behind on pattern releases.

The first ever Colorful Cat Mystery Stitch-Along is complete!!

She is now available as a professionally printed pattern leaflet as well as a PDF download.

We will be starting another Colorful Cat mystery Stitch-Along on April 1st.  The Stitch-Along will be available to purchase on March 1st.

 

For a little added fun, we have a contest going at Fans Of Kitty And Me Designs Facebook Group.  Guess the name of this upcoming cat for a chance to win a $10.00 Coupon ...

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I have some pattern releases for September.

First, the Four Seasons Cats.  These seasonal full coverage landscapes each feature a little black cat enjoying life down on the farm!

Next, is Cats Love Christmas.  This whimsical design features a black cat temped by some dangling Christmas ornaments.

For the Victorian home, I have a Rose And Grapes Christmas Stocking.

Finally, the Strawberries And Butterfly pattern is perfect for any time of year!

Ask your favorite needlework retail stores to stock my patterns!  They are also available here:

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Spring is just around the corner and today I have some fun new releases to share with you!

First are 2 new Colorful Cats, Morning Glory and Violet.  These are floral themed cats each with a button, one from Mill Hill and one from Just Another Button Company.  Perfect for Spring and Summer stitching! 

I also have some whimsical Happy Birthday Bookmarks.  These are great little gifts for any book worm!

All new designs feature beautiful, glittery Kreinik metallic threads.

In other news, the Spring Mandala Mystery Stitch Along now available for purchase in my Etsy shop.  The stitch along ...

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Christmas Time is here!!  And I have some new patterns available, two of which are seasonal Colorful Cats!!

These are a little different as I designed them for special fabric by Fabric Flair!

First is Frosty.   Worked in shades of white, blue and silver, this cat is stitched on 14 ct Aida from Fabric Flair - White Snowflakes with Aqua Dyed Effect.
Kreinik #8 Braids add lots of sparkle and Mill Hill Snowflake Treasures give this cat a Winter look.

Next is Champagne, perfect for the New Year.  She's loaded with bubbles and lots of holiday sparkle thanks to Kreinik ...

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I hope everyone is enjoying the Summer weather.  It's a hot one here today but in a few months, we'll be complaining about the cold!  LOL!!  But it's definitely time to start thinking about Fall and Winter projects.

Freedom - The two symbols of American freedom is our beautiful flag and the Bald Eagle.An original poem inspired by our National Anthem adds a historic touch to this Victorian style design.
Stitch count: 90 w X 196 h
Finished size: 6 3/8 in w X 14 in h
Fabric: 28 ct Cream Lugana
Threads: DMC and Kreinik ...

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 If you missed out on last year's birthday cat, she's now available for purchase:

This year's birthday cat is Confetti:

To receive Confetti on your birthday, join Fans Of Kitty And Me Designs Facebook Group and sign up.  She will be delivered to your inbox as a PDF download.

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My newest releases are now available!  Ask for my patterns at your favorite Needlework Retail Stores or find them here:

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 The new March cross stitch pattern releases are now available:

Ask for my patterns at your favorite needlework retail store or find them here:

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Where did November go?  Tomorrow is December 1st already.  My December pattern releases are now available!

I thought some pretty Poinsettia Borders would be great for towels or tablerunners.  Shades of pink, red and green give these designs a traditional Christmas look.

 

With 2022 just around the corner, we needed a Happy New Year Colorful Cat!  Yes, her name is New Year.  She's worked in black, white and my beloved Kreinik metallic gold braid!  Lots of snowflakes will make her a fun project for January.

 

Finally, Jeannie the Colorful Cat was inspired by one of my favorite old TV ...

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This weekend only!! Use Coupon Code: KITTY15 to save 15% on all Cross Stitch Patterns PDF downloads in my Etsy store: http://www.kittyandme.etsy.com/

 

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I've designed a new birthday gift for this year.  It's exclusive to my Fans Of Kitty And Me Designs Facebook Group:

Be sure to join the group and follow the sign up instructions posted by Kris Herber.  You will receive the PDF file for Celebrate on your birthday via email.  

This gift will start on June 1st, 2021 and go through until May 31, 2022.  At that time I will create and offer a new Birthday Cat for everyone.

Colorful Cat Cupcake will be gifted through May 31 of this year at which point, I will list her ...

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Happy Valentine's Day everyone!! 

 

I thought you might like to treat yourself to something fun! 

Use Coupon Code: VALENTINE14 to save 15% on all cross stitch pattern PDF downloads in my Etsy store:

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The newest patterns in the Colorful series are the Colorful Christmas Trees:

 

 

If you love the Colorful  series and you love anything whimsical, these are for you!  I think my favorite is the pink one!  

Worked in DMC threads along with some Kreinik metallics the design can be worked on 14 count Aida or 28 count Lugana.

Ask for The Colorful Christmas Trees series at your favorite needlework shops or find them in my Etsy store.

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 We have a new exclusive cat in the Colorful Cats series:

Sunset is exclusive to Stitch By Stitch in Cape May New Jersey.

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Many of you know that I've been trying to help the needlework retail stores get back on their feet.  As I have time, I've been creating exclusive Colorful Cat designs to help the shops.  My latest Colorful Cat in the exclusive series is Pumpkin!!

Pumpkin is exclusive to For The Stitcher's Soul.   Terri should have these in stock next week.  

There will be more.  I'm trying to help these wonderful store owners so I'm doing them as I can!!  Please support them!

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Another exclusive Colorful Cat, this is Sunrise:

Sunrise is available only at The Crafty Framer. 

You can also contact Peggy on her Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/crafty.framer/

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I have some new releases to share today!  Yes, I've kept myself busy through the final weeks of my divorce.  It's done now.  Very stressful!!  So here are my newest designs for cross stitch designs:

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I signed the divorce papers yesterday.  It will be final on Thursday.  It's been a very long, drawn out process and I've kept myself busy with lots of new cross stitch patterns. 

I'm am so much enjoying the "Colorful Series" and the "Crazy Ornaments" series of designs.  They're both quite different from what I've created in the past!

Today I have 3 new pattern designs:

Which one of is your favorite?  I personally love them all!

Find these and all of my cross stitch pattern in my Etsy store:

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I'm keeping myself very busy while I wait for my divorce to finish up.  It's been a long, hard road but it's almost over.  Been almost 2 years now.

So I just keep designing and working on Crazy Quilt Quarterly Magazine.  The Spring 2020 issue will be released on February 1st.

My latest creation is another in my Colorful Cats series of cross stitch patterns.  This is Jelly Bean:

Perfect for Spring, Easter or a little girls room!

Jelly Bean is available in my Etsy store:

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My newest in the Colorful Owls series of Cross Stitch designs is Oscar!  I did the design first and he reminded me of Oscar the Grouch from Sesame Street so I named him Oscar!!

Whatcha think?  Don't you just love those huge orange eyes?

Also available are my Colorful Butterflies Series:




All are available here:

Kitty And Me Designs on Etsy

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