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Christmas is here in the studio

We are very excited to have received our Holiday Crafts 2009 magazines with our design on the cover – Yay!  Frosty and Feathered Friends look terrific in all the bright 100% wool colors in the pillow.  We are honored to be on the cover again – 3rd year in a row.  We hope you enjoy Frosty and Red Friends too.

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It seems a little early to be thinking cold winter weather and snowmen (the temperature was over 100 here at the lake yesterday)  but a quick jump on things is good.  We have the magazine and complete kits for our chilly cutie so you can beat the rush and enjoy some relaxing time in December!

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Let me be the first to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Winter to come.

Robin

Comments

  1. CarinAugust 19, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    I bought this magazine yesterday because I fell in love with the pillow, then I find out today its because its your design I should have known LOL! Congrats!!

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  2. CarlieAugust 20, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    I bought the magazine and love your pillow...your designs are so charming...

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