Julie Mar Designs

Julie Mar Newsletter - Fall 2010

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 16:15:00 GMT

Newsletter – Fall 2010

I hope everyone is having a good fall. Kids are back to school & with the rainy weather, stitching is a great pass time. I know my schedule, although still busy, is more manageable without the constant interruptions from the kids (and mine are teenagers!!)

We've been busy here, despite the interruptions. We are pleased to announce the addition of 3 artists to the JulieMar line. Florence is a graphic artist who previously did art work featured in many card shops. She is designing fun florals and Christmas pieces, and designs our "words of wisdom." Sally Corey is a needlepoint artist in her own right. She has designed over a dozen canvases, exclusively for our line. They're colorful abstract designs. This year features some geometric designs as well. Finally, Marlene has designed dolls for your children & grandchildren. They're 13 x 17 and can be made into a pillow.

In addition to meeting with my artists to come up with new, beautiful designs, I also spend much of my time needlepointing. I'm now stitching our new canvas TRANSITIONS© – #2010 and preparing a stitch guide. The canvas combines geometric elements with free flowing flowers & has been a challenge. We have a companion piece coming out in January. For those of you who haven't seen us at the show, I present at least one new large piece every year – TAPESTRY GERBERS© – 132855, done primarily in silk ribbons with open stitched background; POPPY BOUQUET© – 132890 in variegated threads; and FLORAL SURPRISE ©– 954 done by appliquéing each flower of ABSTRACT FIVE IN GREENS© - 995 on top. FLORAL SURPRISE is an 8 x 8 canvas and fits perfectly in our custom made ultra suede purses. (Stitch guides available for all three.) Dozens of smaller samples also are displayed at the shows and on line.

We've also launched the LANDSCAPE CLUB this November. I've had great response, so we're going to continue it through next year. The club features 12 small 5 x 5 canvases, 9 of Julie's original landscapes and 3 new ones. All come with stitch guides, as well as a picture of the finished canvas. December's canvas, CHRISTMAS STREAM, is offered exclusively to club members. Those of you who don't celebrate Christmas can substitute either Mountain Sampler – Winter 131050 or Blue Horizon – 131180. Our SALE ITEMS category is also popular. New items will be posted regularly.

Next year brings many new designs. We are featuring fun florals, geometric and abstract designs as well as many Christmas ornaments. We're also adding to our Words of Wisdom. This year's "Young at Heart" is my favorite piece. Ask your retailer for the end of the quote, or check back later for our posting.

Have a great holiday season.

Pat Dee/JulieMar & Friends
http://www.juliemardesigns.com

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May Specials from Julie Mar Designs

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 17:00:00 GMT

MAY SPECIALS
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FOR THOSE READERS WHO LIKE SMALL PROJECTS � WE HAVE THE THING THIS MONTH!!

JUST IN TIME FOR SPRING --- JULIEMAR/ PLD DESIGNS CREATES A NEW CUSTOMIZED PURSE TO GO ALONG WITH OUR MANY CUFFS IN QUILT OR ULTRA SUEDE.

JulieMar/ PLD Designs now offers 24 cuffs in all styles � try the traditional pink rose or grapevines, the stylish ladybugs or cabochon gems, or the funky shopping (purses), all shown below, OR any of the 18 other styles. All cuffs can be seen under "Accessories/Bracelets" on our website www.juliemardesigns.com. Stitch/thread guides are available for over 10 of the 24 designs. They can be used for Bracelets, Purse inserts or Bookmarks.

Look for our new Cuff: Boots Texas Style, and our new purse, The Lara Bag, available in black & white double sided quilt and marigold ultrasuede with handles. The bags are made in the USA, and customized to match each cuff.

Call your local retailer for details.

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Julie Mar Designs Newsletter - Fall 2009

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:21:00 GMT

ABOUT JULIE MAR DESIGNS
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Jim & I live in New Jersey with our three teenagers. I have a passion for needlepoint and beautiful art. Last year we learned Julie Thompson was selling her business and decided to purchase it. To me, Julie's needlepoint seemed the perfect marriage of the two art forms. Since then I have spoken with many of you on the phone, and met others at the January 2009 trade show. I have appreciated all the assistance and encouragement on my new endeavor.

WORK IN PROGRESS
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At last January's trade show I brought my TAPESTRY GERBERS piece which had not yet been completed. I decided to do the piece predominantly in Kreinik threads and Silk Ribbons. TAPESTRY GERBERS is a 14 x 14 canvas and the 5th of 6 in a series of beautiful floral bouquets by Julie Thompson. The finished piece can be seen at the January Trade show, and will soon be on our website. I'm also selling a thread & stitch guide with the purchases.

I am now working on several new designs. Come to the trade show to see which one I'll bring.

NEW DESIGNS
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Although young, my girls share my love for needlepoint. They've been asking me to come up with designs which are fun for them to stitch.

Thus, I was inspired to create a new line: TRANSITIONS. TRANSITIONS will be debuting at the January 2010 show. You'll find a 14 x 14 piece that marries both the beautiful Julie Mar florals with more modern lines. Look for our ad in the TNNA January 2010 Show Directory.

TRANSITIONS is meant to appeal to the traditional needlepointer who likes to do some fun pieces. We have cuff bracelets, belts & headbands for the children, purses and dolls, as well as traditional canvases ranging from 5 x 5 to 14 x 14. Your children and grandchildren will love them, mine do. And, they're fun to stitch and wear.

Of course, we haven't forgotten our loyal customers who can't do without Julie's flowers and landscapes. Julie is still painting and has done several new designs which will also be at the show.

CLASS PIECE
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I have been taking classes at my local needlepoint shop for many years. Not only do I enjoy doing pieces which present different forms of art, learning new stitches, and using new threads, but I love the camaraderie of stitching in a friendly environment with others who share a love of needlepoint. I thus decided to offer a class piece every year.

This year I'm offering two pieces, both new designs: POPPY BOUQUET and FLORAL SURPRISE.

FLORAL SURPRISE is one of my new TRANSITION pieces. It is 8 x 8 and predominantly done in Silk & Ivory. It can be stitched by the advanced beginner. I�ve also added a "surprise" to my piece which can be seen at the show. The "surprise" element is for the more advanced stitcher, but the stitch guide has both.

POPPY BOUQUET is Julie Thompson's latest floral design which brings out the best elements in the TAPESTRY SERIES as well as the SUNNY POPPIES piece. This piece is for the more advanced needlepointer and can be done in either 18 or 13 mono canvas.

Come see the stitched pieces at the show & ask about discount prices for classes.

LET US KNOW
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I've appreciated everyone's encouragement and suggestions this year. If there's something you'd like to see in needlepoint that we don't do, send us a suggestion with the store name. If we use it, you'll get the canvas as a gift.

We are always interested in hearing from you. We can be reached by phone or fax at (856) 866-1144, toll free at (877) 9-STITCH, or via the internet at info@juliemardesigns.com. I will personally respond to all e-mails.

FALL SALE
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For those of you who missed our fall sale, I've decided to continue it until the end of November, 2009. Take a 15% discount for all purchases of existing designs with a $200.00 purchase.

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Fall Sale at Julie Mar Designs

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:58:00 GMT

Dear Customers,

JULIE MAR DESIGNS has just updated its website. I�ve incorporated some of your ideas for smaller pieces, fobs and Christmas ornaments, in the line. Look at our �NEW DESIGNS� and let us know what you think at info@juliemardesigns.com.

I�ve also decided to reinstate JulieMar�s Newsletter. Every Newsletter will have some common elements: introduction of new art, my �work in progress� and the finished product in a later issue, a request for suggested art, and a �Class Piece�. Look for our first issue in November. We have been working hard this year to create new needlepoint that is both fun and beautiful. We look forward to exhibiting it at the January 2010 Trade Show and seeing everyone again.

For those loyal internet customers, I�m also having a FALL SALE. From October 1 through October 24 you will receive a 10% discount on �NEW DESIGNS� and a 15% discount on all other items for purchases over $200.00. Just e-mail us or call at (856) 866-1144 (phone & fax) or toll free at :
(877) 9-STITCH.

Look forward to hearing from you,
Patricia Dee
http://www.juliemardesigns.com

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