Summer mystery unfolds...

Friday seems like the perfect day for another "Mystery Sampler tease"...so here goes! If you missed our first Mystery Sampler post, just scroll back to Friday, May 4 and you'll be caught up.

So...we are working on a cool, unique project this summer...a MYSTERY SAMPLER!  Already we're getting bombarded with tons of questions and inquiries, so here are a few basics. For more specific info, contact your local needlework shop or fave online shop. They have received very specific ordering info from our friends at Norden Crafts, our distributor and partner on this project. If your shop doesn't know about the L*K Mystery Sampler, tell them to contact Norden or visit their website.

We'll call it the Mystery Sampler for now, because we haven't named it yet!  OOPS! Kinda forgot that it should have a real name, so we're working on that. Those pesky details!!!

*The Mystery Sampler will be published in 3 parts. These 3 parts fit together into one big, Halloween/autumn design.

* Each part will come with a portion of the design, but won't include designs for the other 2 parts (duh). Each part will also include embellishments (beads, charms, etc.) and a BONUS design. I really had fun designing the BONUS projects. They are all the same size, can be stitched separately, or combined into another Halloween design.  Yes, more MYSTERY!! We may have a L*K blog contest for everyone to show off their cool finishing skills on the bonus projects.

*The 3 parts of the design will be released during the months of June, July and August...perfect for summer stitching. I think they will arrive in the shops at the very end of each month.

*NOW is the time to order to get shipped in the very first round. We're working really hard to assemble all the pieces for the first round of shipments. Our pals at Weeks Dye Works are super busy dyeing the beautiful linen and all the threads needed for the project. We've even created a cool new color, just for this project! We're busy working on the printed materials, and assembling embellishment packs. Those things don't sack themselves...darn!

***I just found a Facebook post from Weeks Dye Works with tons of SNEAK PEEK info out there. Inquiring minds want to know...so check them out!

I'm off to my LNS, Heart's Desire in Wichita, to deliver the finished stitchery this morning. The frame is waiting and I can't wait to get this baby in it's final resting place - a beautiful blackish frame from Eastside Mouldings. Above is my project, ready to leave the desk, destined for Mystery fame!