Monday, June 30, 2014

Tiny Tidings XIX (that's NINETEEN!)

Yikes...how often do I review my Roman numerals? Practically never, so I had to think a bit about this 19th Tiny Tidings.

Yes, this is our 19th year in business at L*K...and time for our 19th collection of small Christmas designs that we call Tiny Tidings.

I still remember designing the first batch of Tiny Tidings...on graph paper with a pencil and a well-used eraser. That was before I got my design software and struggled to learn how to use it and that seldom used computer!

I'm still using that same software (haven't updated!) and the years seem to be rolling by as the Tiny Tidings keep coming.


This year's Tiny Tidings include some favorite themes....a Santa, snowman, reindeer and even a super cute Santa's helper elf! I have to admit that the adorable little elf is my favorite design this year.

I thought you might enjoy a little "rest of the story" behind the cover for this year's Tiny Tidings. My friend Janice does the graphic design for my printing, supplying the background photo and getting everything ready for the printer. I don't have the techie knowledge to do all of this myself!

Anyway, Janice always supplies just the "perfect" background photo for my chartpaks. She's an avid photographer and you can spot lots of her pretty pics on L*K chartpak covers. Check out the recent chartpaks at http://lizziekate.com/bydate.html


Janice thought a pile of peppermint candies would make a cute background for this year's Tiny Tidings. Where to find peppermints in June? It seems they are a "seasonal" item nowadays, but Dollar Tree (my favorite store) to the rescue. Janice's granddaughter was at her house, so they went on a peppermint candy caper together, much to Victoria's delight!

Here's Janice and Victoria enjoying their "work" on the computer. Look at those 2 cute blondies!


Yes, it truly takes a village to get a Lizzie*Kate design from that little seed in my head to the final production, publishing and distribution. Thanks, Janice and Victoria, for going the extra mile (and trip to the store) to get the perfect peppermint background for our Tiny Tidings XIX.

BTW...Tiny Tidings XIX will be available in needlework shops around the world in mid July (ask for #167 Tiny Tidings XIX! We're waiting on the beautiful peppermint-y printing to arrive and then we'll be busy sacking. 


We're also working on a darling embellishment pack that will have the goodies to complement the 5 designs....white and aqua snowflake buttons, antique gold snowflake button, tiny red buttons, and red and aqua beads. It's official name is #E167 Tiny Tidings XIX Embellishment Pack


Here's a pic of my "to go" assembly box. I spend 6+ hours assembling these on our weekend road trip to KC. 

What's your favorite design this year? We'd love for you to leave a comment below and share your Tiny Tidings XIX favorite for 2014...or remind us about your fave Tiny Tidings from years past.

Thanks for 19 great years (and counting!) together!







15 comments:

  1. I'm a snowman girl so that one is my absolute favorite, but they are all adorable. I love making these and hang many of them on my tree! :)

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  2. I love these! You have designed another "must have" for me! Can't wait to order and stitch them! thanks

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  3. All of the patterns are beautiful and it's hard to decide which is the most beautiful. But my Favorite would be Santa.

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  4. I love these too, it just keeps getting better and better! The finishing is perfect too.

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  5. Hard to choose but I keep looking at Celebrate. Next up would be the Elf. In addition to your new Halloween patterns these will find their way into my cart! Thanks!

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  7. Santa est mon préféré....Vivement que ça arrive en France!...Coralie

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  8. Love these sweet Xmas tiny tidings especially the snowman & reindeer. All your work is fabulous.

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  9. The snowman is my favorite. Frosty stole my heart when I was a little girl and I have been smitten every since. Love your ornaments because they stitch up quick and make great package toppers. Mare

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  10. I would have to say that Tiny Tiding XVI is my favorite. I LOVE the Away in A Manger one, A Gift for You is always a great present to give to someone, plus the little gift tag to stitch up as an added gift to someone. But.......I LOVE ALL the Tiny Tidings charts! Keep up the GREAT WORK designing them!!!

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  11. Love this years Tiny Tidings! I will be on the lookout for sure :)

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  12. I love everything you guys do, but I decorate with a lot of snowmen so he would have to be my favorite.

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  13. Thanks for sharing the pictures of your work, behind the charts. I adore the beads in buckets!I would have lot of fun to help you. Best regards from France.
    Séverine D
    www.unemerceriealacampagne.fr
    unemerceriealacampagne@orange.fr

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  14. Quick question - Are you supposed to stitch these on 28 count linen over 1 or 2 threads??

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