Dear Friends

As usual I haven't kept the blog up to date - you know, so much to do and only so many hours in the day! Anyway, with holidays fast approaching I thought you'd like to know about our new designs - Halloween Cuties 4x4 and Christmas Bag Toppers 5x7. Both sets on special offer until 30 Oct 2010.

We also have a Halloween Promotion on the go - ending this Saturday.

And last but not least ... here's a recipe for the holidays. Don't waste the scooped out pumpkin when you can make these delicious pumpkin fritters.

Hugs & stitches

Anne

Dear Friends

It's been awhile since my last blog post. We've been very busy at home. In April my sister and niece flew in from Australia for a much anticipated visit, which co-incided with my dear uncle's 70th birthday celebration. We had a wonderful 3 weeks together and naturally it was so sad saying farewell to my two best girls. Shown below is my niece Zeena with my boys. She's so big now - nearly 2 1/2 years old!


The next big occasion was my Mom's birthday followed by the long school holidays and (drumroll please) my sons' 6th birthday! An enormous amount of time and energy went into planning a "boot camp" army party and the kids had a blast. My creative energies were channelled into making (almost lifesize) cardboard army tanks, obstacle courses, medals, posters etc.



And don't forget the cakes! My birthday boys gave strict instructions about their requirements so my baking and icing abilities were put to the test. Fortunately they have improved with practice, so I successfully turned out a 3D army tank with camo fondant icing as well as two "battlefield" cakes for their party. Here's Rob below all ready for action!

So the army party was a success and just as I was about to get back to digitising, we had to prepare for a Star Wars dress-up event. Out came the cardboard, paper mache, paints and fabric and we put together two fab costumes! Rob went as Captain Rex (what do you think of my Rex helmet?) and Matthew was dressed up as Anakin Skywalker.

So not an awful amount of time for digitising but we certainly have had fun! The Soccer World Cup is nearly over and we're looking forward to the Final on Sunday. The kids go back to school next week (after 6 weeks at home!) so life returns to the normal routine again. Back to digitising and creating more fun projects for you.

Hugs & stitches
Anne

Dear Friends

Our sales partner Secrets of Embroidery is celebrating it's 10th Birthday this month and to coincide with their special offers we have a fab new Treasure Hunt for March.



This is how it works. Find all four treasure hunt sets, add them to your cart and the price will automatically adjust to a $1 each. That's a huge saving of $31!!!

There are easy clues on our What's New page.

http://www.purplehat.co.za/DesignCatalog/whatsnew.html

Don't forget that our gorgeous Buddy Bear is still available at our intro price until 5 March.

Have a great week
Anne

Dear Friends

We have an adorable new in-the-hoop project available - Buddy Bear for 5x7 hoops.



Buddy Bear is soft and huggable and ready to celebrate those special moments in life, whether it's a birthday or anniversary, a special thank you to a teacher or friend, or to send a get well wish.

Buddy Bear comes with a set of removable t-shirts which can be custom-made to suit just about any occasion.

Hugs
Anne

So the South African website that caused headaches for a few digitisers has been taken down by its owner. The sudden disappearance is a result of more alledged copyright violations, not from me this time although some of my designs were still being sold on the site.

I understand there are plans for a new website. That's okay - the embroidery market is huge and there's room for everyone - but (and it's a big but) don't sell other people's work.

Your actions have angered many, not only the digitisers affected but also clients who have spent their hard-earned cash on stolen designs.

Take time to think about your actions and the impact they've had, and most importantly, don't repeat the "mistakes" you've made.

Please take this advice seriously
Anne

Dear Friends

Will it be breakfast in bed, a picnic or a romantic dinner for two this Valentine's Day?

If you have a special menu planned, please come on over and take a look at our new Kitchen Essentials. All new in-the-hoop oven mitts, hot pads and oven gloves in various sizes. Even a heart-shaped fingertip mitt for Valentine's Day!

http://www.purplehat.co.za/DesignCatalog/Other/QuickGift27.htm

You will also receive our new Customer Bonus design free with your order. The bonus designs are now available as direct downloads, so please check your BMT Micro Product emails for the bonus link.

Hugs & stitches
Anne

Dear Friends

Our Yahoo Group Newsletter subscribers are being treated to a "Secret Sale" this weekend. Lots of in-the-hoop designs at very attractive discounted prices.

Please check your inbox for the special discount code and list of designs on promotion.

If you're not one of our subscribers, now's the time to join. The link to our Yahoo group is http://groups.yahoo.com/group/purplehat/

Have a great weekend
Anne