Hi everyone!
I’ve had a few questions about the Stitch Along I thought I’d address before we start in a few weeks.
“Piney Rose”
For those of you that received your “starter package” with your stitch along bag and supply list, I made a note that Pappy’s Quilting Place has yardage of the “oyster” fabric. They sold out of the first bolts and are waiting on a new shipment to come in and hopefully Moda will ship it out very soon. The “oyster” is a tad darker and warmer than the light Moda I used. It is BEAUTIFUL and will accommodate your scraps without looking as white as mine. (I can’t wait to get my hands on a piece for a future project!) If you aren’t using this fabric, just make sure your background has a substantial “hand” which means a nice close weave. Do not use muslin as it will stretch. Ask me how I know this. 
A print will work, but make sure the print is very faint. I would NOT use a white on white as it is hard to hand stitch and usually isn’t good quality.
The other question I’ve had repeatedly is “How come I can’t order the Piney Rose Stitch Along and all my supplies on my website together?” We set it up on the website so that you will need to do 2 separate orders. It helps me to keep track of everyone efficiently. I’m also sending product packages and “starter packages” out separately. So if you order the stitch along and then order products, they will come in separate packages. Remember any product order over $100 is free shipping!
I hope you are as excited as I am to start your project and are gathering your supplies! I will be doing blog posts along the way to help you along with sending you handouts now and then.
Remember the “Stitching with Cindy Blackberg” face book group is up and running. You can check out what other quilters are working on and hopefully as your stitching your “Piney Rose” you can put up pictures and get kudos from everyone! We are up to 200 guests on the page!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/StitchingWithCindyBlackberg/
FYI, I’m leaving tomorrow to go on a stitching vacation with friends for a couple days to Whistle Stop Retreat center in Sweetwater, TN. I hope you take time off in your busy schedules to have time with friends! I’ll be back on Friday to send out orders and take care of business.
Until Next Time,
Happy Stitching!