Stitch Pink

"I'm Gonna Love You Through It" - Martina McBride

What a beautiful message... Love - will get you through it. Take a moment to watch, grab the kleenex first.

Might want to click the link to see the full screen version - video on Youtube

Survivin’ and Thrivin’ !

 I Can Survive!

This week marks the 18th anniversary of my diagnosis of Breast Cancer.  I was 38 years old, married (quite unhappily) with a son 7 and a daughter just turned 5.  I had discovered my lump myself  in the shower a couple of months prior, right before a professional conference that took me to the Pacific Northwest.  During that trip, I took some much-needed time to consider what the future may hold.  Would I not see my children grow up, would I leave this earth with regrets about staying in a bad marriage?  How would I live out what remained of my life? 18 years later, I look back on those six months of surgery, chemo, and radiation as a horrific trial I wish on no one.

I have been single now for 13 years.  My children are grown and  on their own. I have come to appreciate life with a deep conviction only those who have stared into the abyss can know.

Diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer have come a long day since 1993.  Some day I know we will have a cure.

In a meantime, I try to bring comfort to those newly diagnosed with cancer, and pray for those going through treatment.

I stitched up this little pillow over the weekend to mark my anniversary!

Happy Stitching,
Pam

Ranunculus Hand Dyed Threads

Its been a long while I have not updated anything pink here.

I happened to come to this photo by one of my daily read, Bloom, and I knew right away that it would make a great HDT.



The new HDT has been listed in my Etsy shop and I hope to update you with a doily that am currently working on using this HDT. Its working up very nicely.

C is For Cure

Design: C is for Cure
Designer: Lizzie Kate
Fabric: 14ct Baby Pink Aida
Fibers: Six Strand Sweets
Time: 4 Hours
Date: 10/5/10
Stitched by: Meari

New Breast Cancer Freebie :o)

I'm not sure if you're aware but By The Bay NeedleArt has a new breast cancer freebie up on her Blog :o) Thank you Donna!

6 Breast Cancer Ornaments

These six breast cancer ornaments were stitched by friends, Janice B., Shiela F. Trudy E., Barb B. and Laurie D. and finished by me for our Stitching for a Cure project.

They will be sold for $10 a piece at our Relay For Life fundraiser this Saturday. Keep your fingers crossed we raise lots of money for Relay with all of our stitching projects!

Kim said to post it!

Well, here is my second C is for Cure. I really like it. I used the colors I had used on LK Chicks Rule. I still have to put the trim on it, but thought you would like to see a pic.
And for those of you who didn't see the previous post, it is a freebie from Just Cross Stitch Magazine.
So like Kim said, hop over there, print it off, stitch it up and show it off!

C is for Cure

If you havent checked it out - the Just Cross Stitch website is offering the freebie from Lizzie Kate, called "C is for Cure". How appropiate with October just around the corner.

So.. wait.. did I see that as a FREEBIE. Yes its a freebie. Free as is... no need to buy the magazine, no need to seek it out at the local bookstore (even though Im sure they would appreciate it), but all it will cost you is a piece of paper and the ink. Cause Im sure you all have the extra fabric and threads to stitch it up.. cause thats why we have a stash. So stitch it up, once, twice, three times or more! And when you do.. post it here!

Go here to download the pdf file - C is for Cure

Come October, we will see how many of us that really care about kicking breast cancer in the butt!

So, go ahead, stitch it up, and post it right here on Stitch Pink. Spread the word, get the news out there... and lets make an awareness of Stitch Pink, and this wonderful freebie from Lizzie Kate.

Psst ... Im working on offering prizes for a contest that I have in mind.. if you would like to donate.. please contact me @ stitchpink@gmail.com

2 finishes

I did the Just Cross Stitch Magazine (Lizzie Kate) freebie. I think it is really cute. I did it on Strawberry Milkshake Silkweaver Lugana (28 count).
And I had several friends in MD stitch this blackwork design for my Stitching for a Cure project. They asked that I do the finishing for them. Here is one of them that breast cancer survivor Janice did:

DMC Stitch Pink Kit

I don't know if everyone has seen this kit yet or not but if you haven't, here's a picture -

I think this is a great idea but...you can only buy it if you live in the US :o( They are available through DMC or Jo-Ann Fabrics. Is there anyone that would be willing to pick one up for me? I'd really appreciate it and can pay you through Pay Pal. My email address can be found through my Blog Profile. Thank you :o)

EDIT***I have found someone that will help me! Thank you for all your help :o)

New pattern

Just Cross Stitch magazine, Sept./Oct. issue has a new Lizzie Kate pattern. It is in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month in October and is called C is for cure!
Now here is the fun part: They have the pattern for free on their website! Click on Just Cross Stitch and go to free patterns.
It is stitched on Baby Lotion Pink Lugana. I am stitching it on a brighter pink Silkweaver fabric. But either way you stitch it, the pattern is really cute!
I encourage you to pick up a copy of the magazine if you can because they have a lot of cute stuff in there this issue. But if you can't, be sure to hop over to their website and get your free copy of C is for Cure!

Volunteers Needed

A couple weeks ago, I saw that Donna at Stitching for a Cure needed some volunteers to stitch ornaments to be given as gifts to the Relay for Life volunteers. I decided to help out since I've been wanting to do something for a while. Last I knew, Donna still needed a few more ornaments so if you want to help out, I know she'd be grateful. You don't even have to finish it if you don't want to... She will do it, if you do the stitching. Go ahead, go for it! :)

I finished the stitching in a few hours. Now all I have left is some beading and construction of the ornie itself.

The floss looks red but it's really a dark pink

Anyone in the State of Washington?

Mainly in the Everett, WA area.. please contact me, and I will share more info with you.

To whom it may concern:

I am hoping to get some more information about you and stitch pink via phone. I am Chris Kelley and I work for the Everett AquaSox Professional baseball team. We are the Minor League affiliate for the Seattle Mariners and will be holding two events that I feel would be right in line with what you all do to increase awareness about breast cancer and using stitching to do so. The First is our Inaugural Stitch’n Pitch night at the ballpark and the second is our Pink in the park celebration. I would like to discuss this and get information to whomever might be able to get me in to contact with someone in the state of Washington.

Thank you for any help.

-Chris

Flower of Courage

Hello Everyone,

If you will stop by my blog you will see I have a contest going on for a retired kit by Wild-Heart Designs called Flower of Courage. Everyone is encouraged to join.
Hugs,
Carolyn
http://www.takingonestitchatatime.blogspot.com

giveaway

Jennifer
who blogs at
Feathers in the Nest

has a giveaway
on her blog

See her
post:

October Give-A-Way Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Pillow

A freebie design by Caroline Hofstede of Cosmic Handmade, stitched on 28c jobelan in baby pink, with the recommended DMC threads, finished as a pillow and edged with metallic pink seed beads.

Hugs & Stitches

Elisa x

Too shock to think of anything else

I am not good in my social life. I am a person who is of at the moment type. I don't make good conversations and usually I like to listen to the others. I can't speak impromptu but I'm great online.

Just found out that one of my err, long time friend which I was the one who made her decide to join me in the same company, was confirmed that she has cancer.

I knew her through when one member called for us locals to meet up. She was one of the first few who I became acquainted. She introduced me to books and authors that I would not have found on my own. She was a very jolly person to be with and she has led a full life in her very young (30 plus) life.

In my own capacity, I have decided to make her a simple, quick disappearing 9-patch summer quilt. I am targeting to complete it by end of September.

Time and tide waits for no man and this time, its ring loud and clear.

Paint It Pink!

Avon Canada has started a new campaign called Paint It Pink. Upload your own photo or vote for one already there. Avon will then donate $2 per vote to breast cancer organizations across Canada!

I've uploaded two of my photos and I'd love it if you voted for them :o) Please click on this link or this one.

So Paint It Pink and pass it on :o)

Knitting Needle Donation

I am not a knitter, but I came across these Denise Interchangeable Knitting Needles at my LNS. Purchase the Breast Cancer needles and Denise donates the profits. Amazingly, over $100,000 has been donated since July 1st. That's incredible! You may not knit, but someone you know may and here's another valuable chance to get involved.

Pass the word.

'So You Think You Can Dance': A Tribute to Breast Cancer Fighters

For those that missed the performance last night --

'SYTYCD' Top 8: Melissa & Ade's Contemporary Performance @ Y! TV

Tour For The Cure

For those living in Atlantic Canada, check out Tour For The Cure and find out when the bus will be visiting your location :o)

Notes of different colors

I have been busy dyeing threads and my most recent experiment, dyeing fat quarters. With these pieces, I am planning to make a pinwheel quilt. So far I have just done three pieces. Check it out for the full detail.





Zarina

Hello, Everyone!

This is my first posting as a member. My computer has been in the repair shop for several weeks and I decided to write before it goes back out again.

As a member of the 2009 Christmas Challenge, I have been stitching ornaments using my star designs that I am creating for The Americana Stars Memorial, a 9/11 remembrance wall piece that will be over 200 feet when completed, all hand cross stitched. I used one of my designs for a Stitch Pink star. I hope you like it.


When my computer is finally fixed, I will make the design available in .pdf form for anyone who would like it. Please check my blog for an update and a link to the layout to come.

Kim, thank you for a lovely site. It is one of the BEST!

It is my pleasure to contribute in memory of my cousin, Andrea, and her mother, Gloria, who both passed from breast cancer.

PLC finished

I stitched Peace, Love and A Cure a while back and finally got it finished into this gorgeous pillow thanks to Vonna aka The Twisted Stitcher.

The Twisted Stitcher

Click for a Cure!

During the month of April the Breast Cancer site (in addition to funding mammograms) will donate $10,000 for research if clicks on the site total 200 mammograms. As of this posting they are at 59% of their goal with only 10 days left! Please go there every day and click. Tell your friends and family! During these times it's hard for any of us to donate money so this is a wonderful way to help out. It costs you nothing but a few seconds of your time! You can click 1 time per day. I also have a link on my blog. Please continue to click even after April to help fund mammograms.
While you are there, please also click on the other tabs at the top and then on the button to help literacy, the hungry, animals shelters, etc.

Hugs, Elaine

"Barb's" Needle Nanny

I'm sure this needle minder has been posted numerous times in the past, but I'm assuming it can never get too old to see more than once. I purchased the Needle Nanny by Twisted Oaks Designs a couple years ago. I bought it so I could contribute to breast cancer research AND because my mother-in-law, Barbara, died from breast cancer on June 1, 2006; 11 months after I married her son and after 6 years of friendship. I stitched this shortly after she passed, but put it aside for various reasons...life, kids, work, the normal stuff that gets in our way. Just the other day I sat down and assembled it. Not because I "need" a needle minder, but because I owe it to Barb. Besides, it was because of her and millions of others that I added it to my stash. I enjoyed putting this together and I thought of my friend while doing so. Thanks for letting me share this tribute!

A new ornament

Here is another ornament for my stitching for a cure project. It is the freebie Breast Cancer Awareness 2007 (the middle of the pattern). I stitched it on an overdyed fabric called Pink Raspberry with Hyacinth GAST. In the very center I put a sterling silver charm. I finished the back with pink ribbon fabric and some rhinestone trim. Hope you like!

Pink Tatted Heart

I designed and tatted this heart last March before I found out I had breast cancer in May. I don't know why it hasn't occurred to me before now to post it for you. I have been so blessed. I had a lumpectomy and they are checking me every 3 months. If only every woman in the world had access to early detection and WOULD MAKE AND KEEP THEIR APPOINTMENTS!

Okay no more preaching. I just wanted to share this heart with you. If any of you tat, you can find the pattern here. If you do tat it, I'd love to see pictures.

Stitching For A Cure ornament

I have finished stitching 2 ornaments for my Stitching for a Cure project. Thought you would like to see them. Pretty in pink I think!

Biscornu!

I'v made this biscornu for my mother. She was diagnost breast cancer on both sides in 2007 (just before Christmas). And she is a survivor!!!!!



The back says: "voor mijn moeder" "for my mother".

I love you mom!

PLC

Peace, Love And A Cure

by Lizzie Kate

I've had this one for awhile all kitted and in my stitching bag. During our EGA meeting last week I was looking for something small to start and decided to go with this. Once I started it I just couldn't put it down.

breast cancer scissor pocket

This is a Dinky Dyes/Cats Whiskers collaboration. I used a pastel pink 28 cnt even weave from Jaynes Attic and the floss is Easter Bunny from Polstitches. Not strictly 'pink' but I wanted the words to stand out a bit more than they would have. The scissors are a bit on the heavy side, so I probably won't be using them for stitching, but they are a lovely design.





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New Playmat Quilt

I am about to finish my master's thesis. Now it is only left with the editing and I have some spare time before the next meet with my supervisor.

This is the first post of the work-in-progress quilt. I will update the project as I go along. Read more here.

Winner of Peace Love and A Cure

The following comment # is the winner of Peace Love and A Cure from Lizzie*Kate ... 16

Congrats to ... Terri!!!! Please email me at stitchpink@gmail.com so I can get your mailing address so Michele can get your prize out in the mail to you. Thanks everyone for entering!!

Be Strong! Winner

Thank you to the following ladies that shared with us their Breast Cancer finishes this past October - Eva, Meari, Lynn, Virpi, Terry Louise, Cynthia, Milly, Donna, Elisa

All the names were written out and congrats to .. Lynn!!! Please email me at stitchpink@gmail.com so I can get your mailing address so Barbara can get your prize out in the mail to you. Thanks everyone for entering!!

CLOSED CONTEST - Peace, Love, and A Cure

Thanks to Elaine, she also offered another donation for a contest on Stitch Pink. I thank you Elaine for your support with all the donations you have made over the past year.

Peace Love and A Cure from Lizzie*Kate, which all the profits from the sale of the design will be donated to the Susan G Komen for the Cure campaign. Thanks again Elaine.!

Contest Rules....What you need to do is leave a comment to this post (anyone can leave a comment), and on November 8th, a winner will be selected! NonBlogger entrants must have an email to be entered.

Winner of the Breast Cancer Scissors Fob

I asked someone (thanks Vickie) to pick a number between 1 and 16, and she selected 15.

Congrats to ladydoc!! Please email me at stitchpink@gmail.com so I can get your mailing address so Elaine can get your prize out in the mail to you. Thanks everyone for entering!!

Another giveaway...

I'm having a drawing on my blog for some lovely handmade beaded pink scissor fobs. You can find the drawing here. All you have to do is visit and leave a comment in the post by midnight PST on October 31. To all of you survivors and friends/family of victims & survivors, my prayers are with you.

Sonda in OR

Winner of Garth Brooks CD is ....

The orginal winner did not contact me, and they had no way to be contacted, I just selected the next comment below, the winner, and congrats to Jill!

Congrats to ... Jill!! Please email me at stitchpink@gmail.com so I can get your mailing address so Michele can get your prize out in the mail to you.
Thanks everyone for entering!!

Winner of Yankee Candle

The following post # is the winner of the Yankee Candle

Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:27
Timestamp: 2008-10-28 15:48:27 UTC

Congrats to ... Karen!!!! Please email me at stitchpink@gmail.com so I can get your mailing address so Michele can get your prize out in the mail to you. Thanks everyone for entering!!

biscornu

Breast Cancer Awareness Two, Dragonfly

I stitched this for a stitching friend who is a survivor :)

Here's a sweet way to show you care...

Free Breast Cancer Ribbon for download

Tereena Clarke of Artecy Cross Stitch shared with me that she has a breast cancer ribbon available for free download on her site.

A direct link to the pdf files are here - Small Ribbon ~ Large Ribbon

Tereena shared - I have designed a Breast Cancer Ribbon cross stitch pattern which I am releasing to the public domain for anyone to pass and share this pattern around for free and people can also stitch this design on products to sell for donations for Breast Cancer Research.

CONTEST-Winners posted below

****And the winners are:

Flower of Courage-Carolyn

In The Pink-lelia

Pink House-Pumpkin

If you can please email me your address' to samohon@bellsouth.net. I'll get the kits in the mail to you as soon as possible.

Thanks so all who joined in the contest. I appreciate your playing along. My hope is that one day there will be a cure for this dreadful disease.

I'm offering these 3 Esmeralda's or Essy's Friends kits to give away. Just post a comment and I will draw 3 names so 3 people have a chance to win. I will draw names on Oct. 29 because Oct. 30 is going to be a crazy busy day for me. and I wanted to get this finished before the end of the month.

If you're not familiar with Essy's Friends they are kits that were available through Elegant Stitch to raise money for Breast Cancer research and they sold out every time. I forgot I had these and found them last night when I was going through some things. I will never stitch them and thought why not offer them here and during October.

Good luck everyone. Enjoy. If you don't have a blog please leave an email so I can get in touch with you to get an address to mail your prize to you.

**If you click on the word Contest it will take you to my blog so you can see more photos of each kit.

CONTEST Breast Cancer Survivor Fob

Thanks to Elaine, she made a BC Survivor scissors fob to be used as a contest on Stitch Pink.

If you would like to win this fob - please leave a comment to this post (anyone can leave a comment), and on Oct 29th, a winner will be selected! NonBlogger entrants must have an email to be entered.

Good luck, and thanks for stopping by Stitch Pink!

Thanks Elaine!!

Stitching For A Cure

Hello! My name is Donna. Kim was so kind to allow me to post this on her site. I work with cancer patients and I have friends who are cancer patients. This blog made me think "What if I and my friends could do something to help all cancer patients?" And then it came to me "WE CAN". I have just began a journey. It starts with an idea.

If you are interested, please check out my blog at http://stitchingforacure.blogspot.com

Remember, I am in the baby stages of this journey. Be patient with me and we will all have a good time and help so many.

Donna

Hope Pillow

Painted Giraffe Hope Freebie

Stitched on 28c Jobelan hand dyed Count on Me in Nude by Jayne

with the recommended DMC threads, finished as a pillow by Elisa

CLOSED CONTEST - Garth Brooks -The Ultimate Hits - The Pink Edition

Thanks again to Michele, she offered two different pink items to be given away here on Stitch Pink. This is the second offering a never been opened CD ~ Garth Brooks - "The Ultimate Hits - The Pink Edition"

Garth Brooks has joined forces with Susan G. Komen for the Cure® in the promise to end breast cancer forever, with the release of the “Pink Edition” of The Ultimate Hits album. The album is a new 3-disc set, and contains 30 classics, 3 new songs and a bonus track on two CDs. The set also includes a DVD with videos for all 33 songs, including new and never-before-seen footage.

If you would like to win this CD - please leave a comment to this post (anyone can leave a comment), and on Oct 27th, a winner will be selected! NonBlogger entrants must have an email to be entered.

Good luck, and thanks for stopping by Stitch Pink!

Inspiration For The Cure Game

Pepperidge Farms has a game on their site - Inspiration For the Cure. You match the words that deal with inspiration. For each game that you complete, Pepperidge Farms donates a $1 to the Susan G Komen for the Cure.

Check it out!!