Joan Elliott Design & Illustration
This is my first venture into the blogosphere so bear with me as I get my blog up and running. All of you who are familiar with my cross stitch designs now have a place to find out what I’ve been up to in my studio, Joan Elliott Design. I’ll be showing some of my illustrations as well and will keep you up to date on new ventures into licensing and links to available products and suppliers. Click on books to see my latest title.
Apr 08, 2008 @ 00:42:40
Hi Joan. I really liked the medieval maidens series. Please could you think of doing one more so there is one for each season? To my mind,Stitching Renaissance is spring, Renaissance Rose is summer and Castle Princess is winter. I wish it was possible to come to some of the big craft shows. They must be amazing! Best wishes from Australia. Linda
Jun 19, 2009 @ 20:39:25
Hell0! I am a long time fan of your work and i just wanted to let you know how much you are appreciated! Stitching a couple of your pieces got me through my divorce.
I have been searching high and low for a copy of “Angel of Cross Stitch” and can’t seem to find one. Any suggestions on where to look?
Jun 20, 2009 @ 19:20:38
Hi Robyn-
You can still purchase the Angel of Cross Stitch Leaflet from Amos Advantage. Go to:
http://www.amosadvantage.com
Click on Craft products then go down to Cross Stitch Sale Items. It will be on the second page of the sale items- Item: XSP001
Joan
May 05, 2008 @ 07:21:36
Hooray! I am so glad I found your blog
Have added to my feed reader and lookng forward to following you.
May 12, 2008 @ 05:41:17
I have been a lifelong fan of your work for as long as I’ve cross stitched which would be about a good 25-30 years or so. I am so glad that you finally have your own website so that I can see what new works you have put out. I don’t do much cross stitching anymore for the last few years but do collect alot of your cross stitch stuff that interests me. Keep up the good work doing those cute designs!
Judy
May 12, 2008 @ 11:59:34
Hi Judy-
Thanks so much for your lovely words. It’s wonderful to hear that you’ve been following my work for all these years. Time certainly does fly by! I have been busy getting the last bits of my latest book together which hasn’t left much time for new posts. I’ll be writing an update and some news in a few days or so once, my models are well on their way to the publisher.
Joan
May 13, 2008 @ 12:41:18
Dear Joan,
thanks for this blog. It’s Anna from Malta. I’m looking forward to see what new things/designs you’ll be able to create. I had written to you once about the renaissance ladies. I’ve been able to get hold of the 3 charts and i’m very glad about that. My only problem is that i can’t seem to find the time to finish my current project and start these charts. But i will someday and somehow!! In fact i’ve left the walls quite empty at home so that i’d have space to hang x-stitch designs. I hope this works. However, thanks for your beautiful & detailed charts. I’ve stitched one of your christmas charts i.e. the decorating snowman and i loved all the colours and details there were in it. Please, keep the good work!!!!
Jun 15, 2008 @ 17:53:12
Dear Joan,
I’m also a big fan of your work– in fact, both my mom and I bought copies of your Oriental designs book, and I’ve done several from it. I especially love the 4 Chinese Elements group, & my daughter picked out the peony in the jade vase for me to make for her. There are two types of designs I would love to see from you: Celtic and angels. Any chance of either of those? Thanks, Sharon from Upstate NY
Jun 17, 2008 @ 09:44:22
Hi Sharon-
Wonderful to hear from you! I have lots of angels out there, mostly for Christmas, and then a whole series on the more whimsical side that you will see in my book A Woman’s World in Cross Stitch. I did do a Celtic Angel design and two Celtic saying that are available as kits from Design Works Crafts (see link in Supplies & Resources) and there will be a new Celtic piece in a book I have coming out in late December of this year.
Joan
Jun 25, 2008 @ 19:31:21
Hey there. I was just wondering if there was a place I could find the cat wallhanging from The World of Cross Stitching magazine issue 137. By the time I received the newsletter saying it was out, I rushed to the bookstore to get it and it was no longer on stands. I love your cat designs. I also recently saw an afghan? with a variety of cats on it in The Stitchery catalog. Is this going to be available anywhere else? Thanks so much and keep up the GREAT designs!! I love your work and can recognize it anywhere!! I buy your annual stocking and Easter bag designs in The Cross Stitcher magazine every year!! I also have several books and have recently finished stitching the baby set you did for Cross Stitch and Needlework magazine with the wash mitt, hooded towel and wash cloth. It came out adorable!! Thanks again!!
Jun 25, 2008 @ 20:32:35
Hi Melissa- Thanks for your kind words. It is wonderful to know my designs are being received so enthusiastically! The cat wall hanging was done exclusively for the magazine, but I hope to put it into kit form soon. I also plan to learn how to sell charts through either my blog or website this summer. The trick is finding the time to learn how to do it. For now I suggest you email the World of Cross Stitching to see if they have a back issue they can sell you. The other cat piece that you saw in the Stitchery catalog is available as a kit. It can be made up either as a picture or an afghan. You can contact the kit company, Design Works Crafts by clicking their link on my Supplies & Resources page.
Joan
Jun 26, 2008 @ 17:09:34
Hello Joan,
The first piece of yours that I saw was your “Elegant Assisi” from CrossStitcher (UK) #198. I fell in love with it instantly and would like to see more work like that. Thanks for all of your wonderful and beautiful designs.
I love all of your work, so its kind of hard to say what I want more of.
Holly
Jul 17, 2008 @ 20:48:55
Hello Joan!
Just wanted to tell you I’m working on another of your designs. I finished the kit of HOUSE RULES for friends of mine in only two weeks and am now doing HELP WANTED from your book. They are so much fun to do that I can hardly put my needle down long enough to eat, sleep or do chores.
I really love your style.
For an other idea: My mom used to sing a song to me and I sang it to my childeren when they were small about a fieldmouse that made a bicycle out of a nutshell and rode it down a hill. But his tail got caught in the wheels and the wallnut crashed. The fieldmouse ended up at the bottom of the hill with the walnut bicyle on his tail… We all loved to sing the song.
Thanks for your inspirational designs. I really love doing them!
Happy stitching!
Nic from the Netherlands
Aug 10, 2008 @ 23:08:01
I’m really enjoying “Cead Mile Failte.” I got it from a site in England and just noticed that it came from the United States! It’s beautiful.
Aug 12, 2008 @ 11:32:01
Hey Joan,
I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your work. I love the bright colours that you use in your work. I own all of your book and I can’t wait to buy your new one to add to my collection. At the moment I am working on your Eastern Promise from Issue 200 of Cross Stitcher.
I hope to see more of your work very soon.
Oct 24, 2008 @ 02:57:17
Hello Joan!
I went to your link for Design Works to see if I could find the celtic designs there, but I’m having a hard time finding them. Could you point me in the right direction? I’d love to see the celtic saying ones, and I’ve seen a picture of the Celtic Angels! I’d love to find them all!!
Thank you so much!
Heidi
Nov 03, 2008 @ 19:42:38
Hi Joan!
From New Zealand!
I absolutely love your designs and have got to the stage now that when I look at something in a magazine and really like it before I see the designer’s name – it is usually one of yours!
Your Fairy Godmother hangs above my bed – the sentiment “may all your dreams come true” is still hopeful! And I am working on Home is where the cat is. The trouble is, I don’t have enough time for all your designs I want to do – even though I am in my 60′s and retired! Am still so busy with so many things. I shall have to retire again!
Looking forward to ALL your fabulous designs!
Bette
Dec 08, 2008 @ 21:28:20
Hi Joan,
Just a few lines to wish you and yours Good Health, Happiness and A Peaceful 2009.
I have your beautiful Christmas Angel CrossStitcher (Issue 205)to make a start on next year.
Anne and I shall be going to the Craft Fair at Olympia again in 2009 and hope to see you there.
Best wishes to you, Meg
Dec 09, 2008 @ 06:53:12
Joan,
First I would like to thank you for all the many designs that you have given all of us over the years. I have stitched many and hope to stitch many more. I just bought your new book “Bewitching” and love it. Now I just need to find the time for all the stitching. LOL Have you ever thought of designing a Gypsy Lady with flowing hair and flying skirts and ribbons and a tamborine in her hands ??? I can close my eyes and see her in your distinctive style. LOL My mind does wander but alas I am not as talented as you.
Thanks again,
Dusty
Dec 09, 2008 @ 13:15:04
Hi Joan!
Happy Holidays! Just wanted to let you know that I think the dragon on the cover of the new book is STUNNING! I think this will have to go on my Christmas list.
Regards,
Charlie Rosenberger
Jan 18, 2009 @ 12:45:44
I am a great fan of your work. At the min I am stitching sea goddess. I have stitched two of your christmas angels. I want to try to stitch on evenware in small. My boys are getting the Bewitching book for birthday.
Jan 19, 2009 @ 02:56:02
Joan, Your Spring Fairy is gorgeous !!! I can’t wait until I get my issue. Too bad we have to wait for it here. grrrrr !!! But the wait will bew worth it.. I do love your designs.
Take care,
Dusty
Feb 12, 2009 @ 14:37:55
I am stitching your yellow Geisha from cross stitch collection
Mar 19, 2009 @ 22:23:09
Hi Joan, I am desperately trying to get hold of your Medieval Lady designs published in CSC in 2007. I have managed to get one from Issue 145 and have just been outbid on Issue 147 at GBP20.00 (yes that right USD30). It is so hard to get the designs. I can’t wait until I can buy from you direct and while you are looking into setting that up can you please bear in mind to use Paypal as I find that a lot easier to pay with being in Australia and then being able to download the charts direct – how great that would be and no more struggling for a last minute bid on ebay!! I love your Bewitching Cross Stitch book and a colleague at work and I are both stitching designs. I am doing the Wizard and she is doing the dragon – a bit of a competition you see. I haven’t used beads before but I like a challenge and love the colours in your designs. I’ve signed up to the newsletter now so I can’t keep in touch with all of your new projects. Keep the designs coming Joan. All the best from Oz
Mar 21, 2009 @ 09:44:02
Joan, I just read your newsletter and can’t wait for the Summer Fairy, she is wonderful. I love all of the soft blues.
I am sorry to hear About your brother and hope all turns out well for him. I will keep him and your family in my prayers for a successful treatment and strength to bear up under all of the trauma. Take care, Dusty
Apr 25, 2009 @ 20:04:03
Joan, I really love your work and designs. I wondered if you will be making anymore Easter Egg Bags (as in The CrossStitcher magazines).
Thanks!
Janet
Apr 25, 2009 @ 20:13:39
Hi Janet-
I am hoping to schedule another ‘Egg Bag’ with The Cross Stitcher for next Easter.
Joan
Apr 28, 2009 @ 18:05:30
Hi Joan, Glad I got given your site to check into. I love your designs but find it hard getting thm here in NZ especially with the NZ $ the way it is right now it makes things really expensive to get. I love your two new designs on the new charles craft fabby. I’ll have to wait quite awhile to get them though. My wish is to get your bewitching book. I’ve started getting the Cross Stitch Collection magazine so I can get a selection of your work. Our latest magazine here is the release of Spring Fairy which is gorgeous. I’ve just finished kitting up Forrest Goddess to do. Thanks for the chat. Lynne NZ
Apr 28, 2009 @ 18:56:25
Hi Lin-
Thanks for your lovely words. I have lots more coming out in Collection this year including some new Christmas pieces so stay tuned.
Greetings from NYC to NZ!
Joan
May 13, 2009 @ 14:21:15
Hi! Joan
The moment I saw your oriental beauty design I became your instant fan. Your works are gorgeous and I love it! Im a geisha lover so I wanted to buy your Cross stitch collection Issue no. 161 oriental beauty. I really like to stitch one can you tell me where to buy or where to find it. Thanks!
May 13, 2009 @ 17:37:56
Hi Hannie-
I do have this chart available. Please email me for details:
jelliottdesign@earthlink.net
Many thanks-
Joan
Jun 27, 2009 @ 21:18:56
Hi Joan
I have been stitching for over 25 I always look out for your books and your designs in the cross stitch magazines. You have such a unique style I can spot your design a mile away! Having just visited China in January, I am planning to stitch the serene Buddha to match the photographs of the real 30m high gilt statue we saw over there! I plan to scrapbook it then in my far east album.
I am also a big fan of your fairies, they have such lovely faces andd a joy to stitch. I started a new subscription to CSC after I saw her, but thanks to their mess up I missed out on the issue 167 where your lovely spring fairy was featured! Unfortunately they have now sold out! Do you know id there is any where I could purchase the chart from?
Thanks!
Jun 29, 2009 @ 21:23:29
Hi Rachel-
I will be releasing the Spring Fairy in a week or so, as soon as I finish work on my newest book for David & Charles.
Many thanks-
Joan
Jul 01, 2009 @ 12:56:15
Hi Joan, I wrote to you a couple of months ago in regards to your Spring Fairy. I live in Massachusettes and it’s almost impossible to get the magazine that this fairy collection is in. I was wondering when the Spring Fairy will be out in chart form so that I may purchase it? I did manage to buy the issue with the Summer Fairy in it and she is gorgeous as is the Autumn Fairy as well. I plan to purchase The whole collection, as I love fairies. I even purchased the issue with mother and baby fairy found that one on ebay, but unfortunately no luck with the Spring Fairy. So, any and all info that you could provide will be greatly apprecited.
Thank You,
Bea
Jul 13, 2009 @ 07:05:53
Hi Joan, you told that you’re finishing the newest book for David & Charles. Is it a collection of new cross stitch designs? What are they about? Thanks
Barbara
Jul 28, 2009 @ 06:57:59
Dear Joan,
Love your work, can spot it every time! And collect as many designs as I can in hopes to do them all. I’m a big fan of lists- that’s why HOUSE RULES and HELP WANTED appealed to me so much, I guess. Would love to see what you do with some of my lists, like “6 rules to a tidy house”. I’ve given out those 6 rules to all my kids and to friends and aquaintances struggling with keeping the place tidy and would love to stitch them.
I fell in love with your mouse series… Please do more!
Jul 28, 2009 @ 16:14:20
Hi Joan, thanks a lot for the great designs. I have completed the three Oriental Ladies in your Oriental Odyssey book and the Native Warriorand the Native Princess. They turned out fabulous and I have had many compliments on them. I am emailing from Halfmoon Bay B.C. Canada. Thanks again and I am looking forward to more of your designs. Linda
Aug 03, 2009 @ 03:47:18
Hi Joan….
How are you coming on the 4th Geisha (winter)? Do you have a date yet when it will be available for purchase? Can’t wait….
)
Anne
Aug 12, 2009 @ 17:36:53
Hi Joan…I want to thank you for all your lovely xs designs. I’m a huge fan and I love ‘the ladies’ whether Angels, Princesses or whatever. I have completed Angel of the Winter Snow[?] and Snow Princess and they now hang in my bedroom. I’ve had so many comments on them and lots of ooohhhs and aaaahhhsss.
My husband passed away last year and I threw myself into my xsing as it helped me cope with his loss. There are so many of your designs that I want to do but so little time to do them in.
Unfortunately I am unable to afford to purchase any new magazines as I’m on a very, very, very limited budget so I just work on the ones that I do have. I would like to see more of the ladies with their beautiful long gowns and I would like to see more of the ‘head pieces’. No on seems to do ladies with the ‘cones’ on their heads and yet they look beautiful. Please consider that.
But thank you for filling my days with enjoyment…God Bless…Eva in Manitoba Canada
Aug 27, 2009 @ 08:07:33
Hi Joan, I have come up with a tip for your next designs. I’ve stitched the cross stitch fairy from WOXS 100 and I’m now halfway through her companion, the cross stitch angel from “A woman’s world”. Since I can knit (with poor results, I must say) and I’ve recently taken up patchwork classes which I’m enjoying a lot, I wondered wouldn’t it be nice to have also a patchwork and a knitting angel/fairy to go with the cross stich ones?
I keep my fingers crossed to see them soon…and I hope you don’t mind my requesting them :O)
Laura
Sep 01, 2009 @ 00:43:22
I am looking for a very colorful cross stitch leaf call A RECIPE FOR A HAPPY CHILD
Sep 22, 2009 @ 01:12:19
I love your designs and own 4 of your books!
Are your charts listed somewhere? I am having trouble finding the ones that are not in your books.
Thanks
Angela in Canada
Sep 22, 2009 @ 02:24:51
Hi Angela-
If you have a specific design in mind please email me at jelliottdesign@earthlink.net
I have many of my charts for sale directly from my studio.
All the best-
Joan
Oct 26, 2009 @ 07:53:13
hi Joan,I’m Joy from Singapore,I am very much inspired to stitch you new geisha design,I really wanted to purchase it, could you recommend me a site where in i can buy?the Stitchery site does not ship here in Asia, I can wait to stitch the one, I have done most of your Geisha designs so far, this one,i won’t let it slip away,i love the colors, will it be published at the Crosstitcher magazine? (It’s the only one available here)
Nov 03, 2009 @ 16:30:11
Hi Joan,
How wonderful that you got into quilting too! My you really are a woman of many talents. I can wait to see the finished item, it sounds like a long term project.
So many crafts, so little time!
Best wishes
Margaret
Nov 04, 2009 @ 08:16:13
I waiting for your winter fairy in the cross stitch collection
Nov 04, 2009 @ 11:12:17
Hi Joan, I just purchased Cross Stitch Collection (UK) mag and was amazed at the beauty of your Santa for this year. He is gorgeous. I love the detail and his face is stunning and so expressive. Very well done. I think you have surpassed yourself this time. Your talent is truly amazing. I love all of your designs and never hesitate to purchase a book when I see your name on it. Thank you for all your hard work.
Dusty
Nov 08, 2009 @ 23:05:50
Joan, I just received my charts of the Spring and Summer Fairies from you. I have to tell the whole world, not only are your designs beautiful but the quality of you charts is WONDERFUL! I won’t hesitate to order again. And now I have to rush out and get your Santa and then try to wait patiently for the Winter Fairy! Thanks so much for your marvelous work.
Nov 24, 2009 @ 19:24:59
Joan, I have just read a lot of the comments people wrote to you, and I just had to second evrything everyone said to you! I make it a point to keep my eye out for anything with your name on it! I am working on your christmas joy angel for my tree, and I can;t wait to start the witch in your bewitching cross stitch book.
Dec 09, 2009 @ 20:04:26
I really enjoy you designs and have purchased several directly from you. I am so excited that you will have more available from your studio I can hardly wait. Please let us know when.
Jan 13, 2010 @ 00:31:55
Hi Joan, Your Winter Fairy is simply gorgeous. Have you ever thought of doing a whirling gypsy with her hair scarfs and ribbons flying about her as she dances in the grass with her tambourine in hand ?? I can just picture it in your unique style. Take care, Dusty
Jan 13, 2010 @ 00:41:58
Hi Dusty-
Yes yes yes!!! It’s a great image, one of many floating around in my head. It’s on the to do list!
Joan
Jan 13, 2010 @ 01:35:17
Hi Joan, goodie, goodie, I can’t wait !!! I love all your designs !!!!
Dusty
Jan 13, 2010 @ 03:00:34
Dear Joan,
I am busy stitiching your crescent moon dragon and am sooooooo looking forward to seeing your new seasons goddess in CSC. Recently I finished reading some books by Cecilia Dart Thornton about a weather witch and I thought the image of a lady controlling the elements (wind/lightening etc) as on the cover of one of these books would work a treat with your beautiful artistic style
Happy New Year
Deidre
Jan 13, 2010 @ 03:09:50
Hi Deidre-
The Weather Witch does have a wonderful cover and it’s a lovely design theme indeed. I hope you are enjoying the Crescent Moon Dragon!
All the best-
Joan
Jan 13, 2010 @ 18:13:25
i love your seasonal fairys and the latest the unicorn and maiden, i cant wait to see the goddesses. i think i will deffinately be adding those to my collection.
Jan 14, 2010 @ 08:23:26
I love the idea of a weather fairy (sun, clouds, rain and snow all around her…)
What about a candyland angel/fairy??? I can picture it surrounded by cookies, sweets and cakes. I don’t have a sweet tooth at all but I think it may a be a colourful and cheerful design. hope you don’t mind if I always get too many ideas…I guess I’m creative but can’t draw a single line :O)))
Jan 16, 2010 @ 02:41:08
Hi Joan. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your work. Own most of your books and buy magazines just for your designs. I would love to see some more baby designs. I have 3 kids and have decided to do a “hope chest” for each. I bought the Cross Stitch and Needlework magazine with your hooded towel and wash mitt designs. I would love another or 2! I also have the receiving blanket by Charles Craft for your bunny design. (another of those would be great too!) The ABC afghan for your animal design in your Native American book. (again more please!) My goal is to have one of everything for each child and I just can’t resist your designs! I am working on the fairies now for my daughter and looking forward to lot’s more designs in the future!! Thanks so much!!!!
Jan 23, 2010 @ 01:26:38
Joan,
I love your designs. I really would like to do your angel of cross stitch. Does it really have over 300 colors in it? I also want to do it on 11 count instead of 14 do you think that would work? Also, at one time I saw a Tshirt with the design on it. Do you know where I would buy one?
Jan 25, 2010 @ 14:53:00
Hi Joan I love your Geisha design I made a few of them I will stitch them all so hopefully you will keep on making them
Mar 01, 2010 @ 01:41:27
In cleaning out a multitude of boxes of “stuff,” I ran across an ad that I had planned to order the chart for the “Angel of Cross-Stitch”, ANGELXS. It looks like this was around 2002. Now that I have retired, maybe I can tackle this design. Lord knows I have the DMC colors, 5 storage trays full. Thank you. Marjoe
Mar 13, 2010 @ 00:37:08
Hi Joan. I’ve been reading all the comments above. They reflect what I feel about
your talent and creativity. I am spellbound by the (Did I tell you? the Element Ladies, I can hardly wait till I see all of them, I have extended my subscription to CSC for another year because of you…Now there is a message from Anne Aug3,2009 about 4th Geisha Winter? Where are they ?..and can I get them from you in chart form or… Maria .
Apr 29, 2010 @ 10:55:35
Dear Jaon
I am another fan. I have done many of your designs over the years. Some timne ago I stitched a zodiac card for my husband and would like to do more of these. Is there a book or website where I can purchase the charts, pleae? with thanks for your lovely cross stitch
Jun 02, 2010 @ 13:06:45
Hi, Joan I am love with your Oriental designs and am stitching Oriental Grace at the moment. I have seen that there is a second design called Oriental Wisdom which I have brought but in an advert in a stitching magazine, I saw a third design called Oriental Beauty (it is mostly in blue and has waves in the bottom right hand corner) However, I can’t seem to find a kit of it anywhere! Do you have any suggestions of where I should look please?
Jul 31, 2010 @ 11:17:17
Hi Amy-
I have Oriental Beauty available as a chartpack. Please email me directly for further details. Thanks.
Joan
Email: jelliottdesign@earthlink.net
Jun 23, 2010 @ 15:44:52
hola, joan me gustan mucho tus disenos son verdaderamente hermosos .
Jun 28, 2010 @ 13:55:06
Muchas Gracias, mi amiga!
Jun 29, 2010 @ 01:07:46
Dear Joan,
Another one of your talents? I noticed a reply from you to Wanda in Spanish,
Estoy de acuerdo con ella….
Con carino y hasta la vista
Maria
Jul 31, 2010 @ 10:41:26
i am trying to buy another cross stitch kit called house rules (teddy bear 9435) but with no luck can you help we live in leicester
Jul 31, 2010 @ 11:09:46
Hi Janet-
I have this chartpack available for sale. Please email me directly for details at jelliottdesign@earthlink.net
Thanks-
Joan
Aug 06, 2010 @ 05:19:34
Hola Joan, es maravilloso poder hablar contigo hace muy poco tiempo que empese a bordar apenas 3 a 4 a~nos. Solo e hecho tus creaciones son verdaderamente hermosos grasias por darnos a conocer ese talento tan maravilloso que Dios te ha dado por compartirlocon todos. Te escribo desde la isla de Puerto Rico.
Aug 08, 2010 @ 17:27:54
Dear Joan:
Hope things are well in your part of the world.
I’ve noticed something, in every comment in this site, everyone of us has a
distinctive small box, mine is green with white symbols , as white cross stitches and diamonds etc. Is there a possibility that these pretty boxes might be charted? I would like to stitch it. Let me know if you have the charts . I would possible frame it in a big frame, or better, make a miniature quilt. I like the later best, Yes, a miniature quilt. ( I never quilted before) but, this would be my first, I am excited. mmmmm!! I like green, but my favorite colors are, all the purples and hues of lavenders. another mmmmmm! just yummy!! I also love, adore the idea from Dusty Spencer, The Gypsy, and Ms Latino and the cupcakes and candies in the wintertime, I have a hand painted canvas with little houses and cupcakes and gum drops in the snow.
Mmm dream dream. I love your work. Period.
Love,
Maria SYS
Aug 09, 2010 @ 09:24:06
Hi Maria-
Those cute little quilt boxes are something that WordPress puts in automatically so they are not my doing. I like them too!
Joan
Aug 11, 2010 @ 07:58:14
Hi Joan,
thank you for your nicest work. I live in Russia and can get them from russian versions of The Crossstitcher and Cross Stitch Gold. I love this medieval style and fairies and celtic motifs! You are special, good luck to you in everything!
I made a bracelet out of your celtic bookmark chart and now I’m stitching ‘The Gardener’ and you know, the maiden will become a brunette )) as my friend wants her to look like herself. Hope I’ll be a success! =)
Thank you again!
Aug 12, 2010 @ 09:29:54
I love your fire goddess and I am half way through her
Aug 16, 2010 @ 04:40:22
Hi Joan. Am a huge fan. Have been looking for one of your cross stitch kits called ‘Sewing Room’ but its proving hard to come by. Will you be offering this as a chartpack at any point?
Thanks
Janet
Aug 17, 2010 @ 00:47:31
Hi Joan,
I would like to buy the same fabric you use from Polstitches to stitch your Summer Geisha and the Water and Fire Goddesses but I was unsure about one thing. I have sensitive skin so I always rinse out my fabrics before I stitch and then my framer washes them when I’m done to get all my wrinkles out. Do you wash your fabrics at all, and do the colors stay fast? I’m not looking for a guarantee, just maybe hearing from someone who has had a positive experience. The web site says to dry clean only and I know that isn’t possible with the wrinkles I get in things. Thank you, Janice
Aug 17, 2010 @ 22:43:33
Hey Joan! I’ve been looking for cross-stitch projects with a little pagan flair, and fell in love with your elemental Goddesses!
Can’t wait to see what else you’ve come up with…!
Aug 19, 2010 @ 05:08:58
Hi Joan…
I have completed your Oriental Grace, Wisdom and Beauty and am hoping you will have a fourth to complete the set. Any chance that it may be soon?
I absolutely love your designs.
Anne
Aug 23, 2010 @ 09:46:53
I just wanted to say that I love your elemental goddess series. I live in Australia and have to wait to get my magazines but they are worth the wait. Once again keep up the good work
Aug 23, 2010 @ 11:46:07
Hi Joan
I love your native american indian designs with the sayings. I have completed Follow Your Dreams and Fragile Miracles and loved stitching them. I have been searching the net for Gather Your Dreams but can’t locate a kit or pattern. Is it available in some form? I’m wanting to stitch it for a nephews 21st in 2011.
I am getting desperate
Lyn
Sep 03, 2010 @ 17:13:28
Will the Air Goddess be published in UK Cross Stitch Collection magazine this year or next year?
Thank you.
Sep 03, 2010 @ 18:11:20
Hi Elizabeth-
I think it will be the January 2011 Issue but I have to double check. I am away from my records right now but will let you know the exact issue as soon as I am sure.
Joan
Sep 03, 2010 @ 20:30:58
Thank you. I’ve got the Water and Fire Goddesses already; we don’t get the UK XS Collection mag until about 6-8 weeks after it comes out in Britain, and the Earth Goddess will be in the next issue, so plenty of time to do those!
Sep 09, 2010 @ 06:18:04
Hi Joan,
I was wondering if you have any egyptian designs at all. I have someone I want to do a stitch for and thats the sort of theing shes into but Im having a touch job trying to find something to do for her.
I love Earth Goddess, Shes gorgeous.
Lynne
Oct 04, 2010 @ 20:16:27
Hi Joan,
I love mostly all of your designs! I am working on the Earth Goddess and soonly I will begin stitching the Christmas Angel, which for sure it will be placed in the most prominent place in my house, this christmas! I love all of your fairy desings; I plan to work some of them in 2011. I really enjoy doing handcrafts but crosstitch gives me a lot of satisfaction. Well done Joan for your talents and keep it up. You keep my hands busy all year round!!
Thanks a lot.
Charmaine
Malta
Oct 08, 2010 @ 12:09:19
Hi Joan,
This is my first visit to your site and your designs are beautiful! I haven’t been stitching very long and just love it. Will be looking forward to stitching some of your designs.
Marilu
Oct 21, 2010 @ 21:04:12
Hi Joan! I LOVE your work and was wondering if you were considering putting some of your most popular designs from the UK magazines into a book? I’d love to see a book filled with your fairies, goddesses and angels! Do you have any books coming out soon? If so I can’t wait. Keep up the good work! You definitely have a lifelong fan here!!
Nov 22, 2010 @ 01:20:11
Hey Joan I am looking for your Angel Series that was published in the 1997 Cross Stitcher. I am specficially looking for the Angel of the Night which was published in June of that year. The Cross Stitcher website does not have that issue for backorder, nor could they find it inventory when I called personally to ask them about them. If that pattern is still available, could you please help me in locating it. Thanks in advance.
P.S. Your WORK IS WONDERFUL!
Nov 22, 2010 @ 05:17:34
The Angel of the Night was included in a booklet called Counted Cross Stitch Angels by Joan Elliott that the publisher of Cross Stitcher put out some time ago. It’s available on their website amosadvantage.com but it takes some digging to find it.
It’s item XSP002. Here’s a link to copy and paste into your browser: http://www.amosadvantage.com:80/scottonline/product.aspcategory=XSBKS&part%5Fno=XSP002&find%5Fcategory=XSBKS&find%5Fdescription=cross+stitch+sale%3A+books+%26+patterns&find%5Fpart%5Fdesc=&mscssid=JFUN4HN8BLLX8P17G59J4UFSWENDDS38
Hope that helps!
Dec 05, 2010 @ 17:50:23
Hi Joan,
I’m a huge fan of your work, and I was wondering which stitching software you use to convert your designs into charts. In one of your posts, I noticed that you mentioned a “stitched simulation” from your “design file.” What is this, and does it come on your software? I am thinking about purchasing a stitching software, and want to find out more about them. Who better to turn to than a cross stitch designer!
Thanks!
Jan 05, 2011 @ 21:06:04
Hi Joan
You probably get tired of hearing this but I Love your work. Your designs are so inspirational. I recently became disabled and find that I have more time to spend on my cross stitch, in some ways this is good, in others I am in a bad way. Your creations have kept me sane through the tougher times.
I was wondering if you knew where I could get charts of your Native American Indian Maiden and Brave set that were posted in Cross Stitch Gold a while back. I live in UK and can’t seem to find them.
Anyway, a big Thank You for being there for (even though you didnt know it
Yours. Louise Edwards
Jan 05, 2011 @ 22:56:54
Hi Louse-
Thank you so much! I am so pleased to know that my designs have provided some comfort during troubled times. I have the chartpacks for the Indian Maiden and Brave if you would like to purchase them directly from me. If you could please email me your request I will send on pricing details: jelliottdesign@earthlink.net
Wishing you all the best-
Joan
Jan 06, 2011 @ 03:01:53
Hi Joan. Thank you for replying to me so swiftly.
Are the chart packs the ones of the the two characters kneeling, the maiden with a deer and the warrior a wolf? or are they the ones in the Native American book where they are standing in brightly coloured gowns. It is the former of these that I really need.
Thank you
Louise xXx
Jan 26, 2011 @ 17:25:51
Joan – I would love to see you design a Breast Cancer Fairy. I ordered a chart from you last year and I admire your work and your attention to detail. I’ve seen many BC designs but most are just the pink ribbon. Your fairies are beautiful and I know a BC one would be so as well, not to mention inspiring. Please consider it.
Thank you,
Michelle
Jan 30, 2011 @ 15:53:25
Hi Joan – I love your designs but have been mainly stitching Mirabilia and Lavender & lace designs. (Stitched so far more than 65 Mirabilia’s) and usually finish one within 2-4 weeks.
I was wondering, if you might be interested in a model-stitcher!
If so, kindly let me know. I would love to stitch your designs.
(You can see my stitched pictures on my facebook page.)
Wishing you good luck on designing and please continue with the Fairies – they are very beautiful!
Anka
Feb 02, 2011 @ 02:49:10
Hi Joan, I adore your work and designs especially the Goddesses, my husband bought me The Earth Goddess for my Birthday, I carnt wait to start it! I also want to stitch the others so they can be hung in my house, I have recently married and moved to Florida from the UK (my husbands an American Airline Pilot) Keep up the good work and if you need a sample stitcher I’m available!
Feb 22, 2011 @ 17:27:08
Hi. I have just heard that there will no longer be ‘The Cross Stitcher’ magazine, as it will be amalgamated into ‘Crafts n things’ – does this mean that you will no longer be doing your annual Christmas Stocking anymore?
Janet
Feb 23, 2011 @ 02:59:04
Hi Janet-
I know, it’s a shame the US Cross Stitcher magazine is no longer. I haven’t been asked to do a stocking for this year but I plan on doing one on my own and making it available as a chartpack. I will try to get it out early in the summer so stay tuned to my blog where I will announce it.
Joan
Feb 25, 2011 @ 09:20:10
Thats really great news – I have collected all your stockings so far, and have started to stitch 3 of your designs for my family. I’ll look forward to seeing it in the summer.
Janet
Feb 26, 2011 @ 20:16:28
I don’t care for the new Crafts n’ Things mag as I do more cross stitch than anything else. I am sorry to see US The Cross Stitcher disappear.
Feb 26, 2011 @ 22:01:41
Hi Dusty-
I was sad to see the US Cross Stitcher go too. I so enjoyed working with them all these years.
Joan
Mar 13, 2011 @ 17:42:10
Hello Joan,
I am about to embark on the Celtic Angels but i don’t know what size evenweave to get.
I will be buying it from 123 Stitch and don’t know which varitey to buy.
Also i have to say thank you for recommending the website 123 stitch, it is cheaper for me to buy the materials in the US that here in the UK, even with the exchange rate!
Mar 13, 2011 @ 21:35:43
Hi Julie-
The Celtic Angels have a stitch count of 242w X 186h. I used 28 count evenweave for the design. The fabric I suggested was Polstitches English Rose 28 count Jobelan but you could use any other eveneweave or Aida you like. Finished size if the design is 17.5 w X 13.5h inches and I would allow at least 2.5 inches all around so the fabric should be at least 22.5 X 18.5 . I don’t think they carry Polstitches fabrics but you could have a look at English Rose on Polstitches website (www.polstitchesdesigns.co.uk) and then see what 123 has that best matches, or of course choose what ever color you like. I see 123 Stitch has two hand dyed 28 count Jobelan colors from Wichelt that may work well called Bittersweet Lite and Pink Dahlia.
I agree, 123 Stitch is a great site. They are lovely to work with and have always been prompt and courteous when I order from them.
With all best wishes-
Joan
Mar 17, 2011 @ 12:04:25
Joan, I love your designs. I finished the Angel of Cross stitch. I love her. She is so beautiful. I have some of your oriental designs and I have your Teddy bear book. I just love your designs.
They are just so cute and so beautiful.
I want to get some more as soon as I can.
Keep up the great work.
Pat
Mar 17, 2011 @ 12:06:55
Thank you Pat! Congrats on finishing the angel, I know she is quite a challenge!
Mar 30, 2011 @ 09:20:21
Busy doing your Family tree sampler to show 5 generations…wow! And loving it. Hope you approve but I am putting surname initials in the corners instead of the chequered pattern. It is such a spectacular and stunning design and a wonderful way to record family history.
I would still like a Turkish Van cat pattern…hopefully to go in the wonderful afghan cat series with the blue borders you designed a few years ago. My cat is auburn but I would be happy with red if this is what you have already charted?
Best wishes Diane
Mar 31, 2011 @ 23:54:25
Hi Diane-
Lovely to hear from you. I’m sorry I never go to the cat design. With all that went on here the past two years it was not possible. Life has returned to normal now and I may still get to it. I am so happy to hear you are personalizing the family tree design. I hope to get that design into a chartpack soon and make it available on this blog.
Apr 06, 2011 @ 03:19:57
i have three of your easter bag patterns that appeared in the cross stitcher magazine. how many bags have you designed and where can i find them. i love easter.
Apr 07, 2011 @ 16:08:55
Hi Marion-
Those are the only three Easer Bags that I’ve done. I just put them into kits and leaflets with Imaginating and they are now available online at 123 Stitch and ABC Stitch. If they do well I will definitely be doing more. Thanks.
Apr 07, 2011 @ 15:50:01
Dear Joan,
I just found your site today. Your designs are the best!!! I have finished all three of the ladies in kimono’s featured in A Cross Stitcher’s Oriental Odyssey.
I get lots of comments (all good) from family and friends. I am starting the three fans next. Your designs are all so much fun to work. I feel like I am painting a picture. I have been cross stitching for over 40 yrs and have done models for other companies. But I enjoy stitching your designs the best!!!
Thank you again.
Apr 07, 2011 @ 16:15:35
Hi Lesley-
You are very welcome!
Apr 11, 2011 @ 12:39:14
dear Joan,
i recently went through sone of my old cross stitch magazines and started your Eastern Promise from issue 200 of cross Stitcher dated June 2008. unforunately i have lost the left hand side of the page and cannot finish it is there anywhere that i can buy a copy ? thanks from australia !
Apr 28, 2011 @ 04:16:15
Emily , I have that pattern if you want to contact me I am happy to pass it on so you can finish it. I would like it returned though.
Jenny
Apr 14, 2011 @ 00:54:44
Hey, Joan, I just wanted to say how much I love your Fairy Mother Birth Sampler. I’ve only seen it online, however, and I wanted to do it for my sister’s newest baby. However, I just can’t seem to find it online without going through a UK website. The amount of shipping alone makes me wince. Is there anywhere I can buy it online that’s within the US? I’ve gone to the websites you’ve mentioned where your work is sold and I have not been able to find it. Do you sell it yourself through this website?
Apr 14, 2011 @ 11:01:26
Hi Amelia-
I have the Fairy Mother & Child for sale on the order chartpacks page of this blog. It is $12 plus $4 shipping in the US. Email me if you are interested. jelliottdesign@earthlink.net
Apr 14, 2011 @ 17:21:02
Thank you very much for the speedy reply. I actually, after a very long time searching (and, of course, only after I asked you), found your design on abcstitch and I ordered it. Hopefully I’ll receive it soon and can get started on it. I like your other designs as well, and might order more in the future.
Apr 14, 2011 @ 18:34:12
Wonderful! Enjoy working on the Fairy Mother & Child!
Apr 21, 2011 @ 21:55:08
Hello,
I was wondering if you have a chart/pattern for your “Welcome Friends” or “Failte a Chairde” Celtic Cross stitch pattern? I had been working on it steadily for quite a few years and now appear to have lost it! It would be nice to be able to start it again if I can’t find it.
Thank you very much!
E. Lovelace
Apr 27, 2011 @ 21:49:24
I’ll try to hunt it down and let you know if I have it here.
Apr 25, 2011 @ 13:08:56
can u please do a chart for bless this mess, i have searched and searched for it, but cant get a hold of it.
pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Apr 26, 2011 @ 01:59:01
Joan, I just found your website. I really enjoy your designs. I am going to do the elemental goddesses as soon as I finish my son’s picture (it is 16 x 26, so will be a while yet). Have just started picking up the Flower Fairies and love them. Please continue to design such gorgeous creatures!!!
May 05, 2011 @ 20:03:46
Hi Joan,
I have your book, Oriental Odyssey. I’ve stitched several projects out of it. I just finished a mailart that I sent to my mother for Mother’s Day. If you’re interested in seeing it, photos of it are on my blog: http://www.meari.blogspot.com. Also, one of my current WIPs is Summer Geisha (or Blossom Splendor, as I got the design from the UK mag). I’ve done a Kimono card designed by you also. Love your designs!
May 08, 2011 @ 12:44:51
Is there anyway u can post all your charts u have for sale, besides the ones on your blog page, so everyone can see what u have?
regards vicki
May 08, 2011 @ 13:25:21
Hi Vicki-
I will be posting the newest chartpacks next week. I will get some of the older charts up soon.
May 08, 2011 @ 15:06:18
thank you!!!
May 08, 2011 @ 15:08:07
p.s i wanted to add u to my facebook, but there’s no add friend banner on your page, or send message, so dont know how to add u
May 08, 2011 @ 23:08:52
Hi, Joan. I’ve been stitching for 11 years now, and have been a fan ever since. I am also a collector of your designs. I have Angel of Cross Stitch in the works along with another of your designs (I think it’s called the Stitching Fairy).
I was wondering if you had a list of your patterns (including charts and designs for kits for others), that you could post on here. That way, I and other collectors, could track down the designs we don’t have.
Have a great day!
Carrie A. Reed
May 08, 2011 @ 23:22:04
Hi Carrie-
I hope to some day soon get the time to take on such a project. Since I have been designing for so many years it will be quite a task gathering everything. I wish there were a few more hours in every day to work on this. I have a few of my older charts in the works for presentation as chartpacks and hope to get them finished soon. In the mean time you can check out Design Works Crafts (http://www.designworkscrafts.com) and Imaginating (http://www.imaginating.com) on the internet where you will see some of the kits that I have available although I do not think Design Works has my name on the charts on their site. If anyone has a request for something they may have seen in a catalog a while back, you can let me know and I may be able to print the chartpack for you as long as I have the file in my computer.
May 13, 2011 @ 16:25:22
Joan, please come up with a chart/design for the beautiful sentiment, “angels danced on the day you were born.” Also, I have a cousin who calls Grandchildren, GRANDWONDERS! She doesn’t even have any yet. Maybe a design, “GRANDWONDERS are the EIGHTH wonder of the world!”
You are amazing, we all know, ANGELS DANCED ON THE DAY YOU WERE BORN! Love, Rosemarie
P.S. I’m waiting with baited breath for the arrival of my copy of “rose goddess!”
May 17, 2011 @ 06:07:28
I went to joann store I was your golden buddha patton in your the ultimate collection. and at was the only one I like. but the book was to must for one patton. is there anyway I can get the patton for less than $19.99?. I hope to hear from u.
May 19, 2011 @ 00:59:40
joan i love your work and would like to know how i can get a copy of the ultimate collection magazine/book its beautiful and i just have to have it. i live in ny
thank you karla
May 19, 2011 @ 01:17:51
Hi Karla-
I don’t sell the books but the publisher told me they would be in Barnes & Noble and JoAnns around the end of the month. I’ve looked in NYC and surrounding area but have not seen them yet. Others are finding them at these stores and at Borders in different parts of the US.
May 19, 2011 @ 01:26:14
thank you so much for the reply. i will keep my eye out for the book.
May 19, 2011 @ 13:44:24
Hello, my name is Aurélia I am a mom of two small monsters and I live in France. I shall only be to choose in your drawings so much I like that you summits, I just miss arms in more to embroider(exaggerate) everything; on the other hand I do not find the woodland goddess model which I shall like very much embroidering(exaggerating), do you go to take(bring) out him(it) there chartpack? I wish you an excellent day and a lot of success and happiness.
May 19, 2011 @ 13:52:25
Hello Aurelia-
The Woodland Goddess is available in my book titled A Woman’s World In Cross Stitch. It is on amazon.com.
Here is the link:
Amazon.com: A Woman's World In Cross Stitch (9780715326749): Joan Elliot: Books
May 21, 2011 @ 13:47:49
I want that new book The Ultimate Joan Elliott cross stitch collection. WHere can I get it?
Pat
May 22, 2011 @ 10:32:44
The book is sold out at the myfavouritemagazines website but it is still being found in the UK at WH Smith’s. It seems to be in a lot of places in the US now. I even managed to find it here on on the East Coast and friends in California and the MidWest are finding it in JoAnns, Barnes & Noble, and Borders. It’s in the magazine section with the other cross stitch magazines. It should be arriving in other countries outside the UK in the next week or so. Sorry they have not given me other specific shops to name outside the US. Please check my post on the contact information at Future Publishing if you would like to contact them directly.
May 23, 2011 @ 15:33:55
Hi Joan…was wondering about the angel stocking you put into the US Cross Stitcher last June…will it be available as a chart pack or posted in another magazine in her full glory[not as a stocking]? Love the angels and would love to do her…thanks muchly…Eva in Lundar MB Canada
May 24, 2011 @ 12:54:27
dear joaneliott I love ,I want schema-crossstıtch swirling peacock.you are super,super,super.I love you.I am mariam from turkey.
May 25, 2011 @ 10:55:09
Miriam-
Please email me to order this chartpack. Thanks
jelliottdesign@earthlink.net
May 25, 2011 @ 12:25:42
Joan, I learned from Alice that the magazine is sold out and they are not sure if they are going to make any more. I would love to get one. I really hope that this Ulitmate collection of yours comes our way. I would love to have a one.
Pat
May 25, 2011 @ 13:36:07
Oh I just picked up my Collectors mag yesterday at Barnes and Noble, here in the states. And I am thrilled with it. We are ussually about a month later getting the UK mags but I watch for them always. Joan, do you do any designing for the US mags ??? If so which ones. thank you for all your wonderful designs.
Dusty
May 30, 2011 @ 12:21:34
I did design for The Cross Stitcher and have done things for Cross Stitch & Needlework. If anyone would like to see my designs in US mags please drop a note to the publishers and let them know.
May 28, 2011 @ 02:27:59
Joan, I have been looking for the cross stitch pattern santas little helpers and have been unable to find it. My Granddaughter fell in love with the picture and I would love to do a stocking cuff for her using this design. Is it still available?
If so where can I find it? Thank you Nancy
May 30, 2011 @ 12:15:05
Hi Nancy-
Is this the design with the row of puppies. I have the chart available. Please email me. jelliottdesign@earthlink.net
Jun 07, 2011 @ 20:20:10
Oh my goodness Joan, I have received my ROSE GODDESS, will be stitching it soon. I love it! Also, I purchased your new ULTIMATE book and love the personal insight into your life. I especially liked reading how much YOU like YOUR, EARTH FAIRY. It is the only one that could actually make me cry when I look at HER! Now, I really have a reason to get stitchin’ her!
WE love YOU!
Jun 10, 2011 @ 14:33:40
Dear Joan,
I been a fan of yours for thirty years I just love your designs they sure get better
every year but Iam looking for Victorian Christmas I was wondering do you have that in a
chart pack? Did you hear anything about your limited edtion book where I can get it in Canada?
Keep up the beautiful work
From Monique
Jun 10, 2011 @ 16:19:20
Dear Joan,
Thats the one the Victorian Lady with dog I was wondering if you have that one in a chartpack the Victorian Christmas and where can I get it online? Can you please keep me inform about your limited edtion book and where I can order it thank you.
Jun 11, 2011 @ 22:52:32
Hi Joan…this is Eva in Lundar MB Canada…just wanted you know that I won first prize at the Lundar Fair for my Castle Princess. I was thrilled as I put alot of work into it but the design helped too. Was wondering…when is that Christmas Angel going to come out…the one that was in The Cross Stitcher[US] as a stocking last year?
Jun 11, 2011 @ 23:05:33
Hi Eva-
Congratulations on winning first prize. What fun! I am promising myself the month of July to catch up on things like the Cross Stitcher Angel. I’ll also be doing the new stocking for the chartpack I promised everyone now that Cross Stitcher is no more.
Jun 13, 2011 @ 09:24:31
Hi Joan,
I’vebeen trying to obtain your Ultimate Collection here in London, but no joy and the website doesn’t have it. Will you be doing the chartpacks (thinking Green Goddess) in the future?
Many thanks, Debbie
Jun 13, 2011 @ 10:50:24
Hi Debbie-
I’m sorry you have been unable to find the bookazine. Wish I could help more with finding the book but I am afraid that is all in the publishers hands.
Good news though… I will be putting the Green Goddess out as a chartpack some time in late October. I will be getting the finished stitched model next week so I can have her framed and photographed for the label.
Jun 13, 2011 @ 11:09:15
Thank you Joan for your prompt response. I shall look out for it in October.
All the best, Debbie
Jun 17, 2011 @ 13:21:40
Joan, I know that you did the Angel of Cross stitch with 391 colors. I was wondering if you know of a pattern that has all the colors. I am looking for one. I think that It would be challenge to do one with all the 454 colors.
Pat
Jun 19, 2011 @ 16:07:20
I haven’t heard of anyone else attempting to do a chart with all 400+ colors. It would certainly be a challenge, not only to design but with all those symbols, to make it clear enough to stitch from
A real ‘tear your hair out’ sort of project!
Jun 20, 2011 @ 19:29:38
I learned that there is a pattern with all the 454 DMC Flosses. It is a group of Oriental Royal figures. It is discontinued and do not know the name. Tamara from Mistdreazs website told me about it.
Pat
Jun 20, 2011 @ 17:14:12
i just started your Green Goddess design after years of drooling over the gorgeous charts and not having the guts to begin one. I am doing it on 14 count Aida Seafoam because I am an evenweave punk(lol)and also using metallic and satin DMC to really make her sparkle I think she will be beautiful when done..Am struggling a bit with the backstitching so am sticking to cross stitches only for now….
Jun 20, 2011 @ 17:24:05
Hi Angela-
Sounds lovely to use the satin flosses. I admire you for doing so! Send me a picture when you finish her. Take your time with the backstitching. I know, I like to use it when I’m designing
Jul 15, 2011 @ 13:03:29
I purchased DMC Light Effects 677 instead of regular 677 it’s going to make her face very sparkly but she will look unique is the way I looked at it. I did attempt the backstitching but one of the outer leaves is very crooked so I will likely pick it out after I do the cross stitching and redo it so it can look closer to the design. I also ordered the Rose Goddess and most of her supplies. Am not comfortable with seedbeads yet so they may be omitted until I get used to them then add them on…
Jun 22, 2011 @ 16:58:23
I just had to leave you a message to say I just adore your work. I have every book your work has been published in and have recently purchased the seasonal fairies charts.
There is a rumour that you may be designing some witches in the near future. I must say I love this idea and can’t wait to see them if you do go ahead with them.
Jun 22, 2011 @ 17:04:43
Hi Lorna-
Thank you!
Yes, I am planning on working up some more designs done exclusively as chartpacks this year and witches, dragons, and some other surprises are on my list.
Jun 26, 2011 @ 20:45:45
Hi Joan,
I am in love with your designs and I am in the process of deciding which chartpak to order. I love mystical and romantic designs…I especially love the beauty you show in your faces.
Barb Moore
Jul 04, 2011 @ 23:43:06
Hello Joan,
I just wanted to tell you that I enjoy seeing your designs in the different Cross Stitch Magazines I get from the UK. You’re such a very talented designer. I love your fairies, mermaids and angels, and of course your christmas designs are always amazing. If I had even a tiny bit of that talent in my little pinky finger, I would certainly have something special. I was just wondering if you have ever done any Egyptian Designs or if you had ever thought of making any. I think you would be fantastic at creating some of the Gods in cross stitch. I’m sure there are many who would love to stitch something like that from you. I would certainly love to see your interpretation of Egyptian life or scenery. Just a thought.
Anyway, keep up the great designs, I can’t wait to see what you come up with next! Cheers and Happy Stitching!
Take Care,
Heather Scully
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Jul 08, 2011 @ 13:30:18
Joan, I will be getting you Ultimate collection bookmag. I will get it after th 21st. I am so happy that I pre-ordered it.
Pat
Jul 12, 2011 @ 11:19:33
Dear Joan,
I don’t know how to contact you elseway, but I think there is a problem in the chart I bought from the Earth Godess. I bought the full kit at Polstitches and stitching on it allready.
It seems 2 symbols are missing on the color key, and one is used a lot I think. The first thing I noticed is a blank symbol next to the color 938 in the color key. In her eye is a little symbol aswell that isn’t showing up on the color key. To me it looks like a black box with a white “-” in it. That one isn’t in the key.
Also, under her top, where the skirt starts is a black square, with a white “X” in it. This isn’t showing in the colorkey either.
I made pictures of it, but I don’t want to upload them because of the copyright issues.
Thanks in advance,
Love, Babs
Jul 12, 2011 @ 11:24:56
Hi Babs-
I will check on this for you and post any corrections. I am having a bit of computer trouble but will try to get on it this afternoon.
Joan
Jul 12, 2011 @ 11:48:20
Hi Joan,
I got your email, but keep getting this when I send you an email back:
This is an automatically generated Delivery Status Notification. Delivery to the following recipients failed. jelliottdesign@earthlink.net
Love, Babs
Aug 01, 2011 @ 11:57:00
Joan, I just got the Cross Stitch Collection #198, it has the Lily Fairy in it. She is so pretty. I also got Cross stitch Gold # 26, It has you pattern of the 1930′s ladies. French Fancy. I really love you patterns.
I am waiting to get my Ultimate Joan Elliot Cross stitch bookmag. I am sure that there are great patterns in it.
My friends love the Angel of Cross stitch and can hardly believe how many colors are in it.
Keep up the great work.
Pat
Aug 01, 2011 @ 18:23:49
Many thanks Pat
Aug 01, 2011 @ 19:03:20
I just got all the supplies for the Chrysanthemum Fairy. Once again to be different I am stitching her on 13 count needlepoint mesh and using DMC No.3 perle cotton in all her original colors and Kreinik just bigger sizes of braid No. 16 and No.8 I believe. I got part of the upper wing done for now.
The bigger holes are so much easier to see.
Aug 01, 2011 @ 19:15:54
Hi Angela-
I’d love to see a picture of it when you are finished
Aug 06, 2011 @ 17:22:38
Hello Joan,
I’ve only recently bought a copy of your ultimate cross stitch collection and found I like your designs very much. I’ve already done the green goddess. Here in England I am finding it impossible to get the back issues that are shown at the back of this issue, my newsagent cannot get them either. Can you help?
regards Joan Barber
Aug 06, 2011 @ 18:28:24
Hi Joan-
The best thing to do is to go to
http://www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/stitch-craft/cross-stitch-collection-magazine-back-issues/
to see if you can order directly from them. Hope that helps.
Aug 11, 2011 @ 16:00:09
You finished the Green Goddess?? Wonderful!! Are you going to do the Rose at all??
Aug 07, 2011 @ 19:44:25
Hi Joan,
Just a quick word to say i’ve just finished your ‘ Home is where the cat is’ ……took me 2 months and I enjoyed every stitch!. Thank you for such wonderful designs. More cats if you have time please……
Margaret
Aug 11, 2011 @ 12:42:10
Hi Margaret-
That is a huge project! Congratulations on your finish!
Aug 10, 2011 @ 15:05:14
If I can get that son of mine to take more pics of my work OR remember to fix my digital camera there will be pictures galore lol. Green Goddess is slowly getting the left side of her face done. I have the Iris fairy but she will be done on gray 14 count. I also started the Rose Goddess but am only on the outline in braid I haven’t gotten to the face yet. I find it is easier to concentrate on either one color or commit to a set number of stitches per night to move them along. I also got the supplies for your Paris lady in WOXS but am missing an Anchor gray.
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Aug 11, 2011 @ 12:24:38
Hello from Vienna in Austria (NOT Australia!)!
One year ago I learned stitching in Morocco and back in Austria I was wondering if there are some lovely designs in cross stitching because in Europe we mostly stick with the traditional Christian motives which are not my types.
Then I bumped into your amazing books at Amazon.com and suddenly the bright colours, the lovely motives and my mind became totally addicted with your works.
Now I have all of your books and still trying to get all the magazines with the fairies.
I don´t want to miss any single book or magazine from you.
And I still hope that there will be more books from you about your special way of cross stitching.
Aug 11, 2011 @ 12:41:19
Hello Noor-
Your lovely note has brightened my morning! Many thanks for your kind and supportive words.
Joan
Aug 11, 2011 @ 12:39:24
Hi Everyone-
Sara and I have emailed each other about this but just wanted to post something for everyone with a similar question.
I am more than happy to give permission on an individual basis for charitable sales but I do not allow production sales for profit of my stitched and finished designs. I also do not allow sales on eBay and other auction sites.
If you are overloaded with stitched pieces and would like to sell some off to clear room for more I ask that you please email me for permission first so everything is in the clear. Please note that the designs in my David & Charles books are not allowed to be stitched and sold for profit under any circumstances according to the publisher’s copyright.
Aug 15, 2011 @ 16:39:54
Dear Joan,
I was wondering if you are going to do any more Oriental Ladies in the future I just love the colours that you have choosen for there custom outfits right now I’m doing the Oriental Lady in yellow with the bird that I’m going to change the colours in the bird to a blue one can you please keep up the beautiful work please email me to let me know thank you and have a wonderful day and week,
From Monique
Aug 16, 2011 @ 14:10:55
Good Morning Joan,
I was wondering if you are going to do anymore Geishas like a Winter Spring and a Autunm one to go with the Summer one that you did? Right now I’m doing the Geisha lady in the yellow kimono with the bird in her other hand I hope you don’t mine that I’m going change the bird colors to a blue bird? That Geisha was from the magazine the Crossstitch Collection and if you do more of them I hope that they are in that magazine can you please email me back to let me know if thats a good idea with the Summer Geisha. Thank you and have a wonderful day Keep up the gorgious work
Aug 23, 2011 @ 17:35:23
Dear Joan,
It was nice talking to you about the idea of 1930s ladies in one of the Far East City. To keep up with the Stylish theme, Tokyo is problaby be the most trendy city and very rich culture. I am sure what ever you decide to do, I’ll love it.
Thank you for your excellent works.
Aug 24, 2011 @ 18:00:24
I will be posting pictures once I grab them from my Facebook site. I did get the Anchor gray for the Paris lady and once I get my bills caught up I plan on ordering the Peacock Lady. She looks so cool and flamboyant…
Sep 08, 2011 @ 15:55:20
I was going to post the piece of wing I got done on the Chrysanthemum fairy can I do that here or email it to you?
Sep 08, 2011 @ 16:06:10
Hi Angela- you can email it to me. Do you use facebook? Lots of people posting things there. There is a group some fans started there.
Sep 12, 2011 @ 14:11:42
I am on facebook I post my works in progress in my albums…the wing of the chrysanthemum fairy is there.
Sep 12, 2011 @ 15:05:22
Hi Joan.
I am from Southern Africa and only 24 years of age and have been crosstitching since I was 7 years old and have recently discovered your designs and have fallen inlove with them, I have already completed the Autumn fairy and have started on the spring fairy, she really is a wonder to stitch.
I just wanted to say that you are amazing artist and I absolutely love you designs.
I would also like to know if it would be possible for you to send me a list of all your books you have published as I would love to get some more over the internet as South Africa is not up to date with the crosstitch world and I have a sad feeling that it will become harder and harder for me to get more parterns in retail stores.
Thank you for your wonderful designs.
Sep 28, 2011 @ 13:42:22
Hi Gitte-
I am hoping to get a list of all my books up on this site soon. Thanks!
Sep 12, 2011 @ 17:00:26
Hi Joan…I’m hoping u can help me…I’ve lost my stitching bug and I want it back…I’ve been unable to sit and xs for about 2 months and try as I might I just can’t seem to find that stitching bug…how do u find ur inspiration day after day? I want to finish Lady Rose and I’m just at a standstill…so here’s to finding that bug again…
Sep 18, 2011 @ 21:51:01
Joan, I just wanted you to know that entered the Angel of Cross stitch I finished into a local fair and won second place. Everyone who see it loves the project. They can’t beleive how many colors are in it.
Pat Kuna
Sep 19, 2011 @ 22:54:35
Hello, Joan…
I really admire your work and I absolutley LOVE the lastest book “Bewitching Cross stitch” I am currently working on the Crescent Dragon, and it is turning out beautiful! My grandaughter will love it.
Keep up the great work!
Nancy Stell
Sep 21, 2011 @ 18:45:19
Joan I sent you the picture I took of the chrysanthemum fairy’s wing I have done from my work email. I am taking my time because of the similar yellows. PS It feels odd to call you Joan since that is my mom’s first name she might think I am being disrespectful and snatch me up(lol)
Sep 28, 2011 @ 00:45:46
I Joan,
I saw the beautiful «Mother moon» and I’d like to know if we can buy it directly from you.
Thanks
Sep 28, 2011 @ 13:40:20
I’m afraid that I can not sell chartpacks of Mother Moon. You will find her in my book Bewitching Cross Stitch available on amazon.com
Oct 03, 2011 @ 19:25:39
I love the letters that you created. I would love to have the Alphabet that you create.
How do I get them?
Oct 05, 2011 @ 12:20:21
Joan,
Istarted the “Angel of Cross Stitch” and lost my chart. Where could I get another one?
Stephanie
Oct 23, 2011 @ 23:07:22
Hi Stephanie-
I may have a copy at home. I will check for you.
Oct 23, 2011 @ 23:31:38
Thank you for looking.
Stephanie
Oct 11, 2011 @ 23:17:53
Joan, I am so thrilled to subscribe to CROSS STITCH COLLECTION here in the U.S. I am totally guaranteed not to miss any of your beautiful designs in their mag. The new issue with the Victorian woman is breath-taking. She’s even dressed in the popular color of the season! I am stitching another’s design now, and boy do I miss YOUR symbols and color choices for that matter. Ialways can’t wait to see what you’ll do next!
By the way, the Madonna and Child is one of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen, if not the most! Can’t wait to get that issue. Thank you, and sending love from IL.
Rosemarie
Oct 17, 2011 @ 19:30:13
Just started on the Iris Fairy and also got all the supplies for the Peacock Lady will be posting pics on Facebook soon…The Astrologer is awaiting her Kreinik Braid. I will be asking Santa Claus for all of your books I can get my hands on this Christmas…
Oct 23, 2011 @ 22:55:27
Hi, Joan:
Today is my first visit here, although I own most of your books and several chart packs. I absolutely love your work—thank you for sharing your talent with us!
I just saw the four small Christmas angels you did for the card magazine last year. Are they available in a chart pack yet, or when will they be?
My only wish is that your designs were more accessible in the US. I cannot afford the UK magazines and being disabled, I can’t get out to search for individual copies or bookazines. I do have a dear friend in the UK and she has been very indulgent of my needing a JE fix!
Thanks again and keep up your wonderful work!
Kari
Wisconsin, US
Oct 23, 2011 @ 23:03:46
Hi Kari-
I do have the four little angels in a chartpack. Email me if you would like to order:
jelliottdesign@earthlink.net
Oct 23, 2011 @ 23:49:12
Joan, I figured out the problem I was having–it was apparently related to using the iPad. I switched to my laptop & all is fine. ACK! Technology!!!
Kari
Oct 24, 2011 @ 18:34:44
I was out and about this weekend and bought 2 real peacock feathers with the Peacock Lady in mind. If I can figure out how to attach them to the project she will really stand out! They are fragile so I had them wrapped in paper while I see how to do that…
Oct 26, 2011 @ 00:02:59
I would like to get the ultimate collection of Joan Elliott. I love your patterns. I have Bewitching but I would like to get the Ultimate Collection. Where can I order it. The one in the UK is out of stock including Amazon. I have tried Chapters. Please Help. thank you.
Oct 26, 2011 @ 01:06:29
I have seen the book here in the US at Barnes & Noble but I couldn’t say where to get them in Canada. I see that they are sold out in the UK and on Amazon. I do not think there will be another printing. Sorry I can’t be of more help.
Oct 26, 2011 @ 19:36:13
I have been getting your books and patterns from the cross stitch magazines and have stitched several of your fairies. Did you ever design an Orchid fairy? I have the daffodil, iris, lilly and rose fairy. I am so addicted to your designs as the details, especially on their faces are just unbelievable.
Oct 27, 2011 @ 01:28:55
Hi Marilyn- A very long time ago I did an illustration of a beautiful, exotic orchid lady. When I started doing these portrait designs, I dug it of my work closet because I loved her so much because I wanted to get that same beauty in the new designs. I might just have to turn her into a design for cross stitch now.
Oct 27, 2011 @ 06:38:36
I hope that you do make an Orchid fairy as she would be a beautiful addition to the fairy collection.
Oct 27, 2011 @ 05:44:50
Hi Joan,
Where can I buy your book Native American cross stitch. I really like this book.
Places don`t seem to deliver to New Zealand or else they are out of stock.
Many thanks
Rosemary
Oct 27, 2011 @ 13:26:19
Rosemary- please email me about this. I may have a copy at home but won’t be able to check until next week. My email: jelliottdesign@earthlink.net
Nov 16, 2011 @ 19:09:38
Hello Joan I have followed your pictures for many years now but have had trouble trying to purchase them from stores. I just tried to order 10 patterns at jelliott@earthlink.net they tell me this is not a good address and throws me into an attempt to purchase a site on earthlink, is there a different direction I can take to get these patterns, thanks Jean Moe Alabama,USA
Nov 16, 2011 @ 20:14:15
Jean, you have my email wrong. It is jelliottdesign@earthlink.net I will email you so you can place your order
Nov 18, 2011 @ 14:39:38
Hi Joan, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the font you used for the “Imagine” and “Believe” charts. I would love to do my daughter a Sampler in that font. Could you tell me the name of it please? Many thanks in advance
Nov 20, 2011 @ 13:53:03
I don’t remember what the font is but I will try to find that info for you.
Nov 24, 2011 @ 08:38:41
Thank you Joan
Jan 01, 2012 @ 21:00:47
Sarah – the font used in “Bewitching Cross Stitch” is Scriptina. It’s a fairly common font. Hope this helps!
Jan 02, 2012 @ 00:36:47
Sorry for not replying, but thanks for filling in Grace!
Nov 22, 2011 @ 23:33:25
Good Afternoon, Ms Elliott,
Several years ago, I purchased a cross stitch magazine and saw your Christmas angel sitting at a desk with a Christmas List. I tore out the picture and the instructions. It advertized that the pattern used 360 different flosses.
Over the years, the instructions separated from the picture and when I recently uncovered it, I realized that now I had the time to begin the project.
I was looking for it over the internet and purchased a cross stitch book by you since it was advertized that the pattern I wanted was in the book. Not so.
So I appeal to you to tell me how I can purchased this pattern. I haven’t yet located it on the internet. Kind Regards, Dorothy Savok
Nov 23, 2011 @ 23:07:16
Joan, I just got your Fairy Enchantment book. The Fairies are gorgeous. I really like them. I want more.
Nov 28, 2011 @ 03:26:35
I have found a very old cross stitch, half finished, in my mother cupboard, and I would like to finish it. Cannot find the pattern! It is ‘House Rules’ Number 9435, a sampler with bears on it. Can you give me any info re pattern?
Dec 05, 2011 @ 03:57:25
Hi Diane-
I think I have the house rules chart here on my computer. Email me and I will send detials: jelliottdesign@earthlink.net
Nov 29, 2011 @ 05:21:37
Hi! I know you get this all the time but I heart, heart, heart your designs! They are all so exquisite. You have quite a following here in the Philippines although it is so hard to get your designs here. I have several of your books and a few magazines and it is quite a feat to obtain them. For example, I ordered Fairy Enchantment from Amazon and I had it sent to my fiance’s mother. She will be the one to post it to me here in the Philippines. The book will travel around 7000 miles to get to me so you can just imagine my excitement! I wish there’s a way to get them easily here. Postage costs twice as much as the book/magazine itself. I want to collect all your patterns. I even listed down almost all of them and from what magazines they’re from. I hope I can achieve this! Kudos to your work and I will order chartpacks from you once I have saved enough money to buy all of them.
Nov 29, 2011 @ 23:53:50
Joan, I received my issue of “Cross Stitch Collection,” yesterday! I love the huge chart of that “winter Goddess,” I will stitch her soon. I of course got the GOLD issue, and the World of cross stitching issue for THOSE patterns! You are amazing. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent for us to enjoy.
Wishing you wonderful Holidays. Love, Rosemarie
Dec 20, 2011 @ 09:34:47
I absolutely love your work! I enjoy watching my pieces come to life as they progress. I’m wondering where I can get a copy of Bewitching Cross stitch? I already have your oriental book. native american, and your newest fairy book
Dec 21, 2011 @ 12:30:28
Your best bet is to try amazon or to google the title. It is still widely available.
Jan 04, 2012 @ 19:47:33
Santa brought me the Fairy Enchantment book, the Native American book and the Bewitching book. I saw the Mother Moon design and think it would look great stitched with Father Sun!!
Jan 23, 2012 @ 19:23:23
Hi Joan, I love your work. When I did Kimono Row from a kit, I found that the threads were of inferior quality and the colors were not true. I now would love to do Namaste and would like to find the pattern only and purchase my own threads. Do you know where I can find it?
Jan 23, 2012 @ 21:56:25
Hi Jeanette- I can make up a chartpack for you. Cost is $12 plus shipping. Please email me to let me know if you want the chart in black & white or color. Thanks Joan
jelliottdesign@earthlink.net
Jan 28, 2012 @ 01:37:26
Joan, Joan, Joan, I love the WINTER GODDESS from xstitch Collection, and started it a week ago! I can not believe how beautiful she is. The Polstitches dyed fabric is worth every penny. I love to make a Christmas-type design every year for my grandchildren to have in the future from their childhood.
Now, I’m dying to see your Rapunsal design, ‘cos I know 5yr. old Addison will expect it to grace her walls along side the Spring Fairy! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Rosemarie
Jan 28, 2012 @ 01:52:51
Thank you Rosemarie. I’m starting on Rapunsel on Monday
Jan 28, 2012 @ 17:34:03
I have stitched your winter goddess on 16 count and she was love lovely
Jan 29, 2012 @ 17:29:18
Hello Joan,
I bought a cross-stictch by you a couple of years ago of a mother and two cubs white tigers no 9857 but i seemed to have lost the chart, i have all the threads to do it but they are useless without it, could you possibly tell me where i could get a chart for it, Many thanks Lynda Atkinson, Hillsborough, N.Ireland.
Jan 30, 2012 @ 22:40:39
Hi Lynda-
Since this was a kit from Design Works I will have to check if I still have the chart here. Give me a few days and I will get back to you.
Feb 05, 2012 @ 10:53:15
Hi Joan,
I’m wondering where I can find your House Rules charts (cat version) as I can’t seem to find it anywhere. I did the House Rules (teddy bear version), and I also finished stitching your Recipe for a Happy Child, Help Wanted and Why I love your Teddy Bear. All of them are framed and beautifully decorates my kids’ bedroom. I would love to add your Cat House Rules to our collection. Please help. Thank you very much. (I’m sorry if my English is not good as it’s not my first language.)
Sylvi Tan, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Feb 15, 2012 @ 20:47:53
Sylvi- I have the kitten house rules avaialble as a chartpack. You can email me to order: jelliottdesign@earthlink.net
Feb 18, 2012 @ 08:35:35
G’day Joan.
Is the Poppy Fairy available in chartpack form? I missed it in the newsagent, and bought the digital edition of the magazine, only to discover that I don’t seem to be able to print it
Feb 18, 2012 @ 11:47:19
Hi Susannah- Yes I have the Poppy Fairy chartpack. If you should want to order, please email me: jelliottdesign@earthlink.net
Also, please do write to the magazine about not being able to print the chart. It would be good for you to let them know how you feel about it. You can post on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cross-Stitch-Collection-Magazine/129884473693737
Feb 19, 2012 @ 17:34:34
Hi Joan,
I really love your Green Goddess and Rose Goddess pieces. I am currently working on the Green Goddess so that she can hang in mine and my husband’s first home. But I can’t seem to get ahold of the Winter Goddess piece. I would really love to get her so that the collection will be complete. I have gone to the magazine website, but I can’t locate it. Is there anyway I can buy the pattern through you?? I would really appreciate it. Your patterns are absolutely amazing.
Rabeckah Mastroni, Sheppard AFB
Feb 19, 2012 @ 22:36:45
Hi Rabechah- Winter Goddess will be out as a chartpack this coming June. There is a six month wait after publication on all the designs in the magazines.
Feb 20, 2012 @ 18:17:26
Happy Monday Joan,
Thank you for letting me know. I appreciate it.
Rabeckah
Feb 22, 2012 @ 00:15:34
I finally got the Charles Craft fabric that has your adorable dragon pattern in it! I think I will use the sparkly Aida to make two of your mini Christmas angels from the card magazine into small wall hangings. Now I just have to save up for the Charles Bright Aida so I can get the mermaid pattern! I have a number of your books and finding the time to do everything on my list just of your designs will take me years! Thank you for all the great designs and “dreaming time”!
Feb 22, 2012 @ 16:50:23
I got almost all the flosses and braids needed for Mother Moon and Father Sun. I also got your Mother Goose chart and am assembling what it needs now. I am working on one of your other older designs Geisha Girls I didn’t realize it was yours til I looked at the designer name I had gotten it and its required flosses and fabric a while back. My mommy likes geisha girls so I have one in the works by another designer and also yours. She gets whichever one I finish first. I also have your Indian Brave he is being stitched on needlepoint fabric with no. 5 perle cottons,flosses where there isn’t any perle.
Feb 25, 2012 @ 05:00:53
Hi Joan, i was just now browsing new desings on ABC Stitch and saw Design Works showing your designs as theirs. Can they do that? They have your Winter Fairy as their Ice Fairy….http://www.abcstitch.com/optioncart/image.php?id=734925&ret=http://www.abcstitch.com/designers_php/designers.php?page=6&category=Design Works&all=yes?page=6&category=Design Works&all=yes; many of your designs from your Bewitching Book are there as well, in case you were not aware….
I love your designs, my friends Heidi and Cheryl got me interested in them and now i’m hooked!!!
Feb 25, 2012 @ 10:48:25
Design Works Crafts is one of the kit companies I work with. I’ve been working with them for 25 years. I license designs to them so that people who prefer kits can still enjoy my work. You will see a number of things from my books and chartpacks available in Design Works kits. The main difference in the kits is that in order to keep the price down they use white Aida and can only use gold and silver metallic threads. If you know my designs from the magazines or chartpacks, you know how I love using Kreinik threads with all the wonderful colors available. To distinguish the kit from the chartpacks, Design Works often uses a different name for the design.
Feb 27, 2012 @ 14:28:52
Good morning Joan! I was wondering if you’ve ever done or are going to do any charts of African American ladies or fairy figures? I have two I am doing now that are okay the John Clayton one of Dominique and an African angel but I know if you did one it would be beautiful…
Since your Asian and Native American designs are so pretty I just thought I’d ask…
Mar 02, 2012 @ 03:43:37
Dearest Joan, Cinderella is beautiful, sleeping beauty is amazing, WOW! The nursery rhyme is stunning, the girl behind the wall….oh my goodness… oh now, the most beautiful of unicorns!(the fabric choice, exquisite!) If oscars were handed out for cross stitch, you would win them all. We’re sooo proud of you, here in the U.S. Thank you, thank you! your biggest fan, Rosemarie
P.S. My winter goddess almost done, breath-taking. XX
Mar 08, 2012 @ 04:51:30
Dear Joan
I am stitching the Rose Goddess and love it so much. Your designs are amazing. I will be stitching the Green Goddess next and then… well the list just goes on.
Mar 16, 2012 @ 19:53:34
I have purchased Christmas Angel and can’t wait to get started. I have been told that cashel linen opalescent pearl is no longer available. Can you recommend another style/pattern of material that would be appropriate? Thank you
Mar 22, 2012 @ 17:44:48
I stitched your “Help Wanted” pattern and really loved the lettering. Do you know of a place i could find the whole alphabet?
Mar 26, 2012 @ 14:37:51
Hello Joan I am Jane from NY. I love your crosstitch designs. I have the book Native American. I haven’t done anything from it but I sure want to. I see Cross titch Gold carries your designs also. I used to have the Fairy cross stitch book but gave it to a friend. I love Fairies and angels and old world Santas and Native America. Thank you for your designs
Mar 28, 2012 @ 11:16:56
Hi Joan, I love your designs and have most of your books. My favorite chart is ‘Celtic Spirit’ from the Sentiments and Sayings edition and I’ve stitched this three times! Is there any possibility that you will be doing a chart book dedicated to Celtic designs?
Apr 02, 2012 @ 13:18:22
Hi,I’am Edith,but i like to be called Edie.I like to cross stitching a lot.I did a family tree.It had 4 person on it.I did it in 6 month.I like roses a lot,waterfalls,castles.Please write me back.Thank you.
Apr 08, 2012 @ 01:54:36
Hello, I love your Swirling Peacock design and think that it would make a beautiful tunisian crochet project. However, I’m in the states and can’t find the chart for it anywhere. Do you know of any place that I could buy the chart?
Apr 11, 2012 @ 11:33:11
The Swirling Peacock will be out as chart pack in a few days
Apr 16, 2012 @ 17:45:06
Just got the Lavender Fairy chart Saturday Cross Stitch Collection is getting hard to find in the big bookstore chains..also have to get more Kreinik #4 025 for Mother Moon but they look good side by side so far..if the fabric proves to be too big I plan on adding the little motifs in the book to flesh it out.
Apr 16, 2012 @ 22:15:36
Hi Joan. I am currently working on your pattern “Dream”. It was emailed to me. I was once told that this pattern and three others (all words) were in a book together, but never got the title of the book. Is this true? If so, what is the title of the book?
Apr 16, 2012 @ 22:37:09
Hi LaDonna-
These inspirational words are in my Book Bewitching Cross Stitch. If you Google the title it will come up on amazon and other sites.
Apr 19, 2012 @ 15:06:30
They are in Bewitching Cross Stitch
Apr 19, 2012 @ 00:42:12
Hai Joan,
Thanks again for sending the charts packs so quickley! I just finished the summer fairy and again it’s so pretty. Now I can start on the mother and child So it will be finished for my friend gets here baby (I posted a picture on facebook)
Apr 19, 2012 @ 21:08:57
I’m looking for a cross stitch kit you had avail…it is of three ladies…silouttes(sp) I would love to order this…Can you tell me where it is available? Thanks so much!!!
Apr 22, 2012 @ 18:01:30
Hi Joan, I wrote you last year about the possibility of an orchid fairy. You mentioned that you did an orchid lady. Was this a cross stitch pattern? I have stitched 3 of your fairies and am now finishing your mermaid.
Apr 22, 2012 @ 18:19:29
The orchid lady was an illustration I did. I am hoping to convert her into a cross stitch soon.
Apr 22, 2012 @ 18:22:06
I will be looking forward to it. I have been getting all of your fairy patterns and books.