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About Us
I thought that this would be an important section to add to our web site. I know that I
always feel better about making transactions when I know that there is an actual human being on
the other end. I also hope to inspire your love for needlework by telling you a little bit about
mine.
My name is Janice. My husband and I live on a small acreage just outside of Calgary, Alberta
Canada. Our family happily consists of a new puppy...5 month old "Hera" the doberman, two cats...a pair of
Manxes named "Monkey" and "Patches". My hobbies outside of stitching include gardening, knitting, collecting antique needlework
tools, reading, yoga and walking.
Traditional Stitches opened in September, 2000. I had been thinking about opening a needlework shop
for quite a while and finally decided to take the plunge! It really is a dream come true and I can
honestly say that I love my job :-)
Needlework, in general, is something that I am completely in love with. My mother taught me to
knit when I was about 6 years old. Also at my mother's knee, I made latch hook rugs, embroidered
iron transfered patterns and learned to cross stitch. In the past several years, my passion for all
things needlework has exploded. I have learned to hand applique, hand quilt, do hardanger and my specialty
stitch repertoire has grown. I guess you could say that when it comes to needle and thread, I have
no fear.
In June 1999, I joined the Deerely Wrought Sampler Guild. This is a group of needlework
enthusiasts with a special interest in traditional needlework samplers. Please visit the
"Deerely Wrought Sampler Guild" page of our web site.
After reading a few articles, and attending a few
meetings of the Deerely Wrought, I became completely enthralled with samplers. The rich history and context of
samplers of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries is spectacular. I could study the intricacy of the stitches and complexity
of the patterns for the rest of my life and never know it all, or, sadly, stitch it all - although
I am making an honest effort!
I would recommend that any needleworker become involved in a guild or group as
an excellent way to meet people and learn about needlework.
What am I currently stitching? Hmmm...good question ;-) I am working on a couple
of Amy Mitten samplers and I've always got a pair of socks on my knitting needles.
When you contact the shop, you’ll often email or speak with Renee. She has done a wide range of cross
stitch and has a really good eye for conversions and colour. Adele is our artist. She works in fibre,
paper and watercolours and takes great care in packaging your orders.
I take as many classes and workshops as I can – I feel that the more experiences I have, the better
support I can offer to our customers. I also attend 3 trade shows in the US each year to keep on top of the
newest products, latest trends and best in materials.
I look forward to getting to know each of you and your special stitching interests, both on a business level and
a personal level. If there is anything that you would like to see in the way of product, information, or ease of
using the web site, I would appreciate your input.
Yours truly,
Janice
janice@traditionalstitches.com
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