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Julie's Breast Cancer Fight

It has been 8 months now since I was diagnosed with stage IIIa breast cancer.  I had a great milestone in July.  I finished chemo.  Just a few weeks later I had my first of several reconstruction surgeries.  In July the plastic surgeon inserted what is called an expander where my right breast used to be.  It was slowly inflated with saline over several weeks until it was stretched enough to put a permanent gel implant in. I had my second surgery just 2 weeks ago to have the gel implant put in place of the expander.  I am feeling great. 

My hair started to grow back just 2 weeks after chemo was over.  It is very thick,  and really dark, but still extremely  short.  I am looking forward to it being at least an inch long so I can do something with it that resembles a feminine hair style.  Better yet, my eye brows and eye lashes have grown back, so my face has definition again.  You get tired of looking like a cue ball after awhile. ha 

I had my big planning session for radiation last week.  In October I will start going to radiation every day for 5 and 1/2 weeks.  I am looking forward to getting started because that mean it will soon be over.  The most prevalent side effect from radiations is supposed to be fatigue.  The 2 hour drive round trip alone is going to wear me down to nothing. 

 It has been a long, hard, road, but I have found myself to be stronger than I ever imagined I could be.  I have pretty much maintained my normal schedule through out this whole ordeal.  Taking care of 3 kids, a husband, a home and running a business.  A positive attitude has made all the difference. 

Great  gift idea for the cross stitcher in your life.  GIFT CERTIFICATES  from Julie's X Stitch.  If you don't know what she would like, let her decide for herself with a gift certificate.

 Cross Stitch Tip

Choosing a pattern.  There are many, many different designers of cross stitch patterns.  Some of my favorites are Lavender and Lace, Mirabilia, and Passione Ricamo.  Mirabilia chooses subjects like fairies, queens, and fancy ladies.  Passione Ricamo is inspired by romance.  Lavender and Lace designs angels, ladies, and brides.

How to Check on your Orders Online Any Time!!

Did you know you can view all of the details (including all notes made by Julie) for all current and previous Orders?  It's very simple.  Just click on the ..

.. button at the top of our main web page.  This will take you to the page which explains how to log in to your account and check your order details.

New from Julie's X Stitch
 Maia Kits

We are happy to announce a new line of cross stitch  kits at Juile's X Stitch called Maia.  I am very excited about these kits.  Each kit contains graphs, instructions, fabric and Anchor floss, as well as metallic threads and beads in some of the kits.  I already have plans to do several of these kits myself and hang them up all over the walls of my house.  My favorites are the Oriental themes.

 Maia is the goddess of spring, growth, life, rebirth and love – all fitting qualities for you and your stitching.

"Lady with Fan"
Kit $110

Christmas Stockings, Ornaments,  and
Tree skirts

 Believe it or not, Christmas is just around the corner.  Now is the time to start any stitching you wish to have done in time for Christmas gifts, or just family heir looms like stockings and tree skirts.  We have several great patterns and kits to choose from for your Christmas stitching needs.

"Naughty or Nice Christmas Stocking by Dimensions"

Kit $19.50

"Christmas Eve Fun Stocking"
by Dimensions

New!! Kit $31.50

"Old World Holiday Ornaments" by Dimensions

New!!
Kit  $22.50

We are pleased to announce that Mirabilia is back in business.  They are shipping all patterns again, so we are all stocked up.  Their newest pattern is called, "Athena, Goddess of Wisdom".   

  Mirabilia

"Halloween Fairy"
Kit $49.99

Recently at Julie's x Stitch we added a new line of Hand dyed fabrics from a company based in the United States.  Picture this Plus.  The fabric is great quality and the edges are surged.  It is a special order fabric, but it  generally ships in 3 weeks. 

 My next project is going to be a kit by Maia called Winter Majesty.  It is an oriental design with apple blossoms and snowflakes. 

Winters Majesty
by Mirabilia
Kit $122.50

Best Sellers for September

Patterns

1. Mirabilia's "Athena, Goddess of Wisdom"

2.  Mirabilia's "Lady of the Mist"

3.  Lavender and Lace "The Wedding"