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Karen McConnell's avatar

Kristen, this is my first newsletter- it’s great!! I totally lost track of east coast people until recently and have been quite surprised to find your knitting book. I love your work. Just amazing! You probably don’t remember me but I babysat for you and your sisters when you lived on Congor St. Your dad and my mom were classmates and our grandmas were friends. I especially loved playing with your cousin Wendy when she came to stay with your Grandma each summer. We lost touch after high school . I have lived in the west 50+ years and Susan is in Florida. I would love a note about how your family is and Wendy? I really enjoy your work ❤️

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Kristin Nicholas's avatar

Hi Karen Have forwarded note to Wendy. She and Jim are coming for turkey. Send me your email and she will respond. My email is kristinnicholas@gmail.com Happy Thanksgiving Kristin

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Liz-Anne Platt's avatar

Dear Kristin, during the Pandemic, I discovered the joy of embroidery. I am quite sure that my slow hand stitching is not at all the fastest way to embellish fabric, however, it brings me tremendous satisfaction. Your book, "Colorful Stitchery," has been my constant and wonderful companion on the journey. Thank you!

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Kristin Nicholas's avatar

Hi Liz-Anne! That’s so nice to hear. I loved making that book. I did a lot of embroidery when I was a teenager. It’s so great that folks are starting to do it again. Thanks so much for your note! Happy Thanksgiving.

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Melissa Shuler's avatar

I love this newsletter Kristin and I think this issue is one of the best! Thank you for sharing.

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Kristin Nicholas's avatar

Thanks so much Melissa. It was a great trip. Crazy how it took me so long to write about it. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Paul.

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sally's avatar

I look forward to your newsletter like a gentle rain. They are beautiful and funny and so inspiring. I want to be your neighbor. Thank you for your gift of sharing.

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Kristin Nicholas's avatar

I’ll try to keep bringing the rain Sally. Thanks for your note and for reading. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Trace L Hentz's avatar

You have inspired me in so many ways...(esp. pom poms) I cannot thank you enough. The holidaze do make us itch to get out of town. (Greenfield) Now I'm going to look at the mosaic link :-)

xox blessings to you and your clan

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Kristin Nicholas's avatar

Have you seen the giant Pom Pom maker? Look up fat pompous on Instagram. A whole new obsession for you,😁 Happy Thanksgiving.

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Trace L Hentz's avatar

OH NO! I don't have instagram but believe you. I am already addicted! I did find a GIANT tree topper pompom and instructions - it's gorgeous.

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Annie's avatar

Your newsletters are always inspiring. All the best to Julia and Pretzel.

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Kristin Nicholas's avatar

And to you too! Thanks for writing.

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Sandi Rosner's avatar

Hi Kristen - Thanks for sharing those images from the Birger Sandzen Gallery. They are glorious. And Iove that Barbour ad! Hope you and your family are well.

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Kristin Nicholas's avatar

So nice to hear from you Sandi! I have watched that Barbour ad several times. I found a behind the scenes of the production of it. So amazing. Happy Thanksgiving

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Kristin Nicholas's avatar

https://youtu.be/gs8Zf4S79iI?si=wEUrbBUsV2UuoDdF

Here’s the link to that video. So cool.

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