Sunday, January 26, 2014

Happy Birthday Satsuma Street! (and a free pattern!)

Well I just couldn't be prouder…my little baby is turning one year old today!  One year ago I opened my etsy shop, not knowing what the response would be.  I had two sales within a few hours of opening the shop, and I started to think I might be right… people were hungry for a new take on cross stitch!

Since that first day the response has been overwhelming and wonderful.  Every day I hear from people who haven't done cross stitch in years, or who have never tried it before but are inspired to take up the craft because they love my designs.  I've worked harder at this than at any job, and every single day has been an absolute joy.  I can't wait to see what the next year will bring!

And because Satsuma would never have been a success without all the amazing customers who have supported me, I'm celebrating my birthday by giving YOU a present!  Please enjoy this new free pattern, Sunshine!


You can right-click on the chart above to download it as a jpeg, or click here to download the PDF.

Enjoy, share with friends, and send me photos of your happy suns on instagram!

hugs & stitches, Jody

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10 comments:

  1. Lazar Wolfe the ButcherJanuary 26, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    This is so lovely. Congratulations on your first year. I'm always looking forward to your work and can't wait to see what's up your stitching sleeve in 2014. All the best for continued success. You deserve it!

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  2. UnknownJanuary 27, 2014 at 2:13 AM

    Thank you so much for the free pattern and Happy Birthday to your wonderful shop! I can't wait to get stitching this design, it's so lovely :) all the best for 2014, Jody x

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  3. witchgirl26January 27, 2014 at 5:54 AM

    Happy birthday to your shop! I love your designs as they aren't old & frumpy but bright & fun to stitch! I'm just about to finish off my first & have a stash of others to do so I'll add this lovely sun to it :)

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  4. UnknownJanuary 27, 2014 at 5:58 AM

    You are definitely one of my favorite cross stitch designers. So happy that you opened your store. I am always eager to see what new patterns you have created.

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  5. UnknownJanuary 27, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    Happiest of birthdays to Satsuma Street! And thanks so much for the free pattern!

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  6. HeleneFebruary 4, 2014 at 2:09 AM

    Happy birthday and I'll be keeping an eye out for new patterns!
    As for new ideas, how about somewhere in South America like Rio or Buenos Aires? Morocco? Germany?

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  7. Ahuir TelarañaFebruary 11, 2014 at 11:04 PM

    Hola!
    Es precioso todo lo que diseñas, me encanta el colorido de tus obras.
    Un saludo.

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  8. Sylvia K.May 12, 2014 at 4:52 AM

    Hello and Happy Birthday...Today I discovered your Design and I´m in love with everyone...Thank you very much for this little freebie...Many Greetings from Germany...Sylvia

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  9. Lois BrooksJuly 5, 2014 at 2:34 PM

    Love your patterns! You wouldnt happen to have a "Pretty Little Brussels" pattern in your collection, would you?

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  10. SrinityMarch 20, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    Happy Birthday! I love your designs and this sun is so beautiful! :)

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