Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Don't know what to say here.....

.....I've removed a post from my blog.  If you don't know what it was, we'll just leave it at that.  If you do, well, I'm moving on, moving forward.  I thank everyone for the nice words of encouragement and the emails. I didn't start my blog to be a place for negativity, who needs that, eh?  We can turn on the news and get enough of that.

So, on to better things!   Keep the Chicken dish names coming.  I do have a couple I  like but I'm looking for more.

There is a new design in the works and I will once again, begin to sell my patterns.


I want to share with you a picture that was sent to me by Lynn.  She made these cuties using my "Bitty Critters" pattern and I LOVE them!



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26 comments:

  1. Jean BarkerApril 11, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    Maureen,
    I'm so glad you changed your mind~ I know many will be "sew happy"!
    Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
    I'll be sending you an order shortly.
    Blessings,
    Jean

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  2. Kays KidsApril 11, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    Dear Maureen, You are so right we need to focus on the good things in life.
    I'm so glad you are going to sell your patterns again. We all love them. Something Chooky is coming up I can tell. What about Chicken ar la king. That is really a recipe, in an old book that was my mothers.
    Hugs
    Kay

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  3. From Sherry's HeartApril 11, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    Good for you Maureen!!!!
    I had hoped that once you got over your hurt and sadness you would go back to designing and selling your patterns. By not doing what you do best you were 1st & foremost only hurting yourself and 2nd,the people who do love and buy your patterns. I've been selling my work for almost 40 years. About 30 of those years was doing shows. I've seen it all!!! This was going on LONG BEFORE selling on the internet and it will continue to go on!! Though I don't sell patterns,I do design a lot of my own work. Through all my years of selling I have often seen my things copied. Just last week I saw a design of mine up for auction on eBay. It was done by a person who I had thought was a "friend".She had bled me dry of teaching & knowledge.I would even take her things with me to sell at my shows,and when I'd return home,I'd just give her the money.When I became to ill to travel to shows & sell her work,she was gone.No longer did she need me.Sure it hurts,but there's nothing I can do about it,except to go on doing what I do. I've always felt that people who had the talent to do patterns always had bread & butter money from selling those patterns.You made the right choice to not give up your bread & butter money!!!!
    Sherry

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  4. Judy MathisApril 11, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    Wonderful, you must be loved Maureen. How about chacha chicken?

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  5. SusanApril 11, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    I am so glad you have changed your mind. There will always be people who steal from others and make immoral decisions, but there are far more of us who do it the right way. By not selling you would actually have been helping them because they would continue to print and sell your patterns and unknowing people would buy from them, not you. One way to try to accidently avoid this is to purchase from the designers own website and not some middle man site. Glad you're back and can't wait until the bleeding from the IRS stops enough to start purchasing again.

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  6. LisaApril 11, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    Hi Maureen :)
    yay glad you will be selling again i really love you patterns even though i havent officially sewed one yet {i brought the cookies anyone pattern few months back SUPER CUTE !! have it on my to make for christmas list }i love looking at what you make simply because they are SUPER DOOPER CUTE! and you are very Talented
    hugs and blessings
    xo

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  7. CynthiaApril 11, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    So happy you reconsidered! I usually don't comment but with what I saw yesterday, I had too. When I was starting you inspired me in so many ways and still do. I just couldn't keep quiet for others who don't follow the rules. How can I even think that I wouldn't see your patterns again. Oh my God! I have 3 of your dolls and I treasure them. I don't have all of your patterns, but I do have quite a bit. Oh almost forgot Chicken a la Parmesana! Thanks again! Blessings! Cynthia

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  8. CynthiaApril 11, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    So happy you reconsidered! I usually don't comment but with what I saw yesterday, I had too. When I was starting you inspired me in so many ways and still do. I just couldn't keep quiet for others who don't follow the rules. How can I even think that I wouldn't see your patterns again. Oh my God! I have 3 of your dolls and I treasure them. I don't have all of your patterns, but I do have quite a bit. Oh almost forgot Chicken a la Parmesana! Thanks again! Blessings! Cynthia

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  9. Prims and AnniesApril 11, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    I'm so glad you have made this decision...if I had discovered your patterns when I first started making prims I would not have a drawer full of others that I don't use. These people know what they are doing is wrong...I do believe in karma.
    Have a great day and I can't wait until your next pattern. I just finished making 5 of your standing rabbit using gray and brown brushed felt..as always all your patterns turn out great...you definitely have a God give talent and am so happy you will be returning to doing what you love.
    Smiles and huggs,
    Maxie

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  10. WoolenSailsApril 11, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    I am glad you will still be selling patterns, I started following you this week when I saw you new patterns.
    What kind of recipes are you looking for, quick and easy, party food or healthy styles?

    Debbie

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  11. dcaltonApril 11, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    wow, that pic is so darn cute! ok, i am inspired, i am gonna pull out my pattern and start at least one (i dont know if i am ambitious enuf to do a ROW of them!) AND i am very happy you will continue on, i will think happy thoughts for you!

    here a chick there a chick?!

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  12. stnyrdgeApril 11, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Hugs Maureen,
    I knew you were the bigger better person...you just needed to vent and let people know where you stand! A very sad situation...SHAME on them!
    I am so glad you aren't going to
    let this get the best of you!
    HUGS!!
    Jacqui

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  13. Gammies' Primitive AtticApril 11, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    Maureen,
    I have been so sad about your last post...When I saw it was gone I was so glad. After being at your open house and meeting you I just thought maybe when you sleep on it you will realize that we love you and what you create. And that you would be back again. All I could think about was that chicken pattern you have in the works and how I might never get to see it or make it...Now I will get sewing with all the shaggy felt that you so kindly gave me...Love ya Maureen

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  14. sandyApril 11, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    Hi, Maureen,
    I was so happy to read today's blog post. You have such a talent for creating and designing!
    Here are some chicken names:
    Chicken Divan
    Chicken a la francaise
    Chicken gumbo
    Chicken delight
    Chicken tetrazzini
    This pattern sounds intriguing! Can't wait!
    Sandra

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  15. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 11, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    I'm glad to see you feel better about things today, too. Who is Lynn? I would love to go look at these critters some more! Hugs!

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  16. Jan - Life on Buttermilk HillApril 11, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    So glad to hear of your change of heart. Remember--THEY have to face things they have done in the end!! Just keep on keepin' on!! Love your designs!!--Jan

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  17. ButtonsInTheAtticApril 11, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    Maureen--I am sooo glad you decided to keep on with your patterns! I was just heartbroken when you were talking about quitting--I will be sending you an order for more patterns after this coming payday! Yippee!!

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  18. RonnieApril 11, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    So glad you are not going to let other control your life and what you do. Can't wait to see your new designs!

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  19. Susan At Glen Oaks PrimitivesApril 11, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    OMG are they cute!!
    I'm happy that you made a decision to resume your pattern sales. Thatta' girl!!
    I haven't left a chicken recipe because they are all taken I think.
    Hugs,
    Susan

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  20. TreeofSorrowsApril 11, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    I have to be honest, I really only like your patterns. So... YIPPPPIIEEEE!!

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  21. BeckyjeanApril 11, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    Hi Maureen~

    So glad you decided to continue selling your patterns.

    Becky

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  22. CardinalCraftsApril 11, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    Oh Maureen, I am so happy that you decided to continue on. Life is good. Ha ha!

    Chicken fried rice
    uh chicken salad
    chicken and dumplings
    chicken alfredo
    chicken divan
    chicken enchiladas
    chicken fajitas
    chicken kabobs
    general chicken

    my husband hates chicken
    lol!

    Christina

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  23. Robin at The Primitive HutchApril 11, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Hi Maureen,
    Glad to hear that you will continue to sell your patterns to us honest folk. We Thank You! Without you ~ some of us don't have a business either. Those rotten eggs will get whats coming to them in the end.
    Love those little critters!!! So Adorable!!!
    Chicken??? We just had Chicken for supper ~ I can't think of any more Chicken recipes ~ lets just have Chicken Tacos!!!
    Prim Blessings
    and Thanks for sharing your talents with us!
    Robin

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  24. Starry Nites FarmApril 12, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    I understand your sadness and frustration, but I too am glad you will continue to sell your wonderful designs.

    Hugs,
    Mary

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  25. MaritzaApril 12, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    thank God we got you back... you are such a great designer You know I admire you. You have the right to feel bad about this... but you need to go on. I know this is your life and one of the things that you sherrished the most.. your dolls. So dont be mad anymore and I hope you creativity keeps flowing for so many years to come...

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  26. Debbie JohnsonApril 13, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    You are very talented!!
    Chicka Pea?

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