Discerning Burglars

Hey, at least they appreciate the value of cross stitch! From the Des Moines Register...

Police: Items stolen to possibly decorate another house

By Tom Alex REGISTER STAFF WRITER
February 23, 2007

Burglars who broke into a house in the 600 block of 18th Street in Des Moines recently took stereo equipment, a computer, end tables, bottles of wine and one item the owner values above all others: a framed cross-stitch of a woman in a gold frame with maroon matting. It's valued at $1,000.

Kelly Wilson told police other items were moved to other locations in the house. Several decorative items were missing and a television was found on a bed in a spare bedroom. Police said the intruders apparently were spooked and fled the residence without taking everything they'd gathered up.

The police report says, "The burglary appears to have been done to possibly decorate another house."

Seriously, though, I'd be pretty bummed. Only a needlewoman / needleman can understand how much time and effort is wasted. I hope Ms. Wilson recovers her stitching! :^)

More Colorful Nashville Goodness

More from Nashville....

I love Mermaid Sampler from Birds of a Feather, one of my all time favorite designers!
I think I'll be starting this one myself.

Also, some other pretty and colorful new releases....

Peaceful Garden from The Stitching Parlor

Mocking Bird from La D Da

Pansy Hope from Sisters & Best Friends

Nashville Roundup - Sampling of Samplers

I didn't make it to the Nashville Needlework Market, but I do have a roundup of great new releases. All in all, I like what I see. Today's focus: Samplers

Heaven Above, from Midsummer Night Designs