February 2012 V4I2

Many of us “share the love” by stitching gifts for family and friends. That is one of the joys of creating with needles and thread. One of our TSV members hosted a Valentine’s Day exchange in the social area. These are being mailed (yes, I participated) and pictures will be posted soon. It was great fun to come up with the “little extras” that will be sent along with the stitched piece. As the social area member participation grows, so do the number of birthdays being celebrated each month. I have been sending gifts from the gift shop of the social module each day for those with birthdays, but have decided to make it a once a month event. All members who have birthdays each month will be put into a drawing for a special birthday gift.

Did you know that when you register to participate in the social area of TSV you can share your birth date? This allows for your stitching friends to wish you a “Happy Birthday”. Starting January 2012, TSV will now enter all those members who have a birthday in the current month into a drawing. The January 2012 member who will receive the birthday surprise is Jessica H. from Portland, OR. To kick off this new birthday recognition, Jessica will be receiving o