It's beginning to look like Christmas!

Hi Reader!

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We just had our Lighted Boat Parade in the Santa Cruz Harbor — a sparkling, quirky community tradition I love every year. It’s been a swirl of festivities around here, and I imagine you might be feeling the holiday buzz too.

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Amid all the bustle, I crave those quiet stitching moments:
A warm drink… feet up… holiday music or a cozy movie in the background… and something handmade coming to life in my hands. ✨

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This week, I finally launched four holiday ornament embroidery patterns, each inspired by the vintage cookie cutters I grew up using every December. They’re nostalgic, beginner-friendly, and quick to stitch — perfect for some weekend creative joy.

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To celebrate, I’ve bundled in a little gift just for you:

Buy the 4 ornament bundle → Get 25% off​
✨ PLUS: My Block Alphabet Pattern + OTF Font—FREE!!

You’ll receive both the embroidery alphabet PDF and a downloadable OTF font you can install on your computer or tablet to personalize ornaments, tags, cards, or anything else you make this season.

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I had so much fun creating this font — I originally used a similar one for a quilt label that told the story of a quilt my Granny made for my parents when they were married. 🧵💗

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All patterns are instant downloads, perfect for last‑minute gifts or cozy holiday crafting.

The Rest of the Cookie Cutter Ornament Collection…

I have the remaining ornaments stitched and the patterns designed — now I’m in production mode getting everything polished, packaged, and uploaded. 🎁

And honestly? I’m giving myself some grace.

I’ve realized I often push hard to meet my own ambitious timelines, and this season I’m choosing to stay connected — to joy, to presence, to quiet moments with family and friends.

If you’re feeling the holiday pressure too, I hope you’ll give yourself some grace. Let go of the “shoulds,” take what you need, and find a little peace in the making. ❤️

If you decide to get the bundle deal and stitch any of the ornaments, please hit reply and show me. It means the world to see your creativity come alive.

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Warm cocoa hugs,
Sherri 🧵✨

Sherri Goodman | Needlework Design Studio
​https://sherrigoodman.com/​

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