Sneak Preview

Today I stopped by the bookstore to pick up a book, and I had to swing by the magazines hoping that I might chance upon the JCS Ornament issue.  I haven't ordered it online as I usually luck out and am able to find it at a local bookstore.  Alas, no luck today.  I am not sure when it is due to come out.  I am out of the loop lately (haven't stopped by any bulletin boards in the last few days), so I haven't heard if anyone has gotten it in the mail yet.  I know it takes a bit longer to hit the newsstands.  But I did come across the October issue which is a "ornament issue preview", so of course I had to get it.  There are not many ornaments included (or many previewed either really), but I do like a couple in this issue that I might very well stitch.  My favorites are the Little House Needleworks ornament and the Prairie Schooler design, which is geared more towards Autumn.  The penguin design is even kind of cute, though I don't know that I would ever stitch him.  Generally I don't buy Just Cross Stitch, as I usually don't find much in it that I want to stitch, but this issue was worthwhile.  And there is even an article on organizing your floss stash!  I'm not sure I am in an ornament mood yet or not, but I need to think about it as I am in an ornament exchange!  Luckily there is plenty of time to plan yet!