Recently some questions and concerns have arisen regarding the kits we design in terms of ownership and advertising usage.  This article should clarify some of the issues for our customers and  retail shops.

Black Cat Studios retains ownership rights to all cross stitch designs, including custom kits and original pre-designs.  Although the original subject matter was submitted by the customer, the design in cross stitch is the property of Black Cat Studios.  Our company reserves the right to use any original cross stitch design for promotional purposes, including display on our web site, visual presentations at needlework shows and in our newsletter.  If a customer requests that a kit not be posted to our web site for valid reasons, we will consider the request.

Black Cat Studios cannot use copywritten artwork outside of the acceptable timeframe without the artist’s permission.  Generally, works published in the US pre-1923 are in the public domain.  Works published after 1978 hold a copywright from the year of the artist’s death plus 70 years.  Works published after 1922 but before 1978 are protected f or 95 years from the date of publication.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact us at andrea@blackcatstudios.net .

ABC Stitch Therapy is not your average cross stitch shop.  They not only have a physical store in Grantham, New Hampshire where visitors can purchase kits, fibers, fabrics and other necessities, but also they are a massive online resource for over 12,000 cross stitch kits.  They also carry needlepoint kits, fabrics, floss and accessories such as needles, bell pulls, frames and anything else you could possibly want for your project.  I have personally ordered some of my supplies from this company and have been very pleased with the easy to navigate search and order process on the web site, delivery has been quick and orders have been correct.  When you place any order of $50 or more, shipping is free.  The holidays are coming, and this company sells gift certificates!

The web site offers a number of search methods, whether it be by subject or by kit designer.  A search of “Teresa Wentzler” produced five pages of results.  A drop-down menu on the header shows kit themes you can choose from.  The site also mentions new additions, so if you are a frequent visit or to the web site you can begin your search there.

ABC Stitch Therapy’s e-newsletter is a great way to stay up-to-date on needlework releases and shop news.  If you wish to subscribe to the newsletter, you may do so at the web site, or you may simply view the latest newsletter online at www.abcstitch.com/news/newsletter.htm.

ABC Stitch Therapy’s contact information follows:

PO Box 1045 , 151 Route 10N

Grantham , NH   03753

Phone:  (603) 863-4000 or

Toll Free:  (877)  863-9111

Fax:  (603) 863-6048

E-mail: info@abcstitch.com

Web:  www.abcstitch.com

Check out this link and download FREE a printable cross stitch design and symbol chart of this vintage Santa Claus f or the upcoming holidays:

www.blackcatstudios.net/free/Santa/Santa.html

If you have any questions or comments, we'd love to hear them.  Send us an e-mail at andrea@blackcatstudios.net.

Thanks f or reading!