from the editor

I hope this e-Newsletter finds you enjoying the warmer weather and smelling the blooming flowers. Here at CME, we're counting down the days to summer. We can't wait for you to receive the July/August issue. It's full of fun projects that will keep you busy all summer long. Beat the heat in a sassy halter dress, embellish a tank top with embroidered yo-yos and add flowery appliqués to a canvas tote.

Special offers abound in this issue–don't miss all the opportunities to add to your embroidery supplies. Win an issue of Sew Simple, Volume 9 or the fall '08 issue of Quilting & Embroidery; take advantage of a generous discount from Hoop It All; stock up on reduced price iron-on embellishments from Kandi Corp.; and download specific designs for 25% off from Embroidery Arts. The July/August issue will tell you how!

For those of you who aren't aware, Annette Bailey decided to leave Creative Machine Embroidery and explore new adventures. The July/August CME will be her last issue–and we wish her the best of luck! Annette leaves CME in the capable hands of Ellen March, who some of you may recognize as the former managing editor of Sew News magazine. Ellen is very excited to be on board–and is hard at work already. Drop Ellen a line and let her know what you'd like to see in future issues of CME. E-mail her at info@CMEmag.com. And keep your eye out for a special reader satisfaction survey that will hit your e-mail boxes very soon. We want to know your thoughts–and how you think we can improve your favorite magazine.

web bonus

Two web-only projects are offered with the July/August issue–and here's your sneak peak:

Learn how to make a kaleidoscope frame using embroidery software.	Create a wind chime to hang outdoors using oilcloth and charm bells.

monthly survey

Join our reader panel and participate in this month's survey to help us determine content for upcoming issues. Let your voice be heard!

share your tips

Jot down your helpful tips while creating projects and let us know what they are by e-mailing info@cmemag.com. Include your full name and mailing address with each tip. If we choose to publish your tip in an upcoming issue, you–ll receive a gift from CME!

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subscribe and win!

Thank you for subscribing to our CME e-Update newsletter. To show our appreciation, each month we randomly select a winner among our subscribers to receive a special prize. This month it's the Piping Hot Binding trimming tool from www.piecesbewithyou.com.

If you're already a subscriber, you'll automatically be entered in the drawing. Congratulations to "darralex," the winner of the Control-A-Twist Adjustable Spool Pin Thread Guide from Hemingworth.

Sound good? Be sure to tell your embroidery-loving friends to subscribe to our e-Update newsletter so they'll have a chance to win each month too!

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