Our third Canadian designer is Sue Preston, who designs under the name SaggiTaurus Needlecrafts.
The idea for SaggiTaurus started in the summer of 1991, when Sue’s son joined the Canadian Navy. She wanted to create a unique gift for him and she interpreted his Naval Badge into cross stitch and gave the framed picture to him for Christmas.
Several friends asked her to do a stitchery for them and she realized that she wasn't the only mom, wife, daughter etc... who wanted to honour someone in the Military. Sue became licensed by National Defence Headquarters and the company was born. She dedicates SaggiTaurus Needlecrafts to the inspiration and continued support of her son and to the unfailing support that our troops give to us.
Sue’s designs go beyond Military bases, badges, insignia, and ship’s crests, to celebrate all that is Canadian. She has a full line of licenced Anne of Green Gables designs, a line of designs inspired by her customers, called Maritime Memories, which can be stitched individually or as a set, and a line of Classic Aviation projects that includes the Avro Arrow.
Sue also has her fun side. Her L’il Stitchies are timeless projects that will help to teach counted cross stitch to anyone and her Timely Comments are appropriate for all with a sense of humour.
Ruach Crafts carries all of Sue’s designs, though they have not yet been added to the website. (Another summer project …) If you are looking for a project with Canadian content, filled with Canadian pride, look at Sue’s website. For a full listing of what is available, Sue’s website is saggitaurusneedlecrafts.com or email us at ruachcrafts@live.com.
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