My name is Jacquie and I'm a Stash/Chocaholic, thought I'd get that out of the way first  

I am the proprietor of Celtic Rose Needlecraft. This isn't an attempt to give you my life history but I think it's nice sometimes to know who is behind the screen

Don't be fooled by the smile, it's really just a terrified snarl as this photograph was taken quite a while ago on the cable cars at Alton Towers and I am terrified of heights!! That must be the time my hair started turning rather more grey

I have been married to my husband Peter for 22 years and we have a daughter called Laura who is 20..time flies so much doesn't it sometimes I can't believe she's all grown up!! and she's at university now so I have to communicate via email and text messaging in between student union and lectures!

We live in the historic Medieval Market Town of Chesterfield in the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District..here's our Crooked Spire of St. Mary's where the Inspire Cross Stitch Club meet every Wednesday 1-3, first session free, tea, biscuits,raffles the usual...all levels welcome! ...that's a plug for my Mum Jeane and her lovely friend Ann who sorts out the ladies there!

I was diagnosed with Scheuermann's Kyphosis (easy for me to say!) a problem with my spine basically, and Fibromyalgia about 5 years ago but I try to keep as active as possible..although I am NOT talking gym wise that's far too much like hard work! Although now I find cross stitching for too long takes a toll on my creaky old joints so I limit myself to time at night to stitch.

I manage most of the website myself, putting the pics & details on there so it's a full time job in itself just doing that. I aint perfect but I try hard to make it nice to surf around! and now we have a new showroom and club next door, I'm not sure what day it is most days! but it is wonderful to meet all the lovely ladies (and gents!) who share my passion for stitching

I love to showcase lots of unusual designs. I am constantly on the lookout for new designers and things to bring to the website, so if you know of any just email me with some details.

My customers are the best out there and alot have become my friends which is lovely and very unexpected. Nothing eases the soul like a good old natter about stash don't you think??


I think that's plenty. But if you want to share any funny stories, send your lovely pics for the gallery or anything else you can click the pic and email me at any time This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

ONE FLAW IN WOMEN

By the time the Lord made Woman,
He was into his sixth day of working overtime..
An angel appeared and said,
'Why are you spending so much time on this one?'

And the Lord answered, 'Have you seen my spec sheet on her?
She has to be completely washable, but not plastic,
have over 200 movable parts, all replaceable
and able to run on diet coke and leftovers,
have a lap that can hold four children at one time, and
a kiss that can cure anything from a scraped knee to a broken heart
-and she will do everything
with only two hands.'

The angel was astounded at the requirements..
'Only two hands!? No way!
And that's just on the standard model?
That's too much work for one day.
Wait until tomorrow to finish.'

'But I won't,' the Lord protested.
'I am close to finishing this creation that is so close to my own heart.
She already heals herself when she is sick
AND can work 18 hour days.'

The angel moved closer and touched the woman.
'But you have made her so soft, Lord.'

'She is soft,' the Lord agreed,
'but I have also made her tough.
You have no idea what she can endure or accomplish.'

'Will she be able to think?', asked the angel.

The Lord replied,
'Not only will she be able to think,
she will be able to reason and negotiate.'

The angel, noticing something, reached out, touched the woman's cheek.
'Oops, it looks like you have a leak in this model.
I told you that you were trying to put too much into this one.'

'That's not a leak,'
the Lord corrected,
'That's a tear!'

'What's the tear for?' the angel asked.

The Lord said, 'The tear is her way of expressing her joy,
her sorrow, her pain, her disappointment, her love,
her loneliness, her grief and her pride'
The angel was impressed.
'You are a genius, Lord.
You thought of everything!
Woman is truly amazing.'

And she is!
Women have strengths that amaze men.
They bear hardships and they carry burdens,
but they hold happiness, love and joy.
They smile when they want to scream.
They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy
and laugh when they are nervous.
They fight for what they believe in.
They stand up to injustice.
They don't take 'no' for an answer if there's a better solution
They go without so their family can have.
They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.
They love unconditionally.
They cry when their children excel; cheer when friends get awards.
They are happy when they hear about a birth or a wedding.
Their hearts break when a friend dies..
They grieve at the loss of a family member,
Yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left.
They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart.
Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors.
They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail to show how much they care.
The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning..
They bring joy, hope and love.
They have compassion and ideals.
They give moral support to their family and friends.
Women have vital things to say and everything to give.

THERE IS ONLY ONE FLAW IN WOMEN:

THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF THEIR WORTH.

PLEASE pass this along to all the women you admire to remind them just how amazing they are!