Hi Sue, you're not the only one who thinks that!!!!! Love Chris

sure would be nice to know where the designs came from, so many I would like to have.

Same to me (1st membership Dec 2008).
I cannot post in DbC cause I cannot digitize ;o) Travelling in all other categories when I have the time. Have seen so many cuties come and go - feel very old sometimes but I'm still here *lol*
Greetings, Bettina
PS: Don't know why my name was cutted. So I have to use my most beloved edit-button ;-)

Hi Sue, 'though I haven't visited the early pages, I too have noticed that there are lots of new names replacing many other older members. I wondered if once the craft of embroidering becomes easier it is no longer necessary to ask questions.

Sue, I found Cute about the same time as you did. I prefer to sit back and enjoy as I was totally new to embroidery at that time. I am sure there are more like me who just like reading and learning and trying to keep up with everything and everybody. I love this site and usually come here daily. Just wanted to let you know how much each of you touch my life. Betty

I joined in 2009 when my husband was deployed for 6 months. I was so grateful for Cute filling in many of those very lonely hours. I have watched so many names disappear and so many new ones come in. I have loved sharing and caring and praying with and for so many over these years. Cute has become so much more than embroidery for me. I miss the embroidery questions but still enjoy the social connection. And I enjoy giving flowers to everyone. I grieve when there are disagreements and cheer when we pull together to heal. Yes, Cute has become a part of my routine and Cuties a part of my life.

I joined in the later part of 2008 or very early 2009. I read all the posts that I could and quietly tried to figure out how to use the site. While I no longer just sit quietly reading and learning, I still enjoy most -- the quiet giving of flowers.
I wish that I had the time to post everyplace and for every post I read. I give flowers for each post I read. It used to be that I could comment on every post -- but there are so many more Cuties now and so many more posts and sadly, my Cute time has become limited.
You are so right about the projects! I think the lessons from the "old stagers" have improved the projects from the newbies. Now, it seems, all the projects are awe inspiring and very well done!
I too miss so many of the Cuties that are no longer with us.
At the same time, I love seeing the growth and projects from the newer Cuties.
Cute has become my online family. Most important to me -- Cuties are my friends. Some of you have become quite dear to me.
As for your observation -- I also wonder why some Cute members only post in a single area...the mysteries of it all.

I found you Cuties in early 2011 and was struck as to how friendly and helpful everyone was...glad to see that somethings don't change...Cute has become a part of my daily routine and I feel I know many of you as if we were neighbors...I guess I would say cyber neighbors...

Interesting post Sue. I found Cute at about the same time as you. At that time I wrote out by hand the people that were on the site each day. Since reading your post, I have looked at my list and it is sad to see that only a few now come on to the site. Thank you for being an "old stager".
Sarah

Sue, I have thoroughly enjoyed this website!

Having about 2 -3 years of membership has left me with a wealth of embroidery knowledge. Thank you!

Warm Hugs, Bonnie

Did you also notice that outlines are no longer the norm on designs. I often think of that. I also notice how designs are so much more beautiful. Can you imagine how elaborate the designs will be in 5 years time...now how can they improve I wonder, all is extremely good now.
Every so often I just click on a large number page to see what designs were done then...

I too had noticed how the creativity has evolved with designs. I think it is wonderful. Thank you to all that have designs on this sight. I make most items for donations, so free designs are appreciated, and I can have so much fun embroidering them out-so I did not pursue digitizing, even though I have the program. So a beautiful star to all that contribute to this sight.

I have had those thoughts as well. I do take a look through projects occasionally, but since time is limited, just can't do it all and have stitching time too! Hugs. Nan

I have seen those trends as well. Some of us can only post in 3 sections. I have no desire to digitize since I really want to stitch, I may someday, however for now I have to make requests sometimes to see my projects to completion.

I find it interesting that many of the older designs by cuties always come back to the top. xx