Thank you for your review! I am glad you approve of the new patterns. I have heard from many of our long-time customers that the quality is much improved. The most incredible resource in this business has been the support and guidance (and occasional prodding), from talented teachers like Cindy Irwin! I personally straighten, hand draw and serge (with a wide stitch) each pattern. Occasionally, one of my helpers will draw with me, closely supervised (usually on large sized patterns). Helpers are mending and cleaning old patterns, organizing back up patterns, and mailing out orders. We have noted that the expected delivery of an order is 2-6 weeks because of the time it takes to complete each project. Hopefully, as our second year begins, things will run a bit quicker in 2015!