Just Arrived 3 : The Silver Needle, Fine Needlecraft Materials

Part 3...
Christmas in the Woods and Paradise Street! from Le Temps Une Croix Christmas in the Woods - This is a chart of a lovely evergreen tree decorated for Christmas. It is tipped in snow, and there are snowflake stitches scattered in the background, and snow under the gifts, so I think this is a little tree in the woods! Coded for DMC, it measures 145 x 133 in stitch count, so will finish approx 8 x 9 on 16/32ct. The little bits of instructions are printed in French, so I cannot read a word of it... but I can tell it's charming! Presented as a chart. Paradise Street - This is a charming little french design -- a perky red scooter parked in front of an apartment??? I don't know exactly! I just love the simplicity of the design, the bold of the red against the clean gray and taupe. I like the stylized tree, the repeating round cobblestones... the tiny red dotted flowers... the talllll windows and the talllll lamp post! The chart is actually quite large -- it measures 187 x 167 -- so 12 x 13 on 14ct!
MTV is gifted Italian designer with neat stuff! The Secret Pincushion Maria Teresa Vitali has some new designs -- we brought home three different sewing set designs -- all kitted up with her special wooden items and hand-made pins. The Secret Pincushion is especially cute, because it uses a Lone Elm Lane Shaker Pin Cushion Base that you make a cover for, and turn it into a little box! Presented as a chart WITH a handpainted majolica Italian bead sewing pin, you stitch this design on 32ct linen using only 4 colors of Weeks flosses. Mount it on a puffed board, add some rik rak... and Presto... you have a miniature covered box! A real cute idea...
Oh my Gosh - Little Friends from Valerie Pfeiffer If these aren't the cutest little people... they are each only 2 x 3 inches in size!!! Presented as small charts, they are coded for DMC floss, and each pattern has two charts -- one that highlights the cross stitches, the other that highlights any backstitching. Absolutely precious, the birds are also offered in other larger designs by Valerie -- pictured on our inside pages. They are 'kind of pricey' -- we are aware of that -- but I guess it's less expensive than planning a trip to the UK just to bring a few home!
Miniature Sampler Scissor Fobs Kim's Needle Needfuls has beautiful new miniature sampler scissor fobs! She has taken images of antique samplers, shrunk them down into bitty 1-inch miniatures, and mounted them into lovely antiqued brass findings (they are even pretty on the back). Then she's chosen glass, shell and brass beads, and strung them together to complement the tiny featured sampler! Each Sampler Scissor Fob is unique... every one is different... but we chose ALL vintage colors to complement the brass and the sampler. Each fob from clam-shell end to sampler finial bead measures about 5 inches. These are LOVELY! Very nicely done, classy, and I'm having a really hard time choosing my favorite!!! Some are deep blue, soft green, antiqued reads and roses... golds... if you have a color preference, just ask. If you order an assortment -- we'll mix the colors and samplers for you.
New Arrivals from Michael Powell We have Scissor Fob kits, bookmarks, and small charts all featuring Michaels charming signature artwork. Brilliant colors, everything is worked in regular WHOLE Cross Stitch, he just likes to add all the backstitching that goes 'herky-jerky'/hither-and-thither' everywhere! How can these NOT make you smile??? Click the pic to see the bookmarks and small designs -- both pictures and those awesome fob sets! (And DO NOT hide your bookmark in a book -- frame it, for heaven's sake!) and... watch for matching design across the offerings -- fobs that match bookmarks, that sort of thing.
Acorn Shaker Box from Jeannette Douglas Designs Here's a small chart by Jeannette Douglas that fits into the top of a Lone Elm Lane 6-inch Shaker box when stitched on 32ct. No box? Make a round cushion instead! Presented as a small chart WITH the cuts of Gloriana hand-dyed silk, you'll need to add bits of Gentle Art Sampler Threads -- or the same shades in Gentle Art Simply Wools. The Gloriana is the color around the outside and inside borders. A pretty and petite autumn piece... stitch count is 78 x 78 or 5 x 5. Choose any lovely 32ct fabric you love to work on!
Personal Cell Phone Fans! Really! Have you ever sat through a talk or meeting with NOTHING moving except the speaker's mouth? I found little cell phone fans to help you keep your cool!!!! 3-inch blades -- all different bright colors -- that plug into the charging hole of your cell phone, these little guys MOVE THE AIR! Something fun and functional to have in your tote bag, desk, purse or even cosmetic bag, they feature a tiny adapter that plugs into the fan, and works in EITHER I-Phones or Androids. It most likely plugs into your Tablet or E-reader, too. They even have a touch on-off switch and come in a little zip-locking clear bag to keep it safe in your bag. You can still use your phone while your personal mini-fan is plugged in, it is silent, weighs nothing, and doesn't use lots of battery strength.
Bead-Charm-Button Storage Box Wow, this is a petite and functional storage system for teeny tiny stuff!!!! Our 6 x 3-1/2 x 1-1/2 inch snapping closure box holds 25 different treats. Clear, so you can see what's inside, open to reveal removable dividers that separate 5 towers of screw-top jars. Each mini-jar is approx 1 inch round and 1/2 an inch high. They screw together -- so the lid on one becomes the bottom of the next. VERY secure, and also clear so you can see what's inside... these even work for wet creams and lotions in your cosmetic travel bag! Everything is safe, organized, and compact! The little box weighs about 8 ounches.
Presenting Just Nan's Peacock Garden Scissor Roll In celebration of her 25 years of designing, Nan is treating us to a darling 2-1/2 x 10-1/2 inch stitched roll to store a favorite pair of scissors! *When stitches are done, scissors can rest.* A fun needlework accessory, the design features peacocks and tulips on the outside with more peacocks and garden flowers plus that charming verse and padded scissor pocket -- all rolled up on the inside. The roll closure is a snap with fancy gold cube bead, and there are beads and pink pearls that embellish both the inside and outside! The finished roll stand 2 inches tall and will hold a 3-1/2 inch pair of embroidery scissors. Top it all of with the included matching Peacock Rose Pin. Stitched on 32ct Flax Belfast Linen with DMC flosses, there is a touch of gold metallic as well. The chart includes the beads, pearls, snap, gold cube bead, over-dyed violet wool for the lining, the Peacock Rose Pin and complete finishing instructions. Use your own DMCs and metallic from your stash.
Miniature Scissor and Key Fobs from Michael Powell Presenting a delightful set of miniature key and scissor fobs -- all featuring the artwork of Michael Powell! I have always loved his things... and since he showed at market this Spring we were able to treat ourselves to lots of fun things!!! This is a collection of 6 different PAIRS of designs -- each is TWO-SIDED -- so each kit has essentially 4 designs in it! All are worked on 18ct canvas -- don't panic -- (it just makes a stronger and more durable fob when finished.) All Cross Stitch, the larger piece is the scissor fob -- 36 x 36 stitches -- finishing 2 x 2, while the key fob is a smaller companion version of the same design -- 27 x 27, finishing 1-1/2 inches square. Different on the fronts and backs, Michael has each of the 4 designs charted twice -- crosses on one chart, backstitch on another for clarity. All the flosses are included for everything... these are DARLING!!!!!
New Sewing Clamp Box from Lone Elm Lane A charming new box featured on the cover of With Thy Needle's newest design... this little box is SO COOL! A concept by Brenda Gervais that Stephanie Elmer brought to be... this hand-made wooden box measures approx 4 x 4 x 3 with a clamping system that reaches down another 6 inches. It features a 1-inch deep recessed opening for your needlework. Next, there is a little 3 x 3 square drawer approx 1-inch deep that pulls out, and finally, the bottom features a 6-inch screwing clamp attachment that can fit up to a 1-1/2 inch thick table edge! By far the coolest little box I have seen in a while... what an endearing decoration for your needlework! Currently offered in only the Vintage Dove finish... what a fun and unique way to finish and display a pretty pin cushion! If you are worried about damaging a table, consider a piece of felt underneath the box between it and your table, and a bitty piece underneath. You might want to clamp it out of reach of little hands -- this is the most intriguing thing -- and awfully fun to play with!!!!!
Meet Finn the Fish, and Ash the Octopus from Freddie's Friends Just for the seamstresses of you out there, we have a few darling patterns of stuffed fabric animals. For the little ones in your life, they are sewn of bright fabrics (your choices) and bring smiles to their hearts! What makes them cute is the fact that the seams are NOT turned in -- they are sticking out -- so they kind of have a more 3-dimensional attitude to them. Finn is about 15 inches long, 6 inches fat and 11 inches long. Ash is at least 15 inches... and he has 8 legs. These are not Cross Stitch patterns -- they are sewing patterns -- and match the rest of our Freddie's Friends Stuffed Zoo!
Chalkboard Quartet from Mill Hill These are different for Mill Hill - and promise to be really fun to stitch! Their classic kits -- these are worked in 28ct Gumnetal linen with DMC flosses. I don't think there are too many beads in any of them... just the backstitches and straight stitches that make up the charm of the hand-drawn chalk-art look. Finishing approx 5 x 5 or 5 x 7... give them a try!
Bandana Ranch coming from The Needle's Notion Oh my gosh, this is the CUTEST thing for your hacienda! We don't have those awesome mountains in Oklahoma, and not too many cactus, but we have the hats and the boots, the windmills and prairie dogs, and those paisley bandannas! This chart features the main piece (5 x 8-ish on 32ct Lambswool) -- add your ranch's name or family name on there -- along with the boy and girl individual 3 x 4 stand-up designs. Charted for DMC and Sampler Threads, add beads if and where you want. We don't get many cute designs with this theme... so don't pass this by -- it is really cute!
Alphabet Art from Just Another Button Company Just Another Button Company has the most delightful set of alphabet letters and the ampersand to spell out words and names! These are perfect to use to teach a beginning stitcher! They are actually white 5-1/2 inch squares of 14ct perforated paper that JABCO has printed with stripes, spots or hearts of beige, pinks and greens. Each letter, also printed in black on the paper, features its own background... meaning all the M's have the pink stripes, but other letters have different colored stripes! Stitch a little or a lot -- they have charted only a small floral design for each, and provided buttons for garnish. You supply the bits of floss from your stash. SO cute, colorful, fresh, bright, clean and cheerful... you can stitch just one initial or spell out a huge long greeting! Just depends on your budget! Frame or finish on scrapbook papers -- you decide.
Coffee & Tea & Desert Pins and Buttons From Italy Oh, such DARLING handmade pins and buttons... I don't know how you are going to choose just one favorite set of these!!! Beautifully hand-crafted little works of art, poke or sew these onto the tops of pin cushions, or fronts of sewing cases, they are too exquisite to hide in your stash drawer!!! Pins match their counterpart buttons... Coffee PINS -- A coffee bean, coffee pot, decorated cupcake for desert, red heart, creamer pitcher, and little cup and saucer round out this set. Each pin topping is approx 1/3 an inch in size! 6 Pins in the set. Tea PINS:-- The decorated cupcake, blue heart, tea cup, matching tea pot, another heart, and another yummy desert -- because High Tea is full of delicious treats -- this is charming! Coffee BUTTONS -- This features reds again -- so it matches the pin set.. slightly larger versions of the bean, the pot, and pretty decorative hearts. 8 Pieces in the set. Tea BUTTONS -- You get the I Love Tea sign, a bisquite, tea bag, a pair of tea cups... 7 more charming buttons in this set, along with the tea bag charm.
Platinum Needles John James has run out of Platinum Needles, and because costs have risen so much, will not be plating more. Yarn Tree, one of our industry distributors, purchased their back-stock that were loose -- just bulk -- and re-packaged them in their cool little screw-top clear plastic needle vials! So, now we have Platinum Tapestry Needles again!!! ('till these are gone, too!) Some stitchers have allergies to nickel -- the normal plating on needles -- so Platinum is a more comfortable stitching option. (Do your needles get brown-ish (tarnished) and draggy??? If so, you are probably allergic to nickel!) So... for a happy time, we have Tapestry Needles available in #24 for 14/28 counts, #26 for 32-ish counts and #28 for smaller count fabrics.
Reels Christmas Tree, Reels and Buttons & Knitting Christmas Tree from Filigram Filigram has a trio of fun needlework designs... one just a 'sewing sampler' and the other two -- fantasy Christmas Trees! Stitched on Vintage Country Mocha fabric (we have that color in several different counts -- aida and linen) with DMC shades of 3865, 355, 535, 840 and 931 or 924. Cream, cranberry, denim and soft brown... each pattern has a needlework theme and is filled with tiny motifs. The Stitching/Sewing Christmas Tree has a tiny tomato pin cushion on it, buttons all over the place, tiny spools and of course thread that trails over allthe tree branches. Reels & Buttons would make such a fun sign for your sewing room or corner... replace the alphabet with info about YOU! The Knitting Tree is decorated with hanks of yarn, and the tree's base is a knitting box! Socks, mittens and hats decorate as well. Each of the three pics finishes 115 stitches square -- on 32ct, that's only 7 x 7 in size. Presented as charts -- super cute!
Haunted Hollow from Elizabeth's Designs Here's a cute design by Elizabeth's... it's kind of a band sampler... without the borders! Stitched on 32ct Country Mocha Linen with 14 different shades of Weeks hand-dyed flosses, no special stitches or anything, it just has fun design elements. I think my eye is drawn to all the different tree branches and the fence. Stitch count is 99 x 173, so this measures 6 x 11. Get some smaller fabric and stitch the 4 sections separately... stuff them and fill a bowl!
Poinsettia Place Sampler from The Victoria Sampler The Victoria Sampler has a new piece that celebrates Poinsettia plants we love during the holidays. The quiet cottage scene at the bottom is charming by itself... and actually, so are the top bands of flowers -- you could split this into two pieces! Worked on Smokey Pearl 28ct, it finishes approx 5 x 7 -- just a BITTY thing! Some of the flowers are stitched with silk ribbon -- not threads, and tiny glass beads are featured in the centers of all of them. Lots of special stitches in this, and those pretty Lazy Daisies with the silk ribbon.
Tonight is Halloween from Kathy Barrick Kathy Barrick has a trio of new designs... Tonight is Halloween is just one -- an is quite full of creepy personality... just like a strange friend! An organized grave yard with cute little owls, there are some cute verses on some of the stones. You could add other fun stuff -- like I M Gone or something to the others... add some opalescent to the ghosts, or make the Jacks eyes glass beads. Presented as a chart, it finishes approx 8 x 15 on 32ct. Choose something mangy or distress it when you are finished... make it look like it got buried alive!
A Smattering of Designs by Stitches Through Time -- More on our inside pages! Paw Prints On My Heart -- Oh dear, not a happy subject, but here's a chart that might make all the difference for someone. Finishing approx 7 x 9 on 14/28ct, you have color options in here and a place to add a photo of that special little 'person!' A Game of Cards -- A bit of advice about life presented with playing cards! (Forget the box of chocolates!) Might appeal to the gamer in your family -- or something fun to hang in the family room... just a fun chart stitched with Gentle Art Sampler Threads. It finishes approx 9-1/2 x 12.
The Raven from Blackbird Designs An Autumn Quilt of 9 applique designs, this is Barb and Alma's latest Quilting book! Just released at the recent Quilt market, it is 64-page book with patterns, directions and actual-sized templates for all nine of these charming raven blocks. Pumpkins, acorns, the raven, the moon and house that is lit to keep away the spirits... this is NOT cross stitch... but a book full of gorgeous pictures and tantalizing patterns!
Colorful Replacement Clamps for Q-Snaps Well, WHY go for white, when you can have COLOR??? Q-Snap frames just got a whole lot more interesting with the release of these colorful replacement clamps! Use these to replace the 'relaxing' fabric holding clamps on your snap frames. Two sizes -- 8-1/2 inch is for the 11-inch sides, the 5-3/4 inch is for the smaller 8-inch frames.
Bittersweet October from Threadwork Primitives Two black crows perched atop a harvested pumpkin -- they are tangled in a web of acorn-loaded oak branches! Presented as a chart, this finishes approx 3 x 5 on 32ct, and is stitched with hand-dyeds or DMC flosses. I t is shown in a shaker box as a bottom liner; it'd be cute as a pin cushion as well -- because of its petite size. Just a little quickie to get you in the Autumn Mood!
Mr Owl and Penny Penguin from Artful Offerings Artful Offerings has a pair of new charts that caught my eye! Two wintery-souls, each is surrounded by a bit of greenery -- like a little wreath. Stitched on neutral fabrics, they call for either Gentle Art Sampler Threads or DMC floss, and finish into generous-sized 4 x 5 ornaments. No special stitches or anything... just super-cute designs!
A Gift From Heaven from With My Needle With My Needle's Ellen Chester has new twin grand-daughters -- Norah and Kathryn -- so of course here is matching pair of birth samplers!!!!! A central panel of grazing sheep surrounded by the pretty borders of urns and vines... the samplers look the same, but in studying them, you'll find they go together, but are different - just like the girls! You don't need a twin to enjoy these, however! Both samplers are in the same chart pack --- they finish approx 5 x 8 on 36ct and they are charted for Needlepoint Inc Silk or DMC floss.
Storybook Designs from Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery We have two new leaflets that follow the months with Fairy Tales and Storybook motifs! Each pattern features smaller panels, so you could break these apart and stitch just your favorites -- or those that enchant a special little person in your life! Coded for DMC. Once Upon A Time -- I LOVE this one! Each Fairy Tale is told in a 5 x 50-ish size design space -- the whole thing measures 12-1/2 x 17-1/2 on 28ct. I can find the toad ready to be kissed... Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks and The Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Princess and the Pea, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and Little Red Riding Hood... 12 tiny tales in all! Story Time Classics -- Features all different stories, and these are 30 x 55 in stitch count size and shape, so the whole piece finishes approx 8-1/2 x 11 on 32ct. Alice in Wonderland, Sherlock Holmes, The Wizard of Oz, Old Mac Donald's Farm, Peter Pan, Phantom of the Opera!, A Christmas Carol -- I think Annie Oakley is in here too! Too darn cute, these belong on the walls in your book nook, or classroom... or baby nursery!
The Brighton from Craftlite We have a new lamp!!! Long awaited from Craftlite... it has Tons of features!!!!! Use it as either a Table-Top or Floorstand Style -- you choose, simply add one or two lengths to the stick -- they are lightweight pipes... they just screw together. 5-Inch rimless magnifying lens -- with handles to help you guide to just the right spot! THREE levels of LED light!!!! Dim -- kind of a gentle night light level. Daylight -- Brighter and cleaner. Brilliant White -- Super Bright! Strong 18-inch Goose-neck arm moves everywhere you want it to... it won't get 'lazy!' One Touch On/Off dimming switch for those different levels of light. (I don't get how it knows my finger is there!) Internal rechargeable battery! We pulled ours out the box and turned it ON! There is a plug-in for the wall as well. The little Project Tray and Table Clip pieces that fit the Dublins also fit this lamp!! Light-weight enough to travel with, this all comes in a box that is only 10 x 16 x 4, and it weighs about 8 pounds. The 8 x 10 x 2-ish rounded base is VERY stable as well. We sell a ton of Dublins... but this little guy seems to be the next generation of that light. We are very pleased with it!
The York from Craftlite Craftlight has a new lamp that is slightly larger than their little Dorset!!!!! A new updated style, this little guy is awesome! It is a table-top lamp and weighs 6 pounds. It features a 16w fluorescent daylight-balanced light bulb surrounding a 5-inch glass, 3-diopter lens. The bulb is completely covered on the bottom side for safety. The lamp plugs into the wall... It has a little flip-cover to protect the lens when not in use... a toggle on/off switch, and 8 x 9 base with lots of tiny storage areas for needles, scissors, pencils, just whatever. The main part of the arm is 12 inches in height, so it has a really nice table-reach. The 5-inch lens is wonderful -- so much more to see than the 3-1/2-inch of the Dorset! No assembly required... pull it out of the box and plug it in! Offered in white, this is a LOVELY lamp!!!
Handmade Miniature Wooden Thread Keeps from Priscilla's Pocket Presenting a trio of exquisite miniature thread winders -- all made from different woods. Measuring less than 1-3/4 x 1-1/2 inches in size, they are cross cut from blocks of different woods. Stunning little pieces, don't hide them away in a sewing case! Maybe wrap with one or two winds of a coordinating silk... and frame in a needlework shadowbox??? We've always had the American Flag, but the other two patterns are new releases by 'Priscilla's wood guy!'
New Charts by Foxwood Crossings for your Mini Sleds and Sleighs! Wow... more charming designs to decorate Foxwood Crossings unique miniature wooden sleds and sleighs! Three new chart designs in all -- they are stitched on 14ct perforated paper (fabric will work too) and then simply glued to the larger 7-inch sleighs and medium 4-inch sleds. Framing is an option as well... really changes their appearance!!!!!! Cindy has charted each of these 4 ways -- for the wooden pieces, pin cushions, ornaments or framing. Morning Star Santa -- Very Olde Worlde, Santa in the snowy woods... you could add metallic to the stars and opalescent to the snow... and wool for the squirrel or the fur on his coat! River Road Church -- Again, very traditional, this one would look really cool with silver blending filament in the shadows and opal in the snow. Frosty Grants -- Quite the Kool Man... this is definitely a turn from the other designs... but so fun especially if you are stitching annual ornaments for a growing young man!
Glass Flower Counting Pins The Glasshopper has made lovely sets of hand-made Lampwork Glass flowers and leaves -- on pins. Poke them into your favorite pin cushions, and dress up sewing cases -- these are too pretty to hide away in a drawer. You'll recognize these from your Blackbird Circle of Friends Kit we sent you -- if you are in our Circle of Friends Club! Each flower or leaf is individually made of molten glass on a metal rod -- being warmed and shaped right in the flames of a blow torch!!! Jennifer has made us several colorways to match your stitching! They DO NOT MATCH THESE DMC NUMBERS I AM REFERENCING... but are close, in my opinion. All have a tiny yellow center, except the red. We have red with a tiny black center 816, lavender-- 3041, lt yellow -- 746, blue -- 322, slightly iridescent light blue -- 3325, white, and a light pink -- 224. I'd get the pins first, then match hand-dyed flosses to them!!!!
Hand-painted Majolica Pins from Italy We have just a few of these exquisite hand-made stick-pins from Italy! I fell in love with them... just because they are small and beautifully decorated, and I personally cannot pass up Italian pottery of ANY kind!!! Each is different, each features a 1/2 inch pottery bead along with pearl and silver bead accents. DEFINITES for a special pin cushion or sewing case. You know, you come across all these gorgeous pins here and there... don't hide them in a jewelry box or drawer. Paint a cool base from the big box store... and get out all your pins that belong to un-stitched projects and POKE IN YOUR CUSHION to enjoy till the stitching is finished!!! We have LOVELY pins from Just Nan, La D Da, The Glasshopper, JABCO, Puffin, and all these Italian we've brought home from Market -- USE THEM and ENJOY THEM!!
Amy Lee Weeks Florals from Mill Hill We have four new designs by artist Amy Lee Weeks that have been adapted to cross stitch by Mill Hill. So simple, yet so full of bold color and quiet advice, each is stitched on 14ct Aida with DMC and almost NO beads!!!!! Framed in black 8 x 8's, these are so clean, fresh, young and new... stitch them for someone young-at-heart in your life! Complete kits contain the chart, fabric, flosses, needle and beads. The colors are bright, young, fresh and contemporary -- these are cute!
Baby Floral Needlecases Joining our regular Floral Needlecases are these smaller versions that are equally enchanting! Glass vials with a screw-off cap, these are lovingly covered with polymer clay and decorated with colorful flowers and tiny ladybugs. ALL THE COLORS of the rainbow -- absolutely no two cases are alike -- and it's IMPOSSIBLE to choose your favorite! (This I know -- because I keep trying to find my favorite to take home and add to my stash -- and I can't!) Measuring a mere 2 inches in overall length, use these for beading and petite needles or precious stones and beads. Delightful!
Happy Camper from Imaginating Isn't this THE CUTEST little camper???? Talk about fun Tiny Houses -- wouldn't you love to stitch in this -- even if it was parked in your driveway??? You could pull it to all your stitching events during the year, and save on hotel fees! Imaginating published this leaflet and I think it is just charming. Approx 7 x 9 on 14/28ct, all DMC floss and just plain X's... it's super busy in color and design, and just makes me smile. *Home is Where We Park It!* I'm thinking every RV in existance needs this as decor!!!
Desert Island Stitches Vol I & II OK... sure, you can use these stitches to stitch something Island-y... but actually these titles are mis-leading. These little books are meant to suggest stitches that you couldn't be without if you were stranded on a Desert Island!!! (honest!) Needlepoint Gurus Carole Lake and Michael Boren have compiled this pair of handbooks that feature TONS of different stitch ideas and suggestions for different areas of your canvases. Volume ONE deals with stitches that are good for filling into small spaces in your design. Volume TWO presents 'serving suggestions' for creative borders. All sorts of ideas for all sorts of projects, these two offer advice all the way through the pages along with clear diagram repeats of the stitches. Handy little references to have... even if you are NOT stuck on some Desert Island!!
Vintage Valentines from Pine Mountain Designs Pine Mountain is beginning a REALLY CUTE series -- small bits of stitched pieces that tuck into an envelope pillow! Vintage Valentines is Sandy's first release. Remember the little paper valentines we used to exchange in school? Your chart pack includes two charts for these awesome little 3 x 4 retro designs, along with the 28ct Baby Pink Linen they are stitched on, the blue wool felt backing for finishing, and full instructions. Finish them flat... OR get the really cool 9 x 11 Sending My Love Envelope Pillow -- this one is red polka dot. The white envelope on the front is actually a fabric pocket to tuck your valentines into!!!!! Sandy has ideas and plans for more -- Birthday Cards, Christmas Cards... Get Well cards... you get the idea... and will probably introduce a few more colors of envelope pillows in the coming year. So... you can get the valentine charts and fabrics by themselves or add that fun display pillow as well.
January Snapshot from Pine Mountain Designs Pine Mountain has finished her really cute set of Snapshot designs -- smaller monthly medleys of seasonal motifs -- we have really enjoyed this whole series. Each design -- offered in chart format -- finishes about 4 x 6. They all feature 3 or 4 small 'snapshots' of things... you can see the 'little paper attachment tabs' on the corners of the 'snapshots' -- so they remind you of an old fashioned photo album page. (not that such a thing is old fashioned!!!) Anyway, January finishes out the series -- love those red long-johns! Featured fabric is the 32ct natural/white polka dot Belfast which is offered separately.
4 Seasons from Jeannette Douglas Finishing out Jeannette's 4-Seasons series are The Autumn Acorn and The Winter Deer. This has been such a pretty set of 3-1/2 inch square designs -- all have been stitched on 36ct Flax Linen with Jeannette's stunning array of hand-dyed silks and accented with just a few glass seed beads. TONS of special stitches in these, the colors are so pretty for each season, so soft for Spring, so warm and carmelly for Fall. Although the models are framed, little pin cushions for these would be stunning... so enjoy your options. Offered as charts, each has a separate thread pack available that is full of gorgeous silks!
Gingerbread Quilt Shop from The Victoria Sampler Part eight of Victoria Sampler's charming stitched Gingerbread Village is here! Joining the church, tree, cottages, bakery (and even a haunted house which kind of snuck in here!), is a new Quilt Shop. Truthfully, we aren't enamored with the shape of this shop, but it might make a nice 'transition piece' in your village arrangement. TONS of stitching and design detail in here, you'll notice that the front door is actually a separate little sticky-out area, and there are the quilters in the window above!!! Worked on 28ct Gingerbread Linen, there are wonderful finishing instructions included in the leaflet -- 18 pics -- and great stitch diagrams. The thread/accessory packet includes all the silks, metallics, beads, gingerbread men buttons, micro buttons -- and even the little shop dog!!!! With every side stitched differently, you get pretty quilts no matter which side you see! Offered as the leaflet with Accs pack separately. You will need a piece of linen at least 14-ish x 33... we like 1/2 yard cuts better!
Wooly Sheep Needle Minders Oh, we've carried these forever and ever in the shop... they are wooden sheep painted and wrapped with nubby wool yarn... and each has a magnet on his backside so he's a needle minder! Measuring about 1-1/2 inches long and 1-1/4 inches tall, each sheepie is painted black and wound with either a creamy white or black yarn. They feature rare earth magnets on the back to grab onto your chart board, the refrigerator, your file cabinet... anywhere you want them to cling. Just cute as can be... choose between the white and black!!!
Loved You Yesterday & Leave an Imprint from Cherry Hill Stitchery Cherry Hill Stitchery has a pair of new designs that are really cute, and might make perfect birth announcements.. Good color, simple designs with really good sentiments, they'd be easy to match colors with the new nursery if need be. If you want to personalize, I'd figure another three inches to the height... depending on your alphabet. Leave An Imprint will finish approx 7 x 9 on 32ct Natural. I absolutely love those little owls!!! Loved You Yesterday measures approx 5 x 11 on 28ct Antique White and is coded for DMC floss.
Teddy Bear Multiplication Table from Le Lin d'Isabelle This is a precious multiplication table that might need to hang in the nursery of a budding mathematician! The chart is printed in French, so I can't read a word of it... but it is coded for DMC floss. The stitch count is 170 x 260, so on 36ct, this would finish approx 9-1/2 x 14-1/2... plenty big enough to learn from!!! The teddy bear is so antique, beautiful and classic. The multiplication table is so 'old school'... wouldn't this be neat in an elegant guest room as well? So unique, I couldn't pass this by! Offered as a chart, beautifully presented in color.
Cardinal Points by Long Dog Samplers for The Gentle Art Long Dog Samplers created this piece using Gentle Art Sampler Threads -- kind of as a promo piece for Nancy at The Gentle Art. The verse reads: *The Gentle Art of a Needlewoman lies embodied in her work.* Super colorful and very pretty, I like all the small repeating motifs everywhere -- and all the balance in the border. Coded for 24 different colors of Sampler Threads over-dyed floss, this finishes approx 12-1/2 inches square and the pic on the front of the chart was worked on good old 18ct AIDA! So choose any fabric you like and stitch away!!!
Round Tool Towers By Greg's Turn Kind of like a Scissor Block -- only round! We have a new gadget that is designed to carefully hold your scissors, some needles, maybe a laying tool or seam ripper, and even a small ruler or chart. Wayne-The-Wood-Guy has a son, Greg. This is by Greg's Turn. It's Greg's turn to turn wood into cool gadgets for us like Wayne has for years! This little guy measures approx 2-1/4 inches in diameter and stands 3-1/4 inches high. It features a felted bottom and 4 compartments, Two that are lined with felt in the bottoms that are about 2-1/4 inches deep. Store your scissors or rippers or laying tools in those holes. The bottom is soft and padded so tips are protected. The third, smaller hole has a magnet in the bottom -- that's for needles. The magnet keeps them in place in case your tower tips over. It is about 1-3/4 inches deep. The slit is there for a small ruler or chart -- it is 3/4 of an inch deep. (I was absolutely NOT going to tell you that my mind sees a little face here! I see two eyes, a little nose and a mouth! But the little mouth is crooked because Greg has to make the slit in the direction of the wood grains so that they don't split! So I have all these little people looking at me, and they are so cute! Isn't that dumb?!) So, you have this little friend... all of them are different colors because they are made of different woods, and their little mouths are just every-which-way... and they are so FUNCTIONAL and HANDY! I wonder what they are saying....
Laurel Burch for Mill Hill! Presenting the most colorful and famous designs of Laurel Burch Mill Hill style!!!!! We are getting bead kits that are stitched on YOUR CHOICE of 28ct linen or 14ct Aida... featuring this darling artwork we've all loved for years! Complete kits contain the charts, fabric and all the colorful glass beads you need! Watch the drop-downs here, to make sure you get your fabric option correctly! Available as separate kits, or get the whole set!
Oh a Little Something for Our FLAX! We have a local artist in Tulsa that makes pretty aluminum jewelry -- and we love it with our FLAX! You'll see it in a lot of our pics. Very lightweight rosettes to fit onto a 'collar' and matching earrings... its very fun to wear and looks good with every kind of FLAX we have. Neither the daisies or roses weigh anything, and do not tarnish. They look like sterling and do not discolor! Rosettes for your neck are larger -- 1-3/4-ish inches, earrings are 1-1/4-ish inches. Daisies run 4-ish inches, and earrings 2-inches. That sounds big, but really not because they are so light and airy.
Alice in Wonderland from Brooke's Books This is a nice start to what hopefully will be a cute set of Alice in Wonderland characters. Just three available right now (? on any more?)... we have Alice, The White Rabbit and The Mad Hatter. All offered in chart format, they measure 70 stitches high and approx 100-ish stitches wide, and are suggested on a denim blue or medium gray fabric. All three can be joined together because of that cool black, white and purple checkerboard bottom with the green grass! Just cute as can be, these are full of Brooke's charm -- and each one uses a TON of different DMC colors!
	Yes, there's even MORE!