Sometimes I look through the books looking for a new stitch that can be used as a background.  While working on Purple Palm’s “3 Days of Peace & Music” I was trying to find a stitch that would give the background a tie-dyed look.  There were a few but I felt they would overtake the canvas.  I found the Vertical Milanese Stitch.  I used an over dyed thread and was very happy with the results I got.  Give it a try.

 We just received a notice that YLI is discontinuing the Metallic thread.  We still have several spools so if you like the thread come to the shop and make your purchases.  Once it's gone it's gone.

Thanksgiving Week Closed - Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29

Christmas Week - Closed Tuesday, December 24, Wednesday, December 25 and Thursday, December 26

New Year's Week - Closed Tuesday, December 31 & Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Don't forget to purchase your gift certificates for you stitching buddies!

Lots of goodies came in this week.

Stitched by Barbara

Stitched by Gretchen

Stitched by Barbara

Stitched by Ann

Stitched by Candice

Stitched by Caroline

Stitched by Candice

Stitched by Donna

Stitched by Debra

Stitched by Kathryn

Stitched by Lisa

Stitched by Lisa

Stitched by Lori

Stitched by Lori

Stitched by Lori

Stitched by Maribel

Stitched by Nancy

Stitched by Patricia

Stitched by Patricia

Stitched by Sally

Now that we all finished our projects for 2019 it's time to start planning for 2020.

Here are the deadlines for finishing:

Valentine's Day - December 6, 2019

Easter - December 27, 2019

Halloween - June 19, 2020

Thanksgiving/Hanukkah - June 24, 2020

Christmas - July 16, 2020

Backstitched Herringbone is a great stitch if you have a section that you need a border especially if your space is 3 canvas threads.   You can play around with how you would like this to look by using different threads.  Use a solid color thread or ribbon for the base line (shown in yellow) and then add a metallic thread or ribbon for the accent backstitched lines (shown in blue).  Give it a try.

The belt is on 18 mesh, the designer is The Point of It All Designs and the retail price is $110.  Sale price $83.

This London belt would be a favorite of a traveler; features a double-decker bus, Big Ben, Taxi, flag and the Queen's Guard.

Gretchen pulled Vineyard Merino Wool threads in very traditional colors that would go with most men's clothing choices.  Select your favorite background color we picked a medium grey called Heron.   This belt would look great with a shiny brass buckle and brown leather.

Belts are very relaxing to stitch and would be very calming during the busy holiday season.

These cute and clever Halloween Pumpkin Houses are designed by Melissa Shirley and a joy to stitch with their lovely autumn colors and fun textures. We had a grand time stitching these for the store and watching the come to life; plenty of little details like the fences, doorways, crows, and pumpkins to keep your interest.

Purchase just one for your holiday display or all four!

When purchasing one canvas and the thread and bead kit you will receive a complimentary Stitch Guide.

When purchasing all four canvases and the thread and bead kit (many threads can be used on multiple canvases) you'll receive the four complimentary Stitch Guides, one canvas will be 50 % off and when they are completed, one will be finished for no charge.

For our local customers, we will hold one group stitching event on a Sunday in January from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM. This time will be used to review the stitch guides and help stitchers to learn any new stitches and techniques.

The finished canvases should be back to the store by June 15, 2020 to make sure that you'll be able to enjoy them next fall.

Please e-mail the store at [email protected] to order your canvas, thread and bead kit and stitch guides. Please indicate if you would like to order all four or provide us with the canvas number if ordering just one. Please order by ASAP.