I was looking for a new stitch that would look like snow for the top of a stocking that I was working on. Since I didn’t want to add the name on top, I also wanted it to be a fancy border.  I used the Star Octagon stitch. My canvas was 18 count so I did the base stitch in Vineyard Silk and to give it a little sparkle I used Petite Sparkle Rays for the Smyrna Cross in the center.  You can adapt this stitch to 13 count as well.   I didn’t number the base stitch because I feel that this is one of those stitches that you need to set up the pattern in a way that you are comfortable stitching it.  Do the base stitch first then and the Smyrna Cross.  Give it a try.

Happy Stitching – Stephanie

We are going on a much-needed vacation.  The shop will be closed from Sunday, July 19^th through Monday, August 3^rd and will reopen on Tuesday, August 4^th.

USA – Associated Talents – Stitch Guide by Gretchen

Patriotic Stars – Associated Talents  – Stitch Guide by Stephanie

 “Patriotic Heart” Club 2020 – Stitch Guides by Stephanie

(Sorry – Because of Covid 19 we didn’t get the finished products back in time for the 4th of July)

We have one set in stock of Needle Deeva’s “Patriotic Heart” Club 2020.  The club includes 4 hearts.  With your first shipment you will receive one heart, the introduction guide, the stitch guide for that heart, along with the complete thread & bead kit for all 4 hearts.

You will be charged $119 plus shipping for the first heart.  For the next 3 months you will be sent a heart & the stitch guide.  For shipments 2 & 3 you will be charged $55 plus shipping and you will receive the final heart at no charge.  In addition, there is no charge for the finishing of one of the hearts.

To enhance your hearts, why not add this Patriotic Flag also designed by Needle Deeva.  The flag measures 7 ½ x 6 (18 mesh).   If you purchase the Heart Club you will receive a 20% discount on the canvas & threads which will cost $100.  You will also receive a 20% discount on the flag finishing.  If you choose you can purchase the flag & thread kit separately for $132.00.

It’s finishing Friday!

Stitched by Carol

Stitched by Suzanne

Stitched by Julie

Stitched by Betty

Stitched by Jennifer

Stitched by Ellen

Stitched by Linda

Stitched by  Carol

Stitched by Liz

Stitched by Jane

Stitched by Marlene

We are all longing to do some traveling these days but will have to put that on hold for a little longer.  We have a fun canvas of all the places you may have visited or want to visit.  For now, you can satisfy your urge for traveling with this great summer stitching project.  This can made into a pillow or framed.

The canvas is on sale today for $139.00.  If you would like us to kit it for you, we will give you 10% off of the treads.

We are delighted to announce that we are hosting Needle Crossings Virtual Trunk Show from 7/1/20 through 7/17/20.  We are offering 20% off of all trunk show canvases.  So many canvases to choose from it’s going to be hard to choose just one!  To view their full line, go to http://www.needlecrossings.com.  Here is a taste of their canvases.