New Stitch Monday – Modified Mosaic Square Variations

Here is another great stitch I found while I was working on a stocking cuff.  I wanted a stitch that was a little different than the Star Octagon but wanted something that still resembled a snowflake.  As you can see from the diagram below there are several stitches that you can place in the center.  I used Vineyard Silk for the main part of the stitch, shown in pink.  For the centers I did cross stitches alternating between silver Kreinik and white Petite Sparkle Rays.   That helped give it a little sparkle.  If you like to bead you can add 4 beads into the center.  However, you choose to use this stitch I am sure it will be great.  Give it a try.

Happy Stitching – Stephanie

Hurray!  Raymond Crawford sent us some more pictures of canvases he has in stock.  So many to choose from.  Which one do you want?

20% off all Trunk Show Canvases.

We are back in the shop fully rested and full of energy.   We are hosting the Raymond Crawford & CBK Virtual Trunk shows.

To view Raymond’s full line, please go to his website at www.raymondcrawford.com.   Due to Covid 19 some of the canvases might not be in stock.  If you find something that you like on his website, we can order it for you.  There will be an 8 to 12 week wait time for canvases ordered. We are offering 20% off of all trunk show canvases.  Take a peek as we are sure there is something there for you.

CBK represents several designers.  There are so many great canvases to choose from.  Please visit their website at www.cbkneedlepoint.com to view their full line.  Due to Covid 19 some canvases may be out of stock but we can still order them for you.  There is an 8 to 12 week wait time.  We are offering 20% off of all trunk show canvases.

Here’s a taste of some of the great canvases!

ABOVE:  CBK – They also have some matching magnets to go with their ornaments.

Here is a taste of some of Raymond’s new canvases.  The canvases on the picture numbered Panel 19 are a few of the canvases he has in stock.

We are hosting the Raymond Crawford  Virtual Trunk Show.  As promised here are the pictures of the canvases that Raymond has in stock.  If you see something that you like tell us the Panel #.  Don’t wait to long to choose!  20% off of all trunk show canvases.

More goodies came in while we were on vacation.

Stitched by Betty

Stitched by Mary Lynn

Stitched by Linda

Stitched by Mary

Stitched by Jennifer

Stitched by Courtney

Stitched by Linda

Stitched by Beth

Stitched by Jean

Stitched by Mary Lynn

Stitched by Betty

Stitched by Ellen

Stitched by Donna

Stitched by Tom

Stitched by Stephanie

Stitched by Claudia

Stitched by Susie

Stitched by Eva

Stitched by Leslie

 

 

 

 

 

We have some great stuff to share.  We love when all the finishing arrives at the shop.

Stitched by Courtney

Stitched by Cindy

Stitched by Howard

Stitched by Gayle

Stitched by Lynne

Stitched by Adrienne C.

Stitched by Adrienne

Stitched by Catherine

Stitched by Susan

Stitched by Ellen

Stitched by Sherry

Stitched by Sherry

Stitched by Courtney

 

 

Staff Pick Wednesday – Julia’s Needlework

Vacation is over and we are back in the shop!  Today we have this fantastic canvas from Julia’s Needlework.  What a fun canvas for you to stitch for your child or grandchild.  “Best Friends” would great framed, made into a pillow or made into a step stool.  Depending on what you plan to do we would be happy to offer some stitch suggestions.  The canvas is on sale for $146 originally priced at $182 (threads not included).  If you would like us to kit it for you, we will give you 10% off of the threads.  Reach out to us and this canvas can be yours.

 CBK Virtual Trunk Show

We are delighted to let you know that we are hosting the CBK Virtual Trunk Show.  CBK represents several designers.  So many great canvases to choose from.  Please visit their website at https://www.cbkneedlepoint.com to view their full line.  Due to Covid 19 some canvases may be out of stock but we can still order them for you.  There is an 8 to 12 week wait time.  We are offering 20% off of all trunk show canvases.

Raymond Crawford Virtual Trunk Show

Well so much for making plans back in December 2019.  Originally, we had planned for the Raymond Crawford Trunk Show to be in the shop this month and were anticipating a visit from Raymond.  The plans were to show off the Hanukkah & Christmas Exclusive canvases that we commissioned him to design for us.  Unfortunately, Covid 19 took over, the canvases and threads were all delayed.  But the happy news is that we will be hosting a virtual trunk show of all of his great canvases.  To view his full line, go to his website at http://www.raymondcrawford.com.  As soon as Raymond sends us pictures of what he has in stock we will post them.   Due to Covid 19 if you find something that you like on his website, we can order it for you.  There will be an 8 to 12 week wait time for canvases ordered. We are offering 20% off of all trunk show canvases.  Take a peek as we are sure there is something there for you.

Adrienne & Gretchen have stitched and wrote stitch guides for these finials and we are waiting for the finished pieces to come in. Great holiday decorations.  If you check the website Raymond also has Fall finials.  In September Raymond will be debuting  his Hanukkah finials.  So many to choose from!

Gretchen wrote a stitch guide for the New Jersey star.

Always popular – Larry the Turkey.  Stitch guide available.

We have several of theses exclusives in stock.  Call the shop for more information.

New Stitch Monday – Medallion Stitch

The Medallion stitch is a great stitch for a background if you are looking for something on the simpler side to stitch but gives you that decorative look at the same time.  Gretchen used it for the background of the USA canvas by Associated Talents.  She used a solid thread for the main part of the stitch and to give it a little sparkle added a metallic thread for the Upright Crosses in the center of each medallion.  I think this would be a great stitch to use just about anywhere on your canvas.  Give it a try.

Happy Stitching – Stephanie