New Stitch Monday – Cashmere & a Few Variations

One handy stitch to have in repertoire is the Cashmere stitch.  It a great stitch to use when you are stitching bricks or patios.  It can be used in small spaces and best of all you can jazz it up.  The 2 Alternating Cashmere stitches use the Smyrna Cross or a plain cross stitch in the center and these can be used as borders.  If you do one of these consider using a different colored thread or a metallic thread in the center.  The same can be done with the Cashmere Checker Stitch.   Cashmere Variation 1A would work very well with an over-dyed thread.  As with all of my suggestions play around with your threads to get the perfect look that you desire.  Give them a try!

Happy Stitching – Stephanie

We just got in a few new canvases that are perfect for beginner stitchers as well 2 gorgeous scenery canvases.

 Last Call for The Meredith Collection Virtual Trunk Show & Small Business Saturday

Just a reminder that this is your last chance to order your favorite canvas from The Meredith Collection Virtual Trunk Show.  To view the full line of their canvases please go to https://themeredithcollection.com.   We are offering 20% off all trunk show canvases.

Today is Small Business Saturday.  We hope you made your appointment to visit us.  If you did not please give us a call this morning to see what time slots are still available.  For those of you who are out of town we are taking orders for threads and canvases.

We are offering the following on in stock items only:

10% off of thread orders or purchases

15% off of canvas orders or purchases

20% off of your entire order of threads and canvases if you ask us to kit it for you

Let the holiday shopping begin!

More of our customers finishing!

Stitched by Linda

Stitched by Micki

Stitched by Courtney

Stitched by Linda

Stitched by Lisa

Stitched by Rosh

Stitched by Mary Lynn

Stitched by  Linda

Stitched by Mollie

Stitched by Lori

Stitched by Linda

Stitched by Catherine

Stitched by Sherry

Stitched by Mary

Stitched by Brooke

Stitched by Janet

Ellen

Stitched by Dianne

Lots to share this week!

Stitched by Jane

Stitched by Mary

Stitched by Jane

Stitched by Jane

Stitched by Debra

Stitched by Zandra

Stitched by Zandra

Stitched by Ellen

Stitched by Santa

Stitched by Ellen

Stitched by Cynthia

Stitched by Lori

Stitched by Elizabeth

Stitched by Lynn

Stitched by Ellen

Stitched by Jane

Stitched by Linsee

Stitched by Tracey

 Staff Pick Wednesday

For today’s Staff Pick we have this adorable black and white bunny.  Use some Very Velvet or Fuzzy Stuff for the body of the bunny.  Neon Rays & Neon Rays Plus would be great for the bow.  The canvas is on sale for $48 originally priced at $60.    Let us know if you would like to add this to your stash.

Lots of great canvases in stock at the shop.

Above canvases from JP Needlepoint

Above canvases by Point of it All

Above canvases and box from Valerie Needlepoint

Small Business Saturday

This year we will be celebrating Small Business Saturday on November 28^th.

We will be offering the following on in stock items only:

10% off of thread orders or purchases

15% off of canvas orders or purchases

20% off of your entire order of threads and canvases if you ask us to kit it for you

Please be sure to call or email us to make an appointment for Saturday.

Just a reminder we will be open on Tuesday & Wednesday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, we will be closed on Thursday and Friday and will reopen on Saturday at 10:00 am.

New Stitch Monday – Stitches for Snow

The seasons are changing, the aroma of the fireplaces is lingering in the air so winter is on my mind.  This week I thought I would share some stitches that I think are good when you are stitching snow.  You should choose your threads based on if you canvas is 18 or 13 count.   Some threads that would give you the look of snow are Entice, Snow, Kreinik and Silk Lame Braid.   I also like to blend threads so for an 18-count canvas I might use 3-4 strands of Splendor and 1 strand of Silk Lame Braid Petite or 2 strands of Accentuate.  You may need to play around with the threads until you get the look you want.  You can also alternate between the metallic threads and your base thread.  Give them a try!

Happy Stitching – Stephanie