New Stitch Monday With a Twist – Week 6

 New Stitch Monday With a Twist – Week 6

I am at the half way point on my Raymond Crawford “NEEDLEPOINT” canvas.   I have to admit this has been a fun project and is helping me keep busy during these crazy times that we are living in.  For this week’s stitch I choose the Arrowhead stitch.  It is fairly simple and easy to compensate.   I used Splendor S850 for the main part of the stitch, shown pink on diagram and Kreinik 127 (size 12), shown yellow on diagram for the accent stitches.  If your canvas is 18 count use 4 strands of Splendor & 6 strands for 13 count canvas.  You may also want to consider using size 16 for the Kreinik depending on the coverage you are looking for.   You can use the Arrowhead stitch in small or medium areas.

Hopefully you can add this to your 21 new stitches for the 2021 Challenge.  Give it a try!

Happy Stitching – Stephanie

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New Canvases Have Arrived

 More fun canvases have arrived.  Raymond Crawford has designed several inspirational canvases and “expect miracles” is just perfect for the coming year.  The Meredith Collection has several holiday wreaths.  Each on is cuter than the next.  If you love sunflowers the Sandra Gilmore vase will be right up your ally.  Clutches seem to be the new thing and Anne Fisher has designed a very elegant canvas for your new clutch.  We also have some great ornaments from Canvas Works. Give us a call if something catches your eye!

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 Melissa Shirley Virtual Trunk Show

 Melissa Shirley Virtual Trunk Show

We are hosting the Melissa Shirley Virtual Trunk Show this month.  She has a variety of great designers and so many great canvases for you to choose from.

We are offering a 20% discount on all trunk show canvases.  If you are looking for something new and would like it sooner than later please click on “Designs Currently in Stock” under their categories section.  They do try to keep that section up to date but be aware there is no guarantee it is still in stock.  To view the full line please go to http://melissashirleydesigns.com.  Please note there can be a 5-plus month wait for any canvases that we may need to order from Melissa Shirley.

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Finishing Friday

Here is a few of our customers finishing.

Ann

Stitched by Ann

Diane

Stitched by Diane

 

Molly

Stitched by Molly

Susan 1 Susan 2

Stitched by Susan

Gretchen

Stitched by Gretchen

Carolyn

Stitched by Concetta

 

 

 

New Alice Peterson Canvases In Stock

 New Alice Peterson Canvases

What’s better than starting a new year?  Getting a new Alice Peterson canvas is!  We just got in several fun canvases.  If you thinking of summer the flip flop canvas is just what you need.   Jazz up those flip flops with some metallic thread.  If you are looking for a stitch for the sand, sky or the water “Stitch Landscape” is a great reference book.  For the sand try Sand 7 or Sand 10 using an over-dyed thread.   If you need help choosing threads and stitches just let us know and we will gladly assist you.  Just remember to make an appointment before coming to the shop.  Give us a call if something catches your eye!

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Staff Pick Wednesday

 Staff Pick Wednesday

Do you have one of those doors that keeps slamming shut whenever you open a window or a door.  Well, we have this fun brick cover that can help stop that problem.   We have pulled threads that can help you get started but can give you some other suggestions.  Stitch the bushes using French Knots and if you want to add a little glitter use some Silk Lame Braid.  If you like using Very Velvet we can pick out some pink velvet threads for the pig.  The other option is to keep it simple and basketweave or tent stitch the entire canvas.    The canvas is on sale for $105 originally priced at $131.  Give us a call and this can be one of your next projects!

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New Associated Talents Canvases Are In the Shop

 New Associated Talents Canvases

If you looking for a new project, we just got some great Associated Talents canvases in at the shop.  There is a little something for everyone!

We have several music boxes that can be put into the baby sleeping canvases when they are finished as small pillows.  By adding some beads, sequins and metallic threads you can really make those Christmas trees come alive.  The bunnies would make great stand-ups.   Give us a call if something catches your eye!

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New Stitch Monday With a Twist – Week 5

New Stitch Monday With a Twist – Week 5

As I continue looking for stitches that are new to me for the Raymond Crawford “NEEDLEPOINT” canvas, I found a great stitch.  For the letter “L” I did the Twisted Columns stitch.  What I did discover is this stitch would be fantastic for a larger area.  So, keeping that in mind when you are choosing stitches make sure you get the look that you are looking for in a stitch.  Some stitches look good in smaller areas while others look better in a larger area.

I did this stitch in 3 steps using Soie Cristal #5074, Neon Rays N138 & Neon Rays Plus NP138. I used 4 strands of Soie Cristal for Step 1 shown yellow on the diagram.  For Step 2 use Neon Rays N138 shown green on the diagram.  For Step 3 use Neon Rays Plus NP138 shown blue on the diagram.   The beauty of this stitch is you can choose to use 2 threads instead of 3 by using the same-colored thread for Step 2 & Step 3.   I was looking for a little glitter in this stitch.  The next time I do the Twisted Columns stitch I will most likely try it as a background.

I hope you can use this in your 21 new stitches for the 2021 Challenge. Give it a try!

Happy Stitching – Stephanie

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Sign up for our Resolution Stitching Program

Sign up for our Resolution Stitching Program.

We are happy to say that we are once again going to run our Resolution Stitching Program in 2021.  For those of you who are new, this is a great way to get you inspired to complete stitching 3 projects during 2021.

Between January 3rd & January 31st call or send us your list of the 3 items that you would like to get done in 2021 and sent out for finishing. You will receive 20% off of your finishing and 20% off of an in-stock canvas the day you bring in your project.   For our out-of-town customers we will give you a call to let you know we received your canvas and then you can let us know what canvas you may want.   Please note that framing is not included in this offer. This offer cannot be combined with trunk show or sale canvases.

So get stitching!

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Shop Information & Melissa Shirley Virtual Trunk Show

Things are beginning to look up and we are looking forward to a great new year.

Beginning today, January 2nd, we will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Please be sure to call and make your appointment.  If you are planning on stopping by today please give us a call so we can add you to our schedule.

As of right now we don’t have any finishing deadline schedules from our finishers.  We suggest that if you are planning on doing any holiday stitching which includes ornaments & stand-ups for Hanukkah or Christmas that you get those items to us between March and April.

We have gotten several notes from the designers informing us that there can be a 3 to 4 month wait for canvases that they do not have in stock.  Please keep that in mind if you see something let us know now so that we can order it for you.  This way you can have it by the spring.

We will be hosting the Melissa Shirley Virtual Trunk Show this month.  So many canvases to choose from.   We are offering a 20% discount on all trunk show canvases.  If you are looking for something new and would like it sooner than later please click on “Designs Currently in Stock” under their categories section.  They do try to keep that section up to date but be aware there is no guarantee it is still in stock.  To view the full line please go to http://melissashirleydesigns.com.  Please note there can be a 5-plus month wait for any canvases that we may need to order from Melissa Shirley.