Snow Day – Tuesday, Feb. 2nd
Kate Dickerson Virtual Trunk Show
Kate Dickerson Virtual Trunk Show
We are very excited to be hosting the Kate Dickerson Virtual Trunk Show this month. A snow day is a perfect day to sit by your computer and take a peek at all of her wonderful canvases. Not sure how you would like to finish the canvas you picked out, look at the section under “Finished Examples” for ideas. We are offering 20% off all trunk show canvases. To view Kate’s full line, visit her website at https://www.katedickerson.com.
New Stitch Monday With a Twist – Week 9
New Stitch Monday With a Twist – Week 9
This week’s stitch went through a lot of changes. When I started stitching the letter “I” on the Raymond Crawford “NEEDLEPOINT’ canvas the original stitch that I was going to use was a Rice stitch variation. As I was working on it, I really didn’t like the way it looked. I had the base 4 by 4 Cross stitch stitched using Entice 209. Once this was completed, I realized the stitch was beginning to look like 4-way Continental Variation which is not a new stitch to me. A funny thing is that in the end 4-Way Continental, Alicia’s Lace Variation and the stitch I finally did do, Trellis Cross, all look very similar. Luckily, I never did Trellis Cross so I did do a stitch that was new to me.
If you like open stitches leave the letter “I” as is doing Steps 1 & 2 as shown on the stitched sample and diagram. I found it easier to complete all of the 4 by 4 Cross stitches with E209 and then went back and added the Upright cross stitches also using E209.
To complete the stitch, add the additional Upright Crosses using 4 strands of Splendor S960 as shown blue on diagram.
I hope you can add this to your new stitches for 2021. Give it a try!
Happy Stitching – Stephanie
New Canvases in Stock
New Canvases in Stock
These great canvases from Alice Peterson, A Stitch in Time & JP Needlepoint that debuted at the Trade Show just arrived at the shop.
If you follow Needlepoint Nation on Facebook you can see how many people are stitching the canvas with all the dogs by JP Needlepoint. It is fun to see how each stitcher has interpreted the canvas and what they are adding to make it their own. If you are a dog lover this canvas is for you.
The Christmas ornaments by A Stitch in Time will be a delight to stitch. This canvas is calling for beads, sequins & lots of metallic threads.
Do you like to ski? Well, this Alice Peterson canvas is for you.
Give us a call is something catches your eye.
Last Call Melissa Shirley Virtual Trunk Show
Last Call Melissa Shirley Virtual Trunk Show
Last call for the Melissa Shirley Virtual Trunk Show this month. Receive a 20% discount on all trunk show canvas purchases. If you see something that you like let us know today!
To view the full line please go to http://melissashirleydesigns.com. If you are looking to get a canvas a little sooner than later check out “Designs in Stock” under Categories.
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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©Melissa Shirley
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©Melissa Shirley
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©Melissa Shirley
©Melissa Shirley
Finishing Friday
Lots of finishing to share this week!
Stitched by Sherry
Stitched by Susie
Stitched by Lisa B.
Stitched by Jane K.
Stitched by Helen
Stitched by Jennifer K.
Stitched by Kappy
Stitched by Carly
Stitched by Nancy
Stitched by Donna
Stitched by Donna
Stitched by Mary Lynn
Stitched by Barbara
Stitched by Jane M.
Stitched by Maribel
Stitched by Barbara B.
Stitched by Mary Lou
Stitched by Judi
Stitched by Joan
Stitched by Ellen
Stitched by Marilyn
January 50% Off Canvas Sale
January 50% Off Canvas Sale
As we close out the month of January here are 2 more canvases marked down. Long May She Wave is on sale for $74.50.
The fun brick cover is on sale for $65.50.
Staff Pick Wednesday
Staff Pick Wednesday
Are you looking for a fun canvas to get you out of the winter doldrums? We have the perfect Kelly Clark topiary canvas on sale today that will cure that! The canvas is 13 mesh and measures 8 x 10. There are so many stitching & beading possibilities that will help you bring this canvas alive. This fabulous canvas is on sale today for $121 originally priced at $152.
New Canvases from Ewe & Eye
New Canvases from Ewe & Eye
Two beauties from Ewe & Eye just arrived at the shop! We are all looking forward for spring so that we can plant our geraniums and place them on our windowsills. Until then why not stitch them up! The little cottage canvas would look great by adding texture giving it a 3D look. French Knots, beads and other ribbon stitches will bring this canvas alive. Give us a call if one of these catches your eye!
New Stitch Monday With a Twist – Week 8
New Stitch Monday With a Twist – Week 8
For the letter “O” on the Raymond Crawford “NEEDLEPOINT” canvas I did another Bargello stitch, Scallops. It was a really easy stitch to do and to compensate. I used Splendor S1134 for the main part of the stitch shown pink on diagram and Entice E231 for the accent stitch shown yellow on diagram. If you flip this stitch it would work for clothing and drapes.
I hope you can add this to your new stitches for 2021. Give it a try!
Happy Stitching – Stephanie
