Our Virtual Tag Sale continues! We have several juvenile canvases that would make great gifts. In addition, we have something for Hanukkah that you can stitch this year and have ready for 2021.
These canvases are on sale for $40 each.
Staff Pick – Sandra Gilmore
We have this classic patriotic Sandra Gilmore canvas on sale today. It is on 18 count canvas and it offers so many possibilities for different stitches.
To add some texture, do the geranium flowers using River Road Silk ribbon or a combination of Neon Rays and Neon Rays Plus. For the wooden siding of the house try the Gobelin Variation, a plain Gobelin stitch or try the Lazy Roman II stitch. For the door try the Knotted stitch. All stitches can be found in “Stitches to Go”. Another great book to have for stitch suggestions for a project like this and many more that you will work on in the future is “Stitch – Ins & Outs for Interiors & Exteriors Plus”.
The canvas is on sale for $104 originally priced at $160. Give us a call and this canvas can be yours.
Stitch it so you can have it ready for July 4th 2021.
Virtual Tag Sale
Looking for something to stitch for Hanukkah 2021. We have 3 great dreidels that when finished will be 3-demensional. You can use some of your stash threads to make any one of them. We also have this fun 3-demensional barn house that would be a great addition to your home décor. These canvases are on sale today for $30 each. Give us a call if one of them catches your eye!
New Stitch Monday – Helen’s Lace
A few weeks ago, I saw someone’s post of a bird using Helen’s Lace as the feathers and it looked really good. Then I remembered I did that stitch for a vase on one of my many unfinished canvases. So, I dug it up from the closet only to discover that I still really liked this Maggie canvas and to my surprise the project was mostly finished. Guess it will go into the “Let’s Finish This” group. I do remember that I changed the vase it might have had dots on it.
I like to blend threads to get different effects. Keeping in mind I haven’t work on this in years it looks like I used 2 strands of Bijoux and 2 strands of Valdani thread which is an over-dyed thread. Splendor, Gloriana or any thread that you can ply will work. Accentuate is another blending filament that can be used but I think you will have to play around to see how may strands you would need. This canvas is 18-count so if you are going to try this stitch on a 13-count canvas you may have to play around with how many stands of each thread gives you the coverage you are looking for. Give it try.
Happy Stitching,
Stephanie
New Stitch Monday – Helen’s Lace
A few weeks ago, I saw someone’s post of a bird using Helen’s Lace as the feathers and it looked really good. Then I remembered I did that stitch for a vase on one of my many unfinished canvases. So, I dug it up from the closet only to discover that I still really liked this Maggie canvas and to my surprise the project was mostly finished. Guess it will go into the “Let’s Finish This” group. I do remember that I changed the vase it might have had dots on it.
I like to blend threads to get different effects. Keeping in mind I haven’t work on this in years it looks like I used 2 strands of Bijoux and 2 strands of Valdani thread which is an over-dyed thread. Splendor, Gloriana or any thread that you can ply will work. Accentuate is another blending filament that can be used but I think you will have to play around to see how may strands you would need. This canvas is 18-count so if you are going to try this stitch on a 13-count canvas you may have to play around with how many stands of each thread gives you the coverage you are looking for. Give it try.
Happy Stitching,
Stephanie
Mindy canvases are always fun to stitch. We just got a variety of great canvases. Looking for something new to put on next years summer tote? Check out the Sun, Sea & Sand canvas. If your favorite color is blue the heart or the leaf canvas fits the mold. The beauty of Mindy canvases is that you can keep the stitching simple or you can add some beads, ribbon threads and metallic threads.
If you would like us to kit your new project, we will give you 10% off of the threads. Give us a call and let us know which canvas is calling your name.
Normally during the month of September, we have our annual tag sale. Well things aren’t normal yet but that won’t stop up from having a Virtual Tag Sale.
Today we have four great canvases on sale for $50 each. Give us a call and let us know which canvas you would like.
Virtual Tag Sale – Susan Roberts
We have this magnificent eagle by Susan Roberts. It’s on 18 mesh canvas. This piece would be great framed, put into a tray or finished as a stand-up that can be displayed all year long. To jazz up the eagle use some Painters Ribbon Floss Shimmer & Neon Rays for the wings. Stitch the gold stars with your favorite metallic thread. Use the white Neon Rays & Neon Rays Plus for the banner and add vibrant red beads for the U.S.A. logo. Keep your background simple so that the eagle pops out.
The canvas was originally priced at $181 and is on sale today for $117.00. Give us a call and this beauty can be yours.
Do you have one of those doors that always seems to be blowing shut? Maybe it’s time to stitch a brick cover. We have 4 fabulous Susan Robert brick covers in stock. You can bring these canvases to life by adding some metallic thread & beads. Once you have it finished you will never have to think about that slamming door anymore.
We also just got in some great beginner canvases. If you want to experiment with a few new stitches or teach someone how to needlepoint these are perfect.
Give us a call if you see something you like.
This summer I was lucky to be able to go on vacation to the Jersey shore with my family. I must admit that it was definitely different because of Covid-19. What was not different was me planning on what to bring to stitch. Usually I bring my stand, my light and two or more projects because you just never know what you will feel like working on while away. This year I brought one simple project, no accessories or books other than what I usually keep in my stitching tote. My plan was to keep the stitching simple. I have a thing for hearts and fell in love with this canvas. When I began the project, I realized that I wanted a stitch for the owl. Good thing for me I save pictures of all the different stitches that I find on the web and I save them on my phone. I found this Cashmere Variation with Accents and thought it would be perfect for the body of the owl. I used Vineyard Silk for the Cashmere stitches and added a matching Kreinik for the accent stitches. I am very pleased with the way it turned out and will use this stitch again. Give it try!
Happy Stitching,
Stephanie
