Our Virtual Tag Sale continues with a few Christmas canvases. We have 2 great canvases from So Much Fun that include stitch guides. The bell with the holly leaves would make a wonderful addition to your holiday collection as a stand-up or pillow. The elf with his pals is adorable and we have a Mrs. Claus ornament. We also have one of the Three Kings from the Raymond Crawford set.
These canvases are on sale today for $30 each.
Today I am sharing a stitch and I have to admit that I have never used before. I usually type up the stitch guides for Ridgewood Needlepoint and in one of the guides that Gretchen did she used Skipped Tent with Brick Beading on one of the Raymond Crawford Christmas Finials. Be on the lookout, in the coming months we will be debuting the finials with stitch guides.
The stitch looked interesting but I didn’t have a photo to show how it looked so I stitched up a quick sample using some stash thread and beads from on of my 15 different Tacky Bobs. Set up the Skipped Tent stitch first and then add the beads. I think I would normally try to match the bead to the thread I am using but after stitching this up I see there can be many ways to change how it would look by changing the color of the bead. Go darker or lighter or use a totally different color than your thread. When beading I generally use an invisible nylon beading thread. Some stitchers like to use a beading thread that matches their beads. It’s a personal preference. Give it a try, I know I will.
Happy Stitching – Stephanie
With all the deadlines for finishing holiday gifts past us you may find that you are in need of another gift or two. We just got in a few of these adorable Cheryl & Annie Canvas Cookies that are self-finishing. These will make the perfect gift and they come with finishing directions. If the designers stitched them, they will provide a stitch guide. For more information call or e-mail the shop. To see some of their additional Canvas Cookies please visit their website at https://www.cherylschaeffer.com .
Just a reminder we are still hosting 2 great Virtual Trunk shows featuring the designs of Madeline Elizabeth and Two Sisters Needlepoint. Both of these designers have designed great canvases that are fun, full of color and a joy to stitch.
To view Madeline Elizabeth’s full line please go to her website at www.madeleineelizabeth.net .
To view Two Sisters Needlepoint full line please visit their website at https://www.2sistersneedlepoint.com.
We are offering 20% off of all trunk show canvases. Please note that some of the designs may not be in stock due to Covid-19 but we can order your favorite canvas. There will be an 8 to 12 week wait time for canvases ordered. Take a peek as we are sure you will find a great canvas to add to your stash.
Canvases from Madeline Elizabeth’s collection.
Canvases from Two Sister’s Needlepoint Collection
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.
