Staff Pick Wednesday – Charlie Harper
This cuddly mom and baby koala would make a charming pillow for a nursery. Stitch with tradition threads in basketweave or try our fuzzy threads. This is from the always popular Charlie Harper designs.
The canvas is on sale for $75. Give us a call and this cutie can be yours!
Raymond Crawford Hanukkah Finials
In addition to Raymond’s Christmas finials, he also has a selection of Hanukkah finials. Several of the stitch guides that we did for his Christmas series can be adapted for the Hanukkah finials. If one of the others catches your eye, we can help you with thread and stitch suggestions. Just let us know.
New Stitch Monday – With a Twist – Week 2
I am having a lot of fun looking through all of my books for stitches I have never used. I found some great stiches that I will use for “D” & “I” but we are only up to the yellow “E” this week on Raymond Crawford’s “Needlepoint” canvas.
I tried the Victorian Step with Oblique Cross Stitch. For the Victorian Step I used 4 strands of Gloriana 092 (Lucky Old Sun) and Entice E-218 for the Oblique stitches. If your canvas is 13 count you would use 6 strands of the Gloriana. These are only my thread suggestions and can be replaced with your favorite threads.
I find it easier to set up the base line for the Victorian Step in a spot where I can get the longest line. Once you have established that line it will be easy to follow the pattern and work the compensation stitches. When you have completed that add the Oblique Cross Stitches.
I really liked the way the stitch look. Give it a try!
Happy Stitching – Stephanie
Self-Finishing Projects & Taking Pre-Orders for Mary’s Whimsical Stitches” Volume 2
The holidays are fast approaching! If you need a last-minute gift, we have these delightful Patricia Sone self-finishing ornaments in stock. The best part is you can probably use thread from your stash. They are on sale for $54.
We are sure that you have seen that Mary Legallet has come out with Volume 2 of her book, “Mary’s Whimsical Stitches”. The new book should be coming out some time in January. We are taking pre-orders so if you loved her first book get on the list for the 2nd one.
