New Stitch Monday – Gobelin Stitch and Its Many Variations

While this is not really new the Gobelin stitch and its many variations is good to have in your repertoire of stitches.  It’s the perfect stitch when you are looking for something to fill in a space or use as an easy background that isn’t complicated and easy to compensate.  Many times, books will call it Encroaching Slanted Gobelin but I call it Interlocking Gobelin.  Either version of the Horizontal Interlocking Gobelin can easily be used for borders.

By combining Interlocking Gobelin with a Tent stitch you can create a brocade stripe.  This would be the perfect  if you are looking for a stitch that would look like wall paper.  Give them a try.

Happy Stitching – Stephanie

Raymond Crawford & CBK  Virtual Trunk Shows

Looking for something new to stitch now or later in the year.  We are still hosting the Raymond Crawford & CBK Virtual Trunk shows.   You can see Raymond’s complete line by going to http://www.raymondcrawford.com.   To see what Raymond has in stock please view our previous blogs.

CBK represents several different designers to view CBK’s full line go to  https://www.cbkneedlepoint.com.

So many canvases to choose from.  Which one should we order for you?

Due to Covid 19 if you find something that you like on their websites, we can order it for you.  There will be an 8 to 12 week wait time for canvases ordered. We are offering 20% off of all trunk show canvases.  Take a peek as we are sure there is something there for you.

Saturday Store Hours  – 8/15/20

Please note that we will be open today from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for drop-offs, pick-ups, canvas & thread selections.

We will not be taking appointments.  Sorry for the inconvenience.

We are still hosting the Raymond Crawford Virtual Trunk Show. Please visit his website to view his full line or view previous blogs to see which canvases he has in stock and ready to ship.  His website is http://www.raymondcrawford.com.

Flash Sale – Kirk & Bradley Brick Canvas

Today we have this delightful Kirk & Bradley brick cover canvas on sale.  Some stitches that can be used for the front of the house would be the Cashmere Stitch or any variation of this stitch using an over-dyed thread.  Use the leaf stitch for the bushes and French Knots for the topiaries. The Double Hungarian would be good for the sky.  The book “Stitch Ins & Outs for Interiors & Exteriors Plus” would be a wonderful book to have when picking out stitches for this canvas.  The price of the canvas was originally $226 and is on sale today for $158.  Give us a call and this beauty can be yours.

Saturday Store Hours (8/15/20)

Please note that this Saturday, August 15, we will be open from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for drop-offs, pick-ups, canvas & thread selections.  We will not be taking appointments.  Sorry for the inconvenience.

Canvases by Raymond Crawford & part of the trunk show.

Staff Pick Wednesday – Associated Talents Easter Ornament Houses

With all of the winter finishing deadlines past us it’s time to start stitching your spring canvases.  Today we have 2 canvases by Associated Talents that when they are finished will look like little holiday houses.  The canvases were originally priced at $100 each but they are on sale today for $80 each.  You can choose one or take them both.  If you would like us to kit them for you, we will give you 10% off of the threads.  These would make great holiday gifts for your children or grandchildren or just keep them for yourself.  Get your finished stitching to us by 12/22/20 to ensure that you have them back in time for Easter.

Are you looking for something small that is self-finishing and can fit in your purse so you can take it along with you?  Here are a few of the Alice Peterson needlepoint Stitch-ups that we have in stock.  Each kit comes with a 14-mesh painted canvas, attached fabric back (for ornaments), threads, needles and instructions.  Each kit cost $20. Give us a call if something catches your eye.

New Stitch Monday – Modified Mosaic Square Variations

Here is another great stitch I found while I was working on a stocking cuff.  I wanted a stitch that was a little different than the Star Octagon but wanted something that still resembled a snowflake.  As you can see from the diagram below there are several stitches that you can place in the center.  I used Vineyard Silk for the main part of the stitch, shown in pink.  For the centers I did cross stitches alternating between silver Kreinik and white Petite Sparkle Rays.   That helped give it a little sparkle.  If you like to bead you can add 4 beads into the center.  However, you choose to use this stitch I am sure it will be great.  Give it a try.

Happy Stitching – Stephanie

Hurray!  Raymond Crawford sent us some more pictures of canvases he has in stock.  So many to choose from.  Which one do you want?

20% off all Trunk Show Canvases.

We are back in the shop fully rested and full of energy.   We are hosting the Raymond Crawford & CBK Virtual Trunk shows.

To view Raymond’s full line, please go to his website at www.raymondcrawford.com.   Due to Covid 19 some of the canvases might not be in stock.  If you find something that you like on his website, we can order it for you.  There will be an 8 to 12 week wait time for canvases ordered. We are offering 20% off of all trunk show canvases.  Take a peek as we are sure there is something there for you.

CBK represents several designers.  There are so many great canvases to choose from.  Please visit their website at www.cbkneedlepoint.com to view their full line.  Due to Covid 19 some canvases may be out of stock but we can still order them for you.  There is an 8 to 12 week wait time.  We are offering 20% off of all trunk show canvases.

Here’s a taste of some of the great canvases!

ABOVE:  CBK – They also have some matching magnets to go with their ornaments.

Here is a taste of some of Raymond’s new canvases.  The canvases on the picture numbered Panel 19 are a few of the canvases he has in stock.