NEW CHARTS

Just arrived today......more new charts and some back in stock.  I just love the 2 tiered stands by Madame Chantilly and was disappointed they were out of stock already.  But they should be in  in the next couple of weeks.  Place your order for any of them and make sure you have something new to stitch.

STITCHING SATURDAY/SHOP CLOSED

The shop will be closed on Saturday Oct. 12 as I will be attending a local stitch-in.  I've publicized this one before and here we go again.  Great hall, lighting is good , especially if it's sunny, and lunch is good.  What more could you ask for:  stitching (of all kinds), companionship of friends and good food.


Print out the form and send it in.  You can also pay at the door.  Don't forget a couple of bucks extra to buy raffle tickets.  See you there.

PLUM STREET SAMPLER NEW RELEASES

Coming soon:

Clementine could be a companion to Olga (an older pattern) that was finished in a tart pan.  She is 71x66, stitched on  36 Nantucket Brew from R&R  and uses 10 Classic Colorworks fibers.

Autumn Hill is 91x126 and is stitched on 36ct American Chestnut from R&R.  It uses 5 CC fibers and 4 from WDW.

Bless Our Land (on my stitching list)  is on 36 Wren and is 74x74 and has 6 CC, 3 WDW and 3 DMC threads.

Finally, Good Grimwood is 164x150 o 36 Stars Hollow Blend, using 12 WDW and 5 DMC colors.

NEWLY ARRIVED....

 It's hard to believe that we are in the final months of this year of 2019.  Fall is coming quickly and then the rush of days sets in and it's Thanksgiving and then Christmas.  Charts will be coming out for the holidays from Halloween to Christmas and at a quicker speed than the summer.

Here are pics of those arriving in September and the last of August.  One is an older chart that has been reissued but the rest  are new.  Check them out....maybe one of them is your next project.  (Murder of Crows from La D Da is on my to do list.)

THEY ARE HERE.....

The fall issue of Punch Needle and Primitive Stitcher Magazine and the 2019 Just Cross Stitch Christmas issue.  Both are packed full of great designs for the upcoming holidays.  Get your copies today at Just Cross Stitch (the shop) and start your holiday stitching.

LABOR DAY HOURS

Can't believe it's Labor Day already.....But at least the weather has taken a turn for the better. 

I decided to take a mini vacation to stay at home.  Consequently, we will be closed tomorrow, Sunday and will be closed thru Wednesday Sept. 4.  We will reopen Thursday at 11am and resume regular hours. 

Friday Sept 6 is Halloween stitching from 7-9 and Sunday Sept 8 is Christmas stitching from 1 to 4.

Have a safe Labor Day weekend.

A NEW NEEDLE

Yesterday I got a package delivered late in the day.  I knew I had to open it because there was an item in the package I really wanted to check out.....the new ball tip needle.

This is a new
needle favored for high count fabric but can be used on any count














This needle features a special, mini ball at the tip that helps to navigate through Aida and linen effortlessly.  The ball end easily 'finds' the right spot in your fabric.

I heard about stitchers using a John James beading needle (with a ball point) for stitching on 40 ct fabric.  I wasn't going to try this as I have a lot of trouble at times threading a regular needle and I wasn't going to stress over trying to thread a beading needle numerous times in an evening.  So when I saw this new needle appear, I was anxious to try it.

I went home opened the package and threaded my needle.  It was odd at first to have to 'push' the needle a little harder to get the ball through the fabric, but it went right through just where it was supposed to go, between the threads and not splitting them and it came up real easy, too.  Next stitch made and so on and I began to like the needle.  The only complaint I have is that I am one of those people who like to sew my stitches and this needle is not short enough.  However, maybe in the future we might see a ball point short needle....let's hope.