JUST CROSS STITCH MAGAZINE

2016 is bringing a exciting lineup of projects according to Just Cross Stitch magazine.  The first is a series called Seasons in Chalk Art, a collaboration between cross stitch designer Cathy Habermann (A Year in Chalk) and chalk artist Priscilla Blain.  This series includes chalk art that is adapted to cross stitch.  The other series being started, both in the February issue, is the Hardanger Band Sampler.  This stitch along style project will present one band of the sampler per issue giving you a full sampler at the end of 2016.

Another new addition to the magazine in  2016 is the Sampler & Antiques Needlework feature.  Each issue will include a reproduction or antique-inspired sampler or needlework project.

All this and more is included in the February 2016 issue of Just Cross Stitch magazine, on sale now at Just Cross Stitch in Lederach.  Get your copy now.

S N O W ! ! !

Yes, it's that time of year when the weather turns bad.  Guess we're lucky that it's mid January and we are going to get our first real storm.  Just Cross Stitch will be open today till 6 and Friday 10-4.  I'm not opening Saturday unless this storm completely misses us and I don't think that will happen, listening to all the forecasts.

This girl is a fair weather girl and I don't do ice or deep snow.  So if you're coming out to the shop on an 'iffy' day, please call first and make sure I'm here.  Don't call at exactly 10am, my scheduled opening time.  I may come in a little later after the heavier traffic is gone.

Well, hope you have all your supplies for your current project so you can stitch and watch that white stuff fall to the ground and pile up!  Ugh!!!

Stay warm and safe.

STASH TO TREASURE SALE

Hey....it's that time of year again when you start sorting through your cross stitch and do some spring cleaning.  Don't throw out those old patterns, donate them to Just Cross Stitch in Lederach for our STASH TO TREASURE SALE on Memorial Day weekend.  We will put your donations out for our customers to check out.  Cash donations are accepted for what you take as a new treasure and all proceeds go to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital.  Last year we raised over $1100.  Can we beat it this year?  We will if you make donations of patterns, fabrics, kits, etc....anything in the craft line.

Sort now and donate.  We are now accepting donations.  Sale is Saturday May 28, 2016.  SAVE THAT DATE!  Donate your stash and come and take home a new treasure!!

CHRISTMAS STITCH-IN

Is it too early to start thinking about stitching for Christmas 2016?  Apparently some of our stitchers don't think so, because they want to have a Christmas stitch-in and we've got it scheduled.  The cost is $5.00 per stitch-in and we are going to meet on the 2nd Sunday of the month starting Sunday February 14, 2016.  The time is 12-4pm.  You can come when you can and leave when you need to...you aren't tied in to the time, but you must stitch a project with a Christmas theme.  We've already 6 people signed up for the group, so give me a call and add your name to the list and we'll see you Sunday February 14 with your Christmas project, large or small,  when there will be about 44 weeks till Christmas.

LOOK WHAT I FOUND

Remember P. Buckley Moss and her designs turned into cross stitch by June Grigg?  Well, I was looking through some boxes and found a couple of her 1997 Christmas ornaments.  It is a full kit of goodies with chart and frame.  Price is the original price of $16.00.  Contact me ASAP if you want one.

Christmas Issue soon to arrive

Will be arriving soon.  Reserve your copy now.

JUST ARRIVED & SOON TO ARRIVE

Designs by Caryn Galindo brings us Bringing Home the Tree....cute and prim.  A great addition to your bowl of stitched Christmas pillows.  Stitch count is 83x56 and uses DMC threads.

Share the Joy of Christmas is from Abby Rose Designs.  Measuring 90x84 and done on a 30ct fabric with a finished size of 6x5.5.  GA and WDW threads are used and chenille trim is added.  Would look great finished flat with a hanger for a doorknob  or finished flat on an easel.

Another design from our Philadelphia designer...Threadwork Primitives, Let It Snow.  It is stitched on a 32 count fabric with GA Country Redwood (DMC 3777). Stitch count is 129x71.

Arriving soon are 3 new kits from The Bee Company.  Pattern, frame and wood buttons come for you to quickly stitch up the design and hang on your tree.  Maybe a little late for this year, but get them now and you'll have new ornies for Christmas 2016.  I've also ordered rectangle frames in red, cream and grey.