Do you question the way you cross stitch? I do. Most of us our self taught and it's natural to wonder if we are doing our stitching the 'right' way. Well, let me tell you there is no 'right' way. There are no cross stitch police, either! There is only one 'rule' to follow and that is to cross your x's in the same direction. After that, there are 'tips' that will enable you to make your stitching easier and neater. School Is In and on next Wednesday thru Saturday, January 29 thru February 1, you can come to the shop and learn more tips and improve your stitching techniques. I don't consider myself a great stitcher. I know many others who have better tension than I do, but I do know somethings that will make your stitching easier.....how to start and stop threads, how to thread a needle without wetting the floss, how to stitch on linen and more.
So stop by and bring a work in progress and ask those questions you've always had and learn some tips to make stitching easier and just maybe learn a way to make those backs look neater. After all, the nicer the back, the nicer your piece will look when framed.
Then, on Sunday, February 2, from 11-2 we will have our SUPERBOWL EVENT!
The entire shop will be 20% off. Make a minimum purchase of $20.00 and receive a coupon for 15% off your next purchase, valid for March and April 2014.
Come check us out next week and learn some new tips and shop for a new project. Experienced stitchers are welcomed and I hope you will share your knowledge and teach me a new tip!
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
NEW PROJECT IN 2014
Hi, Stitchers! It sure is snowy out there and very cold. But, this fair weather girl made it in today. Maybe an hour late but I'm here. My 100 ft+ driveway got plowed out at 2am this morning. But, I still have to do behind the car, the walk and porch and clean the car off (by law). This takes time and this morning was sooooo cold! Got to the shop and the parking lot was cleared nicely, but the guy who plows the walks didn't show up until after lunch. But it's all clear now.
Have you started your new project for 2014 yet? You know me, I start one, put it aside and start another. So, I've done it again and here's what I'm stitching.....The new Lizzie Kate flip-it series...4 SEASONS. It's only a 4 part piece for the 4 seasons. She offers a free border to stitch it all as one and that's what I'm doing. She calls for 28ct amber, which is on order. Since I've 32 amber in stock, I cut a piece and started stitching over the weekend. The first one is Spring and the colors are pinks, lilac, plum and greens.....really 'springy' so that it was making me feel good, even when the snow was falling, yesterday. I'll bring it to work this week so I can scan it or take a pic and show you my progress. Meanwhile, here's pics of the first 2 parts and the entire piece. Check them out. Stay warm and keep stitching!
Have you started your new project for 2014 yet? You know me, I start one, put it aside and start another. So, I've done it again and here's what I'm stitching.....The new Lizzie Kate flip-it series...4 SEASONS. It's only a 4 part piece for the 4 seasons. She offers a free border to stitch it all as one and that's what I'm doing. She calls for 28ct amber, which is on order. Since I've 32 amber in stock, I cut a piece and started stitching over the weekend. The first one is Spring and the colors are pinks, lilac, plum and greens.....really 'springy' so that it was making me feel good, even when the snow was falling, yesterday. I'll bring it to work this week so I can scan it or take a pic and show you my progress. Meanwhile, here's pics of the first 2 parts and the entire piece. Check them out. Stay warm and keep stitching!
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
2014 and the C O L D!!!!!
Hey, Everyone. I'm still going.....maybe a little cold and slower but I'm still alive. Happy New Year. So glad to see 2013 leave us. This year is going to be better for us all.
I was so glad to come in to the shop today. I've been 'stuck' in the house because of the weather. Stuck my nose out on Monday around noon to walk the trash to the curb before it got too cold. Really surprised that all the snow melted over night. Peeked out the window on Tuesday, but didn't venture out. Too cold. It's been that way for the last 2 weeks and I can't go anywhere on my days off. Are you beginning to feel like 'cabin fever' is setting in? I'm busy taking inventory at the shop and should be done by Friday. Then I can start putting away Christmas, switch some racks around and get out Spring and Patriotic designs. Bring out all the spring flowers and make it feel W A R M. Going to check out what's new from the distributors since Christmas and get some new charts in and get some new fabric. Planning on going to Nashville this year for the show, can't wait. It's usually a little warmer there....but don't know about this year, since it seems everyone is C O L D!
Had to postpone our Spring Stitch last Friday, but it's rescheduled for this Friday night. Should feel better after checking out what everyone is stitching.
Well, gotta get back to my counting. Check back soon and stop by and say HI!
I was so glad to come in to the shop today. I've been 'stuck' in the house because of the weather. Stuck my nose out on Monday around noon to walk the trash to the curb before it got too cold. Really surprised that all the snow melted over night. Peeked out the window on Tuesday, but didn't venture out. Too cold. It's been that way for the last 2 weeks and I can't go anywhere on my days off. Are you beginning to feel like 'cabin fever' is setting in? I'm busy taking inventory at the shop and should be done by Friday. Then I can start putting away Christmas, switch some racks around and get out Spring and Patriotic designs. Bring out all the spring flowers and make it feel W A R M. Going to check out what's new from the distributors since Christmas and get some new charts in and get some new fabric. Planning on going to Nashville this year for the show, can't wait. It's usually a little warmer there....but don't know about this year, since it seems everyone is C O L D!
Had to postpone our Spring Stitch last Friday, but it's rescheduled for this Friday night. Should feel better after checking out what everyone is stitching.
Well, gotta get back to my counting. Check back soon and stop by and say HI!
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
BAD WEATHER
It's finally December and I can't believe how much it has snowed this year. Been a long while since it's been so cold and snowy in 'early' December. Maybe this year we will have a white Christmas. If we do, hope it won't interfere with everyone's plans.
Now's the time I need to tell everyone that I'm a fair-weather person. I'm not so afraid of driving on the roads (it's the other guy I'm afraid of) but I am terrified of falling. With my replaced knees, I need to be really careful. So I err on the side of caution during bad weather. IF YOU ARE COMING TO THE SHOP AND THE WEATHER IS QUESTIONABLE, PLEASE CALL AHEAD AND MAKE SURE I'M HERE! 215.513.9373.
Concerning the last post about the Travel Guide. I wanted to put up a pic of the front cover but when I went to scan it, I couldn't. So over the weekend I was thinking and the light bulb went on (finally)! Came in this AM and scanned the cover and here it is. Limited number are available and would make a great Christmas present.
Now's the time I need to tell everyone that I'm a fair-weather person. I'm not so afraid of driving on the roads (it's the other guy I'm afraid of) but I am terrified of falling. With my replaced knees, I need to be really careful. So I err on the side of caution during bad weather. IF YOU ARE COMING TO THE SHOP AND THE WEATHER IS QUESTIONABLE, PLEASE CALL AHEAD AND MAKE SURE I'M HERE! 215.513.9373.
Concerning the last post about the Travel Guide. I wanted to put up a pic of the front cover but when I went to scan it, I couldn't. So over the weekend I was thinking and the light bulb went on (finally)! Came in this AM and scanned the cover and here it is. Limited number are available and would make a great Christmas present.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Quick Ornaments and Have Book will Travel
Need a quick 'gift'? Here's the perfect solution.....a sled ornament stitched on perforated paper. Stitch the design, cut it out and attach to the sled and you are done! Makes a great gift topper or even a nice hostess gift for the upcoming holidays. Here's some patterns available for the sleds and we have everything you will need to complete them.
TRAVELING???
Will you be traveling this year? Then you need the 2014 edition of the Needle Travel Fiber & Fabric Mania travel guide. Just $9.95 will get you info to cross stitch shops along with quilting, yarn, needlepoint, weaving and spinning shops across the United States. Listed by state, you will see a state map with fiber shops listed. Pick your city and state and go shopping.....
TRAVELING???
Will you be traveling this year? Then you need the 2014 edition of the Needle Travel Fiber & Fabric Mania travel guide. Just $9.95 will get you info to cross stitch shops along with quilting, yarn, needlepoint, weaving and spinning shops across the United States. Listed by state, you will see a state map with fiber shops listed. Pick your city and state and go shopping.....
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
New With Thy Needle and Thread patterns
Three new patterns have arrived from With Thy Needle and Thread.....above is Jingle Bells and below are Cozy in the Pines and Needleworker's Sampler.
Saturday, November 9, 2013
More New Titles
More new charts are coming in but we are now changing seasons and going into Thanksgiving and Christmas.
But first, here's a pic of the fifth 2013 Blackbird Design's Loose Feathers series, Bluebird of Happiness. Our charts and fabric should be arriving shortly.
For the holiday season, here's some cute nautical Christmas ornaments...Seaside Christmas by Designs by Lisa. Both quick and cute!
Like Primitive decor and designs....here's 3 from Notforgotten Farms: the first is Christmas Donkey. I have to laugh when I look at this...imagine a donkey 'dashing' for anything, except if he's hungry. Next is Woodland Christmas, a bag to hang and decorate with greens for the holidays or store Christmas cards. And finally, Mary Snow.
Summer House Stitche Workes brings us Hark, Hark, Hark! Very seasonal in design.
For Thanksgiving, we don't always have a lot of charts to choose from. Plum Street Needleworks brings us Thankful for Thee and His and Hers. We don't associate stockings with Thanksgiving, but why not? And you can always leave off the His and Hers or fill in a border type design. But I think they are cute and different as is.
And last but not least, Blackbird Designs Give Thanks, chart number 2 in their Sewing Box series. Remember number 1 was the Halloween design Midnight Ride, a crow wearing a witch's hat.
But first, here's a pic of the fifth 2013 Blackbird Design's Loose Feathers series, Bluebird of Happiness. Our charts and fabric should be arriving shortly.
For the holiday season, here's some cute nautical Christmas ornaments...Seaside Christmas by Designs by Lisa. Both quick and cute!
Like Primitive decor and designs....here's 3 from Notforgotten Farms: the first is Christmas Donkey. I have to laugh when I look at this...imagine a donkey 'dashing' for anything, except if he's hungry. Next is Woodland Christmas, a bag to hang and decorate with greens for the holidays or store Christmas cards. And finally, Mary Snow.
Summer House Stitche Workes brings us Hark, Hark, Hark! Very seasonal in design.
For Thanksgiving, we don't always have a lot of charts to choose from. Plum Street Needleworks brings us Thankful for Thee and His and Hers. We don't associate stockings with Thanksgiving, but why not? And you can always leave off the His and Hers or fill in a border type design. But I think they are cute and different as is.
And last but not least, Blackbird Designs Give Thanks, chart number 2 in their Sewing Box series. Remember number 1 was the Halloween design Midnight Ride, a crow wearing a witch's hat.
Well, that's some of the new charts coming in next week. Stop by and see them in person and check out the charts from the Primitive Hare, an Italian, primitive designer.
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