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May 2008

May 31, 2008

Baby’s Birth Sampler

March054 "Sweet" is the only word for this design by Karen Kluba of Rosewood Manor. The sampler chart includes this memento for new grandparents, which is a beautiful stitched card birth announcement with a space for baby’s first photo. A treasure for generations to come.

May 30, 2008

Innocence and Truth

March053Modern interpretation of a band sampler includes extensive diagrams, and alphabet from Scholehouse for the Needle. Suggested retail $15.00.

May 29, 2008

Elizabeth Bradley Coupon

Visit the Elizabeth Bradley booth at the 2008 TNNA show! Mention this coupon to enjoy free shipping and 15% off all Elizabeth Bradley textiles when you purchase at least $250 worth of merchandise at their booth!

Peregrination from Ink Circles

March052It's just a fancy way of saying wandering travels, and the Celtic pathways on this Ink Circles chart do! This design is a fun way to show off an overdyed variegated thread. Let your imagination roam as your fingers stitch up these intertwining ribbons. 153 x 153 stitch count. Suggested retail $12.00.

May 28, 2008

Flat Zippered Organizer from Yarn Tree

March051A one project organizer perfect for a chart and holder, thread, hoop, embroidery scissors, etc. This portfolio style organizer from Yarn Tree zips closed. Full length side pocket also zips closed. Assorted nylon fabrics. 5" nylon web handles. Measures 15" long and 11" high. Suggested retail $8.00.

May 27, 2008

Florence Linen

March050 45ct Florence Linen from Graziano is shown here in natural and ivory. Florence has a soft drape and a luxurious hand. Top of the line quality from Fratelli Graziano, producing fine fabrics in Italy since 1841. Available from Norden Crafts.

May 26, 2008

Sampler Trio

March049Three different color ways are presented in The Gathering Place chart packet. This trio of samplers all use full cross stitches over two threads of linen, and a variety of specialty stitches.

May 25, 2008

Sarah Ainsworth

March048 A reproduction of the original antique sampler stitched by Sarah Ainsworth in 1859. The model is stitched with silk on Zweigart 25ct Platinum Linen (available from Norden Crafts). Inspired by Sarah’s original, a second sampler on 40ct linen is also available from Milady’s Needle.

May 24, 2008

Swirly Lines

March047 Colorful Swirly lines decorate these chic readers with matching case from Leah Benjamin Designs. Four assorted combinations of summertime colors and are available in powers 100 to 300. Suggested retail $16.00.

May 23, 2008

New Kreinik Colors

March046 Introducing Kreinik's 623 Twilight Blue, a deep-hued blue reminiscent of tropical nights, refined gemstones, and sparkling fabrics, available in #4, 8, 12, 16 braids, and 1/16" ribbon. New color 089 Aspen Green is a softer shade like meadow grass, fair flowers, and pistachio ice cream, available in blending filament; #4, 8, 12, 16 braids; and 1/16" ribbon. Also new is 072 Cocoa Brown—as enticing as chocolate milk, the rich earth, and a frosted hair-do—available in blending filament; #4, 8, 12, 16 braids; and 1/16" ribbon. All are designed to help you add more realism, more dimension, and more light to your needlework projects.