Needlework Retailer News

Elvira Spida is Witchy by Kelly Clark Needlepoint

Kelly is offering a new group of Halloweenies at Columbus TNNA to enhance and spook the original batch of characters. Kelly has stitched Elvira and the stitch guide is ready to go. Wholesale contact Kelly Clark Needlepoint.

 

Bilbo The Gnome knitting pattern by Betty Lampen

One of the patterns in the new editon of Betty Lampen’s Knitted Bears and Dolls. The book includes directions to knit your own teddy, panda or polar bear in 3 sizes and knit your own doll, clown, gnome, girl or boy. Beginning knitters easy bear & doll pattern. Cute, soft and cuddly toys. Retail $8.00. Contact Betty Lampen.

 

Lavender Logs by Brenda E. Kocker Designs

A new twist on a classic design. Lavender Logs incorporates the traditional log cabin quilt design with vibrant blue and lavender threads and metallic ribbon to create a beautiful splash of color. Worked on 18 count mono canvas. Rhodes of all shapes, Plaited stitches, Sprats, and Crescents are just a few of the textured stitches in Lavender Logs that create a design you’ll have great fun stitching. Contact Brenda E. Kocher Designs.

 

Lighthouse ornaments from CBK Needlepoint Collections

Starke Art has new lighthouse ornaments. They are 3½" x 4" on 18 mesh. Request a lighthouse near you! Wholesale contact CBK Needlepoint Collections.

 

First Recital cross stitch kit from Westminster Fibers

This charming Anchor cross stitch kit includes 16 count black Aida fabric, Anchor Threads, a chart, and instructions. The finished size is 13¾" x 13¾". Retail $63.00. Contact Westminster Fibers.

 

Tucked Away Tucson cross stitch from Pegasus Originals

The latest design in the Journeys with Jimanie Series is Tucked Away Tucson. Designer Stephanie Seabrook Hedgepath states, "When I was in Tucson to judge a dog show, a "Corgi" friend, Candace Reichard, took me on a tour of Old Tucson. We had a great time taking photos and talking Corgis. The entrance to this home is one of my favorites. I love the building’s rich hue and the lushness of the surrounding plants. I hope you enjoy stitching it as much as I enjoyed the day with my friend." Stitch count 72 x 125. Contact Pegasus Originals, Inc.

 

Happy International Fairy Day!

International Fairy Day is the official holiday for fairy collectors, believers, artisans and the young at heart. To celebrate, here is September Sapphire Fairy available wholesale from Wichelt Imports.

Maggie Bean cross stitched with Crescent Colours silk

Crescent Colours is collaborating with Shakespeare’s Peddler (Theresa Venette) to present a darling new automatic, called Maggie Bean. Each pattern thread pack will contain two small samplers with lovely little symbols and motifs that represent the lesson that Maggie is currently learning. The series starts this month with "Maggie Bean: Hospitality. The thread pack will include the patterns and five different colors of Belle Soie silk in one yard lengths. Crescent Colours is also offering the frames for these little designs. The frame on the left is The Maude and on the right is The June, both 4" x 4" square frames finished in Fleamarket Icing. Contact Crescent Colours.

 

The Dictionary Series—"Chart" cross stitch by Cherry Wood Design Studios

Here is a sneak peek at the fourth design in the Dictionary Series—
another of a stitcher’s necessary tools "chart." Contact CherryWood Design Studios.

 

1st day of Summer!! Simple Summer by Dutch Treat Designs

Dutch Treat’s Simple Gifts series is a set of 12 designs—one for each month of the year. Each monthly design is charted to be stitched as a tabletopper or a Hang Up. In the full set, which includes all 12 months, there are bonus directions to make a Simple Year afghan. Some of the months will be available individually and other months will only be available as part of the complete set. Simple Spring and Summer was recently released. Retail $8.00. Simple Halloween and Christmas will be available in July 2011. Simple Fall and Winter will be available in September 2011. The complete set of all 12 months will be available later in 2011. Contact Dutch Treat Designs.