Needlework Retailer News

Nautilus Shell

14" x 14" design on 13 count mono canvas. Contact Alice Vantrease, Savannah, GA 31401. Phone 912-308-3208.

Nana’s Little Treasures

A pack of 3 lovely biscornu designs from Heirloom Embroideries. Like all Heirloom Embroidery charts, this pack includes comprehensive finishing instructions with photographs. All three biscornu are stitched with Dinky-Dyes silks—silk packs are available. Contact Dinky-Dyes.

Cupcake Pillow

This cute and playful design is painted on 18 count canvas. The design is 12" wide and 10" height. It comes with a stitch guide with fiber suggestions and stitch directions. It has a Stumpwork stem for the cherry and buttons as accents. Contact Elizabeth Talledo-Dames of the Needle/Finger Work.

God Speed

This motto adaptation is based on an original motto from the UK. The design is stitched on white 12" x 18" standard perforated paper available from Yarn Tree and fits in an 8" x 18" frame. Alternate line "God Bless all who go" included in addition to the original wording. Retail $8.00. Contact Dutch Treat Designs.

Cotillion

This beautiful sampler takes its name from the Cotillion which was one of the many country dances originating in France in the 1700’s. The dancer changed partners through the dance allowing them to introduce themselves and to flirt with the other dancers in a way which the protocol of the time did not allow. Design size: 150 x 340. Retail $19.00. Contact European Crosstitch Company.

Fall, In Pieces

Funk & Weber Designs’ lifelike multi-colored leaves, acorns, berries, and ladybug bring the vivid colors of Fall indoors. Overdyed threads from The Gentle Art add to the natural look, varying subtly and randomly. The Gentle Art provides a thread pack for this pattern to make fiber selection a snap. Contact The Gentle Art.

On Shepherds’ Watch

On Shepherds’ Watch tells the story of three tired and weary shepherds who are drawn to the star shining brilliantly in the night. Almost miraculously it pulls them nearer to the small town of Bethlehem like a beacon in the harshness of the desert darkness. Model stitched 2 over 2 on 28ct linen. Stitch count 208w x 231h. Retail $16.00. Contact Glendon Place.

The Lighthouses & International Christmas Greetings

Two new series from Handblessings! In addition to Lighthouse Faith (seen here) there is Love, Hope, a Christmas Lighthouse Peace and a Halloween Lighthouse Boo. Seeing the Christmas greeting in your own nationality is great fun and a source of pride. So far there are eight languages available. Contact Handblessings.

Large Purple Tote Bag

The Clear View Tote Bags come in new bright colors: purple (shown), green, pink, red, shocking pink, turquoise, and yellow. The totes are large enough to hold either size Handy Caddy for crafting on the go. 18" x 14" x 6" with a 22" zipper. Contact Handy Caddy.

Ink Circles

Introducing a brand new designer to Hoffman Distributing, Ink Circles from the great state of Washington! In 2007, Ink Circles brought you a Quacker-style sampler in the antique tradition of the Quackworth School. Amphibians attending the Croakworth School have had a long-standing tradition of their own...for Quaker lovers, Quackworth lovers and frog lovers everywhere! Retail $8.00. Contact Hoffman Distributing Company.