For an instant a-ha! moment stitch this piece and hang it behind your thinking chair or anywhere you need or find a little inspiration. This also makes the perfect stitched gift for the electrical engineer, power plant operator, or door-to-door light bulb salesman on your gift list. A fun little project for your rotation, Bright Idea is a quick fix between your larger Ink Circles endeavors. 129 x 146 stitch count. The model was stitched on 32 count ray of light Belfast linen by Zweigart using four colors of hand-dyed threads. DMC conversion provided. Retail $8.00. Contact Ink Circles.
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August 2009
August 31, 2009
August 30, 2009
My Stitching Album—Hungarian Harmony
The 6th page of your marvelous album features the Hungarian Stitch. It is never too late to join in on the great journey of learning different stitches completed into a book of stitches. Each is accompanied with a thread pack and a particular pocket item. These can be purchased separately if you like. Contact Jeannette Douglas Designs.
August 29, 2009
Let Freedom Sing!
The designer, Ladybug Lane wishes you days filled with love of God, family and freedom. Let Freedom Sing is stitched on 28 count hand-dyed Jobelan in "Bluebell" from Wichelt—a wonderful sky blue color. Beautiful variegated threads from Weeks Dye Works and Crescent Colours, and also some DMC. The sweet little stars are from Just Another Button Company, and the tiny beads used are from Wichelt/Mill Hill. Contact LadyBug Lane.
August 28, 2009
Belt Finishes
Elizabeth Turner Collection offers full service finishing as well as needlepoint belt finishing. They are introducing leather finishes Ostrich and Croc. The colors available in ostrich are brown, pink, lime green, orange, red, black, and black croc. Contact Elizabeth Turner Collection.
August 27, 2009
Autumn Collection Pins
Just Another Button Company put their buttons on the top of pins! So fabulous! Great for counting, adding to your designer pin cushion or your ever growing pin collection and they make the best gift for friends. Pictured above is the Autumn Collection, just one of several sets of five pins. Contact Just Another Button Company.
August 26, 2009
Sampler Project Bags
The Marking Samplar project bags are made of strong black plastic mesh which gives a dramatic look on which to show off the beautiful sampler fabric. There are three colors available: Beach House Blue, Beach House Weathered Wood and Beach House White Sand. The bag comes in two sizes to accommodate small or larger projects. The small bag measures 12½" wide and 7½" high and the larger bag measures 12½" wide by 12" high. Contact The Marking Samplar.
August 25, 2009
Inventory Control with Auto Order
Keep your best selling items on the shelf! POS•IM, Point of Sale and Inventory Management software, helps increase sales by identifying fast moving items, and automatically creating Purchase Orders to help you keep them in stock. It is easy to use and helps you keep inventory under control. Contact Micro-Solve.
August 24, 2009
Folk Art Sampler
This small country style sampler is finished in two versions. One is a sampler with a verse and the other is an anniversary sampler. Stitch either one using silks on either 36 or 40 count linen. Contact Milady’s Needle.
August 23, 2009
Cut Glass Dishes
A new counted canvas design from Laura J. Perin’s American Quilt Collection series. Beautiful cut glass blocks stitched with four fun borders and ric rac edging. The model is stitched on Zweigart’s 18ct eggshell mono canvas with DMC #5 pearl cottons. Retail $13.00. Contact Norden Crafts.
August 22, 2009
Cotton Candy Embroidery Scissors
Nordic Needle’s light and airy 3¼" embroidery scissors are an amazing value and excellent quality. Their fine, narrow, sharp blades cut all the way to the tips. Buy a different color for each use! Retail $6.99 including scissors sheath and case. Contact Nordic Needle.