New for the TNNA St. Charles trade show! Stitched with Gentle Arts Wool on 30 count Weeks Dye Works Tin Roof; ABC 123 has an appliquéed look. The wools provide a wonderful texture on the linen which is then outlined using the blanket stitch on the house and heart. The final piece is mounted onto Weeks Dye Works over-dyed wool using the blanket stitch. Fun to stitch! Contact Milady’s Needle.
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September 2009
September 30, 2009
September 29, 2009
Stitcher’s Evening Bag “Under The Apple Tree”
An enchanting sewing purse with tape measure case, scissors bed, pinbox/pincushion, and scissors fob designed by Marinella Paoletti from MingiuStitch for the Designing Ladies 2009 project. Chart only, finishing instructions available from Judy Odell. Contact The Thread Gatherer.
September 28, 2009
Got Wool?
The thread displayed in this picture is ThreadworX hand overdyed Italian Wool in Ice Blue made with 100% Merino Wool. This beautiful and vibrant collection has 42 hand overdyed colors to choose from. Contact ThreadworX.
September 27, 2009
Xmas Hats
Cute Mermaid Designs gives us a preview of her Christmas chart, Xmas Hats. Three funny Xmas Hats finished in a nice way! Retail $10.00. Contact Cute Mermaid Designs.
September 26, 2009
Magnetic Scissor Sitter
Puffin & Co.’s new handmade Magnetic Scissor Sitters keep scissors from going astray. Pin the sitter onto your lapel and attach your scissors to the leash with the jewelry quality lobster clasp, which is large enough to take even small sewing scissors. The super strong magnet will keep the scissors up and out of the way until they are needed. Available in 4 beautiful designs. Contact Diane Zielinsky, Puffin & Co.
September 25, 2009
Ursula
From Leigh Designs’ Sirens series, introduced at Columbus. Eight canvases in the group, 12" x 24" on Zweigart’s 18 mesh Leventeen Blue mono. These aren’t just your everyday Mermaids, they’re very fanciful interpretations of the legendary Sirens of old that sang out to ancient mariners, enchanting them and calling them to crash their ships on the rocks. Perfect for lots of beading and flowing silk ribbons. Contact Leigh Designs.
September 24, 2009
Pastel Peepers
Attention wool applique lovers! This kit is complete with Weeks wool and everything you need to complete this great peeper case. Great quickie gift! Retail $18.00. Contact Fern Ridge Collections.
September 23, 2009
Tiered Christmas Tree
Don’t miss this tiered Christmas Tree! Six tiers are intricately designed on 18M canvas, which includes a decorative string of lights and stitch guide. Contact All About Stitching, Inc.
New Contest!
Antique Displays
Send us a photo of your favorite needlework displayed using an antique.
Retail businesses, designers and individuals are encouraged to enter. Multiple entries are encouraged. Email a digital photo along with a few words describing your entry. Include your contact information. Email Entries to [email protected] Entries are due by December 15, 2009
Prizes For Current Contest include over $400 of The Gentle Art Threads! Click here for contest details.
September 22, 2009
Summer Sampler
Another design from Marilyn Webb, second in a series of Seasonal Designs. Measuring 7" x 9½" on 14 count fabric with 19 colors. Contact AppleCross Designs.