Needlework Retailer News

Milady’s Quaker Pendants II

Do you love stitched jewelry? These petite Quaker motif pendants are perfect gift for a anyone on your gift list. Stitched over one thread using either cross or tent stitch, they are quick to stitch but very elegant. This kit comes with enough 36 count Luna from Lakeside Linens and silk floss for all four designs and one jewelry pendant. Extra pendants are available through Milady’s Needle. Contact Milady’s Needle.

Heart & Home Christmas Ornament

When one conjures up thoughts of the Christmas season, those thoughts and memories always take us back home. It can truly be said, "Home is where the Heart is." The Marking Samplar ornament is stitched on 40-count Crème Burlee with Overdyed Sampler Threads from Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Arts. Contact The Marking Samplar.

Mariachi

The Guadalajara line of eight designs (plus eight coordinating ‘coasters’) are perfect for Spring! Mariachi lends itself beautifully to lots of decorative stitches, beading and silk ribbon. 10" x 10" on 18 count Turquoise mono. Contact Leigh Designs.

Popcorn Hand and Bath Towels

This new sunflower design chart is free with the purchase of Popcorn towels. This collection comes in five beautiful fashion colors (white, ivory, aqua, blue and sand) will make a statement in any kind of bathroom setting. The Popcorn Towels feature a waffle-like texture for greater absorbency. Available in bath size (27½" x 55") and hand size (20" x 31½"). 100% cotton, made by Dohler S.A. Contact STS Crafts.

 

Welcome Y’all

This Texan style welcome design is 9½" w x 8" h when stitched on 32ct cream Belfast Linen from Zweigart. The model was stitched with DMC thread and embellished with three rusty tin stars that are included with each pattern. Contact Annalee Waite Designs.

A Stitch in Time with Mother Goose

Over 20 vintage line art nursery rhyme designs are included to create lovely hand embroidered projects in red or blue work. Incorporate them into your own creative patterns or with one of several projects in the book: quilts, a dishtowel, a child’s pillow, framed nursery wall decor and children’s bibs. Contact Indygo Junction.

Father

Perfect to stitch as a gift for Father’s Day, this classic counted cross stitch design would look great as a decoration in a den or office. The model is stitched on 28 count ivory linen from Wichelt Imports. Stitch count: 77w x 49h. Retail $8.00 Contact Turquoise Graphics & Designs.

Classic Burberry Plaid

Burberry Plaid is always a fashion standard. Voila! C’est Fini! offers hand-painted canvases in sizes to complete Toe Ring Thongs, Key Fobs, Belts, Headbands, Cases, and more. Imagination has no limits! Stitching, finishing, canvases and many new ideas are available from Voila! Contact Voila! C’est Fini.

Windows of my Heart

All the windows of my heart... I open to the day.." Stitched with gentle overdyed cottons and many different silks in soft shades. Victoria Sampler provides a ‘Windows of my Heart’ accessory pack which contains all the overdyed threads you need for this design. Hang this inspiring design on your wall and each morning you too will feel like opening the windows of your heart! Contact The Victoria Sampler.

ThreadworX Journal

ThreadworX has just released a six issue a year, fiber focused resource publication. It offers articles, news about ThreadworX, a Club design series, fiber studies and much more. Learn more about this innovative, new resource and other ThreadworX publications. Stop by www.threadwrox.typepad.com to sign up for a subscription.