Happy Leap Day. We get one extra day every four years, I think I'll try to fit in some extra stitching today to celebrate.
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February 2012
February 29, 2012
February 28, 2012
Dust Bunnies you wouldn’t mind having around the house!
Now here are a couple of dust bunnies you wouldn’t mind having around the house! Stitched with 16 colors of The Gentle Art floss. Retail $12.00. Wholesale contact Glendon Place.
February 27, 2012
What is your favorite season for stitching?
The Seasons Quilt An elegant look at the seasons. Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter are richly portrayed in this four square quilt. The gold filigree heart charm in the center finishes it perfectly. The Seasons Quilt is shown as a pillow but it would also be beautiful framed. Contact Handblessings.
February 26, 2012
Would you like to see The Gentle Art's new Shaker colors?
The Gentle Art will have three new Shaker thread colors in Nashville: Linen, Carriage Black and Burlap. The gently overdyed 6-strand cotton embroidery floss will give your needlework a faded, antiqued look. Wholesale contact The Gentle Art.
February 25, 2012
Happy Easter cross stitch from Flowers 2 Flowers
“Happy Easter” surrounded by a colorful border of decorated Easter eggs. Stitch count 154 x 118. The designer suggests The Gentle Art threads and embellishing the sentiment with Mill Hill Beads. Wholesale contact Flowers 2 Flowers.
February 24, 2012
Wouldn't this look cute attached to your scissors?
This sweet little fob is just the thing for your tiny scissors. Complete kit includes Delica beads and Swarovski crystals. Wholesale contact Fern Ridge Collections.
February 23, 2012
Do you need a great way to organize your spooled threads?
The Antique Thread Keeper has 10 rods with removable finials. Spools spin around the rods so it is easy to get at and unwind your threads. Double sided drawer for storing notions and a magnetic pad for needles and scissors. Includes 20 empty antique wooden spools. 12″ x 3½″ x 16″. Wholesale contact: F. A. Edmunds/Rep Sales Co.
February 22, 2012
"To make a prairie it takes a clover and one bee, one clover and a bee and revery..."
Clover and Bee, a new cross stitch design from Moira Blackburn. Hard to see here, but the apron has a lacy effect pattern stitched in cream. Stitch count 163w x 207h. Retail $15.00. Wholesale contact: European Crosstitch Company.
February 21, 2012
Camelias embroidery kit from EdMar Co.
One of six intermediate level kits in the Dimensional Embroidery line. Camelias (pictured here) petals are made in cast-on stitches and bullions using EdMar’s 100% Rayon Embroidery Thread. EdMar kits come with full instructions, printed fabric, pre-sorted threads, and needles. Wholesale contact: EdMar Co.
February 20, 2012
Happy Hoodie-Hoo Day! Butterfly needlepoint from Melissa Prince for Spring.
Happy Hoodie-Hoo Day!
On this winter day, people go out at noon, wave their hands over their heads and chant "Hoodie-Hoo" to chase away winter and bring in spring.
Did you know? Hoodie Hoo Day is a copyrighted holiday. It was created and is provided, courtesy of the great folks at Wellcat.com
OR, you could stitch this colorful butterfly needlepoint from Melissa Prince Designs to welcome Spring. The butterfly measures 6″ x 6″ on 18 mesh and features a garden setting. Wholesale contact Melissa Prince Designs.