After an afternoon of needlepointing, “Petunia Takes a Break.” She is relaxing with a cup of coffee (or tea) to get recharged. Her faithful dog sits patiently with his bowl right there in his mouth hoping she will take note and feed him! This design will be released on May 21st after making it’s debut with a class at Mile High ANG Chapter, taught by Janeann Sleeman. A stitch guide by Janeann is available to purchase as well. Delightful threads and stitches bring Petunia and her dog to life. Canvas size is 16″ x 15″ with a design size of 11″ x 10″. Contact Mindy Slater, The Artists Collection.
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May 2018
May 31, 2018
May 30, 2018
Garden Fair
This cute design from Annie Beez Folk Art is a great picture of a garden and it’s many inhabitants. The lovely gardener is tending to her plants, whilst the chickens are running around pecking at various things. We even get to see a hive of bees in their lovely habitat too. The stitch count is 138 x 99. This design is available from Hoffman.
May 29, 2018
Life Liberty and Happiness
Part two in the Long May She Wave 4-part series. A handpainted stenciled and waxed patriotic box with an inside lid design and coordinating “Land of the Free” pin pillow. Your choice of color. Contact Gayle at Abby Rose Designs
May 28, 2018
Quilt Block
Puffin & Company’s newest edition of the Quilt Block series. The Flying Geese Quilt Block is sure to please all of the quilt loving fans out there! Handcrafted Artisan Needle Minder.
May 26, 2018
My Day in a Box
“My day is not complete till needle thread and fabric meet.” The design for the box is stitched with The Gentle Art threads on 40ct overdyed linen using two strands of thread over two fabric threads. Stitch count: 220 x 162. Design Size 11″ x 8.10″. Contact Keslyn’s.
May 25, 2018
Happy National Wine Day!
Celebrate #NationalWineDay with a needlepoint wine bag from Point2Pointe! #WineDay
May 24, 2018
Seaside Ornaments
These four Seaside Ornaments are part of the new Seaside Christmas Series by Pepperberry Designs. The canvases are hand painted on 18 mesh and come in two colors turquoise (shown) and coral. Contact Pepperberry Designs.
May 23, 2018
Three Little Kittens
A Quaker take on an old nursery rhyme. You’ll find the kittens trying to explain the situation to Mom Cat and six mittens hidden among the motifs. And for those who want to argue semantics about their four paws each, there are an additional six mittens in the border. After the mittens are found, you can all enjoy the pie. Contact Tracy Horner at Ink Circles.
May 22, 2018
How Does Your Garden Crow
Caw! Caw! Caw! Three chipper crows gather in a show-stopping tulip garden for a visit! Make a charming 13¼″ wide x 8½″ high pillow or frame it. This project was stitched using Weeks Dye Works hand over-dyed floss and linen in the color dove. Easy pillow directions and DMC conversion are included in the pattern. Designed and stitched by Karina Hittle. Contact Artful Offerings.
May 20, 2018
Pick Strawberries Day! Pin-Mini Wild Strawberries
Just Pins for fun pincushions—in a mini size! Pin-Mini packs contain three Just Pins, each with a handmade clay top on a quality stainless steel sewing pin. These Wild Strawberries would be a sweet topping on any special spring-time pincushion. Contact Just Another Button Company.