Needlework Retailer News

Triple Dip

If two scoops are good -- three scoops of your favorite flavors are so much better! Indulging in a luscious, creamy delight on a hot summer day is sublime! Triple Dip is one of eight frosty extravaganzas in our new "Ice Cream Socials" line. Each finishes to a delectable 4 x 5" and is tastily hand painted on Smoky-White 18 mesh canvas. Treat yourself, it's the best ice cream in town! There is also a gluten-free stitch guide available for each design. Contact Leigh Designs.

Lady Mirabilia

Due to overwhelming response, the five limited edition Mirabila designs featured on page 26 of the July/Aug issue have already sold out.  We apologize for the inconvenience. The 25th-anniversary design Lady Mirabilia—MD158 (shown here) which includes an embellishment pack (MD158E) is still available! Wichelt has also released a 25th-anniversary booklet (MDB25) that talks about some of Nora’s most inspired designs and includes a free chart.

Ouija Board Thread Organizer

Historically known as a “spirit” or a “talking board”, Retromantic’s Ouija Board Thread Organizer is inspired by séance boards of the past and designed to conjure the creative spirit within. In addition to its decorative elements, the thread organizer comes equipped with a traditional, but magnetized heart-shaped Planchette to guide you through. At 6″ x 4″ at the full size and 3″ at the fob and necklace, it is a worthy addition to your project bag and Halloween decor. Planchette needle minder is included. Contact Molly and Kathy at Retromantic Fripperies.

Seaside Portland, Oregon

The Needleart Closet ordered this home in Seaside Portland, OR. 18 mesh canvas 17" x 13" painted by Anne Cram Designs. Custom orders welcome.

WDW New Colors

Weeks Dye Works recently released four new colors of floss at the 2018 Nashville Needlework Market—Santa Cruz, oyster, bee’s knees and roasted figs. Contact Weeks Dye Works.

65 Roses colorways in Harmony

Inspired by actual roses, 65 Roses colorways are limited editions—only blooming once! And new ones will bloom each season. “65 Roses” is a term often used by young children with cystic fibrosis to pronounce the name of their disease. Treenway Silks donates a minimum 10% of sales in honor of Andrea’s angels to help find a cure for cystic fibrosis (CF). Since developing the 65 Roses colorways in 2017, Treenway Silks has donated $500. They hope to double that amount in 2018. The 65 Roses colorways began with ribbons and has expanded to include Harmony, Treenway Silks’ 6-strand silk floss. Free with any purchase of 65 Roses Harmony silk floss, comes “A Rose by Any Other Name” by Claire Hupin-Foreman.  Contact Treenway Silks. 

Merry Noel

This beautiful red band sampler was released at Nashville market. Sue includes instructions on how to use individual bands to make adorable spool ornaments. The model was stitched on Zwigart’s 32ct. natural Belfast linen using The Gentle Art’s schoolhouse red. Stitch count is 112 x 252. Contact Sue Hillis Designs.

Seaside Light

Light your way to some incredible nautical imagery with this seaside cross stitch treasure! Available as a kit or leaflet, Seaside Light by Diane Arthurs uses DMC flosses and has a stitch count of 105w x 129h. Contact Imaginating.

Project Tray and Scissors Case—Purple Swirl

An adorable cloth tray with a pretty purple swirl design in the fabric to use for your orts and other stray threads and lint. Use it in your stitching class too! It’s also is perfect for holding those objects you need every day (like your keys). Or, you can get the set and use the tray and scissors case in your sewing or stitching area. It’s finished and ready to use! Please note: the scissors are not included. Contact Fern Ridge Collections.

The Wish Sampler

This sampler from Ship’s Manor is called “The Wish Sampler” because designer Erik Shipley’s mother wished she had a sampler to stitch. Stitch count 174 x 151. Model stitched (2 over 2) on 32ct linen. Contact Dinky-Dyes.