From a series of classic Jean Smith designs. They are 14’ sq. on 13 mesh. Contact Jean Smith.
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July 2019
July 31, 2019
July 30, 2019
The Harvest Jar Pin-Mini
Just Pins for fun pincushions--in a mini size! Pin-Mini packs contain 3 Just Pins, each with a handmade clay top on a quality stainless steel sewing pin. The Harvest Jar set includes a sunflower, heart and blue canning jar—created especially for the Chalk Full Harvest design from Hands On Design. Available from Just Another Button Company.
July 29, 2019
Charley Harper- A Century of Caring
Originally created for a College of Veterinary Medicine poster for the Ohio Veterinary Medicine Association. Includes a wide range of animals that vets treat! 11½″ x 18″ on 13 mesh. Contact The Meredith Collection.
July 28, 2019
Snowy 9 Patch-Part 5
This is part 5 in a 9-part Snowman series by Annie Beez Folk Art. These adorable snowmen are great as individual ornaments or stitched together as a framed piece. 46 stitches square. Contact Hoffman Distributing Company, Inc.
July 27, 2019
Santa Takes the Cake
“Santa Takes the Cake” says it all. This unique design is hand-painted on 5″ x 10″ - 18 mesh canvas. Contact JP Needlepoint.
July 26, 2019
Santa’s Sleigh
Santa’s Sleigh with wrapped presents! Handpainted needlepoint design, 4″ round on 18 mesh. Contact Alice Peterson Company.
July 25, 2019
National Thread the Needle Day!
National Thread The Needle Day is observed annually on July 25th.
“thread the needle” has multiple meanings. As a result, we recognize several ways to celebrate the day! Here are some of the different meanings of “Thread the Needle”:
Literal meaning – Taking a thread and guiding it through a sewing needle
Metaphorical meaning – Finding a path through two opposing views (often used by politicians)
Game move – A type of billiards move where the ball is shot precisely through a narrow pathway
Yoga pose – Also known as para balasana, the pose brings the body to a kneeling position with both hands on the floor (table pose). Slide the left hand all the way to the left beneath the body so the head and shoulder rest comfortably on the floor creating a slight twist in the spine.
Sports metaphor- Often employed in sports to describe a tight space in which to move the ball
HOW TO OBSERVE Put on your glasses and thread a needle!!
Kaleidoscope Elephant
This cute elephant features lots of colors and would look great framed or maybe as a pillow. Kaleidoscope Elephant from Iris Originals has a stitch count of 92 x 72 and uses Anchor or DMC floss. Contact ICG Crafts.
July 24, 2019
2 New Chenille Colors
Hand-dyed jumbo chenille, 100% cotton, in two new colors: sterling and musket. 3 continuous yards presented in a glassine bag. It’s thick, fluffy, perfect for edgings on pincushions and other stitched pieces. Contact Lady Dot Creates.
Today is National Tell an Old Joke Day!
Do you have a good Old Joke? Leave it in the comments!
Two sewing machines are sitting at a bar.
One turns to the other and says, "Hey, aren't you a Singer?!"
It turns and says, "Why? Ja-no-me?"
And then the bartender said, "Oh Brother."