New from Kathy Schmitz

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Penny Haren

These embroidery designs showcase 12 different embroidery stitches so any or all of them would make a great class. They are all made to fit in a standard 8″ x 10″ frame so the final display is a snap.

These patterns are all available separately or you can buy all of them in a pack. Kathy uses a 12 weight Valdani pearl cotton or DMC floss so kitting is easy. Don’t forget to have some light tables on hand as well since they will need them to trace their designs.

They are due to arrive next month and would make great affordable gifts for the holidays so place your orders now!

New from Creative Abundance

Posted on September 21, 2022 by Penny Haren

These kits all come with pre-printed linen so you can start stitching as soon as you find your floss! They all are designed to work with readily available frames, notebooks, and embroidery hoops for that finishing touch. I have enlarged the images so you can see the detail. What a great way to learn how to embroider. Leann’s House is also available in cream.

If you live in a tourist area, these are great hand projects for the beach or road trips! Display next to your floss for instant kitting! These are available next month so place your orders now!

New from CrabApple Hill

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Penny Haren

“Where the treetops glisten, and children listen, to hear sleighbells in the snow!”

In Meg’s words: This joyful quilt is covered with playful snow families having fun in their wintry world! The embroidery is all very basic redwork… so no complicated stitches to slow you down. The piecing is all easy enough for a beginning quilter. And at 65″ x 72″ it is a great throw size.

The pattern is due to arrive early next month so place your orders now!

Embroider Your Favorite Kitty

Posted on July 23, 2022 by Penny Haren

You already know the customers who will love this! The pattern, Frisky Kitty Cats by Hudson’s Holidays and designer Shirley Hudson, includes eight different designs in a multitude of sizes. Make them into ornaments, bowl fillers, pins or pin cushions. What a great opportunity to teach a favorite art to the next generation.

The pattern is due to arrive next month so order them now.

A Crabapple Hill Alphabet

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Penny Haren

In Meg’s words: Make a border of wildflowers for your favorite flowery room in the house! I have included the entire alphabet, so you can choose any word/words/names you’d like to personalize your garden banner, and eleven beautiful flowers to choose from. There’s just something about a pennant banner that makes me happy immediately… like a garden party is getting ready to begin! I’ve also made a couple to use as beautiful bookmarks that make me smile! What a sweet shower decoration – just make sure you have all of the letters you need!

Six pretty flowers! These can be made into brooches with the addition of a pin back, fobs or zipper pulls with the addition of a ring, clasp, ribbon or cord, glued to a large paper clip or bookmark, or simply embroidered onto something that needs beautiful embellishments! Parts of the designs can be colored pencil tinted, but are mostly filled with embroidery.

Block #4 of Twilight Garden is also expected.

Twilight Garden Block of the Month Block 4 Daisy

And Blocks 9 and 10 of Hope Blooms will be ready for those of you doing that block of the month program.

Hope Blooms Block of the Month Blocks 9 & 10

These patterns are due to arrive later this month so place your orders now.

Quick and Easy Gifts

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Penny Haren

Check out these beginner projects from Sookie Sews. What a great way to teach beginning concepts on a basic sewing machine. At first I thought they were for embroidery machines but they aren’t! All you need is a basic sewing machine! In Sue’s words:

Beginner friendly! Here comes the sun and warm days at the beach. This sunglasses case will hold even the largest glasses and keep them safe while looking adorable. The case features a peek-a-boo top of the lining, top stitching, and an adorable pair of applique sunglasses.

Beginner friendly! Get ready for those warm days of picnics and fresh squeezed lemonade. You’ll learn many great techniques along the way to improve your sewing results on everything you may make. This fast and fun citrus slice mug rug showcases applique, working with foam, and fun decorative stitches.

What great classes! They are coming in the middle of this month so you have plenty of time to add them to a holiday basket! Place your orders now!

Handwork at the Ready

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Penny Haren

Gingiber has thought of everything. These kits include everything you need for this finished project: 6″ hoop, thread, the stamped design on fabric and a needle. All you need is a pair of scissors and you are ready to go.

These kits are intended for an 8″ hoop and include the pattern and instructions as well as the stamped cloth. You provide the floss, hoop, needle and scissors!

What a great way to learn the art of embroidery! These kits will be available later this month so place your orders now. Tuck them in your suitcase the next time you travel!

Cats and Dogs

Posted on February 26, 2022 by Penny Haren

These latest mug rugs or ornaments by Rachel’s are too cute to resist! Each version is available as a stand alone pattern or a kit that includes the felt and floss as well.

Who can resist those faces???

I always keep some of Rachel’s kits on hand so I always have handwork when I need it. These make great gifts so it is always nice to have some ready. These are due to arrive next month, just in time for vacation travels.

Cross Stitch Ornaments

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Penny Haren

Katie Rogers of Primrose Cottage Stitches has so many cute patterns for cross stitch. Her newest snow globe ornaments are just too cute to resist! This latest collection is due to arrive next month.

The original pattern is hard to resist as well so why not order them both?

The patterns include three different sizes, just adjust the embroidery cloth accordingly. The samples were done on a 16 count fabric.

Checker has a wide variety of embroidery fabrics. Cross stitch has returned in a big way so if you carry floss, it is a natural choice!

New from Meg Hawkey

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Penny Haren

This new block of the month by Meg Hawkey is called Hope Blooms. Each block blooms with a variety of beautiful roses which are stitched and then tinted to add the depth and charm we all love.

Each pattern in the series contains patterns for two embroidered blocks. The first pattern includes the instructions for the quilt layout and pieced blocks so you can work on those as you go as well.

The finished quilt measures 51 1/2″, perfect for a throw or wall hanging. This pattern is due to arrive the middle of next month so place your orders now.

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