New Cross Stitch by Lori Holt

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Penny Haren

Lori Holt is single handedly introducing cross stitch to a whole new generation. These latest designs are sure to please.

In her words: Grab life by the apron strings with the Vintage Housewife Cross Stitch Pattern by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet Co.! This retro-style pattern pays tribute to the amazing divas who handle the house, the family and everything in between with ease and grace. With sweet snapshots of a retro household, this cross stitch will be a terrific finishing touch to any household! The Vintage Housewife Cross Stitch Pattern comes with full-color instructions, diagrams and supply list, including suggested DMC colors. It is printed on durable 8.5” x 11” cardstock. The cross stitch is designed to work on 25 count cloth and finishes at 12.75” x 15.625”.

Flea Market Baskets Cross Stitch Pattern

Gather inspiration to make the elegant Flea Market Baskets cross stitch by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet Co.! Inspired by her love of thrifting and antiquing, this cross stitch symbolizes her guiding principle of “Make do or do without.” Vintage baskets and timeless churn dash blocks surround a beautiful center star, finished with a border of colorful blossoms. Designed to complement the Flea Market Quilt Book, this cross stitch is a one-of-a-kind find! The Flea Market Baskets Cross Stitch Pattern comes with full-color instructions, diagrams and supply list, including suggested DMC colors. It is printed on durable 8.5” x 11” cardstock. The cross stitch is designed to work on 25 count cloth and finishes at 14.75” x 14.75”.

Both of these designs were printed on cloud:

The cloth is available in 13 different colors and is due to arrive any day. The cross stitch designs are due to arrive next month so why not start your year off with a new needleart project?

Squishy Buddies

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Penny Haren

These cute and cuddly stuffed animals are machine embroiderable (if that is even a word). The head and body are stuffed with pillows that are removable. Then the body can be hooped and embroidered with a personalized design. Each comes in two sizes, a 16″ and 22″ jumbo size.

Puppy:

Moose:

Cat:

Unicorn:

Hippo:

These cuties are due to arrive next month so place your orders now!

O’ Christmas Tree

Posted on November 21, 2021 by Penny Haren

I had a friend who worked on an intricate holiday embroidery pattern each year. She would bring it out after her decorations were up and do handwork during the season. When the tree came down, the project was stored away as well. When it was actually done, we were both kind of sad because it had been so nice to revisit it each year. I am gifting her this pattern this year!

The embroidery center panel measures 19″ x 16″ and should keep her busy through several holidays. To make it extra special, I will piece the surrounding blocks that turn it into a 56 1/2″ throw. What a great way to combine both of our talents and create more memories!

The pattern is due to arrive in December, so why not order yours now and start your own tradition???

Ornamental Gnomes

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Penny Haren

These gnomes by Stacy West of Buttermilk Basin are so darn cute, your customers won’t be able to resist giving wool a try.

This is just a sampling of her ornaments. There are dozens to choose from – berries to Halloween. Why not kit some up for a make it/take it and invite your customers to come in and stitch for awhile. Hot chocolate and a visit with friends at your shop may be the highlight of the season!

The Newest Funky Friends

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Penny Haren

In her own words, this baby-faced teddy bear was specifically designed for you to sew lovely keepsakes.

With an adorable heart-shaped nose, cute upturned muzzle, arms and legs sewn into seams (for easy construction), large flat spaces for embroidery and a chubby little bottom (for extra “hugginess”) this is a perfect pattern for a keepsake bear! Create a cherished keepsake as a reminder of your baby’s first years, to mark a special occasion or milestone, to commemorate a lost loved one and bring comfort when words aren’t enough… or simply sew a keepsake bear just for YOU!

Gunther and Gretchen are just in time to satisfy everyone’s craving for gnomes.

Or stitch up Coco complete with tongue and curling tail! What hild could resist?

Coco is do to arrive next month. The others are already in stock so place your ordeers now!

Noah’s Journey Ends

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Penny Haren

Next month the completer pattern will be available for this darling block of the month. If you haven’t already, why not start a sit and stitch event at your store?

In case you missed any of the individual patterns, here they are in all of their whimsical glory!

Noah's Journey #3 Pigs Geese and Turtles

The finished quilt measures 66 x 78″ so it is the perfect size to top a double bed.

Embroidery Machine Quilting

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Penny Haren

I think this is simply brilliant! I got to see a prototype of this product and an explanation of how it worked. Kimberbell is doing videos that will be available to customers soon but in her own words….

Quilt your projects in-the-hoop with professional results! With Kimberbell Clear Blue Tiles™, it’s easy to stitch through a quilt sandwich of top fabric, batting, and back fabric. Choose allover quilting for a continuous flow, or customize each block with a different design! Because they have the same scale, you can use a variety of tiles on the same project. If you love traditional quilting and would love to do it on your embroidery machine, Kimberbell Clear Blue Tiles are the solution you’ve been waiting for. Our Clear Blue Tiles Essentials Set includes 26 finished block and border tiles, 2 water-soluble pens, 2 slap bands, the Clear Blue Tiles User Guide, and a USB with 372 embroidery files and our exclusive Seasonal Table Runner project. Start with the Essentials Set, then add our Expansion Set for larger hoops!

Add to your Clear Blue Tiles™ collection with our Expansion Set! Perfect for larger hoop sizes, the Expansion Set includes 20 Clear Blue Tiles and 2 water-soluble pens. Because they have the same scale, you’ll easily mix and match these larger Clear Blue Tiles with those in our Essentials Set!

You’ll need the Clear Blue Tiles Essentials Set KDTL105 to use this Expansion set.

These sets are due to arrive around Labor Day – just in time to teach your customers how to quilt their holiday gifts!

Machine Embroidery Gnomes

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Penny Haren

Whip up sweet Gnome Coasters to add a touch of whimsy to your decor! These fun and easy designs come in both boy and girl versions, and are completed 100% in the hoop of your embroidery machine.

Gnome Coasters In the Hoop Machine Embroidery Design CD

Or, make pillows in multiple sizes:

Gnome Pillows In the Hoop Machine Embroidery Design CD

Or, whip up darling Gnome Trivets to add a touch of whimsy to your decor!

Gnome Trivets In the Hoop Machine Embroidery Design CD

Stackable Floss Bobbins

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Penny Haren

These floss bobbins from The Gypsy Quilter® are the best way to store floss for your latest needlework project.

Each bobbin can hold two full skeins of floss.

They are sold in packages of six and stack together to keep everything in its place!

These should be arriving soon so place your orders now!

Bird Brain Designs Gnomes and more…

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Penny Haren

Robin Kingsley of Bird Brain Designs has the most whimsical personality that shines through everything she creates. Her latest pattern: A friendly little Gnome dressed in Red standing in front of his front door to Welcome ALL who enter any time of the year!

And Gnomes in Love for Valentine’s Day or just because Gnomes are sew sweet.

Delicate flowers stitched in Heart shapes make these designs perfect for “Everyday Valentines”! RedWork flowers plus the embroidered mottos are a wonderful gift handmade with love. Enjoy the creating and the giving!

These three patterns are available in machine embroidery versions as well.

Applique Holly Leaves in 2 shades of Olive wool with rich red Berries placed around a slim Gold Oval on your Pin Cushion. What a beautiful gift for the sewer in your life! It might even be for you….

All of these patterns are due to arrive this month so order now.

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