Cross Stitch by Robin Pickens

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Penny Haren

Robin Pickens is releasing the last three in her “Seasonal Courier” series. The cross-stitch finishes on 14-count Aida or 28-count Evenweave at approx 5 x 7″ (5-1/2 x 7-3/4″ for 25-count Lugana) and features a robin bird and cheery tulips.

It can also be stitched on Lori Holt Vintage Cross Stitch Cloth or Charles Craft Monaco in Tea Dyed. 13 DMC colors are specified (and listed on the website).

Blue Jay’s Summer

Blackbird’s Autumn:

Cardinal’s Winter was released earlier and is already in stock.

Loving Wishes is an assortment of mini pillows that are the perfect decoration for showers, weddings and Valentines.

The winter version of the series is in stock now. The others are due to arrive early next month so place your orders now.

New Cross Stitch from Lori Holt

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Cindy Abdoo

Its beginning to feel like Fall! The 12 designs of the Autumn Days Ornaments capture the richness of fall. From bountiful harvests and canning to a slice of pie and a cup of apple cider, each is stitched in warm colors that will remind you of cooler temperatures and leaves changing color. The “I Love Fall” ornament will perfectly express how you feel about both the autumn season and these cute ornament designs. Make them all or make a few, you can’t go wrong with the Autumn Days Ornaments. Finished sizes: 2.25” x 2.25” / Stitch count: 28w x 28h

Fall is in the air and Stitch Cards Set R will transport you to crisp mornings and all things autumn. Stitched in warm reds, greens and oranges, you will be reminded of fall colors and cozy sweaters. The Crow, Pumpkin, Scarecrow and Sunflower are such a happy group that even the crow is a welcome visitor. Why wait for fall’s arrival when you can bring it home with these adorable cards? Stitch count: 36w x 36h

Lively orange colors express how you feel about fall with the Happy Fall Simply Signs cross stitch pattern by It’s Sew Emma.
Let this sign show that fall colors, pumpkins, sweater weather, apple cider and more make you happy! The Happy Fall Simply Signs 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 14 count Aida cloth and finishes at 8” x 19.875”. Finished sizes: 8” x 19.875” / Stitch count: 112w x 2788h

These patterns are due to arrive next week, just in time for some stitching in front of the fire!

Stocking Stuffers

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Penny Haren

It is getting to be that time of year when quilters will be asking for just a little something for their friends. Why not set up a display of useful items that may be just the ticket?

This wool mat cleaning tool is due to arrive later this month. If you are like me and have the wool pressing mats and can’t believe you ever survived without them, this would be a great gift.

This mat cleaner removes all of those fibers that bury themselves in the cuts on your mat.

The Gypsy Quilter Mat Cleaning Pad Heart Shaped 3-1/4in x 1in

The GEasy stickers are made to stick on Wonder Clips so you can organize your next project. The pack includes numbers, letters, 1/4″ markings, and even blanks so you can keep track of the pieces you are cutting for a project.

These flexible little tools will clean all of the lint out of your sewing machine and make it run like a charm!

Clean the base of your iron with these handy cleaning cloths.

These short handled screwdrivers work great with your machines.

The Gypsy Quilter Sewing Machine Screwdriver Set

If you are like me, and want a maintenance kit on hand with everything, why not display these items with a lunchbox? This is a darling one from Lori Holt and should hold everything!

Lori Holt Cookbook Vintage Metal Lunch Box

Or teach or demo a simple bag that they could make as part of the gift!

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?

2022 Planner from Lori Holt

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Penny Haren

In Lori’s words: Calling all Busy Bees! Tame your schedule in 2022 with our new 2022 Bee in my Bonnet Planner by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet Co.! This spiral-bound dated planner includes sections for monthly and weekly planning, as well as a notes section. Plus, it is so cute you won’t mind having it handy at all times!

Features:
– 12 months of tabbed monthly planner pages
– 12 months of weekly planner pages
– January 2022 to December 2022
– 12 pages of Notes
– 172 pages
– Page size 5 x 8 1/4-inches

Just look at what is inside!

These are in stock now so you can still get them in time to plan your new year!

Prim Village by Lori Holt

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Penny Haren

Roam the streets of this sweetly stitched village with Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet Company! Twelve quaint, colorful cottages have plenty of room for you to play with palettes and shades to create your dream dwellings. Mind the rows of churn dashes while strolling the paths, while a simple border fences in these abodes. Prim Village Cross Stitch pattern comes with full-color instructions, diagrams and supply list, including suggested DMC and AuriFloss colors. It is printed on durable 11″ x 17″ cardstock. The cross stitch pattern includes charts for the Large Prim Village and Small Village and is designed for 25ct Oatmeal Lugana. Large Prim Village finishes at 11.75″ x 12″ and Small Prim Village finishes at 3″ x 5″. Large Prim Village is designed to fit a 14″ x 14″ frame and Small Prim Village is designed to fit a 4″ x 6″ frame. The pattern is available now!

A cute Prim Village enamel charm is included also. This adorable charm is exclusive to the Prim Village pattern. #ISE-412 From It’s Sew Emma

Prim Village Cross Stitch by Lori Holt for Bee in my Bonnet Company

Plan Ahead for Lori Holt

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Penny Haren

I normally don’t write about a book that isn’t due to arrive until May, 2020 – but when that book is a collaboration between Lori Holt and Its Sew Emma, rules don’t apply!

I don’t know anything about this quilt except the size – 74 x 89 inches and the cover design. But when Its Sew Emma has four out of the top five best selling books, you know it is going to be good. And, since many of you are going to Market to plan your year, this has to be on your list!

Farm Girl Vintage 2

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Penny Haren

This is one of those posts that is written totally on faith! It is not due until September 15th and I haven’t seen pics of any of the projects BUT it is Lori Holt so you know you want it!

And, of course, there is a fabric line to support it as well:

The fabric is due to ship in June, the book in September so you have plenty of time to prep kits for a Fall class!

Lori Holt Goes Back to School

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Penny Haren

Lori Holt has a classic style – our generation’s take on 30’s and 40’s fabrics with those pure colors that make you smile. Her latest book – Spelling Bee – is chock-full of her quirky instantly recognizable style!

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Everyone who loved Farm Girl Vintage, will want this one too so order accordingly!

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