March - What's New in Store This Month

JBW DESIGNS by Judy Whitman

A WINTER COLLECTION: JBW DESIGNS by JUDY WHITMAN $12

Four lovely designs include: French Country Snowman, Snow Hats, Alphabet Snow
Man and French Country Ice skate.

SWEET BABY GIFTS: JBW DESIGNS by JUDY WHITMAN $7
Includes three small designs and an alphabet.

FRENCH COUNTRY – TEDDY BEAR: JBW DESIGNS by JUDY WHITMAN $7

SCOTTIE DOG: JBW DESIGNS by JUDY WHITMAN $7

FRENCH COUNTRY – WEDDING BELLS: JBW DESIGNS by JUDY WHITMAN $8

HEIRLOOM BABY SAMPLER: JBW DESIGNS by JUDY WHITMAN $16
Chart and Button embellishments. Four charted designs and an Alphabet. Original
has been stitched on five different colours of 28 count linen.

BLACKBIRD DESIGNS
Anniversaries
of the Heart Pattern 10 Pumpkin Farm

Chart Only $11



JUST CROSS STITCH March/April 2011     $9
Contents include:
From Structures to Samplers: Lila’s Studio
Spring Garden: Mary Mclenon-Turley

A welcoming garden design to be framed or finished into a delightful needleroll.
Floral Cross: Marie Barber

Three vibrant stargazer lilies combine with delicate lilies of the valley to
form a classical cross.
Easter Chick: Sharon Pope

A vintage Easter card inspired design features an adorable chick, colourful
flowers and a stitched ribbon border.
Four Seasons Band Sampler: Spring: Sally Hesketh

Begin a four-part band sampler celebrating the beauty of the seasons.

Bloom Pincushion: Mary Mclenon-Turley

Six cheerful flowers are the focal point in this quick-to-stitch and easily
finished project.
Spring Reflections: Sharon Pope

Final installment of a seasonal landscape series features crystal blue waters
and blossoming trees.
‘Tis a Gift to Be Simple: Gail Bussi

The first line of an 1848 Shaker song blends seamlessly with three idyllic sheep.
Best Friends: Lila Umstead

A sampler-style design stitched and finished three ways creates a perfect gift
set for a dear friend.
Albero Delle Bacche: Alessandra Adelaide

Bold, graphic design using only three colours of floss and a multitude of French
knots.
Blooming Spring Pillow: Donna V. Giampa

Tulips, hydrangeas and a delicate robin’s nest come together for a breathtaking
spring pillow.
G is for Girl Nikki Leeman

Inviting tea party with a smapler-inspired alphabet design is ideal for any
little girl’s room.
Mod Podge: March and April: Lynda Watkins and Angie Williams

The second part of a year-long contemporary stitching series combining cross-stitch
and wool felt.
Berries, Birds and Blooms: Belinda Karls-Nace

Delightful spring design featuring interlocking block motifs, variegated floss
and Smyrna stitches

What's New in February 2011?

LONG DOG SAMPLERS


SPIRIT OF LLANFAIR PG Chart only $35

Stitch count: 198 x 223

Spirit of Llanfair PG has been inspired by traditional Welsh Love spoons. It
has been titled after the abbreviation for the longest place name in the British
Isles. Llanfair PG is situated on the Isle of Anglesey in North Wales. The design
also features the Welsh alphabet.
Description and Copywrite by Julia Line

BLACKBIRD DESIGNS
Anniversaries of the Heart Pattern 10 Pumpkin Farm

Chart Only $11






WITH MY NEEDLE

Mrs Waddelow’s Needlework Basket Chart only $26

A companion piece to the very popular, Mrs Waddelow’s huswif.

It features a Button Bag, Ruler, Threadwinders, Scissors Pocket and a lining
for the base of a basket.
Model stitched on 32 count Permin “Amber” linen. Suggested thread is Weeks
Dye Works floss, “Brick”.

We stock this linen and the Weeks Dye Works floss.

VICTORIA MAGAZINE March/April    $8
Another lovely issue featuring Ireland, glorious gardens, Irish villages, towns
and hotels.





SAMPLER & ANTIQUE NEEDLE WORK #62    $15.00
This latest issue is on its way.

What's New in November?

JACOBEAN
WILD WOODKIT - The Crewel Work Collection

Linen size 23” x 23” Design size 17” x 17” .

Copywrite by The Crewel Work Collection


INSPIRATIONS
# 68 $12.95
The latest issue featuring these “Inspirational” designs. A most
colourful new issue, filled with many tempting projects !
Starry Night by Alison Snepp

Magnolia by Trish Burr
Spring Sonnet by Anna Scott
Bonus Project – Floral silk sachet
Busy Bee by Anne Davies
Mementoes by Jenny Adin-Christie
True Love by Susan O’Connor
Old Gold by Jacquie Harvey
Keepsake by Julie Graue
Lavoro Nero by Bruna Scagnetti
Elephant Walk by Jan Kerton
Bonus Project – A cosy baby hat


NEW BOOKS

LITTLE
BIRDS $26.95 Soft cover
“26 Handmade Projects to Sew, Stitch, Quilt and Love” A great little
book with loads of fun ideas for stitching projects from various designers.
Includes patterns and an easy stitch quide.



SCANDINAVIAN
STITCHES by Kajsa Wikman $38.95 Soft cover
“21 Playful Projects with Seasonal Flair”. This book is filled plenty
of ornaments, dolls and quilts with a definite modern Scandinavian design.

This book would be great gift for an older child who is enjoying her stitching.
Patterns to trace for stitching by hand or machine. A great way to use scraps
from quilting fabrics.


MADE BY ME by Jane Bull $19.95
Hard cover
A colourful and inspiring book for young children starting their stitching.
Lots of fun little projects to make with felt, tapestry, cross-stitch, knitting,
French knitting.

A lot of useful little gifts to make for family and friends.

A book that Grandmother’s are buying !!

BLACKBIRD
DESIGNS 

Anniversaries
of the Heart Pattern 9 Moonlight Visitor

Chart Only $11
Anniversaries
of the Heart Pattern 8 Clara Ellen

Chart Only $13

VICTORIA
MAGAZINE  

November/December
2010 $8.50

Full of great Christmas recipes and Christmas Decorations.

October News

I have taken a photo of Gill's completed part of the "Mellerstain Firescreen" from the Crewel Work designs by Phillipa Turnbull. Gill has stitched this to inspire you to enjoy one of Phillipa's kits.

 

Also, Julie has stitched the JBW Designs - French Country Stocking on Permin 18 count Natural linen using Crescent Colours, "Wildberries".

 

Alison Snepp has given me her dates for three weekend workshops we will hold in 2011.

• Chikan Embroidery: MARCH 6th and MARCH 7th, Saturday and Sunday.Two Full Days 
• Traditional Partridges from Epirus: MAY 21st and MAY 22nd, Saturday and Sunday.Two Full Days 
• Wessex Style - A new workshop: JULY 16th and JULY 17th, Saturday and Sunday. Two Full Days

Enjoy your day, Margaret

Latest September Update

We are stocking a larger range of Windflower Embroidery, “Wool Embroidery and Applique” kits. Jan Kerton has added a new “Pattern Kit” to include “Panda” joining the “Monkeys”, Giraffes and Lions. Also a complete Kit for “Zoo Trio”. This includes your fabric, toy filler, needles and threads, plus easy to follow instructions.

We are keeping all of Jan’s kits, as well as single pieces of Velour and stabiliser at $12. We now have a piece of spotted velour for you to make your Giraffes, again. This is also $12 for the velour and stabiliser.

We also have the MILL HILL Santas for 2010. These include “Captain Santa”, “Boatswain Santa” and “First Mate Santa” and are $11.00 each.

The Gingher 2010 Designer Series 4” Scissors have arrived. They are $60 a pair packed in a Collectible Tin. Also the 8” Dressmaker’s Shears, at $77 a pair also packaged in a Collectible Tin.

The JUST CROSS STITCH ORNAMENTS 2010 is a lovely issue this year, with many easy, appealing and quick designs to stitch. I have started already, with JBW’s little “STAR”.



Enjoy your day, Margaret

September Update - What's new on the website this week?

BLACKBIRD DESIGNS
Anniversaries of the Heart - Pattern 7 "Swan Lake"
by Blackbird Designs Chart only $13

LITTLE HOUSE NEEDLEWORKS

THE FAMILY SAMPLER Chart only $23
SARAH STREET - Faithfulness Chart only $11
LITTLE HOUSE NEIGHBOURHOOD Chart only $15
VIRTUE SAMPLER Chart only $11
MRS' O'LEARY'S DAIRY FARM Chart only $11
TWO ROOSTERS Chart only $11
SAILING, SAILING Chart only $11

TAMBOUR WORK by Yusai Fukuyama $59.95

"Tambour Work, from its Eastern origins, has become the preferred embroidery technique of Haute Couture and decorative Bead Embroidery. It has likewise been the popular technique for the Irish embroidered Tulle Laces, viz. Carrickmacross and Limerick"

Copywrite - description by Lacis

VICTORIA MAGAZINE September / October $9.50
This issue featuring “Romantic England”





JBW DESIGNS by Judy Whitman

Christmas Tree Collection 111 Chart only $8.00
Christmas Tree Collection 1V Chart only $8.00
Christmas Tree Collection V Chart only $8.00
Merry Miniatures 1 Chart only $8.00
Chart with charms $15.00
Merry Miniatures 11 Chart only $8.00
French Country Stocking Chart only $12.00
Christmas Tree Chart only $8.00
Christmas Purse Chart only $8.00
Christmas Motif Sampler Chart only $8.00
Christmas Motif Sampler II Chart only $8.00
French Country - Homes Chart only $12.00
French Country - Noah's Ark Chart only $8.00
French Country - Fleur-de-lis Chart only $8.00
French Country - Pig Chart only $8.00
French Country - Butterfly Chart only $8.00
French Country - Turkey Chart only $8.00
French Country - Reindeer Chart only $8.00
A Very Merry Summer Chart only $8.00
The Queen Bee Chart only $8.00

GLORIANA FLORIMELL - NEW COLOURS

10 beautiful new shades are available in this luscious hand-dyed silk thread

August Update - Tiny Treasures and Christmas is coming!

I have photographed the “Tiny Treasures” by Betsy Morgan in Inspirations # 65, that Gill has stitched and assembled for display in the shop.

Gill is very happy to discuss this lovely project with you on either Mondays or Tuesdays, 9.30 until 5.00pm.

We also have a “pic” of the cover for this year’s Just Cross Stitch Ornaments 2010. The price will be the same as previous years, $15.00. We expect our copies at the end of September.

For those of you who are wishing to have your Shepherd’s Bush Stocking made-up by Robin Holden. The cut-off date will be the first week of November. Robin will be having a well earned rest before Christmas. Robin put together 83 stockings, in 2009.

This year’s Shepherd’s Bush Stocking will be for a girl, and we are waiting to see “Her”. Hopefully we will have our stock when the Stocking is released, approximately September/October.

Look on our web site at “What’s New”, as we receive new charts, magazines and gift items.

We are steadily improving our threads for easier ordering. We have a full range of Anchor Marlitt and Danish Flower Threads.
 
Best wishes
Margaret