Wow! It's almost August.

I can't believe it is almost August. This summer has just flown by. My kids go back to school in 3 weeks and they are so thrilled. NOT! I'm not ready for them to go back yet either because some of my stitching time will turn into helping with homework time (ugh). 

Take a look at some new designs that will be arriving in the shop soon. You know, it's not too early to start thinking about the holidays. 

Arriving soon....

From Hands on Design

Two new "Chalk" designs and two new pillows.  Of all the "Year in Chalk" designs, I think these are are my favorites. 

              

 A Year in Chalk:                            A Year in Chalk:

September                                          October   

 

Summer Harvest

From Abby Rose Designs

This is so true!

Mind Your Manners

From Imaginating

              

                  Fantasy in Blue                    Bless the World with Peace      

   Serving of Fruit                                  Let's Retire 

From Lizzie Kate

Love these quick and easy Christmas designs. However, my favorite is "I Can Drive a Stick" because that is the ONLY stick I can drive and I do it well (ha ha).

 

           Tiny Tidings XX                 Night Before Christmas  

                                                             Sleds  

   

Celebrate! Santa '15              I Can Drive a Stick   

From Lila's Studio

Great flops! Although, I'd kill anyone who tried to wear them.

Barefoot Days - Summer

From Country Cottage Needleworks

         Seasonal Celebrations       Classic Ornament Collection-

Autumn                                        Be Merry

                                                           12th and final ornament

                                                          in the series

From Little House Needleworks

Take a look at the phone case. What a cute idea!

     Hometown Holiday:        Sampler Tree Ornament:

       Pet Store                               Potted Poinsettia

                                                           #8 in a series of 12

Hello Phone Case

From Val's Stuff

This kit comes with everything you need to complete this adorable little pumpkin except the floss. 

Spook of the Month:

Tricks or Treats (July Ornament)

includes: perforated paper, felt, & buttons

From Homespun Elegance

The new 2015 ornaments.

2015 Snowman Ornament: Snowbirds in Tow

2015 Sampler Ornament: Christmassy Stuff

2015 Santa Ornament: Delivering Yummies

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Have a great week!

Needlework Show

In August, one of our distributors (Norden Crafts) will be having an online needlework show (August 10, 2015) and we are signed up to participate. Norden has a special Facebook page where designers will be posting pictures of their new designs. Visit this page and take a look, if you see something that you like, please let us know and we will be glad to order it for you (only shops can place orders with Norden). 

Below, I have posted some of the LIMITED EDITION KITS that will be available. Let us know if there is one you would like to have. Since they are limited, we may not be able to reorder them. Reserve yours NOW.

Taking Advance Orders......

(available mid to late August)

From Praiseworthy Stitches

Everything needed to complete these fobs are included in these LIMITED EDITION KITS.

Spider Spell Fob

Angel Blessings Fob

From Amy Bruecken Designs

This LIMITED EDITION KIT includes: the graph, pre-cut wool spider, glitter legs and pearl eyes. 

Wee Bit Wicked

From Abby Rose Designs

This LIMITED EDITION KIT includes: threads from Weeks Dye Works & Gentle Art, hand-dyed chenille trim, chart and finishing instructions. You provide the fabric.

X-mas in My Heart

From Heart in Hand

This LIMITED EDITION KIT INCLUDES: 28ct. linen, threads, brass snowflake charm, chart and needle.

Woodland Peace

From Lindsay Lane Designs

This LIMITED EDITION KIT includes: floss from the Gentle Art, coffee dyed binding tape for trim, cotton fabric backing, 2 coconut shell buttons, chart and finishing instructions. 

Early Autumn Ditty Bag

From Summer House Stitche Workes

This LIMITED EDITION KIT includes: 32ct. linen, Gentle Art floss, wool felt embellishment, chart and instructions. 

Liberty Starburst

From Elizabeth's Designs

These are two new designs that will be releasing in August. They are not limited.

Wise Old Owl

includes: owl charm and overdyed floss

Antique Autumn Sampler

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Remember, keep checking the "Norden Crafts Online Needlework Show" 

Facebook page for more new designs.

Look what's coming!

After being on vacation all last week, I have a lot to catch up on. There are quite a few new designs on the way. Take a look below to see what is coming.

Sad news.....

The 2015 Prairie Schooler Santa will be the FINAL Santa in the series. If there are any Prairie Schooler books that you would like, please let us know and we will try to get them for you.

We do not know how long we will be able to get their designs. 

COMING SOON!

From Dames of the Needle

Love these primitive flowers with the flag. I must still be in a patriotic mood.

Flag and Flowers

From My Big Toe

I love "Stitching & Me" but I really need to stitch "I Fail at Flowers". 

My Stitching & Me

Building Blocks - Heal

   For God So Loveth                     I Fail at Flowers                    

From the Sweetheart Tree

Having just gotten back from the beach, I can really appreciate "Beach Rules".  As a matter of fact, I followed all 5 of them.

      

       Quaker Alphabet Square I        Quaker Alphabet Square II

          Itty Bitty Kitty                  Halloween Gothic

Tulip Time in Holland                  Revisited      

Beach Rules

From SamSarah Design Studio

This is the third design in the "Over the Hill" series. What a cute cow!

Over the Hill - Cow

From Kelmscott

Some "funky" new scissors and two new minders.

Scissors - Flower Power

2.5" scissors with sharp point

Needle Minders: Piggy & Topiary

From Stoney Creek

What a fun Halloween piece!

Skeleton's Stew

From Samplers Not Forgotten

Walk in My Garden

From The Sampler Girl

Little Brown Church Sampler

From Nora Corbett (Mirabilia)

 The Rain Queen                                      The Willow Queen

 Black Forest Fairies                                    Black Forest Fairies

From Glendon Place

Two "spooktacular" Halloween designs. 

Spell Bound

Cruisin'

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Keep a look out later this week for another blog post.

I have more to show!

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Have a great week!