The Stitch and Frame Shop

Monday, July 25, 2011

Vacation...at last!

I'm off on vacation this week but before I leave there are a few things I wanted to blog about before I go.

We have 3 NEW kits from Pine Mountain Designs:

2011 August small pillow kit

Rick Rack Row - August

August Frame Up - Autumn Blue House

These kits are fun and quick to stitch and make great gift ideas. I really love the new Frame Up series. I might even take the Autumn Blue House with me on vacation. Surely I can actually finish it before I get back.

Farmer's Market from SamSarah designs is now complete. The last fruit in the series, "Fresh Apple" is now available. This is such a cute series. I can't wait until Carol finishes it. She only has the last two fruits to do. Hurry Carol!

For those of you who like to collect scissors, Kelmscott has a new addition to their line...Daisy Scissors.

These cute scissors are 3.5" in overall length. They have softly rounded scallops on the handles and are finished in a matte black color. Even though I have some scissors, I might just have to get a pair of these because they are toooo cute!

Daisy Scissors

Coming (probably in August) from My Big Toe Designs:

"Be Not Forgetful"

I so want to stitch this when it comes out. I have always loved the saying and the border is simply beautiful. The model was stitched over one thread but I will probably stitch it over 2 since my eyes would probably revolt otherwise.

Well, I am off. It is time to start packing so the relaxing can begin. Hope everyone is enjoying the summer and I'll blog again when I get home.

Friday, July 22, 2011

Too HOT to do anything but blog!

It is way too hot to do anything outside, so I guess sitting inside (where it is nice and cool) and blogging is a perfect solution. Last week, the weather was much cooler and I was able to spend some time outdoors working in my yard (well, what passes for a yard). Needless to say, I will not be working in my yard today or over the weekend. Next week (hot or not), I'll be going on vacation. I am so looking forward to it but before I leave, I wanted to share some of the new items with you.

From The Prairie Schooler:

Christmas Favorites

Cats, Bats & Witches

Santa's Night

September

2011 Santa

Coming from Premax in August:

3.5" embroidery scissors

These are nickle plated, carbon steel scissors with a patterned handle. Cost $20.50

Lavender Burst

Mosaic Smile

Orange/Yellow Marble

Pink Geometric

Pink/Purple Colorsplash

White Meadow Floral

From Country Stitches/With My Needle:

Witch Hazel

If you have not already signed up, please join our BIRTHDAY CLUB.

There is no cost to join. All you need to do is give us your name, email address, street address and date of birth (month and day will be just fine). When the "Big Day" arrives, you will receive a postcard or email that will entitle you to 20% off the project of your choice. This includes the pattern, fabric, threads and any embellishments. What are you waiting for....JOIN NOW!

Have a great day!!

Friday, July 15, 2011

What's up at the shop!

Wow, it's the end of the week already. Hope everyone has some wonderful weekend plans. The weather here is going to be a bit cooler (80's) so hopefully I will get to enjoy some outdoor time (preferably something fun...not yard work).

Let me tell you what is going on at the shop. So much is here and even more is coming!!!

2011 Loose Feathers Club:

Part one of the three part sampler has arrived and features a summer bird sitting among the strawberries. Some of the alphabet is also included.The remaining letters will be coming in the next two parts (available in Sept. and Nov.). The two bonus graphs are a partridge sewing box and woodland berries. It looks like it will be a really beautiful sampler when all the parts are together. I can't wait!

Part 1 of the Loose Feathers Club

Two bonus patterns included with part 1

The "Mystery" has been solved! Part 3 of the Mystery Sampler (Birds of a feather) is now available and what a gorgeous sampler it is!

New from Glendon Place:
4 Halloween patterns have just been released and they are simply wicked!

Come Sit a Spell

Witch Parking Only

Batalphabet

Halloween Luck

I just love the "Witch Parking Only" although "Come Sit a Spell" looks more like me.

New from Rosewood Manor: Christmas Blues

This booklet contains over 30 Christmas ornaments in various sizes and stitched in shades of blue.

Coming Soon from Little House Needleworks:
Little House Needleworks is releasing a set of patterns called "1785 Samplings".These designs were inspired from a sampler dated 1785 by Lear Wilson. The set will include 3 different designs (pictured below).

Lear's Floral

Massachusetts Adaptation Sampler

The Lear Wilson House

Also coming from Little House Needleworks is the 7th ornament in the 2011 ornament series: Baked Goods

The 8th ornament (available in August) will be called Hallelujah and will feature a trio of angels.

Summer Splendor, also from Little House Needleworks, will be available in August.

Coming Soon from Country Cottage Needleworks:

Sunflowers in Summer

Sunflowers in Summer

July 23, 2011 from 12:00pm till 3:00pm.....Martha Boyd, our Hardanger instructor, will be having a Hardanger demonstration. If you are able, please come by and meet Martha and see what is involved in this beautiful form of embroidery.

For those of you who are interested in learning Hardanger Embroidery, the shop has scheduled a beginners class (on several different days so hopefully one will fit into your schedule). The cost for the class is $35.00, this includes all supplies. Please contact the shop for more info or to sign up for a class.

The dates are as follows:

Aug, 27

Sept. 10

Sept. 24

Oct. 8

Oct. 29

Nov. 12

That's about it for now....Have a great weekend!!!

Friday, July 8, 2011

Look What's Here....and What's Coming!!!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Fourth of July. I know everyone at the shop enjoyed having the day off but now it's back to business. We have some wonderful new things in the shop now and even more to come soon.

Now available from By the Bay Needleart:

Stitch an Inch...Summer Pack #1

These adorable designs make a cute 1" square when stitched over one thread on 28ct or for those of us who don't see quite as well, a 2" square when stitched over two threads. You can stitch these patterns individually or in one long row (your choice). Summer pack # 1 features six nautical themed designs plus a bonus mermaid pattern. Summer pack #2 is currently in the works and some seasonal ones (Halloween & Christmas) will be done as well.

Summer pack #2...in progress

New from Bent Creek:

Spooky Halloween Mantle: House of Jacks (kit)

This is the first of a three part series. Part one features a crooked green house and the beginning of a trailing vine border. The black and white photo shows what the finished project will look like. The kit includes 18ct linen (enough for the entire project), the first part of the pattern (shown in the color photo above) and the thread needed for the first part.

Coming in July from The Victoria Sampler:

Button Up Birdies #5...July Wren and August Hummingbird

Pumpkin Patch Farm

Project in the works from Lizzie Kate:

Lizzie Kate's next Flip-it series will feature a group of 6 snowmen (tentatively named "6 Fat Men"). Each of the 6 leaflets will have a unique shape and design. They will also include a snowflake button. They are still a work in progress so I don't know when they will be available but I wanted to give a sneek peak because it looks like a really fun and "cool" series.

Stay cool and have a great day!

Friday, June 24, 2011

What's coming...and shop news!

Attention all you Loose Feather's fans...it is time to sign up for the:

2011 Loose Feather's Club from Blackbird Designs

There will be three patterns released in this year's program. The first one, featuring strawberries and birds, will be released in July with the others being released in September and November. Each booklet will include one main piece and 2 small bonus pieces. The main pieces can be stitched individually or together to make a longer piece. When stitched together, the design size is approximately 9" x 15" (when stitched on 30ct. R&R Reproductions Irish Cream Linen). Be the first to receive your patterns, let the shop know you are interested and they will hold the patterns for you as they arrive.

The picture above illustartes one of the bonus charts in the first booklet.

Coming very soon from With Thy Needle and Thread:

"Sampler of the Season - Autumn".....this chart has just been released and should be in the shop soon!

"Sampler of the Season - Winter".....will be released on the first day of fall! This pattern will make you think of a Christmas tree farm, horse drawn sleigh rides, snowmen and ice skating.

All the finished samplers in this four chart series will be similar in size therefore, you can change out one frame with a new sampler for each season.

"Blooms and Berries" is a new pattern featuring 4 little sewing companions and should also be in the shop soon! The first companion is a bird pinkeep mounted on an antique spool. The second is a late 19th century antique reproduction sewing caddy. The third is a cross stitched pincushion with hand dyed rick rack ruching and the fourth is a little pin/scissor/needle keep.

To see pictures please visit With Thy Needle's blog at http://www.withthyneedleandthread.blogspot.com/

It's Back........Hardanger Embroidery

Not that it ever went anywhere, but we now have someone who can teach it again.

Hardanger Embroidery originated in Norway and is traditionally done white on white (tone on tone) on 22 count even weave fabric. It is used to embellish table linens and other home furnishings. Hardanger is made up of simple and easy to learn stitches to accomplish beautiful intricate designs. Many cross stitch designers incorporate it into their designs.

Please join us at The Stitch and Frame Shop to learn the beginning steps of Hardanger Embroidery. You will be introduced to the basics by learning how to do kloster blocks, cutting, needle weaving and dove's eye.

Come by the shop and view our Hardanger display and let us know if you are interested in learning this simple embroidery.

Martha Boyd, our instructor, will schedule classes and in shop demos. Please check the website for days and times.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!

Monday, June 20, 2011

Wow, the weekend came and went so fast, I'm not sure if it came at all. I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Mine was great. It was a constant celebration (my daughter's birthday, my mom's birthday and Father's Day all rolled into one). After all that, I need a break.

Mystery Sampler "Birds of a Feather" part 2 is now available. This sampler is shaping up to be absolutely stunning. I can't wait until Carol finishes it. Of course, she needs to start it first but she has assured me she has everything ready to go.

SamSarah Design Studio is getting ready to release the newest addition to the Fresh Market...Fresh Kiwi. It will be available soon and so will another pattern Sadie Stuart: I Pledge Allegiance Sampler. I will post pictures of these when I have them.

Bobbie G. Designs:

Two new patterns are now available from Bobbie G Designs: Old Friends Old Wine & Life Enjoy the Ride

New Lizzie Kate patterns should be arriving this week!

Autumn Alphabet

Life's a Beach (limited edition kit - available this summer only)

Inspirational Boxer Kit - I Know God

3 NEW Snippets: Live Laugh Love (Now and Then), Flora McSample: Farm Sampler, and Wine a Bit

Pre-Orders are now being taken for the 4" Tessa Embroidery Scissors by Gingher. These will be shipping in late September and are limited editions so place your order now!

Need a quick birthday gift? This kit from The Trilogy would be perfect. It includes 32ct. natural linen, charms, needle and pattern. What a special gift for such a special day.

Hope everyone has a great week!!

Monday, June 6, 2011

Look What's Coming!

Wow, so much new stuff is on the way that I had to let you know what to expect.

Coming from Just Cross Stitch:

     The July/August issue of the Just Cross Stitch magazine is the preview issue for the Christmas ornament magazine. It is due any day now and will sell for $5.99.
     The September/October issue of the Just Cross Stitch magazine is the annual Halloween issue. It will be released in mid August and will cost $5.99
     The 2011 Christmas Ornament issue will be released the
first of September and will cost $7.99.

Also available the first of September, Halloween Collection, which features 50 new Halloween designs in a soft cover book. It will sell for $16.95.

If you are interested in any of the above mentioned Just Cross Stitch magazines, please let the shop know and they will reserve your copy and let you know when it arrives.

Coming from Little House Needleworks: