What to do when it rains.....STITCH!

We sure have had a lot of rain lately. The trees, plants and grass appreciate this (as does my water bill since I do not have to water anything outside) but it sure makes planning outdoor activities hard. Therefore, the best idea is to stay inside and stitch (oh, and maybe do some laundry). I have actually managed to finish the project that I started on vacation. YEAH!!!! I will post a picture at the end of the blog. Meanwhile, I wanted to share with you some new designs that will be coming soon.

From Homespun Elegance

 

What are Boys?

What are Girls?

 

 



A Halloween Year II - Batty for Halloween

 

 

From Pineberry Lane

 

A Mensing 1872

 

 

From Cross Stitching Art

 

Day & Night Fairies

 

 

From Waxing Moon Designs

 

Wicked Stitches

 

 

From Plum Street Samplers

 

Promised Lamb

 

 

From With Thy Needle & Thread

 

Pink Sparrow Sampler

Pumpkin Brew

Sampler of the Season - Summer

 

 

From SamSarah Design Studio

 

In My Garden - Chapter 6

The final chapter













In My Garden

The completed design (all 6 chapters)

 

From The Stitching Bear

 

Christmas is Love

 



 

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FEATURED ACCESSORY:

 

The Threader Collection

 

 

Do you have a hard time threading your needle? Then this collection could

be the answer for you. It features 3 different needle threaders protected in a

clear vinyl case. Each one is designed for a specific type of needle.

 

The ULTRA FINE THREADER is used with very fine needles, like those

used in beading.

 

The ALL-PURPOSE THREADER is used with general purpose needles, like those

used in sewing, embroidery and crafts.

 

The NEEDLEWORK THREADER is used with tapestry and chenille needles,

like those used in cross stitch, needlepoint, and hardanger.

 

Both the all-purpose and needlework threaders feature a safe, recessed

cutting blade on the side.

 

No matter what needle you use....one of the threaders should work.

Why not give your eyes a rest and try using a needle threader.

I know my eyes appreciate it.

 

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My finished project:

Quaker Easter Egg from Bent Creek

 

I loved stitching this piece. Of course, I made changes. I stitched it on

14ct. Masquerade from Picture This Plus and used DMC floss instead

of the threads it called for. I even did the finishing myself. It's my first

ever flat fold. It's not perfect but I'm still proud.

If you would like to learn how to make a flat fold, check out our class page

on the website to see when Maggie will be teaching the class again.

 

 

 

HAVE A GREAT WEEK !!!

 

Time to start thinking about.....FALL!

The summer is just zipping along. We are already into July and August will be here before you know it. Now is the time to start planning for The Stitch and Frame Shop's "Fall Stitching Weekend".
It will be held at the Hampton Inn in Rock Hill, SC from September 20 - 23, 2013. This is a fun weekend for stitchers to get together and stitch, talk, laugh, have fun and did I mention STITCH.
Clara Blalock, from The Stitching Parlor, will be our instructor. She has designed a wonderful new project called "Victoria" which she will be teaching. Please visit our web site at http://www.stitchandframeshop.com/FunAdventures.html for more information and pictures of the project. It is simply incredible.

Here are some new designs that will be arriving soon.....


From The Trilogy

 

Liberty

 

 

From The Vickery Collection

 

Leafs

 

 

From Rosewood Manor

 

My Granddaughter's Stocking

 

 

From Stacy Nash

 

Summer at Hollyberry Farm

 

 

From AAN

 

Beach

Halloween Atmosphere

Christmas Tree 115

Christmas in Red

 

 

From Little House Needleworks

 

Song of the Seasons

Mystery Sampler Part 2

 

 

From Kelmscott

 

Strawberry Needle Minder

 

 

Vintage Scissors

These scissors are 3.25" long with sharp pointy blades.

The handles look like cording and are available in 3 different colors:

Shiny Black, French Red and Antique Silver

 

 

From Lizzie Kate

 

Christmas Mystery Sampler - Holly & Hearts

 

This 3 part "mystery" will be released in September, October & November.

The model was stitched on 28ct. Doubloon hand dyed linen from

Picture this Plus but you can choose to stitch it on 14ct, 16ct, or

32ct Doubloon. The stitch count is 227w x 97h.

It also requires 12 skeins of Weeks Dye Works thread.

What does this sampler look like? Well, that's the mystery.

However, we do know that there will be lots of stylized holly motifs

and hearts scattered everywhere.

 

If you would like to sign up for this sampler, please let the shop know.

Also, please let them know if you would like the thread pack and what

count fabric you would like.

 

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Have a great week!!!!

 

 



 

 









It's JULY!

This summer is going by really fast. I can't believe that it's July already. I am however, looking forward to the 4th. My mom, sister and nephews are coming....let the fireworks begin:) Their visit will be short but we will have a great time while they are here. I probably will not get any stitching done during their visit but that's ok. Today, I am hopefully going to finish the small project I started on vacation.

Here are some new designs that will be arriving in the shop soon. I am also posting a few that have already arrived. Enjoy!

From Falling Star Primitives

 

Lucy Blackwell, My America

The Red, White & Blue

 

 

From Ink Circles

 

Phlox Box

 

 

From CM Designs

 

Unlikely Friends (Whiskerkins)

 

 

From Bobbie G.Designs

 

  

Make an Appointment                        BeautifulPoinsettia             

 

 

From JBW Designs 

These designs have already arrived in the shop.

 

         French Country Pineapple                  French Country Wedding Cake    

Patriotic ABC's                                      Wreath Ornaments I

Wreath Ornaments II                                 Wreath Ornaments III  

 

 

 

From MarNic Designs

 

Children Need

 

 

 

From Milady's Needle

 

M Woods 1759

 

 

From - From The Heart

 

Count the Flowers

 

Summer

O Christmas Tree

 

 

From The Prairie Schooler

These designs are already in the shop.

 

Happy Christmas                  Nordic Holiday

Trick or Treat                             Boo Moon

 

     

Double Double                     2013 Santa

 

 

From Miles to Go

 

Cherish Each Day

 

 

From Needle Bling Designs

 

Spangled Happiness

Grow Giggles

 

 

From Nora Corbett

 

Mermaid Letter - A

Mermaid Letter - B

Mermaid Letter - C

 

 

From Stoney Creek

 

Fruitful Stitching                                    Bless Us, O Lord 

The Lord's Prayer Sampler                           Words of Faith               

   Vows of Love                                     Bethlehem Silhouettes II

 

Bed, Bath & Bibs for Baby

 

 

From The Vickery Collection

 

Celtic July

 

 

From AAN

 

Sailor Meow

 

 

From Erica Michaels

 

Sign of Welcome

Life

Fox Pangram

 

 

From The Victoria Sampler

 

Button Up Birdies #9

Happy Hearts

French Lavender Pillows

 

 

From The Trilogy

 

Everyday - Nice to Meet You

This is part 1 in a 3 part series

All 3 parts of the "Everyday" series

 

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SHOP NEWS

 

We are now taking pre-orders for the

2013 Just Cross Stitch Christmas Ornament Issue

 

RESERVE YOUR COPY NOW!

 

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News from Little House Needleworks

The Hometown Holiday series is now going to have a set release schedule.

There will be two releases each year (after the 1st five in 2013).

They will release in April and October.

This will keep your village from getting too big too quickly.

The General Store will release in October 2013 and thus begins the schedule of releases.

 

 

Loose Feathers Club 2013

We now have some pictures to show of the club projects.

 

This is the first sampler which will release this month.

 

 

These are the first 6 samplers in the Loose Feathers Club.

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    FALL STITCHING WEEKEND    

 September 20 - 22, 2013

 

 Join The Stitch and Frame Shop this September for a weekend of stitching and fun.

Clara Blalock, from The Stitching Parlor, will be the instructor for a new project

that she has designed called "Victoria".

 

   

 

Visit the classes/events page on our website for more information.

 

 

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I hope everyone has a wonderful 4th of July!