Another fob in Maureen's Scissor Fob series is the Squirrel.  He is adorable and the matching squirrel scissors which are included are a must have for every scissor enthusiast.  Again, all materials are included, 29 ct. Ivory Glenshee linen, DMC fibers, backing fabric, graph and instructions, array of bead selections along with the fibers to create your cording and tassels, plus finishing instructions. 

Those who love their garden can appreciate the 3rd scissor fob presented in Nashville, Cabbage Rose Scissor fob.  The flower itself is alluring, almost mystical and you will certainly enjoy recreating it.  Enclosed in this kit you will find 29 ct. ivory Glenshee linen, 26 & 28 gauge needles, complete instructions as well as finishing directions, 4 green glass beads and several embossed silver beads.

2008's series of punch needle from Pine Mountain includes frames which just are too cute to ignore.  Offered as the kit pre-stamped on weaver's cloth, the flosses are included and the frame is sold separately. Punched area finishes approx 3-1/2 X 5-1/4. The frame has the words Family, Forever .... stamped on it..cute, cute cute!

Valentine's Day may be over but this punch needle will still declare your love on your anniversary.  February's frame is adorned with Valentine sentiments and wonderful ribbons.

Eleven Kisses!  Each celebrates one of the many favors that a kiss can take from a "Sweetheart Kiss" to a "Red Hot Kiss" to a "Butterfly Kiss."  Doesn't everyone need a Kiss?

Pine Mountain's newest pillow series,
Top Tie, continues with March Happy Day which subtly celebrates the happy day of St. Patrick’s with Spring sheep grazing on a pasture of grass and clover. The kit is complete with a pre-sewn pillow sham made with 10 ct Tula, coordinating fabrics and organza ties, DMC floss, tapestry needle, color photograph and instructions; packaged in a re-usable vinyl project bag

Your Story Begins sweetly reminds us that HOME is where our story begins. Made of rich reds, browns, greens and tans this pillow will warm any home.  This kit contains pre-sewn pillow sham made with 16 ct Heatherfield, coordinating fabrics and organza ties, DMC floss, tapestry needle, color photograph and instructions.  Packaged in a re-usable vinyl project bag.

"Heart of America" is the first special release of 2008 from the collaboration of Little House Needleworks and Crescent Colours.  Each block represents a special theme..home is Peace, the flag is Old Glory, the center vine is Liberty, the quilt is Freedom, the acorn is the date, and the basket of flowers is Honor.  There are 6 JABCO buttons included, a crow, lamb, acorn & 3 stars, as well as the Crescent Colours fibers.  The fabric is not included so you can stitch it on anything that suits your fancy.    Stitched on 30 ct. linen (calls for Creek Bed Brown)  the design size is approx. 11" x 13.25" when stitched over 2 threads. 

This design was inspired by the lovely prayer found on Mary Jane Myer's Sampler which she stitched in 1848 when she was 10 years old.  
The model was stitched on 36-count Meadow Rue from Lakeside Linens & Designs, Inc. using silk threads from Crescent Colours (Belle Soie), Dinky Dyes, Gloriana Threads, and Needlepoint, Inc. and Lorikeet wool from Gloriana Threads.  DMC substitutions are listed  in the directions.
Stitch Count: 174 wide x 126 high.  Stitched area size on 36-count linen: 9-5/8 inches wide x 7 inches Stitches Used: cross, smyrna cross, straight, and tent stitch.   Stitch diagrams are provided.

This needle and scissors case is in the shape of a hornbook. Hornbooks were used by school children in both Europe and in America from the mid-15th to about the 18th century when they were learning letters and beginning to read.
The model was cross stitched over one linen thread on 32-count Chestnut linen from Wichelt Imports, Inc. using overdyed threads from Weeks Dye Works.  Wool felt from Weeks Dye Works was used for assembly. Stitches used: cross stitch over one linen thread, backstitch, blanket stitch, and nun’s stitch. Stitching directions, charts, stitch diagrams, and detailed assembly instructions are in this package.

Each of these four little turtles is a unique needlework “treasure”—a needlebook, a pincushion, a pocket, or a scissors weight. Both the upper and lower shells feature a Quaker motif. The model was cross stitched over one linen thread on 32-count Olive Green linen from Zweigart using overdyed threads from Weeks Dye Works. Wool felt from Weeks Dye Works was used for assembly. Stitches used: backstitch and cross stitch over one linen thread. Stitching directions, charts, stitch diagrams, and detailed assembly instructions are in this package.

Renee's annual is here and it was designed for one of Ocean City's major events, Sunfest, held every September to mark the end of the summer season and the beginning of our fall season.  The primary color is orange and Sunfest is spelled out as it is on all the advertising for the event with a big ole sun shining.  In the background you can spy the huge white tents put in the downtown parking lot every year to hold crafts, food and entertainment.  Cute design.  

The newest Hinzeit mini blocks, Accountant spelled out and charms are silver dollar signs, while the pharmacists is spelled out and uses medicine bottles as their charm.  Notice the shadows behind the charms...on Accountant it's a dollar sign and on the pharmacist its the Rx symbol.  Great detail

Lizzie Kate is a bit famous for loving sweets so they decided to do a Boxer series as an ode to their favorite things. Their Sweet Tooth series will feature 4 special sugar-y treats?cupcake, pie, candy andd ice cream. Offered in a  clear CD box, Cupcake is stitched on 25ct Pearl Linen, (included in the package)with bits of overdyeds (not included) from your stash. The cake decorations are three tiny white buttons. Stitch each 4-1/4 x 4-1/4 design by itself, or save up all four Boxers and stitch them on one piece of fabric

With All Your Heart comes as a complete kit that contains R&R hand-dyed 32 count linen, weeks dye works overdyed cotton threads, DMC cotton for cording, exclusive Just Another Button Company buttons and Hillcreek buttons.  All that  you need to add is the stuffing.  The biscornu measures approx. 3"x 3", contains a small amount of one over one stitching on the top side.  Both sides of both the fob and the biscornu are stitched.  It's a fun, fast stitch and will mean so much to the recipent, whether that is you or a dear friend.  I stitched mine for my friend Phyllis who is battling the disease right now.  I know receiving this as a gift will perk her up for a while and that's the best gift I could give her.  I was also able to do the finishing on this, the directions are included and that was also quite easy to do.  I inserted some emery in the little tag hanging off the biscornu so Phyllis can sharpen her needles.  On the underside there is a spot for a name or initials, and the date.  A beautiful gift for a dear dear friend.

New pillow style from Pine Mountain.... Top Ties!  The pre-sewn sham features a 10ct Tula inset for your cross-stitches, and when you're done, it ties around an 11 x 11 'Sandcastle'  pillow form. Pine Mountain's fabrics are always so unique and add a great deal to the appeal of the pillows, and this is no exception.
Each kit contains the ready-made sham, chart, flosses and needle. Re-useable Pillow Form available separately.

Little House Needleworks is ending the year paying tribute to those brave hearts that serve and have served our great country.  The very special verse is taken from a poem, “Under the Stars” written by William Rice. The verse first appeared in “An American Anthology, 1787-1900” by Edmond Clarence Stedman. The entire design is stitched in fine silk from Crescent Colours Belle Soie line on 28 count Natural Raw linen. 

Celebrate your love of the sea with this small sewing case and accompanying scissors weight.  Lovely mermaids grace both pieces.  A ship and a lighthouse are on the back of the case.  Inside is a pocket, two heart-shaped thread rings, and a wool needlepage in the shape of a seahorse.  A single piece of linen is folded and joined to form the case exterior, interior, and pocket. The model was stitched on 32-count Sea Storm linen from Lakeside Linens, Inc. using  silk threads from Crescent Colours, Dinky Dyes, Gloriana, Needlepoint Inc., and The Thread Gatherer.  DMC substitutions are provided. Stitches used:  backstitch, colonial knot, cross stitch, cross stitch over one linen thread, and tent stitch. Stitching directions, charts, stitch diagrams, detailed assembly instructions, and two carved fish threadwinders are included.

"Sweet angels sing on Christmas night
Come shepherds see the wondrous sight.
Come wise men see the star above,
A Babe is born to bring us Love."

Another gorgous, but intricate Christmas sampler from Victoria Sampler,  featuring lacy Whitework and a bit of Hardanger all stitched between bands of the Angels on High, the Shepherds Watching Sheep, the Three Wise Men, and Jesus in the Manger. The story of Christmas is told band by band, stitched in silks and metallics on 28ct Smokey Pearl Cashel Linen. Finish size is approx 5" x 23".  Comes leaflet only, or you can purchase the specialty thread pack.

Cathy Jean of Victoria Sampler has designed a wonderful winter scene of a young man bringing home the Christmas Tree. Offered as a leaflet, the design measures  6" x 7" and is worked in Weeks and Gentle Art overdyed flosses. No special stitches or embellishments so it will be fun and fast and easy...you have time to get it done for Christmas.

Three new ornaments this year, "Merry Stitches", " All is Calm", and "Peace on Earth."  These ornaments are primitive in nature and each comes with a charm or an olde brass button.

Kris Kringle is Sandra's newest Santa and she is offering you several different ways to stitch him. Choose between the 7ct Sand Klostern pillow, which finishes approx. 13 x 16 stitched with a whopping 24 skeins of Weeks #5 hand-dyed perle and 5 cards of Rainbow Gallery's Wisper, or the tiny ornament (3 x 3) stitched in Crescent Colours new Belle Soie Silks.  Either way you stitch it, it's bound to be a hit.

These scissors are inspired by the Charles X style : the handles have tortoiseshell effect handles, a very popular material of the time, and the blades are fine and delicate. Together they make a very light pair of scissors that are a delight to use. Quality scissors can be recognized by, among other things, their pairing marks (you will notice the number "7" on the photo): these are the signs that the blades have been perfectly adjusted for the start of their fabrication. These scissors, including the pompom, are made entirely in France, and it takes a dozen qualified people to make each pair. The scissors are marked with the brand SAJOU, and are presented in traditional cardboard boxes in either orange or blue and are protected by tissue paper.

The Riddle is taken from "Galius's Riddle" (Pilgrim's Progress)..."A man there was, tho' some did count him mad. The more he cast away the more he had. He that bestows his goods upon the poor, shall have as much again and ten times more."  The model was stitched on 32 ct. Vintage Fawn from Lakeside Linen using Needlepoint, Inc. & Gloriana silks.  The finished size is approx. 7.25" x 18.5". There ae approx. 16 different stitches used.  A fun and interesting piece to do.  Chart only 

Erica Michaels is beginning to release a set of 12 tone-on-tone tree ornaments with each 'day' featuring the subject in soft colors against an even softer background of green overdyeds. The perforated paper has a subtle sheen that contrasts nicely with the tone-on-tone greens in the background numerals and scrolling borders. Each chartpak contains the green perforated paper, adhesive-backed wool blend felt for the backing, and a bit of pearl cotton for the hanger.  You supply the threads.  Complete instructions for the easy finish technique are also included. Flosses from DMC, The Gentle Art, and Weeks Dye Works were used in the models. You will need to purchase 25 yards of GA Baby Spinach and 15 yards of Dried Thyme - in order to finish all twelve ornaments.  Each ornament can be completely finished in just a day or two and they hang beautifully from the Lizzie Kate White feathertree.  All ornaments will be issued before November so you have time to do all of them in plenty of time for Christmas. 

'Come away a 'haunting among the shadows deep making merry mischief then home to bed we'll creep!'  The little trick or treater has her doggy(disguised as a sheep) in tow as she goes about an evening of  merriment. While she steps past the gardens and pumpkin patches, she's care to avoid that scary, scary graveyard down at the bottom.  Another wonderful Shepherd's Bush design, this is stitched on R & R's 32ct Howling Moon Blend linen. A golden honey color, the silks included in the kit are Gloriana and Thread Gatherer, gorgeous colors of Autumn Grass, Tuscan Olive, Aged Plum, Rusty Amber and English Ironstone, colors so beautiful and rich the design just jumps off the fabric.  A few special stitches, and of course the cute miniature JABCO clay buttons, a gravestone, bone, swirly gourd, buzzard and even a late blooming flower.  Finish size is approx. 5-1/2 x 14.

We love our scissor fobs and especially the Shepherd's Bush fobs.  This is a a cute little two-sided fob, complete with a custom-colored pair of matching scissors.  This is just too cute.  A happy pumpkin is stitched on a bright 28ct Lime Green Linen in Weeks Sweet Potato, Concord and Moss overdyeds. After you connect your front and back pieces there is a special hand-dyed ribbon included that is scrunched along the seams, tacked on with lime green seed beads, to trim it all out.  Kit contains everything you need.

Family Sampler is Shepherd's Bush way of celebrating the family with a Spot Motif Sampler. Stitched on 32ct. French Vanilla hand-dyed linen, finishing approx. 6"x12" and worked in soft mauves, lavenders, moss greens and vanillas, hand-dyed silks from Crescent, Gloriana and Thread Gatherer. The charm package features gorgeous mother-of-pearl buttons and little brass charms.  "These be my Blessings" is the featured verse.  Their idea with this piece is for you to personalize it to celebrate your family, by filling it with birthdays, weddings, etc.    

A new special edition kit for 2007, Ho Ho Ho by Lizzie Kate comes complete with 28 ct. linen and 6 shades of Crescent Colours overdyed floss.  The design, "greetings of the season" with cute little individual pictures.  You can also use the cute little individual pictures as little ornaments.  Finishing approx 4-1/2" x 5"

A design full of curls and whimsy!  The fabric is 18 count Water Lily linen and it is stitched with DMC & Crescent colours.  Stitched over one the finished size is approx. 8 1/2" x 6".  It is stitched on Waterlily linen using DMC & Crescent Colours in shades of mauves & greens mainly.  The bee's, you just have to love these bees....and for some reason I'm thinking this would be great for a teacher's gift...I don't know why except perhaps the alphabet, and the girl holding the sheep could be a teacher, don't you think?

The colors of fall are abundant in this new design stitched in Belle Soie silk from Crescent Colours, however they have given a conversion for Crescent Colours. Along with the house, pumpkins, etc. is the verse, "Leaves are falling, the air has a chill, Autumn is coming, to Acorn Hill.  The fabric used is 28 count Vintage Lentil from Lakeside Linens.