Now that Halloween is slowing easing out, Thanksgiving is moving in.  Brenda is presenting the Thanksgiving turkey with a twist.  He looks like he's trying to disguise himself by wearing his Halloween costume, a pumpkin.  Design is worked on 36 ct. Espresso linen and fits in a 3" round embroidery hoop.  Stitched using:

Weeks Dye Works:  Caper, Persimmon

Gentle Arts:  Gold Leaf, Fragrant Cloves, Parchment, Pumpkin Pie, Toffee

Classic Colorworks:  Straw Hat, Mossy, Used Brick and Whatley Woodlands

The night every witch waits for as this little witch is flying across the sky upon her broom with her bat entourage following along.  Design is stitched on 36 ct. PTP Kermit linen over 2.   Design size fits in a 3" embroidery hoop.  Really easy design to stitch as well as to finish.  Stitched using 

Weeks Dye Works -Charcoal, Chrysanthemum, Persimmon

Classic Colorworks- Hickory sticks, Muddy Puddle, Old Marigold, Tufted Yellow, Mossy, Honeycomb, Mulled Berries

Gentle Art Sampler threads- Gold Leaf, Cornhusk, Wood Smoke

Barbara Ana Designs has three new charts celebrating the "girls", witches that is!  The first chart, "Three Witches" Three friends, what are they up to? There's the plump one, key hanging from her waist over her apron, grey dress patched up all over. Her broom seems to be growing into a tree. There's the tall one, with a Quaker patterned dress. She's holding a crystal ball and a lizard is hanging from her hand. A black cat is at her feet, seemingly scared stiff. And finally, there's one in an elegant brown dress, with a high collar and golden motifs. A crow is perched on her arm. She's holding a snake in one hand, a toad in the other.    Shown stitched on 32 ct. Antique White with DMC floss: 3371,842,3021,783,400,644,3787,3826,370,830,801.  Finishes approx. 14 1/2" x 7.50".  

"Witchy Harvest" Together with her companion, a black tabby cat, the witch is harvesting the ripe and heavy fruit.  Note her cat is carrying a basket filled with pumpkins.  Also stitched on 32 ct. Antique White line using DMC 400, 370, 869, 676, 612, 610, 3371, 3776, 822, 831, 433, 729, 3829, 645, 646.  The finished size is approx. 8" x 6".  

"Witches Pantry" features a fun little witch (spot her classy dress with orange flowers) putting away her broom and inviting a friend into her kitchen for a little chat. The dresser is fully equipped with mice, pumpkin, cauldron brimming with green moss, dried lizards, vials of all colors and magic books.  Stitched on 32 ct. Antique White using DMC 310, 3024, 730, 801, 370, 3776, 918, 680, 3023, 535.  Finished size is approx. 6 1/2" x 5 3/4".  

Each of the charts gives you an oppWitchity to grab part of the design for a smaller design to make pin keeps, pin cushions or scissor fobs.  A great addition to your Halloween collection.

St. Nick's Berry duo is here! Everyone’s favorite jolly elf in his work clothes - buffalo plaid shirt, green jeans, and boots. He sports a large “believe” banner on the linen berry, which finishes approx. 4" x 3".  The linen berry is stitched on 32 ct. Tumbleweed linen and when finished is approx 4" x 3" stitched with Weeks Dye Works fibers: Grits, Holly, Mascara, Merlot, Monkey Grass, Oilcloth, Turkish Red and Whiskey as well as DMC # 758.  Everyone’s favorite jolly elf in his work clothes on the silk berry is surrounded by lots of holiday details and a reminder to be jolly and believe!  The silk berry is stitched on 40 ct. gauze, which is included with the chart and stitched using The Gentle Art: Baby Spinach, Black Licorice, Chalk, Cherry Wine, Currant, Gold Leaf, Maple Syrup, Pine, Roasted Marshmallow (10 yards)  Either way you decide to stitch him, he is cute.

“Candy Cane Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses” makes a cheery design sprinkled with snowflakes and little white berries. Stitch the sweet pin cushion, one of the berries - or all three!  Stitched on 40 ct. Weeks Dye Works Straw linen.  (remember you can always stitch this on a larger count, it will just make the strawberry larger when finished.  Stitched using WDW Baked Apple, Collards, Linen.  The finished design size for the pincushion is approx. 4" x 4".  

A fun stitch and an easy stitch for fall have been introduced by Janice, owner of Noteworthy Needle Designs,  on the craft pumpkins sitting in stores waiting for you.  There are three booklets, Halloween Edition, Autumn Edition and Monogram edition. First you pick a design, then you tape that design to the pumpkin, and then you use a Dremel drill or the Noteworthy Needle hand drill (which is so simple I think it's better and more accurate than the Dremel) to punch through the pumpkin (if you look at the pattern shown you will see 4 small black round circles around each symbol..those are the holes you punch). You stitch these using pearl cotton fibers.  In the beginning of the stitch  it may feel a little awkward holding the pumpkin and  stitching through it at the same time, but in no time you will adjust to it.  What better way to decorate for the fall than to stitch on pumpkins.  Makes a beautiful display of needlework even better.  The carving kit includes the push drill, drill bit, tape and a craft knife

Santa appears to be recruiting another crew to help him deliver the goods on Christmas, only this time he's using sheep.  Shown stitched on 35 ct. Weeks Dye Works Tin Roof linen using Weeks Dye Works fibers:Kudzu, Juniper, Sand, Taupe, Havana, Indian Summer, Run Raisin and DMC:310, 782, Ecru, 613, 3032.  The double border, which is stitched, really sets off the design.  Finished size is approx.11 1/2" x 7 1/4".  

Santa is shown walking on a particularly blustery day showing his whimsical side as he carries a feather tree in his tote and holly attached to his staff.  There is also a snowman waving to him in the background.  Shown stitched on 35 ct. Weeks Dye Works Tin Roof linen and stitched using Weeks Dye Works: Whitewash, Angel Hair, Dove, Tin Roof, Juniper, Oscar, Putty, Bright Leaf, Cappuccino, Red Rocks, Rum Raisin, Mascara, Light Khaki, Pebble, Onyx, Collards, Kudzu, Ivy, Chestnut, Holly, Kris Bon Bon and DMC:3782, 646, 356, 612, 3064.  

Early American quote from Abraham Lincoln, "The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time."  Shown stitched on 28 ct. Picture This Plus Bramble linen using:

Weeks Dye Works:Fathom, Oscar, Sage, Hazelnut, Chickpea, Whiskey

Classic Colorworks:Blacksmith Blue, Old Blue Jeans, Red Currant, Barn Door

DMC: 422

Finished size is approx. 9 1/4" x 8 3/4"

Needle & Thread was designed to fit in Heart in Hand's Heartware bowl, however it is the perfect pin cushion size in or out of the bowl.  We also found another use for it by attaching it to the lid of the metal favor boxes.  Shown on leaflet stitched over 2 on 32 ct. Doubloon using 

Classic Colorworks:Barn Door, Blue Corn, Pine Needles, Weeping Willow, Ye Old Gold

Weeks Dye Works: Dirt Road, Grape Vine, Grits

Approx. design size is 3" x 3" when finished.  The metal box shown used Doubloon but stitched over one.

Paulette has always loved bees and bee skeps.  The bees, along with her favorite character, Queenie in the BBC series Lark Rise to Candleford, inspired her to design The Beekeeper.  Originally it came out in limited kit form at Nashville several years ago, but she has had so many requests for it since then she is now releasing it as a chart only.  Show stitched on 35 ct. Natural Northern Cross linen using WDW Red Rocks, Thyme, Oscar, Whitewash, Olive, Beige, Indian Summer, Confederate Gray, Grapevine, Pelican Gray and Sand.  Finished size is approx. 9 1/2" x 6 1/5".

Forever & Ever is the 1st in a series called "The Songbird Garden" series.  It features the Northern Cardinals and Christmas Rose.  Stitched on 36 ct. WDW Tin Roof using WDW fibers: Amber, Artichoke, Chablis, Charlotte's Pink, Cocoa, Crimson, Ivy, Juniper, Kohl, Kudzu, Mascara, Monkey Grass, Red Pear, Red Rocks, Schneckley, Snowflake, Straw, Tarragon, Wasabi, and Williamsburg.  The finished size is approx. 9" x 9".

2nd in the Songbird's Series, Merry & Bright features a Black-capped Chickadee & Winterberry Holly.  Stitched on 36 ct. WDW Dover linen using WDW fibers: Baked Apple, Crimson, Ivy, Juniper, Kohl, Kudzu, Monkey Grass, Parchment, Pelican Gray, Schneckley, and Seagull.  Finished size is approx. 9" x 9".   

#3 in the Songbird's Garden Series, Winter Wisdom showcases Gold-crowned Kinglets and Conifers.  Stitched on 36 ct. WDW Tin Roof linen using WDW: Blackboard, Chestnut, Clockwork, Collards, Havana, Kohl, Molasses, Oak, Palomino, Saffron, Sage, Schneckley, Snowflake, Pamlico, Taupe and Teal Frost.  Approx. 9" x 9" when finished.

5th in the Songbird's Garden Series, Bluebird of Happiness features Eastern Bluebirds and Cherry Blossoms.  Stitched on WDW 36 ct. Sanguine linen using WDW Amber, Americana, Battleship, Blackboard,
Blue Heron, Chablis, Charlotte's Pink, Grits, Kohl,Lucky, Molasses, Peony, Red Pear, Schneckley,
Sky, Sweet Potato, Swiss Chocolate and Williamsburg. Finished size is approx. 9" x 9".

#6 in the Songbird Garden Series, Summer Bliss features a Baltimore Oriole & Peonies.  Stitch on 36 ct. WDW Putty using WDW Charlotte's Pink, Baked Apple, Chablis, Graphite, Grits, Juniper, Kohl, Lucky, Meadow, Monkey Grass, Peony, Persimmon, Red Pear, Saffron, Schneckley and Williamsburg.  Finished size is approx. 15" x 15".

#7 in the Songbird's Garden series, Have Faith features the Blue Jay and Bellflowers.  Stitched on WDW 36 ct. Tin Roof using WDW Americana, Blue Jeans, Blue Spruce, Collards,Deep Sea, Ivy, Kohl, Mascara, Sage, Schneckley, Sky and Whitewash.  Finished size is approx. 9" x 9".

#8 in the Songbird's Garden Series, Have Courage features the Rose-breasted Grosbeak and Gladiolus.  Stitched on 36 ct. WDW Putty linen using WDW Aztec Red, Baked Apple, Blackboard, Busy Lizzie,Chablis, Chestnut, Kohl, Madison Rose, Whitewash,Moss, Oak, Romance, Saffron, Schneckley and Seaweed. Finished size is approx. 9" x 9"

#9 in the Songbird's Garden Series, Beauty in Simplicity features the American Goldfinch and the Daisy.  Stitched on WDW 36 ct. Dove linen using WDW Collards, Dolphin, Gold, Grits, Kohl, Lucky,Marigold, Mascara, Meadow, Saffron and Schneckley. Finished size is approx. 9" x 9"

The essential step-by-step guide to creative stitches and versatile techniques.  The purpose of the book is to show you a variety of stitches and open up endless possibilities for your own original projects.  From the basics to the elaborate, more than 150 stitches are illustrated with easy to follow step-by-step photographs.  Handy hints throughout will help make your time spent stitching all the more enjoyable.  Follow the instructions to master the stitches, then use them in your own projects.  

A book on the art of embroidered letters. Through the pages of this book readers will learn, in step-by-step photographs, how to produce the various forms of stitching, what materials to use, and where to place a monogram. A range of alphabets from cross stitch to padded satin stitch are also supplied. A lift-out sheet of various monograms is included.   

Summer and camping go together....enjoy this charming little camper parked on a beach by the ocean.  What a wonderful summer vacation you could have.  Shown stitched on 32 ct. linen, it finishes approx. 4" x 8".  Shown stitched using DMC floss: white,598,597,3810,951,945,729,434,355,3809,413,and 3772. The cover of the leaflet shows 2 different finishes...one is using banner flags cut from scrapbook paper and then attached to the frame...such a cute idea!  Also included with this chart is a second chart, Stitching Mermaid, also using DMC to stitch.  r

This charming whale will add wave after wave nautical charm to your summer displays.  Shown stitched on 30 ct. linen using  DMC floss # 822, 924,m 926, 927, 355, and 356.  Finished design size is approx. 9" x 4 1/2"

3 more of the Scary Apothecary series are here, Spider Legs, Skeleton Polish and Snail Slime.  Shown stitched on 32 count linen, the finished size is approx. 3.25" x 4.75".  Shown stitched with Classic Colorworks and Kreinik #4 braids

4th Leaflet-Spider Legs-Bean Sprout, Pumpkin Harvest, Zack Black, Boysenberry Jam, River Rocks, Kreinik #4 Braid # 27

5th Leaflet-Skeleton Polish-Bean Sprout, Sugared Violets, Shamrock, Finley Gold, Zack Black, River Rocks, Kreinik #4 Braid 5815 & 011HL

6th Leaflet-Snail Slime-Frog Legs, Shamrock, River Rocks, Bean Sprout, Zack lack, Pumpkin Harvest, Boysenberry Jam, Kreinik #4 Braid #011HL, 027, 242HL, 5835

There will be one more set of 3 coming out before Halloween.  These easy projects to stitch and will only take a couple of days for each design, so you can have them hanging for this year's celebration. 

The final 3 project in the Scary Apothecary are Cauldron Cleaner,            ,               .  All 3 charts use Classic Colorworks and Kreinik threads and are stitched on 32 ct. linen.  The fibers used on each chart are:

7th Chart-Cauldron Cleaner-Boysenberry Jam, Frog Legs, Pumpkin Harvest, River Rocks, Shamrock, Zack Black and Kreinik #4 Braid # 011HL, 242HL

8th Chart- Coffin Paint- Finley Gold, Frog Legs, River Rocks, Shamrock, Sugared Violets, Ye Old Gold, Zack Black, Kreinik #4 Braid 011HL, 5510, 5815

9th Chart- Cackle Lozenges-Frog Legs, Pumpkin Harvest, River Rocks, Shamrock, Zack Black, Kreinik #4 Baid 011HL, 5013, 5535

Merry Making Mini's consists of 3 charts, "Land of the Free", Home of the Brave", and "4th of July".   The designs finish approx. 2.5" x 2.5" when stitched on the recommended 28 ct. linen.  

4th of July is stitched on 28 ct. PTP Wren linen using:

CC Ye Old Gold

GA Toasted Barley

WDW Baked Apple, Blue Jeans, Fathom, Grits, Tatanka

Comes with a star charm

Both Land of the Free & Home of the Brave are stitched on 28 ct. PTP Heartland linen using

CC Rose Petal

WDW Beige, Brick, Michael's Navy, Molasses, Whiskey

Home of the Brave comes with a gold star charm 

Land of the Free comes with Mill Hill Cream beads

Libby is holding her lamp high as she proclaims liberty.  Stitched on 32 ct. Vintage Country Mocha, t-Gardehe finished design size is approx. 3 1/2" x 4 1/4" and is stitched using

CC-Old Money, Tennessee Red Clay, and Ye Old Gold

GA-Garden Gate, Mountain Mist, Sable

WDW- Baked Apple, Confederate Gray, Driftwood, Fathom, Grits, Sand

Comes with gold beads and a gold star charm

"Count Your Blessings, Stitch them one by one".  Love the Momma Ewe and her baby shown here wearing their patchwook coats.  Cute design shown stitched on 32 ct. PTP Legacy linen using CC-12 grain, Bean Sprout, Black Coffee, Hickory Sticks, Jakey Brown, Pebble Beach, Pine Needles, Red Currant, Straw Hat, Tennessee Red Clay, Ye Olde Gold

Finished size is approx. 6" x 6.8"

"All Guests must  be approved by the Dog" or "All Guests must be approved by the Cat", whichever is true for you, this chart is a must for the pet owners.  Shown stitched on 30 ct. Parchment linen and stitched with Weeks Dye Works fibers,

Cat-Whitewash, Amber, Cocoa, Tatanka, Seagull, Capri, Scuppernong, Sweet Potato, Aztec Red

Dog-Whitewash, Cocoa, Tatanka, Blackboard, Deep Sea, Blue Topaz, Scuppernong, Aztec Red

       Gentle Arts: Flax and DMC 310

Finished size is approx. 6" x 6"

Also needed to finish on the Dog Owners you will need JABCO # 4538 (bone button)

On the Cat Owner's you will need 3 tiny heart buttons #3449.T

"As Ye Who Stand Before the Fire Pray, Sit Ye Down is My Desire, That Other Folk, as Well as You, May see The Fire and Feel it Too."  Shown stitched on 28 ct. Ivory linen using DMC 3860, 831, 902, 356, 3864, 3011, and 832.  Finished size is approx. 28 1/4" X 3 1/4".  

Turn to summer's strawberries  to create this lovely project for your sewing and stitching table.  This project features a Victorian style pincushion replica, a copy of an antique spindle pincushion dated circa the mid to late 1800's.  The wooden spindle base is about 6.5" tall and is hand-made.  It has wooden pegs for decorative thread spools, a turned spindle and then another round platform for the stuffed pincushion.  In addition to the pin cushion Thea has designed a couple of pieces to go with it, a pinkeep and a strawberry fob, that can be used to sharpen your needles if stuffed with emery sand.  Project is stitched on 28 ct. Light Sand Cashel using silks,

Gloriana-@ 053, 073, 117

Kreinik Mori-#1117, 8000

Kreinik #4 Braid- #3215

Needlepoint, Inc.-#226, 448

Seed Beads also needed:

SJ Designs #11053

Mill Hill-62041

There is an embellishment pack available which includes enough silk and beads to complete the project.

Turn to nature's bees to create this lovely project for your sewing and stitching table.  This project features a Victorian style pincushion replica and is about 6.5" tall and is hand-made.  It has wooden pegs for decorative thread spools, a turned spindle and then another round platform for the stuffed pincushion.  In addition to the pin cushion Thea has designed a couple of pieces to go with it, a pinkeep and a strawberry fob, that can be used to sharpen your needles if stuffed with emery sand.  Project is stitched 28ct. Moss Cashel linen using silk:

Kreinik Mori-# 4216, 8000, 8050

Kreinik #4 Braid- #002

Needlepoint Inc. - 555, 572, 694, 974

Also included with the chart are two extra pieces, a pinkeep and a scissor fob.  Finishing directions for everything is also included.  Embellishment packs which contain the fibers needed along with the button and charms is available.

OMG...a bat wearing a candy corn necklace...so cute, along with a black cat, Mr. Moon and gorgeous fall flowers...there is a lot to like here.  Not sure Brenda intended this to be part of a series, but it is.  so far she did a snowman surrounded by flowers, a white rabbit among flowers and now the cat.  I have stitched the others on 20 ct. linen over 2 so the pillow finishes around 18" x around 10".  However, she stitches her models on 32 ct. PTP Kermit linen so her finish is approx. 11 1/2" x 6".  While I stitch the large count using Weeks and DMC Pearl Cottons, Brenda used 

Weeks Dye Works: Pelican Gray, Charcoal, Carrot, Daylily, Persimmon

Gentle Arts: Gold Leaf, Cornhusk, Fragrant Cloves

Classic colorworks: Eggshell, Honeycomb, Hickory Sticks, Mossy

I almost missed the side eye this little prim Pumpkin Head girl is giving the crow.  That makes this even cuter.  And her candy corn necklace....who wouldn't love that?  Brenda shows her stitched on 36 ct. Winter Brew linen by R & R Reproductions.  The finished size is approx. 4 3/8" x 5 7/8".  Stitched using 

Weeks Dye Works:Light Khaki, Confederate Gray, Carrot and Persimmon

Gentle Arts: Gold Leaf, Cornhusk, Wood Smoke, Fragrant Cloves, Wood Trail, Toffee

Classic Colorworks: Fallen Leaves, Magnolia Blossom, Old Marigold, Sticks and Twigs, Colonial Copper & Wilderness

It's Halloween and things are getting exciting in the chicken Coop because it is at this time of year that the witch rides through throwing her old and rotten pumpkins to the chickens for a treat. Atitched on 36 ct. Khaki linen the finished design is approx. 9 5/8" x 4 7/8".  Stitched using 

Weeks Dye Works:Flatfish, Sage, Oscar & Daylily

Gentle Arts:  Cornhusk, Nutmeg, Cidermill Brown, Fragrant Cloves, Toffee

Classic Colorworks: Old Marigold, Pumpkin Harvest, Petite Maison, Pebble Beach, Sticks and Twigs, Ye Old Gold, Colonial Copper

DMC #3830

"The flower doesn't dream of the bee, it blossoms and the bee comes",  is the verse on this stitch and it is surrounded by over-sized bee balm flowers towering sweet little houses and a little maiden who tends the bees.  The design is then uniquely finished in the size small stacking, rectangular tray. Design is worked on 40 count Sheep's Straw linen over 2 threads.  Approx. finished size is 9 3/4" x 6 1/2".  Stitched using 

Weeks Dye Works: Light Khaki, Palomino, Sage, Aztec Red, & Baked Apple

Gentle Arts: Endive, Wood Trail, Old Brick, Roasted Marshmellow, Grecian Gold

Classic Colorworks: Candied Yams

This fun patriotic chart includes two pincushions.  The first is in celebration of our nations birthday and  reads : "where liberty dwells there is my country".  Approx. finished size is 4 3/4" x 3 3/4" and stitched using:

WDW Schneckley, Palomino

GA: Tin Bucket, Parchment, Toasted Barley, Wood Trail

CC: Chili Pepper, Blue Corn, Campfire, Eggshell, Sunkissed, Blacksmith Blue

The second pincushion is fashioned to look like the Ohio Star quilt block, you will stitch the star points to look like ticking fabric. Approx. finished size is 5 1/2" x 5 1/2", and stitched using:

WDW Schneckley

GA: Parchment, Toasted Barley, Wood Trail

CC: Blue Corn, Campfire, Eggshell, Blacksmith Blue, Cayenne

Both models were stitched using 40 ct. linen.

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It's all about the Bee with this project...bees buzzing, bee skeps, honeycomb and a crown and the word itself.  Shown stitched on a natural linen, Lambswool, Flax the finished size is approx. 9 1/2" X 3 1/2" When stitched on 28 ct. linen.  Uses DMC floss. Chart Pack includes silver bee charm and lace as shown on picture.

Create this cute pillow, featuring the word "America" with coloring mimicking the American Flag.  Stitch this for the favorite patriot in your life, or just decorate your home with it.  Embellishments are encluded (lace & charm)

Stitched in DMC red, white and blue.

As October gets closer we start thinking of Halloween.  And nothing says Halloween like skeletons...and Rovaris has turned that into the pirate skeleton and his gal pal.  Stitched on 32 ct. linen the finished size is 9 3/4" x 14 1/4", and stitched using DMC and WDW Pea Coat.

Anything beachy resonates with us and Rovaris has come out with a line of charts dedicated to the beach, ocean, etc.  Beach is a simplistic design, showing the little changing rooms some beaches may have, the relaxing sling back chairs which use to be prevalent on the beach before camp chairs became so inexpensive and available and the umbrella and seagulls which no beach is ever without.  Stitched on 32 ct. linen, and stitched with DMC fibers:939, 3820, 520, 817, 840, 930 and white.  Chartpack comes with the lace shown on the finished pillow and the mermaid charm shown.  Finished size is approx. 10 1/2" x 3 1/4".

Mermaid is stitched on 32 ct. linen using DMC 3505, 800, 3816, 938, 3820,761, White.  Finished approx. 16" x 3 1/2"   Chartpack includes mermaid charm and lace as shown on the Model.

Compass directions are shown using beach and ocean motifs.  Achor, sailboat, lifesaver and beach huts.  Shown as pincushions you could also stitch these as one piece for a small pillow.  Stitched on 30 ct. linen using DMC930, 931, 815, ecru.  Stitched as separate designs, approx. design size is 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"  Chartpack includes a ships wheel charm

"Happiness is walking on the beach," is the feeling of many who visit the beach.  The phrase is surrounded by popular seashore motifs, lighthouse, crabs, flip flops, the ever present sea gulls and signal flags.  Stitched on 28 ct. linen the approx. size is 8 3/4" x 4 3/4".  Stitched using DMC white, 930, 921, 3371, 931, 840.   Chart pack includes 2 silver charms, anchor & sailboar.

Thanksgiving gets less attention than Halloween or Christmas so when Rovaris designed a piece strickly for Thanksgiving, features leaves and the turkey,  it became a must have.  Stitched on 32 ct. linen and using DMC.  The finished design is 8.5" x 3".  

Perfect for summer stitching, Summer Angel Bag and then do the peyote beading fob to put in it.  This is so cute, and a mermaid is always a good thing.  The colors of the beads and fabric are gorgeous together and colors you see in the Caribbean waters...Aquas and blues..just gorgeous.  These are both kits so they contain everything you will need, beads, charms,  fabric to finish the bag, needles, floss and thread for beading.

Verse reads, "and in a tedious sampler sewed her mind..."  Various motifs and the alphabet are stitched and sewn into a lovely little sewing basket.  The verse is worked and left in it's tiny hoop to add detail and charm to this basket.  A must have for any sampler lover.  Design is worked on 40 count linen over 2 threads on the box and over 1 on the hoop.  The finished size when added to the 7" x 5" x 2 7/8" oval paper mache box.  The embroidery hoop sampler is displayed on a 3" round hoop.  Stitched using 

WDW-Grits

Gentle Arts-Maple Syrup, Cidermill Brown, Rhubarb, and Geranium

Classic Color Works-Avocado, Licorice Red, Sunkissed and Ye Olde Gold

This fun and quirky set of jack-o-lanterns is inspired by the legend of Stingy Jack, which is likely the basis for our contemporary jack-o-lantern traditions. Five distinct jack-faces with endless options to make your own unique, each face is stitched on a larger cut of fabric - then stitched up the back, gathered top and bottom, and tufted to make the models as shown here. So many options depending on your fabric and floss selections - make them all different as Linda has shown on the chart pack or a matching set in the same fabric and floss - or any combination you like.  Linda has listed the fabrics and flosses used in the models. Also included are finishing guidelines, templates and diagrams.  You will also notice some interesting display bases here. She has used an old glass insulator for Skinny Jack, and glass candlesticks turned upside down for Stingy Jack and Scary Jack. It’s fun to play with what you might already have around the house, or that interesting ‘thing’ you found in an antique store!  

Stingy Jack (shown far right behind white Classic Jack)- stitched on 36 ct. PTP Eck!  Overall finished size-11" wide x 6" high

Scary Jack (shown orange tall pumpkin back with bat stitched on his head-stitched on 32 ct PTP Gingerbread linen- Overall Finished size-8 3/4" wide x 7.5" high

Skinny Jack (shown to the right of Scary Jack)-stitched on PTP  32 ct, Jewel- Overall Finished size-7 1/2" wide x 8" high

Toothy Jack-(shown in front of Scary Jack-Stitched on 28 ct. WDW Straw Gingham linen-Overall size-5 3/4" wide by 5 3/4" wide

 Classic Jack- (shown in front)-Stitched on 40 Ct. LL Maritime White-Overall Size -7 3/4" wide by 4" high

Threads used:

Classic Colorworks: Balsam Fir
The Gentle Art: Fragrant Cloves
Weeks Dye Works: Onyx, Bullfrog, Mascara, Rust

A beautiful Christmas scene which is solidly stitched with DMC (60 different colors with multiple shades to give you the look of overdyed floss.  A wonderful way to use DMC for those of us that have bins of it.  Or you could use your stash of overdyed floss and cut down on the number of different colors you would need.  In either case, this scene of santa helping to decorate the snowman's tree, using snowman ornaments is so sweet.  And if you start now, you might get it done by Christmas.  Shown finished on 30 ct. WDW Kudzu linen and finishes approx. 12" x 10".  

DMC 167,168,221,310,317,320,355,356,415,437,469,471,519,543,598,613,644,712,758,762,775

814,815,822,827,842,869,890.904,919,924,930,931,932,939,950,3032,3033,3045,3064

3328,3712,3750,3752,3753,3766,3772,3778,3782,3799,3811,3830,3841,3857,3859,3864

3865,3866, ecru,

A peaceful snow scene featuring Teresa's snowman and sheep.  Shown stiitched on 35 ct. WDW Tin Roof linen using both Weeks Dye Works: Chickpea, Indian Summer, Tarragon, Chestnut, Mocha and Cayenne and DMC floss: 310, 3826, 3866.  Finishes approx. 5" x 6".

Shepherd's Bush is celebrating July with this sweet little kit, and even the sheep are showing their patriotism.  Stitched on 32 ct. French Country Café Mocha and stitched with Weeks Dye Works fibers, which are included in the kit.  Kit includes chart, Floss and linen and finishes approx. 5' x 6".

As we head into another election season, let us not forget how hard our female ancestors fought for women's rights.  Remember to vote!  We can make a difference!  Model stitched on 32 ct. linen using DMC- 945 & Classic Colorworks: Black Coffee, Antique Lace, Cherry Cobbler, Gingerbread, Muddy Puddle, Pine Needles, Blue Corn.  Finished size is approx. 8" x 5 1/4".

A cute design for summer stitchers or a patriotic stitcher, Widow's Walk states, "Waves upon the rolling sea brings my love back to me.  Shown on 32 Stormy Night linen by Picture This Plus and stitchede using 

DMC-310, Ecru, 224, 926, 927, 451, and 3371

Gentle Arts - Oatmeal, Freedom, Pomegranate, Green Apple, Endive 

Classic Colorworks- Petite Maison

Finiahed size is approx. 6" x 7 1/4".  

A prim patriotic design just in time for your July 4th displays.  A colonial Couple has their home bedecked with quilts and flags to celebrate 1776.  Shown stitched on Picture This Plus 36 ct. Wren linen using 

Classic Colorworks-Used Brick

WDW Taupe, Whitewash, Garrison Green, Grape Vine, Dolphin, Tin Roof, Sanquine, Terrapin, and Cocoa

Finished approx. 6 1/4" x 5 1/2"

On a glorious summer day, a Spiffy Seaside Sparrow sets out for an exciting adventure wearing his finest sailing outfit...Bon Voyage!

Shown stitched on 30 ct.  Weeks Dye Works Linen(color) linen, and finishes approx. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".  Stitched using Weeks Dye Works: Red Rocks, Beige, Cadet, Havana, Pamlico, Onyx, Curry.  

Allso included in pack are easy directions & diagrams to make a sweet pillow or frame it.

2nd in the series, July 3th is a wonderful addition to any Patriotic display.  Shown stitched on 40 ct. Sheep's Straw linen by R & R Reproductions.  Shown finished in a 3" wooden embroidery hoop.  Finished size is approx. 3" x 3".  Stitched using:

Weeks Dye Works:Louisiana Hot Sauce

Classic Colorworks: Blue Corn, Peanut Brittle, Wavy Navy, Pebble Beach, Sticks & Twigs, Ye Old Gold and Snowball.  

Rainbow Gallery: Wisper Mohair Floss-white

We also show this as an over one on 32 ct. Wisper linen, on the top of a 3" TALL metal box.  The 2" x 2" finished piece is affixed to the tin lid and red ric rac is also used in finishing.  On this model we used #4 Kreinik Braid in Sapphire for the "$" and in Gold for the fireworks.