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    About.com Cross-Stitch

  • Weekend Project - Joy Ornament Pattern

    5 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm
    Looking for a quick weekend project? Need a break from that wall-to-wall project you are working on? The Holiday Ornament Collection includes ornaments that are whole cross stitch and others that contain a few specialty stitches. Depending on your stitching level and speed, you should be able to complete one or more of the ornaments in a weekend. Photo © Connie G. BarwickI stitched the Simple Joy Ornament in a few hours. I used a Threadworx floss, DMC Light Effects Floss, and Charles Craft Aida fabric for my project. You may use any type and color of floss and fabric you like to create…

  • It's Time for Holiday Crafting!

    4 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm
    The holidays always seem to sneak up on me. I write about them, so really there's no excuse, but somehow there's not a transfer from my blog to my real life until about two weeks after I should really be thinking about making my own holiday decorations!This holiday season, several of the crafty Guides and a few other crafters are cooperating on weekly posts that will share some of our great ideas and projects with you. I know many of you are multi-crafters like me, so I jumped at the opportunity to participate. If you are interested in participating, find the contact information at the end of…

  • Photo of the Week - Chuck Norris

    3 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm
    Stephanie Hryshchyshyn sent in this photo of her Chuck Norris on a Total Gym project. Not only is it an impressive project, but it is her first Cross Stitch project. I keep thinking of those "Chuck Norris is so tough" jokes and relating them to stitching. "Chuck Norris is so tough he stitches with the power of his mind instead of tapestry needles." Learn more. Photo © Stephanie Hryshchyshyn Cross Stitch Photo Albums Submit a PhotoI never seem to keep my posts completely wordless, but here are more blogs posts featuring photos on Wordless Wednesday at About.com. Follow About.com Cross…

  • Needle Show Retail

    2 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm
    The Needle Show Retail, November 5-8, 2009, is new venture brought to you by the same team that organizes the Online Needlework Show. There will be many different booths in the show, some simply for advertising, but also some in which you will be able to do more than just browse, but also order items. This is the first show of this type, so things are still in process. Check the Needle Show Retail homepage for more information.For those of us who don't have a local needlecraft shop (LNS) this is a great opportunity to browse through and purchase items from a variety of vendors.More…

  • What is Your Holiday Stitching Status?

    1 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm
    The winter holiday season is almost here. Do you have some interesting projects in the works or completed? Use the comments section below to share with us or post in the About.com Cross Stitch Forum. What is your stitching status? Vote in the Poll and let us know.If you are looking for some holiday stitching inspiration, here are some patterns and projects.Holiday Patterns and Project Ideas: Easy Christmas Cross Stitch Patterns Various Christmas Cross Stitch Patterns Cross Stitch Projects Kwanzaa Design Happy Hanukkah Pattern What is Your Holiday Stitching Status? originally appeared on…
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    Stitches of Life

  • boxes for perle cotton

    1 Nov 2009 | 9:30 am
    Since my post about the perle coton boxes,I had been asked about template(s) directions & instructionsCLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGEI'm really not good at explainingso, I took apart a box & will try to show how I create boxesI start with a 4" x 6" card(index card, card stock, light weight cardboardDecorate - or leave plainCut 4 slits & FoldAttach label to ends of box -- double sided tape, glue, whatever is on handUse Paper punch where you want your ribbonsRibbon should be 18-19" & secure the perle coton balls in placeNot too tight or they will not roll easily when fiber end is pulledI use a bodkin…

  • giveaway

    1 Nov 2009 | 6:49 am
    Sarah blogging at Crafty Moohasa giveaway details on her post:Moo's Pumpkin Giveaway

  • Toys

    31 Oct 2009 | 12:15 pm
    How could I resistthis awesome House of Stitches magnet?It jumped off the counterright into my shopping basket!THEN,the House of Stitches corner gaugecaught my eyeand it, too, jumped intomy shopping basket!!Love them!!!!!FYI:I added some posts on my Stitches of Life II blogabout my punch needle & tatting

  • Gifts

    30 Oct 2009 | 1:55 pm
    My youngest DSwent on a field trip a couple week-ends agoThe high school groupenjoyed the 2009 Feast of the Hunters' MoonMy son brought back thisinteresting metal leaf(He actually bought two of themkept one for himself -- he saidsome ppl put them on chains likea necklace)I put a magnet underneath & it holds needles!I was given a couple of gift certificats & am finally getting around to mentioning!I guess my blogging was on back burner for awhileThe tweezers (Uncle Bill's Silver Gripper) are fromStitches N Thingslocated in MichiganI also got some awesome fibers for a punch needle…

  • Mike & Carol's Internet Store

    29 Oct 2009 | 11:08 am
    Having a difficult time findingGingher's Designer Scissors?Check out Mike & Carol's Internet Storefor excellent serviceand pricesPictured above areFreedom & Elenarecently added to my collection!edited: direct link: http://mikeusa.com/Scissors-list.aspx
 
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    Quilt or Stitch? How about both?

  • 4 Nov 2009 | 11:03 am

    4 Nov 2009 | 11:03 am
    Jaybird Quilts is having a really nice giveaway! Be sure and check out her blog, she makes the most beautiful things :)

  • The tombstone is complete!

    3 Nov 2009 | 10:50 am
    It’s November, it’s cold, and the days are so short now! No daylight left in the evenings means one thing… I get to stitch more :D Ha!I finally, and I mean finally finished this tombstone block on the Shores of Hawk Run Hollow last night. I’ve only been working on it since AUGUST. I was on a roll with these blocks at the beginning of the year, finishing one almost every month… then summer hit… then I started working on the big ship block. But this block, it is so big! And all filled in! I am not whining, because I actually like filling it all in, it meant I didn’t have to count,…

  • Blogaversary Prize Winner!

    1 Nov 2009 | 1:59 pm
    I drew a name today from those who entered my blogaversary contest! Loraine at Sew Be It! has won!!! Yay! Congratulations Loraine. And thank you to everybody who entered, I wish I had the time to make something for each of you :) We had a fun Halloween night and the kids managed to get about 300 pounds of candy, I swear! It was great. This week was pretty productive for me on the sewing front. I managed to get 7 placemats sewn. I know... 7 is not an even number, but that was all of the scraps I had, so I've got to figure out how to give them away :D My Grandma gets at least 3 of them! It was…

  • Happy Halloween!

    31 Oct 2009 | 5:51 pm
    Today has been a great day. Jessie was coloring and looking rather silly. She was sitting across from me while I was sewing, and she just cracks me up!Curren looking a little lost...And our big giant pumpkin from our garden... (it weighed in at 90 lbs!) Was carved into a crazy pumpkin by Mark! Happy Halloween!

  • Cindy Lou Who Schnibble Quilt

    25 Oct 2009 | 9:37 am
    I finished quilt #2 for the Schnibbles a month challenge. The pattern is Cindy Lou Who, and it required 3 charm packs. I have plenty of charm packs, but none of them were giving me the look I wanted. I ended up pulling out fat quarters and yardage I've had in my stash, some of it I've used in other quilts, some I had for years, and it came together nicely! For the backing I used up a lot of the remaining fabric pieces.I am trying to use my stash for these Schnibbles, it'll be fun to see what I can come up with I think. I can't wait to see what everybody else is making from this pattern! Be…
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    Leslie's Cross Stitch Heaven

  • Allen says it doesn’t count

    ralphy36
    12 Oct 2009 | 6:31 pm
    Okay, Allen says I have to make a real post, so here it goes. It has been a quick and busy October so far. It is hard to believe that the first quarter of school is almost over and my little (or not so little)Nathaniel is six weeks away from turning two. I say not so little as when he is fussing in Joanns while you wait for one really chatty sales person to cut fabric, he turns into a ten ton giant with fists of iron and stabby feet! Well, I got what I wanted and I am not sure what I expected considering today is a sleep catch up day for him. Yesterday the fam headed out to the MD Ren Fest.

  • A post for allen

    ralphy36
    12 Oct 2009 | 6:07 pm
    This is a post for Allen so that he will send me a link to his go blog:)

  • The worst blogger ever…

    ralphy36
    24 Sep 2009 | 7:17 pm
    That would be me. Maybe if I was able to make a profession out of it I would be better, but life just gets in the way. This post is in honor of Allen since he complained I haven’t been blogging:) It has been a busy few months since my last post. We took a big trip in July and hit all of Nathaniel’s grandparents. In total we drove almost 1000 miles in ten days. I guess the daily average is no more than when I used to commute to Maryland, but it is a bit different when you have a screaming 20 month old in the back seat. In reality, though, Nathaniel did quite well on the trip. Allen…

  • July Goals

    ralphy36
    1 Jul 2009 | 5:01 am
    Well, I have been doing a good amount of stitching lately. I am going regularly to my Tuesday nigh stitching group which allows for at least three hours of stitching. Unfortunately the shop that originally hosted the stitching group went out of business yesterday. The stitching group will continue at local libraries and people’s homes, but it means no more stash shopping on Tuesdays and no more opportunity to use the shops stock to do a floss toss on cool fabrics or with alternate colorways of a pattern:( The only positive is that my pocketbook will not be opened for stash as often now.

  • How did it get to be March?

    ralphy36
    2 Mar 2009 | 3:08 pm
    It is amazing how as you get older the years go by faster and faster. I remember when I was in elementary school thinking that the year was sooooo long. Now there are times when it is not long enough. I guess that is what happens when you are busy every moment of the day. The end of February was also a blur as we were all very very sick. Nathaniel brought us home a great virus that has had us all down for the count. Here is what I have been stitching on the last few weeks…Mirabilia’s Halloween fairy. I needed something to take with me on our trip to Allen’s family over…
 
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    Anita's Stitching

  • Kelmscott Scissors, Keslyn's designs, Praiseworthy Stitches, Needlemade Designs, Wendy KC designs, Carolina House Designs and more

    31 Oct 2009 | 8:45 am
    Kelmscott Scissors, more will be added in November:http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/scissors.htmlPraiseworthy stitches, Simple Gifts "thanks":http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/praiseworthy.htmlNeedlemade Ackworth variation I and II:http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/needlemadedesigns.htmlKeslyn's new designs, Storm breaker and Winter Solstice:http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/keslyn.htmlWendy KC Designs:http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/wendykc.htmlCarolina House Designs:http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/carolinadesigns.html

  • new Erica Michael designs and New Little House Needleworks Designs and Folk Art Jingle

    25 Oct 2009 | 5:31 am
    Erica Michael Silk Gauge Kits, they are:Erica Michael Random Threads, Christmastide, Needle Nut and We are blessed:http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/ericamichaels.htmlIf you are not ready for the silk gauge challenge yet, you can stitch all these designs one over one:New Christmas themes of Little House needleworks Designs, Poinsettia House, Joy, Winter Whites and Winter Green:http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/littlehouse.htmlIndygo Junction Folk Art Jingle:http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/quiltingpatterns.html

  • Adding Gentle Art sampler threads on Anita's Little Stitches Web Site

    25 Oct 2009 | 5:27 am
    The first batch of Gentle Art sampler threads will be here on October 27 and more will be added in November:http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/gentleart.html

  • New Scissors are added... Bohin, Italian made and others

    20 Oct 2009 | 5:21 pm
    You can see more pricing details on these new scissors on the web site:http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/scissors.html

  • New Buttons, Charms, Accessories,Silk Ribbon, Beading accessory are added

    20 Oct 2009 | 5:04 pm
    When I have a chance, I will do a beaded scissor fob tutorial in the next few weeks, I am adding more beading accessories and so on. Here are some of the new items:http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/beading.htmlNew Silk Ribbons:http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/silkribbon.htmlNew Buttons and charm packs:http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/page119.htmlNew Quilting accessories from Bohin:http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/quiltingaccessories.html
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    Stitching Scientist

  • I am a selfish stitcher

    3 Nov 2009 | 9:34 am
    Purple Penguins Originally uploaded by Stitching scientistI have discovered I will not stitch an ornament for another if I haven't done it for myself too. Either in the past or at the same time. Above are 2 Purple Penguins from Casey Buag...Baguar...Buaginario? Damn I can't remember the name...If anyone has the newest JCS orn mag in front of them you can find it there. I stitched it some random cheap purple fabric i had around, and as you can see the fabric isn't quite square (the pattern is!) but they came out very cute anyway, and i used some tricks i learned finishing the mermaids to make…

  • Maidens of the Sea DONE!

    26 Oct 2009 | 5:31 pm
    MoS front Originally uploaded by Stitching scientist See everyone! I did finish it around 2pm on Sunday.I am pretty happy with the finishing. the instructions were good, just a few things missing that i had to work around. It ended up a bit overstuffed/distorted, if I did it again I would leave out the batting in the front, and just use interfacing. The fob came out perfect though.Hear is the back:MoS backOriginally uploaded by Stitching scientist and the inside:MoS insideOriginally uploaded by Stitching scientist

  • Getting there

    21 Oct 2009 | 7:00 pm
    I have one more hairstyle to do on one last mermaid, and then I will be done with the stitching part. I am a bit intimidated by the finishing, and i will not be able to get the finishing stuff for another couple of days. But It MIGHT be done by the end of the weekend.Edited: finished last night around 11pm. now working on the turtles and about to start some more ornaments.MoS all done before assemblyOriginally uploaded by Stitching scientist MoS Closeup Originally uploaded by Stitching scientist

  • And now a plug for my favorite actor/writer/geek

    16 Oct 2009 | 6:07 pm
    As long time readers of my blog know I am a Star Trek fan, ( so much so that I flew to Vegas for 24 hours just to do "The Experience") Some of you may also remember that one of my very first mentionings of this was the fact that I had "rediscovered" one of my favorite actors from ST:TNG , Wil Wheaton blogging on the internets. Since then he has published 2 more books (adding up to 4 on my shelf right now), and he has not given up acting. You may have seen him in the past few years on CSI, Numb3rs, Leverage, Criminal Minds, and Family Guy. Next week in fact he will be on Big Bang Theory.

  • Over 1 extravaganza!

    10 Oct 2009 | 11:39 am
    Hello everyone, I promised progress on Maidens of the Sea, so here you are:Maidens of the Sea ipOriginally uploaded by Stitching scientistI know i is a crappy photo and couldn't actually get the whole thing in a photo but these are the last 3 panelsThe bottom 2 are done. and I am waiting on some silk thread on order to stitch the "maidens" but there is plenty to do till then.Panel 4Originally uploaded by Stitching scientist Back of fobOriginally uploaded by Stitching scientist I have already stitched the date so now I HAVE to finish it. Sara, yes I will sell you the pattern when i am done, if…
 
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    The Twisted Stitcher

  • Punching...

    3 Nov 2009 | 10:23 am
    Good Day Friends!One of my followers "divorced" me today, so I thought maybe that was a *hint* that I need to get my hiney on here and tell you something worth reading. I don't have much, but what I have hopefully will entertain you. Can you pretend it is entertaining at least ?! Gee...thanks you all always have my back :)As the titles suggests....in between running the kids to and fro, work and everyday, mundane housework, well ok and stitching some secrets, I have been doing a little needle punching. Here's my very first try...this was with a 6 strand needle and I just have a little bit…

  • Have you heard the news?!

    30 Oct 2009 | 9:22 am
    Little House Needleworks is releasing a 12 month series of holiday inspired ornaments for their "All Dolled Up!" line. Here's the first installment entitled "Fa La La": I'm thinking that it would be a mighty fine idea to stitch these little pretties up each month so that this time next year I'll have 12 (or more) ornaments ready for my Christmas tree!I'm so enthusiastic about it and hoping that I can make it all come true here in the Pfeiffer Household, that I created a Stitch-A-Long Blog Little House Needleworks Ornament Stitch-A-Long Blog so that maybe some of you movers, shakers and…

  • Slugging away...

    23 Oct 2009 | 8:14 am
    Happy Friday, Friends!!!Another week flies by....and here we are to the weekend. This weekend we will be celebrating my in-law's 40th Anniversary. And I've been running to and fro gathering the items needed for the cake table and ingredients for the punch I'm making....busy, busy, busy. I think it will be a nice day though and we are looking forward to going "home" and visiting with each of our families.This week....I did finish my wool fall table runner: Fall RunnerDesigner: Lois Griffithwool applique using hand dyed woolsIsn't it pretty? I love it! I have it on the table in our entry way…

  • Witches and Wool

    16 Oct 2009 | 8:07 am
    Hello my dear friends!....and may you be enjoying a bright and bonny Friday with a wonderful weekend ahead! I have lots of good things to share with you today, so I'm going to cut to the chase and get right to it. This morning at 7 a.m. I put in the last stitches on my Prairie Schooler Design. I framed it up and here it is (pictures are clickable): Prairie Schooler's "When Witches Go Riding" Stitched on: 28 ct. Days Go By Linen by SilkweaverStitched with: DMC cotton as called forFramed using Jill Rensel custom designed matsPretty smack dab awesome isn't it?! I'm just thrilled to BITS with how…

  • Whatcha doin'?

    7 Oct 2009 | 6:55 am
    Hello Friends!Time keeps slip slidin' away, doesn't it? My heaven's it seems like I just *blink* and slam bam its Friday...We've had lots of stuff going on over the past week, so I'll get right to the highlights! ;)Katie....and her Fast Pitch Softball team won Fall League Championship! I was happy for her as the Summer League team was runner up in Championships this past summer. Although according to her - she "sucked..." last Saturday during the games (she attended a sleep over the night before and her Daddy had to pick her up at 8:00 a.m. to get to the field on time). They played a double…
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  • Another motif on Q&Q :)

    BeckySC
    5 Nov 2009 | 11:56 am
    I have been busily stitching away on a few Christmas gifts for a few special people so I have nothing to show here on my blog when I am "giftie stitching"...but I did put the gifts aside today because I was having Quaker and Quilts withdrawal!!! I just had to pull it out and stitch on it for a little while :) I stitched another quaker motif :) LOVE IT!!!! I just cannot say enough about how wonderful this project is!!! It's back to gift stitching :)Design: Quakers and QuiltsDesigner: Rosewood ManorDesign Size: 15 x 8Fabric: 40 ct. Lakeside Linen LintelFibers: Valdani Floss (I chose these as…

  • This is for all those sweethearts that sent me Gingerbread men items last year :)

    BeckySC
    3 Nov 2009 | 5:50 pm
    I had several readers send gingerbread men related items last year (thank you sweet readers...you know who you are) as they knew I wanted to do my kitchen in Gingerbread men this year...alas, I don't have enough for the tree I wanted to use in the kitchen this year-BUT, I did decorate a small one with the items I received :) I am "still" working on the kitchen-but will probably have a BETTER collection of gingerbread items next year :)I used some of my gingerbread men cookie cutters and tied red/white gingham ribbon through them to hang them-I also painted some unfinished rolling pins and…

  • I got a BOOBOO :( :( :( :( **EDITED FOR FLOWERS**

    BeckySC
    3 Nov 2009 | 3:58 pm
    Look what I did to my right thumb this afternoon :( It's most difficult to type and I can't stitch at the moment-it's still throbbing as I was a BIG baby and would not let hubby (who is EMT certified) burst it. He went to a meeting and said when he gets home he WILL be taking care of it...I freak on stuff like this and it's made me nauseous looking at it and thinking about him opening it up to relieve the blood that's built up...EEK!!!!! I NEED some good thoughts...ROFL!! if you can spare a few !! LOL! You may even want to send flowers.... All kidding aside-it REALLY is very sore-and I REALLY…

  • OOOOOH.....LOOK at this adorable ornament!!!

    BeckySC
    2 Nov 2009 | 12:41 pm
    This is SO very me!!!!! What a UNIQUE ornament finish I received today from Meghan for the Christmas Ornament Swap....Meghan, you just made my week GF!!! I just love it! WOW!! I started taking out all my Christmas decorations yesterday and will start decorating this week (YES, I am a Christmas-a-holic!!!), however I have decided not to do as much as I usually do :) We'll see if I stick to that or not :) hehe!!Thank you again Meghan! Did I say I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it?? Personal email coming your way soon :) Thank you friends for stopping by :) I appreciate your visits so much! Please do come…

  • Scissors collection for Nina :) **edited for a pic of the antique scissors**

    BeckySC
    2 Nov 2009 | 10:38 am
    Nina asked last month if I would share my collection of scissors...it is not near the collection that others have-but I DO love my scissors and I add to them every chance I get. I am excited as I am going to be receiving a NEW "old" pair this month as DD's boyfriend is bringing them to me when he comes for a visit later this month :) My mom is crocheting me something to go under my scissors (and I have a backing fabric that goes under the crochet item she is working on-but with her shoulder continuing to bother her-she hasn't had a chance to finish it yet :) :) This is a glass enclosed…
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    Needlepoint News

  • Alternatives to Tapestry Yarn

    1 Nov 2009 | 11:28 am
    I've been noticing a trend at needlework stores - the disappearance of tapestry wool .

  • Satin Stitch Needlepoint Project

    14 Oct 2009 | 11:11 am
    A few days a go I was going through my stash and noticed that once again, I had quite a few half-skeins and bits and pieces of tapestry wool.

  • More

    13 Oct 2009 | 11:16 pm
    The half-dozen or more women who settle into chairs under bright lights each Thursday night at The Needlepoint Boutique in the heart of Collingswood's artsy strip on Haddon Avenue initially all came with the same need: a bit of perfectly colored thread.

  • Metro-area Main Streets

    19 Sep 2009 | 7:39 pm
    Beat the frost with a close-to-home getaway at one of these Twin Cities-area day-trip destinations, all of which offer plenty of food, shopping and small-town charm.

  • The Nose Knows...

    15 Sep 2009 | 3:30 am
    I came across a storefront in Sens, France this week that featured a rather unusual item - scented DMC Secret Perfume 6-strand embroidery floss.
 
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    Needlework News

  • Guzzisue’s bobbin-lace experiment

    Denise Felton
    6 Nov 2009 | 9:16 am
    During a recent low spell (healthwise), Guzzisue of Travel, Fibre and Thread blog experimented with making bobbin lace from embroidery floss. Cool! See more on her blog post.

  • The Tarnished Tatter invents spiral earrings

    Denise Felton
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:59 am
    These rockin spiral earrings are the brainchild and handwork of Heather, The Tarnished Tatter. She says, “I used the method of encapsulating a ring to do it on wire then curled the wire on a dowel rod.” Brilliant! See more on Heather’s blog.

  • An introduction to Crimean Tartar embroidery

    Denise Felton
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:53 am
    John Hopper has posted a brief history of Crimean Tartar embroidery on The Textile Blog. Fascinating. He notes, It is probably not an exaggeration to say that nearly every aspect of the daily life of the people of the Crimea was affected by the use of embroidery. It would have been both a part of every day life, but would also mark the special occasions and festivals in their lives. You’ll enjoy the details and beautiful images of this article. And John promises a more in-depth feature in the future. Yes! See the post.

  • Allie’s angelina lilacs

    Denise Felton
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:41 am
    This beautiful block is the latest in Allison Aller’s adaptation of a vintage CQ-flower quilt design. She says, These are little angelina flowers made into a lilac spray. The leaves are of wool and silk felted onto cotton, with the beads added to the outlining buttonhole stitch. Beautiful! Enjoy the entire series on Allie’s blog, Allie’s in Stitches.

  • Blue-and-white embroidery…and a free chart

    Denise Felton
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:33 am
    Go to Needleprint blog to enjoy a comparison of and a bit of interesting speculation about traditional blue-and-white embroideries of the Amager Dutch community and rural China. A full-size chart of an Amager sampler is available for US $10.00. Or download the free chart of a Chinese motif shown here.
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    Bristly Thistle Needlepoint News

  • Amy Bunger’s new needlepoint DVDs are in …

    michele herron
    5 Nov 2009 | 12:13 pm
    …and I know what I’ll be doing tonight—getting a “private lesson” from Amy and her special guest, Kelly Clark. Volume 7 “The Ins & Outs of Needleweaving covers attached and detached needle weaving. Watch how to weave such things as an open pocket, a door latch, cute little sheep’s ears and seaweed. Kelly Clark demonstrates Picot needleweaving, a woven basket technique that covers the basket, the rim and the handle, and semi-detached weaving for a scarf. Volume 8 is all about Spider stitches—raised, oval, padded raised, ribbed horn, woven spider and more. Who knew there…

  • Clara Wells Needlepoint Sale at the Bristly Thistle

    michele herron
    3 Nov 2009 | 4:36 am
    From now until the end of November, we have over 150 canvases in our Florida store from Clara Wells and all are on sale at 20% off. The show includes belts, bracelets, bucket bags, clutches, clutch bands, shoes and sandals.

  • New Alice Peterson needlepoint designs

    michele herron
    28 Oct 2009 | 1:10 pm
    We ordered some great new canvases from Alice Peterson at the St Charles market and they are in the Florida store now. For kids, there’s a terrific Ten Inch Worm—perfect for helping a child learn to count to ten. The worm’s face is too cute! There’s also a great race car canvas with room for a child’s name and a train birth announcement. They are all on 13 mesh, so they are easy to see and quicker to stitch. There are two rectangular pieces that would be terrific framed or made into bolster pillows—Hummingbirds and Orchids—reminders of warm weather in these cooler months. My…

  • Meet the artist at the Bristly Thistle Florida

    michele herron
    16 Oct 2009 | 4:09 pm
    Suzii Lund, a nationally known needlepoint designer, will be at the Bristly Thistle Florida October 22nd, 23rd and 24th. Known especially for her belt canvases, she is also the creator of the needlepoint sandals and key fobs featured at the Bristly Thistle. She will be painting monograms on her self-finishing needlepoint/leather key fobs in the store–a perfect gift for the holidays. Come meet the artist between 10 to 1 and 2 to 5 each day.

  • Gators vs. Bulldogs Needlepoint

    michele herron
    1 Oct 2009 | 10:29 am
    It didn’t take us long on Amelia Island to find out about the fierce rivalry between the University of Florida and the University of Georgia. Kathy Schenkel has painted these stand up Santas with a football for the fans of each team. They are the perfect project to stitch while you watch the games this season. The big game this year is on Saturday, October 31 in Jacksonville Florida. Click on the photos for more information.
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    Annette's Acre

  • An Evening with a Pioneer Woman

    Annette
    6 Nov 2009 | 4:14 pm
    Last night I attended a book signing at a local independent bookstore: Changing Hands It was for this: Here’s how it went: Several weeks ago:  Pre-order cookbook online One week ago:  Decide to attend booksigning and pre-order second book at bookstore Thursday: Realize I will have two copies after the signing, and check with friend to see if she would like the spare.  She does.  Whew. Thursday 5:15ish:  Head to bookstore –Just so you know, the policy at this store is that when you buy your book, you receive a signing group (designated by a letter of the alphabet) that will…

  • Twitter-pated Take II

    Annette
    2 Nov 2009 | 6:16 pm
    It’s amazing who you can find on Twitter: BobTheSkull: By the way kids, did you know that a Magic 8 Ball uses no actual magic? annette414: @BobTheSkull Say it ain’t so, Bob! My Magic 8 Ball is eerily correct so often…. BobTheSkull: It doesn’t take magic to be right half the time. RT: @annette414: Say it ain’t so, Bob! My Magic 8 Ball is eerily correct so often…. (Yes, I know the truth of the Magic 8 Ball… LOL) Don’t know who BobTheSkull is?  Then you need to read these.  )

  • Just a Little Late

    Annette
    31 Oct 2009 | 3:26 pm
    I realized a couple days ago that I never posted any Houston pics. I actually took some, too. So, without further ado….. my recent Houston trip (all pictures clickable to biggify): Mom and I flew in late Thursday eve (the 15th) and took a short cab ride to our downtown hotel (Marriott Residence Inn).  Thankfully short, because it was late (after 10pm local time) and it was a very uncomfortable cab. We got checked in and up to the spacious room.  We felt very safe given our view: Friday dawned bright and early.  We had lunch downstairs before Missy Ann came by to pick us up for the…

  • oops….

    Annette
    26 Oct 2009 | 7:33 pm
    Kinda fell off the posting wagon, there. I am happy to say I did *not* end up with the flu.  I did have a bit of headache and fever for a couple days, but nothing that kept me from working at home. Then Thursday I had Jury Duty. It was the Best Ever!!! I didn’t have to report until 1pm and then sat and read (Lover Eternal) for a couple hours before being sent home. That is my kind of jury duty! Saturday was busy with errands (salon for mani/pedi, mammogram, used bookstore with Z, quick Hobby Lobby stop).  A friend of mine had a lovely baby girl show up on her doorstep (long story, but…

  • Quick…

    Annette
    20 Oct 2009 | 3:20 pm
    Came home from work with a splitting headache and a bit of fever.  My flu-avoidance luck may have run out. Day 2 of Missy Ann’s 13 Days of Halloween is up!  Go enter
 
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  • Day 14 of Hadrian's Wall Walk

    Thea
    31 Oct 2009 | 1:14 pm
    Happy Halloween!Today was Day 14 our our coast-to-coast walk.The weather report for today predicted clouds in Newcastle and rain in Carlisle.We decided to take a risk and walk, even though at this point in the journey we're closer to Carlisle than Newcastle.We were only rained on briefly, and fortunately were armed with two umbrellas, so weather-wise it turned out just fine. I found myself singing several times during the course of the day, so I think that means I enjoyed myself.Just to shake things up a bit I'll start at the end.The last thing we saw was Lanercost Priory. A portion of the…

  • Somewhere over the ...

    Thea
    24 Oct 2009 | 11:12 am
    Rainbow!No walking today because of the rain, but an excellent rainbow paid a visit.

  • More laying down, less walking

    Thea
    17 Oct 2009 | 6:42 am
    No hadrian's wall walk today. Jessamy's getting over a cold, and I'm not doing so great either.But until next week, here's a short video I took last week that didn't make it into post (it's also my first YouTube upload!).

  • Day 13 of Hadrians Wall Walk

    Thea
    11 Oct 2009 | 2:05 pm
    Yup, it's that time again! Yesterday was Day 13 of Hadrian's Wall Walk.This time, we walked from Roman Army Museum to the Birdoswald Roman Fort which was 4.5 miles.We took the train this time, as the journey is now taking over two hours on bus.The weather report said it would be dry today, but we had our doubts when we arrived at the Roman Army Museum.Our first site-seeing stop was Thirwall Castle. Built in the 14th century out of stone from Hadrian's wall by the rich family (this was a very dangerous area back then, and rich families built strong holds such as this) of Thirwall, it was later…

  • Day 12 of Hadrian's Wall Walk

    Thea
    4 Oct 2009 | 1:38 pm
    Yesterday we walked from Milecastle Inn, where we intended to start during our last failed attempt to walk, to the Roman Army Museum.The weather report predicted light showers at 10:00am, and seeing as we're running out of time to complete the walk we thought, armed with our new wellies, we could cope with a little rain and wind.Well, turned out to be not the greatest of decisions. We didn't actually start our walk until noon because, while we were riding on the bus, it started raining and the wind started to shake the bus (I made sure to put on my seatbelts). We ended up disembarking at…
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  • Face down in it

    -drew emborsky-
    4 Nov 2009 | 8:30 am
    I'm currently face-down in the final push for my next book! And at the same time putting together some exciting stuff for 2010 (announcement soon, I promise! ). Thank you so much for being patient as my blogging had to be put on hold until I get past the final deadlines.I do update via Twitter and Facebook each day so feel free to follow me there too! Cleocatra is ready for me to ship all these projects out of here!! ...

  • Are You My Mummy?

    -drew emborsky-
    8 Oct 2009 | 8:59 am
    Halloween is coming up and I thought I would revisit this spooky crochet pattern. You can make it for your little one to carry or leave off the handle and it becomes a creepy-cute candy dish!I Want My Mummy! The pattern is free so click away!I Want My Mummy by The Crochet Dude ...

  • Haircut, check!

    -drew emborsky-
    6 Oct 2009 | 11:51 am
    It's scurry scurry around here lately. Not only is Quilt Market in town I am also running around getting ready to head to the studio to film the next season of Knit & Crochet Today! I just dropped off my wardrobe at the cleaners so everything will look crisp on camera, I'm busy working on the step outs for the demos that I'm doing (step outs are all the little in process pieces that make the magic of television happen so that I can demo each step in making the final project). And I got my hair ...

  • Is it really October?

    -drew emborsky-
    3 Oct 2009 | 7:44 am
    Yes my friends it is October and you know what that means?! That's right it's the high season for crafting. What with Halloween on the horizon and then Thanksgivings, and then all the gift giving holidays coming up it's time to get out your hooks, needles, glue guns, and glitter, and get to crafting. No pressure or anything. Anywho.... To get your started here are some crafty links: The Impatient Crafter Halloween is right around the corner and Madge kicks off the season with a stunningly spooky mixed media ...

  • Free purse pattern: Pink Ribbin'

    -drew emborsky-
    2 Oct 2009 | 7:50 am
    My friends over at Wright's let me have some breast cancer awareness pink ribbon appliques so I could do a giveaway (it's October dontcha know - breast cancer awareness month!). But then I thought, wouldn't it be cool to also give away a pattern for a pink purse? In that spirit I just designed this little ditty that I'm calling "Pink Ribbing" - (get it? pink ribbon - pink ribbin). Anywho....You can download the pattern here for free: Pink Ribbing by The Crochet DudeShow Your SupportNow for the second part of the giveaway. You can ...
 
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  • The Place Where Morning Gathers

    Thistle Cove Farm
    3 Nov 2009 | 6:39 pm
     ~ the place where morning gathers at Thistle Cove Farm ~ Are you familiar with Rich Mullins? He was a extremely gifted Christian song writer and musician who passed away in 1997 but left behind a legacy of music and words that are haunting in their beauty and are being sung still today. He played several instruments and was best known for his skill on the hammer dulcimer; you've probably sung his songs in worship services. Sing your Praise to the Lord and Awesome God are two of his songs. His last major work, Canticle of the Plains, was loosely based on the life of St. Francis of…

  • November - Full Beaver Moon

    Thistle Cove Farm
    2 Nov 2009 | 4:49 pm
     Hallelujah! Daylight savings time is behind us for a few brief months. It's not that I mind it during the spring and summer but for whatever strange reason, by the time we slouch toward October, my body rhythms are totally skewed. Yesterday, I woke up and felt approaching normal; this morning I work up and felt like I was reborn and does it ever feel great! I skipped exercise class, opting to give the house more than a lick and a promise and, while I didn't finish, the start was enough to make me happy.We call the November full moon a Full Beaver Moon because there was still time to set…

  • Sabbath Keeping

    Thistle Cove Farm
    1 Nov 2009 | 5:21 pm
      ~ Live Within Your Harvest, church sign ~ "People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs."~ I Timothy 6:9-10 ~"Time is more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you cannot get more time."~ John Rohn ~   ~"Make money your god and it will plague you like the devil." -~ Henry Fielding ~" But remember the Lord your…

  • Last of Oct and DST - Hurrah!

    Thistle Cove Farm
    31 Oct 2009 | 6:22 pm
     ~ The view from my bedroom window, for a couple of weeks at least ~   Anyone remember that old Emmy Lou Harris song, Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town? Great song and singer; she's got the gift of harmony and I can't carry a tune in a bucket. It's just not fair. As to the above photo, it's what I see, for a couple of weeks, when I look out my bedroom window. Beautiful, eh?We're closer to a full moon than a quarter but I really like this photo, below. Besides, it's cold and rainy outside; I daresay I can even see the moon tonight so this will do. ~ Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town…

  • Kissed by Frost

    Thistle Cove Farm
    28 Oct 2009 | 6:39 pm
    ~ the last of the cosmos, kissed by frost ~ Autumn is my favorite time of year, although, it's also the most difficult to make an adjustment to the changes in light and time. I know DST doesn't change until November 1, Sunday, 2 a.m. but the already shortened days confuse my cicadian rhythms and both body and mind suffer. Most folks I know who tend to land and/or animals are acclimated to the natural rhythms of the earth, sun and moon. We tend to sleep when it's dark; work when it's light and when those rhythms, cicadian rhythms, are disrupted, I tend to do stupid things. As soon as we turn…
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  • New Photos and Projects

    3 Nov 2009 | 11:55 pm
    Photos © 2009 Amy Solovay, Licensed to About.com, Inc.New Photos and Projects originally appeared on About.com Crochet on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 07:55:05.Permalink | Comment | Email this

  • Yarn Bargain Alert

    3 Nov 2009 | 12:42 am
    Coned Cotton Yarn - Photo © Amy Solovay.I went yarn shopping at Walmart last week, and found a few colors of worsted weight cotton coned yarn on sale for only $3.50 each. I got 3 14 oz. cones of variegated yarn at that price. Not bad. I would have bought even more if they'd had it. (They didn't.) I can't guarantee that your local Walmart will have coned yarns on sale, or that it will even have coned yarns at all. If you're planning on making a trip there anyway, it might be worth checking the yarn aisle to see if you can find any, although I wouldn't recommend making a special trip just for…

  • Blending Yarn Colors to Make Colorful Potholders

    27 Oct 2009 | 2:47 am
    Colorful Cotton Yarns - Photo © Amy Solovay. Think back to your childhood for a moment. Did you ever play with paints, or finger paints? You probably remember that mixing red with yellow makes orange, and mixing blue and yellow equals green. You might think that information doesn't help you much when it comes to crochet, though - you can't mix yarns in the same way that you can mix paints. Potholder - Photo © Amy Solovay. What you can do instead is use yarns together in a way that fools the eye into seeing color blends. For example, in these colorful potholders, there are rows in which you…

  • A Christmas Potholder to Crochet - Free Pattern - "Wordless Wednesday"

    21 Oct 2009 | 12:43 am
    See more "Wordless Wednesday" posts from around About.com Or, see even more Wordless Weds. blog posts from all over the Internet A Christmas Potholder to Crochet - Free Pattern - "Wordless Wednesday" originally appeared on About.com Crochet on Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 at 07:43:58.Permalink | Comment | Email this

  • Crochet Scrapbooks

    17 Oct 2009 | 11:39 pm
    A reader named Sharon recently submitted a crochet tip that I wanted to point out. Picture of Finished Product I wish I had taken a picture of my finished projects over the years with who I gave it to.--Guest SharonMe too, Sharon! I sooooo wish I had done that! In fact, I really wish I had taken pictures of all my projects, even the ones I kept. Some of them got destroyed by my cat. Some of them got stained, fuzzy, or otherwise thrashed due to frequent wear. I wish I had taken pics of how the projects looked when they were in pristine, brand new condition. So here's another idea prompted by…
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  • Cool Crochet.

    seattleyarnthings
    7 Nov 2009 | 12:15 am
    Seems like an oxymoron to a lot of people, myself included at times. It’s rough for me to reconcile how exceptionally cool knit patterns often are with how uncool most crochet patterns are. Luckily for me and many other crocheters out there crochet is having quite the resurgence and the designers out there are upping the ante. I’d like to share some things that are on my queue or favorites list at Ravelry… to fill in the gaps in me actually not working on many projects right now. Front of capelet... Designer: Bernadette Ambergen Pattern: Asymmetrical Capelet This one…

  • Crochet Jayne Cobb Beanie

    amiemwhitlock
    6 Nov 2009 | 11:50 pm
    Instructions This is a pattern for a beanie similar to the one worn by Jayne Cobb in the episode “The Message.” There are several patterns available for knitted versions, but I don’t know how to knit, so I made one up for all of us non-knitters. Comments and critiques are appreciated! More pictures will be posted in mid December (it is a birthday gift for a friend, so I’d like the hat’s “on the head” debut to be on her). In the mean time, if you have any questions please ask via comment, and I’ll answer as best (and as soon) as I can. The…

  • 一對青蛙 Frog

    Yoko Lab
    6 Nov 2009 | 10:23 pm
    Frog 原圖是米色跟草綠色的蛙, 因為做的時候, 是在一個展覽會展出, 所以特別選了鮮艷的顏色, 要搶眼! 毛線: 日本 Best Friends Craft L Craft Yarn 並太手工冷 http://craft.yokolab.com/product/y_bestfriends.html#bf_craftL 鉤針: 4mm (7/0) Crochet hook

  • 長頸鹿 Giraffe with school bag

    Yoko Lab
    6 Nov 2009 | 10:12 pm
    毛線: 日本 Best Friends Craft L Craft Yarn 並太手工冷http://craft.yokolab.com/product/y_bestfriends.html#bf_craftL 鉤針: 4mm (7/0) Crochet hook

  • An experiment...

    kimmikat
    6 Nov 2009 | 3:15 pm
    …well two actually. The first experiment was trying out a new yarn, New to me at any rate. I thought I’d give some microfibre a try. Called ‘Smooth DK’ and made by King Cole, it promised to be soft and I had seen some colours that suited a project I had in mind. So I bought some, and yes, it is soft and very nice to work with. Not quite what I expected, but I think that is more me than a fault with the product. I don’t know if I am the only one who has thought about this, but I wonder if others hae also concluded that DK nowadays is more akin to 4ply. Or to put…
 
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  • November 6

    6 Nov 2009 | 5:52 pm
    Today's lesson in Blogging for Scrapbookers gave lots of ideas for taking photos of everyday life at home.

  • Library Knitting Group open to knitters of all skill levels

    6 Nov 2009 | 1:18 pm
    Library Knitting Group The group is open to knitters of all skill levels. Everyone should bring a project to work on during the meeting.

  • How Have You Altered Knitting Patterns?

    5 Nov 2009 | 1:09 pm
    Knitwear designers always have a particular vision in mind when they knit a project, but while they love to see other people follow that vision, I think most designers are happy to see people take their patterns and make them their own by changing up the color, adding a stripe or a bit of intarsia, even altering the shape a bit if necessary to make ...

  • 'Knitting is Sexy'

    4 Nov 2009 | 12:53 pm
    The "Knitting is Sexy" 2010 calendar debuts in Denver this week. It happens during a special launch party at Strings on Thursday, November 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. Strings is at 1700 Humboldt Street in Denver.

  • 6 Great Knitting Patterns to Make as Gifts

    3 Nov 2009 | 8:19 pm
    I have always loved knitting and even more I love knitting for those I love. With the cold weather moving in and the holiday season around the corner I've made a list of 10 great patterns to knit up.
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  • Contest Ends Tonight!

    kathy
    6 Nov 2009 | 3:21 pm
    Our contest with Kristin Nicholas ends tonight at midnight!  If you haven’t already done so, leave a comment here on the WEBS blog and one over at Kristin’s blog.  We’ll randomly select a winner over the weekend and make the announcement next week! The prize?  Well, the winner will receive and autographed copy of her latest book, Color By Kristin, the yarn for any project in the book – remember – it’s her lovely Julia Yarn too!  Plus we’ll toss in the needles and some other goodies as well! We’ve had a tremendous response to this contest and…

  • Free Pattern Thursday

    kathy
    5 Nov 2009 | 10:37 am
    As many of you know who have attended a Stitches show, we always bring along Berroco yarns and our faboo rep Andra.  Because Stitches East was in her home territory, it would have been a conflict for her to work for us when many of her other accounts were at the show as well.  Instead, we imported Jan from the NY territory to help us out.  Jan did a great job and was a huge help to us.  Working these shows is not easy or glamorous so we are grateful for all Jan did! The hit of Stitches East from the Berroco line was Nimbus and it is this week’s featured FREE pattern. Nimbusis  a…

  • WEBS Holiday Catalog Part II

    kathy
    4 Nov 2009 | 8:45 am
    Yesterday I gave you some of the background on the cover of this year’s Holiday Catalog.  What I didn’t include was a shot from the photoshoot: I think it’s just magical how shots like this come to life. Okay – enough about the cover.  Time to talk about some of the great things happening INSIDE the catalog.  Remember, the printed catalogs are working their way across the country.  My graphic designer based here has yet to receive hers, but her Mom in Wisconsin received her last week. I’ll never understand the postal service.  If you can’t wait or…

  • WEBS Holiday Catalog 2009

    kathy
    3 Nov 2009 | 10:35 am
    This year’s holiday catalog is out and working it’s way across the country to your mailbox!  With this issue we are also launching our on-line catalog.  You can browse the pages, click through to add items to your wishlist or shopping cart and then zip right back to the catalog.  No worries – the print version is not going anywhere!  The online catalog is something many folks have been asking for and we’re happy to offer option. One of the things that makes the Holiday Catalog different from the others we send throughout the year is the cover.  Rather than…

  • Kristin & Julia

    kathy
    2 Nov 2009 | 9:28 am
    I think I can officially say that this week is unofficially Kristin Nicholas week at WEBS!  With the clocks turning back this past weekend, what a bright and colorful way to face the shorter days!  We have several exciting things going on that I want to share with all of you! As I mentioned in my previous post, I had the opportunity to talk with Kristin on this week’s episode of Ready, Set, Knit!  Her latest book, Color By Kristin has just been released and it is a spectacular book.  I spoke with Kristin about several of the projects and wanted to share pictures with you. The…
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  • Underprepared, again

    Stephanie
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:34 am
    I believe that I may have made my position on the brassiere public before in a subtle manner. I'm pretty sure too that copping publicly to the fact that I only own one of the regular sort of them means...

  • Shoemaker Syndrome

    Stephanie
    4 Nov 2009 | 1:05 pm
    About 2 weeks ago, I hauled out the contents of my handknit sock drawer, which had been lying fallow for the summer,  gave everything a bubble bath and lay it out to dry.  That's when I noticed.  The contents of...

  • Random Tuesday

    Stephanie
    3 Nov 2009 | 12:58 pm
    1. I think the time change thing sucks and I don't care who knows it.  Making dinner in the pitch dark makes me feel like I'm running behind and I squandered a day.  No amount of looking at the clock...

  • Good Mothers

    Stephanie
    30 Oct 2009 | 9:55 am
    Since the requests for posts from SOAR are coming in, along with requests for any posts at all, since I was quiet for an uncharacteristically long time, I'm just going to bite the bullet and tell you all.  I'm not...

  • Yes, It's true

    Stephanie
    26 Oct 2009 | 12:50 am
    Just to finally answer the question "Can you knit on a plane?" Yup. Once again, on Air Canada, it was no problem. Denny, Rachel H and I made our way from Toronto to Oregon for SOAR, and we knit the...
 
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  • we’re Unleashing some new goodies in the minimart!

    rainydaygoods
    30 Oct 2009 | 1:23 pm
    We’ve got lots of fun new goodies in the Ravelry minimart! We’ve been saving up a few new releases for a bigger-than-usual launch and we’re so excited to share everything at last! Unleash: a Ravelry Soak Wash! Our first new product is something a little different and really special: we’re proud to announce our first collaborative goodie for the Ravelry minimart: Unleash, a Soak Wash inspired by all things Ravelry and featuring an adorable Bob label, is now an official part of the Soak Worthy Collection! The special limited edition scent is delicately sweet, fruity, and…

  • Rhinebeck 2009

    frecklegirl
    23 Oct 2009 | 3:27 pm
    We had an amazing time at New York Sheep and Wool again this year- I can’t believe this is our third Rhinebeck since we started Ravelry. Time flies!  Thanks to everyone who participated in our meetups and party- we had so much fun! This festival had to have been the best showcase of hand crocheted and knit items that I have ever been to- and that is saying something as I have been to a lot of wooly events!  It may have been because we were freezing but, man, did we look good.  ;) The Ravelry party on Saturday night was an amazing success!  It was super chilly again this year but…

  • Ravelry at Rhinebeck!

    rainydaygoods
    15 Oct 2009 | 1:01 pm
    The New York Sheep and Wool Festival is this weekend in beautiful Rhinebeck, New York, and Ravelry will be there holding our third Ravelry Rhinebeck Party! This party has become a fun annual tradition for festival-goers, and it would not be possible without the help from our generous sponsors! We love our qiviut sponsor Yarn Market; our cashmere sponsors, Juniper Moon Farm, loopsknitting.com, namaste, Unicorn Fibre Wash; and our merino sponsors, Bijou Basin Ranch, Classic Elite Yarns, Gardiner Yarn Works, Knit Picks, Lantern Moon, Miss Babs, Sandra Singh, Signature Needle Arts, St. Denis, The…

  • …We’re back and then out again!

    frecklegirl
    13 Oct 2009 | 8:31 pm
    This blog post is VERY overdue but, finally, here it is! Casey and I had the pleasure of attending the first German Ravelry Meeting in Backnang, Germany in September.  It was organized by the (knittingcouple) Annette and Alexander and they did a really great job! (mmm bretzel!) There were amazing little touches everywhere- like these decorations for the nametags!  I had a little sweater and Casey had a sock. We also got to meet Jeannette, one of our incredible site moderators- was so nice to meet her in person! In the evening, we got to hang out in the beautiful fall weather next to…

  • Upcoming Meetups & Travel!

    frecklegirl
    31 Aug 2009 | 7:03 pm
    The fall is promising to be another busy season here at Ravelry!  We are finalizing our plans for October and in the meantime are preparing for some really fun events in September. First up, Mary-Heather is teaming with Oodles Yarn and Bead Gallery and Jane Thornley to host a meetup in  Santa Fe, New Mexico this Saturday, September 5th. It will take place after the workshop that Jane is teaching at the store.  Here is the Ravelry Event listing for this meetup where you can RSVP and see more information!  Come by and meet some NM Ravelers and get a Ravelry button from Mary-Heather! Next,…
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  • Friday Give-Away – Two Jelly Rolls

    Mishka
    6 Nov 2009 | 5:19 am
    Congratulations to #148 Jan who won Vicki Welsh’s fabulous fabrics. This week’s give-away is for two jelly rolls provided by the Quilting Bee of Yuma, Arizona. Their online store has a large selection of popular fabrics from manufactures such Maywood, Robert Kaufman, RJR, Timeless Treasurers, Red Rooster, Blank, and many others. They always have a sale section for end of collections. They offer world-wide shipping. In their walk-in store, they carry many of the popular books, patterns and notions for the busy quilter. They also offer longarm quilting as well as sell the ABM Innova…

  • Submit your Recipes for the Quilter’s Cookbook

    Mishka
    5 Nov 2009 | 8:31 pm
    The submission forms are now complete to submit your recipe, a photo of your favourite quilt and a short story for the Quilter’s Cookbook. The Quilter’s Cookbook will be available for sale as a downloadable PDF file in early December 2009. Excellent advertising options are available too. General Information Submission Guidelines Submit your Recipe Recipes Submitted Advertise in the Quilter’s Cookbook Sponsors of the Quilter’s Cookbook The Cookbook is being created as a fundraising effort to help off-set some of the costs associated with running the Quilting Gallery…

  • Christmas Inchie Ornaments Swap

    Mishka
    4 Nov 2009 | 6:51 am
    Registration ends tomorrow for the Christmas Inchie Ornaments Swap. Final partner information will be sent this weekend. Check out these beautiful creations that have been made so far. If you’re participating in this swap, please plan your time accordingly. The mailing deadline is December 1, 2009. Overseas packages should be sent at least one week earlier. More info: Guidelines Registration – Ends November 5, 2009 Inchie Ornaments Tutorial Video Tutorial: Edge Stitching Participants Flickr group DreamWeaver’s Quilts Studio – get your Inchie Supplies!

  • A Princess and a Jaguar

    Mishka
    3 Nov 2009 | 11:34 am
    I was lucky enough to spend Halloween with my nieces this year. Lucy was the prettiest princess and Alice a very cute Jaguar. It was a windy night, cold and a few sprinkles of rain, but thankfully no snow! Lucy had a fabulous time and made sure to ask everyone for candy for her baby sister Alice too.

  • Happy Halloween and Happy Birthday Baby Alice

    Mishka
    31 Oct 2009 | 1:36 am
    Those that have been around the Quilting Gallery site for a year or more may remember the birth of my Alice Lynne, last Halloween. This year, I’ll be taking my nieces out trick or treating for the first time. Lucy, at 3.5 years old, is very excited to be a Princess (again!) and Alice will be a pumpkin. Here are the pumpkins my sister and Lucy made this year. I’ll post pictures of Alice’s birthday present later in the week.
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  • It’s Tisket A Tasket Day!

    Anne Sutton
    5 Nov 2009 | 12:01 am
    Were you expecting a turkey in the basket? Well here’s the problem…I can’t appliqué a cute turkey. At least not inside a basket. Just can’t do it. You’d be asking each other “what happened at Bunny Hill?”. So, because of my turkey problem, you get a squirrel in your basket! She’s a staple here at Bunny Hill. I’ve used her in several other patterns, and there’s no doubt you’ll be seeing her again. She’s got a bushy tail and she’s plump. Pleasingly plump! And the best thing is, she’s EASY to appliqué! If you read my newsletter this morning, you already know about…

  • Diversions

    Anne Sutton
    3 Nov 2009 | 11:10 am
    November has arrived can you believe it?  I’m a few days late, but I just turned over the calendar to November and let out a gasp.  It’s a short month, made even shorter with Thanksgiving.  Christmas is barreling at us full force! Are you ready? When I get too busy with projects, I have a tendency to wander off for a bit and create diversions. A really bad habit, and I admit, part of my character.  I was thinking about the newsletter I have to write, the projects I should be working on and instead,  I picked up the camera and took few shots in the studio. …

  • Orange toenails

    Anne Sutton
    31 Oct 2009 | 10:36 am
    Roxie is our neighbor’s dog.  She’s a love.  Even Chelsea thinks so. Chelsea watches from the studio window and not once has Chelsea barked at Roxie.   Roxie passes all the “Chelsea” tests.  Roxie also has orange toenails… and a “bad dog” hat.  Chelsea wanted one too when she saw Roxies’s hat. She gave us the “look” we can’t resist. So Ross went on the hunt to find her a bad dog hat.  Well, when he got there, the cupboards were bare, and so the poor dog had… …A spider collar?  We’re kidding right?  Nope! I promised next…

  • Gift of Words

    Anne Sutton
    29 Oct 2009 | 3:25 pm
    If, as wee babes, we could each select our own special attributes, I would have chosen the gift of words.  The ability to write what we want to say with eloquent, flowing words.  Priceless! Now, please don’t get me wrong,  I don’t think I’m “horrible” at writing, but I really have to work at it. I write and then re-write everything.  And, then sometimes I go back and write it again!  If you have a blog you probably know what I mean.  It’s not easy.  Unless you have the “gift”. As I read the article written by Patience Brewster, in the current…

  • Studio Stage One

    Anne Sutton
    27 Oct 2009 | 6:27 am
    Often when you change one thing it has a tornado effect.  While I was at quilt market my husband, Ross, built IKEA cubby shelves in the studio closet.   Building shelves in a closet = chaos.  Everything has to come out. Everything!  Remember that built in ironing board I had in the closet?  It’s now sitting in the center of the studio.  Hard to iron when it folds down to the floor.    And the cabinets that were calling the closet home?  They made their grand entrance into the studio and are now sitting in front of the bookshelves. …
 
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  • New Pattern: Christmas Tree Trio

    Salihan
    5 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm
    Good things come in threes and this trio of crocheted Christmas Trees is no different. Crochet one, two or all three for your home, family and friends. They will bring cheer to your home decor or as a cuddly soft toy for the little ones. [Read more...] I would love to hear from you! Leave a comment

  • Exclusive Yarn Packs Now Available

    Salihan
    3 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm
    ECOYARNS have put together 8 special yarn packs exclusively for Salihan Crafts Shop. Each individual pack is filled with beautiful eco-friendly and organic yarns at a massive 35% to 50% discount! It is a great opportunity to grab a bargain or simply to try eco-friendly and organic yarn for the first time. Each yarn pack cost $45 and are one-offs, never to be repeated again. While stocks last! Red-brown Pack Click here for more details Blue Pack Click here for more details Rauschenberg Pack Click here for more details Perfect Pink Pack Click here for more details Pure Pink Pack Click here for…

  • Yarn and Kisses – 15% off storewide

    Salihan
    2 Nov 2009 | 8:28 pm
    October giveaway sponsor, Yarn and Kisses, is relocating from Perth to *ahem* and having a 15% off all stock store wide. Sale ends 15 November. Just thought I should just let you know since I know there’s quite a few Malabrigo lovers out there. *wink wink* P.S. Email me [me@salihan.com] if there’s something happening in your store or blog that you would like me to mention here. I would be more than happy to do so if it would benefit my readers. I would love to hear from you! Leave a comment

  • My Second Handmade Knitwear

    Salihan
    1 Nov 2009 | 4:50 pm
    I’ve been knitting for four years now but I’ve only just made my second knitwear. If you look at my Ravelry project page, you’ll notice that I have plenty of small knitted and crocheted projects and only one other cardigan – my February Lady Sweater, which I practically lived in this past winter. I thought it was high time I made myself another cardigan but this time, it’s for summer. I had bought 20 balls of Moda Vera Linen Mode for $1 each during Spotlight’s end of winter clearance sale last year. I tried knitting a Tonia [pattern] jumper with it but it just…

  • My Craft Space

    Salihan
    29 Oct 2009 | 4:20 pm
    I have organized my craft space and I’ve kept it clean and tidy for a few weeks now. Hard to believe that my new system stood up against overly enthusiastic stash enhancement shopping sprees and even more yarn acquisition from a generous friend and the dabbling of yet another craft hobby and most importantly, “I’ve-got-a-great-idea-that-I-must-do-it-right-now!” moments! Computer workspace Ifa, my female cat, pretty much lives on the printer. The only time she gets up voluntarily is when I’m cooking or eating or when it’s her dinner time. I normally kick her…
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  • Merry Christmas Lesson #2

    1 Nov 2009 | 6:08 pm
    Here we go. Lesson #2 of the Merry Christmas canvas was today at the shop. We tackled a few more squares. Still many to go but this is a great way to stay on track and feel like you are accomplishing lots! Little goals do the trick. Today we did simple Long Stitch triangles in 2 of the squares. Nothing exotic, we needed an easy square to get us started today.We made a big sparkly pink snowflake. I'm convinced the world would be a better place if it snowed pink. Maybe some purple too. You may have noticed that I like bling. I also try to go for the unexpected, so rather than completely beading…

  • What a Wonderful Weekend

    29 Oct 2009 | 6:36 pm
    You can not imagine how much fun we had last weekend. We had just unpacked the store and were open to welcome customers Tuesday morning. Thursday night Caela Conn Tyler came to teach 3 days of exceptional classes for us. Oh the fun! Friday we had a wonderful lecture/spontaneous painted canvas embellishment class and then Saturday and Sunday we stitched Piazza San Marco.Piazza is a gorgeous piece and so much fun to stitch. Caela has worked out all the details. All we had to do was relax and follow along on the journey. We did have to count but no one seemed to mind. We were entranced with the…

  • We're Open!

    21 Oct 2009 | 6:30 am
    The new store is unpacked and ready for primetime viewing. It really is a very cool space that I think you are going to enjoy. All the stuff that made the old store so me is still here along with lots of fun new things to explore. The walls are still my funky shade of lime green that just makes everything happy. Some of the floors have tiger carpet. (More to come later) All in all a very good move.The move was especially good thanks to the help of a group of very dear friends who kicked in and went well beyond the call of duty to get us unpacked and prettied up in just 48 hours!!! You girls…

  • Merry Christmas -- Ho Ho Ho

    17 Oct 2009 | 5:59 pm
    Well, where to begin. At the beginning of course... Today was the first day of our Merry Christmas Mystery Class. I know, you think I am crazy having class today when we move the store tomorrow, but it was important, so we did it. (Many of you who have ordered this class to be shipped long distance will find your supplies arriving next week. There are still some canvases to ship as I am waiting for more to arrive.)Raymond Crawford designed this canvas and it is charming. It's my mission to kick it up a notch. You know, add a little bling.We started with the borders which I wanted to be a…

  • Not So Mellow Yellow

    11 Oct 2009 | 5:54 am
    I just had to share. Sue has been taking my Mellow Yellow Mystery Class at the shop but made one major change....the background. We picked a different stitch and different threads so that the background could be changed from pink to black. I've included this option in the stitchguide so that others can change too. Everything else is pretty much the same as on mine.It looks great! It makes all the colors pop! One small change can change the feel of the entire piece.It's off to the finisher so we'll have new pictures when it returns. Mellow Yellow and Not So Mellow Yellow..... Oh what fun!
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