Fox & Rabbit Linen & Samplers

Brand New...Just released from Fox & Rabbit! We have all three in stock in 32, 36 & 40 count linen. Absolutely beautiful. These sell out fast, so grab it while you can!!! For more info, click on each of the pics below:

Fox & Rabbit just released 4 new samplers. You might want to check them out as well! Click on the pics below for more info.

Elizabeth Broadhead 1833

Dorothy's Sampler 1792

Maria Bull 1834

In My Garden

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Honey Bee Garden

 

Honey Bee Garden

The Honey Bee Garden cross stitch pattern by Priscilla Blain of Stitching With the Housewives is a beautiful design that captures the essence of a peaceful garden filled with buzzing honey bees and vibrant daisies. The pattern features a detailed depiction of bee hives surrounded by colorful blooms, with intricate stitching that brings the scene to life. This delightful design is a perfect addition to any stittching project and is sure to be a favorite among fans of all things honey bees and gardens.

For more information on Honey Bee Garden, click on the heart below.

If you love Stitching With the Housewives patterns, we have lots in stock. To view what is available, click here. 

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Jack O Lantern Jubilee

 

COMING SOON! 

Jack O Lantern Jubilee is a beautifully laid out/printed booklet that has charts for six (yes six!) Halloween-themed charts. When grouped, these mini's make really precious little vignettes! Also included in the booklet is a family favorite Halloween cookie recipe, Mini Sparkling Candy Corn. Pattern designed by Brenda Gervais and includes chart and instructions for completing your design.

PRE-ORDER to reserve your copy today. These will ship as soon as they arrive in early July. Click on any of the photos for more information.

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Punch Needle & Primitive Stitcher

Such a sweet design featured on the cover of the upcoming Punch Needle & Primitive Stitcher magazine, Spring 2020. To order your copy, click on the photo above!

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Easy Guide Ball Tip Needles

Easy Guide Ball Tip Needles 

If you cross stitch, you've probably heard about the Easy Guide Ball Tip Needles. If you haven't tried them yet, you are in for a treat. I started using the Easy Guide Ball Tip Needles about a year ago and it has really made stitching so much nicer. It's a little tricky if you are doing a full coverage with lots of "confetti" but for all other stitching...Easy Peasy! For more information on the Easy Guide Ball Tip Needles, click on the photo above. 

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Coming Soon!

Punch Needle and Primitive Stitcher Magazine 

The Christmas Winter Mega issue is in production and will be shipping to shops soon. This issue features 30 projects with patterns and instructions. Jam packed full of creativity! 

For a sneak peek at just 2 of the projects featured, check out the pictures below. For more information on how to get your copy, click on the photo above. Hurry...these sell out quick!

Up On  the Housetop

Punch Needle by Colleen King Colaizzi

Holy Night

Cross Stitch by Barbara Ana

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Buttonwood Farm

Brunch at Buttonwood Farm 

This was such a fun stitch and looks great framed, finished and hanging in my kitchen. The question now is...do I start on the second in the series "Eeny Meeny Miny Moo"? Um...yes, yes I should! Look at how cute she is just munching away with her bunny friends!

Eeny Meeny Miny Moo

For more information, click on each of the pictures above. (Stay tuned for the third in the series!)

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Weekend Stitching - There is Beauty in Simplicity

I've been working on this on and off for a few months and would really like to have a finish this weekend. It is intended as a gift for someone BUT I would love to actually keep this one for myself. I won't though but it's going to be tough to part with this one.

The pattern title is There is Beauty in Simplicity which is part of a series entitled The Songbird's Garden by Cottage Garden Samplings. Every one in the series is just gorgeous and it was hard to decide which one to choose for this special person in my life. I finally decided that this one would bring brightness and cheerfulness into her life with the message of Simplicity because that is what each of needs at this stage of our lives.

If you would like more info on this design, just click on the photo above.

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Chalk Full: Merry

Chalk Full: Merry

WOW...the newest design in the Chalk Full series by Hands on Design is AMAZING!!! Very vintage looking. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! For more information on how to purchase Chalk Full: Merry, click on the photo above.

For design inspiration as shown above, please visit Priscilla at Priscillas2000.blogspot.com. 

Then and Now!

I started stitching counted cross stitch nearly 40 years ago....WOW...did I just say that?  Phew...give me a minute to wrap my head around that!

Ok, I'm back 🙂

When I first started stitching, I only knew of white Aida cloth. (Probably only 14 count.) Stitched up a storm for a few years on that. Then I found out about linen and that changed my world. Not a lot of back stitching but more half and quarter stitches. The details were sharper and more detailed. Then came blended needles...wait...I'll chat about that another day.

I've worked on various count sizes of linen from 28 count up to 40 count. Only a handful of solid colors were available but it didn't matter...patterns and booklets were plentiful with no limit to designs.

After a number of years with raising kids, working outside the home and busyness in general, counted cross stitch hit a back burner. New crafts came into popularity which I had to try like macrame and quilting. But unlike any craft I've dabbled in, I always had a love for counted cross stitch.

Fast forward to a few years ago when I picked up my needle again and I am blown away by how things have changed. The linens are absolutely gorgeous. The hand dying creating marbling and mottling makes these fabrics nearly one of a kind. The options are endless!

Now that my eyes are 40 years older (ugh), I have trouble stitching on the higher count linens...so back to Aida! BUT...not just white or solid colors are the only options!  I have found the perfect supplier...WooHoo!

Just added to my shop some 18 count traditional dyed pieces that I am in love with!  If you're like me, I know you are going to love them too! Below is just the start of what has been added. More to come!

Bluebird

Gingersnap 

Rodeo

Almond Butter 

Beach Glass

Irish Cream