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Greetings, I live in the path of quite a few Canadian geese, who fly overhead on their way to and from the municipal golf course several blocks away. Twice in the past week I've been outside as a V flew by in the evening. Sometimes they are quite loud with their honking but one of the recent fly-bys they honked once and then were silent. It's so wonderful to just stand and hear their wings in the air, only a few feet above me. Very peaceful and awe inspiring at the same time. I think if I could, I would fly away with them just for a bit to see how much fun it is! On a totally separate note - we have a new staff person who started recently. Mary Frances Wogec is a wonderful needleworker who has previously worked at Lacis and Poppy Fabrics. We're very happy to have her join us on Saturdays and the occasional weekday. Even more cool, her tiny knitting tablecloth is the cover feature on the latest Piecework Magazine (see the cover below)! Mary Frances knits with 1 strand of Soie d'Alger for some very, very tiny objects. OK, so I thought I liked fine needlework but I think I've been out "smalled"! Be sure to welcome Mary Frances next time you are in the shop and if you're in the shop this Saturday (8/29) she's going to bring in her tiny knitting needles so we can see how she created such a tiny work of art. |
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Stitch 'n Zip Trunkshow
Be sure to stop by and visit our Stitch 'n Zip trunkshow from Alice Peterson. They are available in our on-line catalog so you can view the photos and/or order on-line if you're not able to make it into the shop. The full kits come with the pre-finished silkscreen design, threads, needle and instructions. Just stitch it up and if you want, you can add some fabric to the inside when you're done to make an even nicer finish. We also have blank pre-finished kits for the sizes that come that way so you can create your own design. These are all 18 mesh on interlock canvas. The thread in the kits is DMC floss and you don't even need to strip them down - just stitch with all 6 strands intact. If you purchase any of the Stitch 'n Zip kits during the Trunkshow you will earn Double Stitching Has Its Rewards points on your trunkshow purchases. These make great gifts for family and friends and are quick to stitch up. |
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What's New & Updates
Here are some new items in the past 2 weeks:
You can find quite a few newly released charts through the Hoffman Merchant Mall and you can place orders for anything in the Hoffman on-line catalog. You're also welcome to check out our other 2 main distributors, Norden Crafts and Wichelt Imports to see what's new or what other fun things are available we've not mentioned. |
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Upcoming Releases
Carriage House Samplings will be releasing Christmas at Hawk Run Hollow at the St. Charles market the end of September. We have already ordered several cuts of the 32, 36 and 40 count Examplar Lakeside Linens for it and should have those here when the charts are released. Kathy Barrick has had a set back in her production schedule because her husband was in a motorcycle accident several days ago. He's home from the hospital now and on the mend but needless to say, Kathy has other things on her mind at the moment. You can keep up with Kathy via her Blog. |
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2009 Series
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I'm continuing to work on my Zecca purse. The bird has some feathers now and about 1/4 of the background is done. I forgot to bring it with me to the shop today to photograph, so next time. I've not gotten back to Mary Wigham yet - the bird seems to have captured my attention for the moment. September 12th & 13th brings the Webster Street Jam to our street. There will be vendors, food and music during the 2 day event and we'll still have our Saturday Farmer's Market, but on Webster Street instead. Details about all the Webster Street events can be found on the West Alameda Business Association web page. Rachele came to see us this week with Timothy, who is just over a year old now. We finished all the bears in the set we stitched for his arrival - better late than never. So we took a picture of all of them. Only the house is left to be stitched, but that's a pretty detailed project and for a future date - maybe his 2nd birthday.
Happy Stitching, |
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We are
continuing to take pre-orders for the 2009 issue of Just Cross Stitch
Ornament issue is scheduled to be released in September. You can give
us a call or sign-up via the
Just Another Button
Company is continuing their fun series of designs for their button packs.
2008 was Teapots and 2009 is the Cup O'Tea series. We get a new design each
month (November just arrived) and you get the design with the purchase of the
button pack. You can see all of the available Teapot or Teacup series in our
Blackbird Designs - 2009 Loose Feathers Club --
The 2009 series is well underway with the releases of #35, #36, #37 and we just
got #38 this past week. If you've not signed up for the 2009 Club you can do so
by calling the shop or
Just Nan's Over The Top Tin Club is also in
progress (4 tins during the entire year). Spooky arrived yesterday and we still
have a little bit of room on our sign-up list for the 2009 series so if you
missed signing up earlier, you can still do so. Call us or go to the
