Monday, June 29, 2009

Country Cottage Needleworks, Blackbird Designs, Shepherd's Bush & more

Country Cottage Needleworks
Country Cottage Needleworks and Crescent Colours have joined forces to create a new line of silk thread packs. These threads are used in a new design called Winter Wonderland. Each month, a new thread pack and a new portion of the chart will be released. You can stitch them altogether or individually, whichever you prefer. This month's chart is called Frosty Blue House.


Frosty Blue House
Fibers: Belle Soie silks
Fabric: 28 ct. Light Examplar Linen by Lakeside Linens
Stitch Count: 47W x 89H

Here is the full design when the individual charts are combined -


Winter Wonderland
Fibers: Belle Soie silks
Fabric: 28 ct. Light Examplar Linen by Lakeside Linens
Stitch Count: 239W x 89H

Blackbird Designs
The 37th pattern in the Loose Feathers series is It's Berry Time. The bonus stitching accessory is a strawberry pincushion.


It's Berry Time, Loose Feathers series
Fibers: CC
Fabric: 30 ct. Iced Cappuccino Linen by R&R
Stitch Count: 239W x 86H (It's Berry Time),
50W x 27H (Berry Emery)

Glorious June and Patriotic July are the latest stocking patterns. They should be available at shops within two weeks. Here is a sneak peek -


Glorious June, Monthly stocking series
Fibers: CC, WDW, GAST
Fabric: 30 ct. Creek Bed Brown Linen by R&R (Honeysuckle Vine),
30 ct. Antique Cotton Linen by R&R (Here Comes the Bride),
30 ct. Olde Towne Blend Linen by R&R (New Arrival)
Stitch Count: 43W x 79H (Honeysuckle Vine),
46W x 74H (Here Comes the Bride),
45W x 74H (New Arrival)


Patriotic July, Monthly stocking series
Fibers: CC, GAST, WDW
Fabric: 30 ct. French Vanilla Linen by R&R (Bountiful Stars),
30 ct. Iced Cappuccino Linen by R&R (Summer Roses),
30 ct. Lucky Penny Linen by R&R (Fourth of July)
Stitch Count: 46W x 74H (Bountiful Stars),
46W x 79H (Summer Roses),
46W x 79H (Fourth of July)

Rosewood ManorFruit of the Vine includes the sampler, an alphabet for personalization and a bonus chart called We Welcome You.


Fruit of the Vine
Fibers: DMC, Kreinik
Fabric: 28 ct. Cream Cashel Linen
Stitch Count: 240W x 230H

Shepherd's Bush
Shepherd's Bush has released a bunch of new kits for your stitching pleasure. Check them out!


Busy Bee


Finch Song



Remember


Thanks A Lot



My Pins


Feed My Sheep


There are also two new leaflets from Shepherd's Bush. They've been busy!


Halloween Night
Fibers: CC, GAST, WDW
Fabric: 20 ct. Cappuccino
Linen by WDW
Embellishments: Buttons by JABCo.
Stitch Count: 40W x 180H



Scatter Kindness
Fibers: CC, GAST, WDW
Fabric: 20 ct. Putty Linen by WDW
Embellishments: Buttons by JABCo.
Stitch Count: 121W x 30H


Happy stitching!

Saturday, June 27, 2009

CherryWood Design Studios, Country Garden Stitchery, La D Da, Little House Needleworks, MarNic Designs, Mirabilia

Read on for awesome and inspiring cross stitch releases, some of which were released at the Columbus NeedleArts Market!

Cherrywood Design Studios


ooh! aah! ohh!
Fibers: GAST, WDW
Fabric: 18 ct. Natural Linen,
30 ct. Garnet Linen by WDW (fob)
Embellishments: Buttons by JABCo.


Quilted Flag
Fibers: Caron Watercolours
Fabric: 18 ct. Natural Linen
Stitch Count: 30W x 70H
(large design)



In the Garden
Fabric: 28 ct. Spring Cashel
by Picture This Plus,
18 ct. Wild Blue Bells Linen
Stitch Count: 83W x 61H,
40W x 40H (plant pokes)



Firefly Summer
Fabric: 30 ct. Cappucino Linen
by WDW
Embellishments: Buttons by JABCo.
Stitch Count: 62W x 64H
(each panel)



Witch Shoes?
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 30 ct. Chartreuse Linen by WDW
Stitch Count: 109W x 20H

Country Garden Stitchery


Snowbaby
Fibers: WDW, Kreinik
Fabric: 28 ct. Country French Wheaten Linen
Embellishments: Mill Hill beads
Stitch Count: 66W x 117H

La D Da


Live Laugh Love
Fibers: Gloriana Silks
Fabric: 35 ct. Straw Linen by WDW
Stitch Count: 97W x 120H

Little House Needleworks


Two Roosters
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. Putty Linen
Stitch Count: 67W x 67H

Love One Another was designed in honor of the World Vision program, a Christian humanitarian organization that helps families in need worldwide. You can stitch a cute chart and help a great cause at the same time.


Love One Another
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. Natural Linen
Stitch Count: 93W x 77H

MarNic Designs


Life In A Fishbowl
Fabric: 32 ct. Antique White Linen
Stitch Count: 129W x 129H (scuba diver),
128W x 128H (shark fin),
84W x 99H (cat & kitten)


Give Sorrow Words



Mediterranean Mermaid
Fibers: DMC, Kreinik
Fabric: 32 ct. Star Sapphire Linen
Embellishments: Mill Hill treasures & beads
Stitch Count: 118W x 233H
Finished Size: 7.38"W x 14.56"H

Enjoy your day, and your stitching!

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Sekas and Co., R and R Reproductions & The Sampler Girl

Sekas & Co.


Summer Log Cabin Quilt Square
Fibers: Caron Watercolours,
Wildflowers & Impressions
Fabric: 10 ct. White Tula
Design Size: 8.4"W x 8.4"H


Summer Fingertip Towels
Fibers: Caron Wildflowers
Fabric: STS Crafts Fingertip Towels



A Cupcake Heart
Fibers: Caron Watercolours
Fabric: 10 ct. White Tula
Embellishments: Mill Hill seed beads
Design Size: 6.0"W x 5.8"H

R&R Reproductions
Quaker Love Letters is a beautiful needlework accessory bag, perfect for storing Quaker Love Letter Accessories, including a name tag, a journal, two scissor fobs, and two pin keeps!


Quaker Love Letters
Fabric: 30 ct. Sheeps Straw Linen


Quaker Love Letter Accessories
Fabric: 30 ct. Sheeps Straw Linen

Let's start with the new sampler entitled On Travel with Jane Austen. Included in the chart pak is a Barouche Ticket. I'm not sure exactly what that is, but it sounds pretty neat! A section of this design is also used in the latest Pattern and Pieceworke kit (see below).


On Travel with Jane Austen
Fibers: WDW, CC, GAST
Fabric: 30 ct. Linen by WDW
Stitch Count: 180W x 295H
Finished Size: 12"W X 19"H

Three new kits have been added to the Pattern and Pieceworke line - Darcy, Mrs. Darcy, and On Travel. In case you missed it the first time, these kits include a Jane Austen inspired design, along with a piece of complementary Moda fabric. You are limited only by your own imagination!


Darcy and Mrs. Darcy,
Pattern and Pieceworke series



On Travel,
Pattern and Pieceworke series


Booklet four of The Sampler Girl Companion is available now. This booklet contains plenty of new charts to keep you happily stitching, including ABC 1890 Reproduction, Fanny and Lucy, 1888 Ohio Quilt Posey, Jane Austen on the Weather, Pinkwork Pinkeeps, Strawberry Motif and Louisa’s Silk Sampler.


The Sampler Girl Companion, Booklet 4
Stitch Count: 54W x 82H (ABC 1890 Reproduction),
73W x 121H (Fanny and Lucy),
61W x 67H (1888 Ohio Quilt Posey),
60W x 100H (Jane Austen on the Weather),
50W x 50H (Pinkwork Pinkeeps)

Camille's French Sampler is a 2006 design that has been re-released and uses colors different from the original.


Camille's French Sampler
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. Cream Cashel Linen
Stitch Count: 120W x 150H
Finished Size: 8.5"W X 10.7"H

I hope that the sun is shining where you are!

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Amy Bruecken, Sunflower Seed, Trilogy & VeeandCo

The Trilogy
This is my first blog post about The Trilogy, a cross stitch collaboration between Bent Creek, Heart in Hand Needleart and Twisted Threads.


Kitchen Spots
Fibers: DMC, GAST, WDW
Fabric: 32 ct. Summer Khaki
Belfast Linen
Embellishments: Spoon trinket
by The Trilogy
Stitch Count: 55W x 55H


Neighbor Ray
Fibers: WDW, GAST, CC
Fabric: 32 ct. Summer Khaki
Belfast Linen
Embellishments: Spoon trinket
by The Trilogy
Stitch Count: 40W x 50H







Patriotic Tree: Truth
Fibers: WDW, GAST
Fabric: 32 ct. Light Mocha Belfast Linen
Embellishments: Trinkets by The Trilogy
Stitch Count: 49W x 57H

The Sunflower Seed


Gentle Sampler
Fabric: 30 ct. Dark Espresso by R&R
Stitch Count: 168W x 54H


Oh-Stitch
Fabric: 32 ct. Lambswool
Stitch Count: 51W x 25H






If you live in Kansas or know someone who does, then Kansas Xmas VIII 2009 may be the perfect design for you to stitch. It is the next release in the Kansas Xmas series.


Kansas Xmas VIII 2009, Kansas Xmas series
Stitch Count: 70W x 50H

VeeandCo
It's all about the red, white and blue for several of VeeandCo's June releases. So grab that needle and thread and get ready to stitch your favorites!


Flying Red, White and Blue Daisy
Flying Red, White and Blue Tulip
Stitch Count: 46W x 74H




Flying Red, White and Blue Biscornu
Stitch Count: 58W x 58H






Land That I Love
Stitch Count: 85W x 89H


Summer in the USA
Embellishments: Star brads/buttons
Stitch Count: 95W x 56H


Summer Sampler marks the fourth and final design in the Season Samplers series.


Summer Sampler, Season Samplers series
Stitch Count: 123W x 76H

Ladybug Babies Nap Time and Baby Bees Nap Time feature mischievous babies ignoring the rules and not wanting to take a nap. Sound familiar?


Ladybug Babies Nap Time
Stitch Count: 84W x 66H


Baby Bees Nap Time
Stitch Count: 84W x 66H


Summer Fun is a companion piece to Spring Fun, this time with bees trying to figure out how the seesaw works.


Summer Fun
Stitch Count: 92W x 83H

Amy Bruecken Designs
Witchypoo is a colorful Halloween design sure to frighten small children (OK, maybe not).


Witchy Poo
Fibers: WDW, CC
Fabric: 30 ct. Peoria Purple Linen by WDW
Stitch Count: 78W x 164H

Enjoy your day. Hope it's filled with lots of time for stitching!