Inspired by the American Civil War

Primrose Needleworks
Out on a Limb is a springtime design that will make you anxious for the season to arrive, if you aren't already!

Out on a Limb
Fibers: CC, DMC
Fabric: 32 ct. Lambswool
Stitch Count: 102W x 78H

By the Bay Needleart
Here's another new design from Donna called Old Brick House. There will be two companion charts to go along with it - a church and a sea captain's house.

Old Brick House

Little House Needleworks
The three new LHN designs for January center around the American Civil War. Which is your favorite?

Rose Hill Plantation
Fibers: CC, DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. Vintage Homespun Linen
by Lakeside Linens
Stitch Count: 137W x 94H

Battle Hymn of the Republic
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. Vintage Buttercream
by Lakeside Linens
Stitch Count: 107W x 171H

Mississippi Riverboat
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. Natural Raw Linen
Stitch Count: 189W x 87H

The third Ornament of the Month is called He's a Flake. He's also adorable!

He's a Flake
Fibers: DMC, CC
Fabric: 30 ct. Dove Linen
by Weeks Dye Works
Embellishments: Beads
Stitch Count: 46W x 52H

Beehive Needleworks

Blue Tulip Sampler
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 32 ct. Examplar Linen
by Lakeside Linens
Stitch Count: 86W x 86H

CM Designs
Have a peek at Lucy and her buddy Molly, both new additions to the Little Snowballz series.

Lucy, Little Snowballz

Molly, Little Snowballz
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. Pink Dahlia Jobelan
Stitch Count: 54W x 96H

Tristain Fernfrond is the latest member to join the Fern Folk family.

Tristain Fernfrond, Fern Folk
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. African Daisy Jobelan
Stitch Count: 65W x 109H

The final new design from Carolyn is Frostbite, Fred & Ferdinand.

Frostbite, Fred & Ferdinand
Fibers: DMC, Kreinik
Fabric: Christmas Green Jobelan
Stitch Count: 117W x 72H

Hope that there is something here that you'll enjoy stitching!

At Last! A Blog Post!

Well, I think I've had a long enough holiday! New and wonderful designs don't stop being released just because I'm not blogging about them. So now it's time to play catch-up!

The Sampler Girl
We'll start with The Sampler Girl and her darling Silver Bells Cupboard Cushion, a reproduction of an antique pillow.

Silver Bells Cupboard Cushion
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 32 ct. Belgian Linen
Embellishments: Jingle bells

Also new(ish) is the Gone Sledding Souvenir. This design uses some cute little sled accents that are clipped to the corners. Snow Day Pinkeep is an additional pattern that is included as well (not pictured).

Gone Sledding
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 32 ct. Belgian Linen
Embellishments: Sled accents
Stitch Count: 107W X 22H

On January 24th, PBS will be showing a production of Jane Austen's Emma. To help celebrate, Tanya has just released Jane Austen & Me ... (the Emma Project). This would be the perfect project to stitch while watching the show!

Jane Austen & Me ... (the Emma Project)
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 32 ct. French Vanilla Linen by R&R
Stitch Count: 100W X 134H

Also just released is The Sampler Girl Companion Valentine Booklet. There are 10 endearing patterns within this 11 page booklet, some of which are older TSG designs that are no longer available (until now!), but the booklet also includes 6 new designs.

The Sampler Girl Companion Valentine Booklet

Shepherd's Bush
Moving right along, we have Seek and Ye Shall Find, a 10 count kit from Shepherd's Bush.

Seek and Ye Shall Find
Fabric: 10 ct. Desert Tula
Embellishments: Button
Stitch Count: 40W x 30H

By the Bay Needleart
Tidal River #3 is out and looks amazing! I'm not sure how many more designs there will be in this series.

Tidal River #3
Stitch Count: 136W x 136H

Blackbird Designs
I am very excited to announce the release of the November and December Christmas stockings, which now complete this series. I am a huge fan of these stockings and have made it a goal to stitch them all this year!

Thankful November

Merry December

Happy New Year and Happy Stitching!

They're baaaaaaack!

Blackbird Designs
They're baaaack! The stocking series from Blackbird Designs, that is. After what seemed like an eternity to impatient little 'ol me, Splendid September and October Harvest have finally been released. Woot! I just love these vibrant fall colors, don't you?

Splendid September

October Harvest

By the Bay Needleart
Christmas Cove is a wonderful new design that continues the "Cove" series. I think this is my favorite thus far. It really is a beauty!

Christmas Cove

The Sampler Girl
Kitty Kringle's Pattern Book for Christmas contains 7 charming Christmas patterns including St. Nick's Woolen Pocket, Christmas Bells Hanging Pillow, Merry Flowers Needle Cushion and more!

Kitty Kringle's Pattern Book for Christmas
Fibers: DMC, CC, GA
Fabric: 32 ct. Belgian Linen
Embellishments: Star charm, jingle bells

Happy stitching!

Snow Much Fun

CM Designs
Let's start with cutesy, shall we? And there are no cuter designs than those Little Snowballz and Fern Folks by Carolyn Manning.

Howie, Little Snowballz
Stitch Count: 55W x 75H

Branwyn Berrybottom, Fern Folk
Stitch Count: 67W x 100H

Sue Hillis Designs
This is so true, ladies, isn't it?!? This is a PostStitch design, which means it will fit perfectly into a 5" x 7" frame.

Key To My Heart
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. Angel Blush Lugana
Stitch Count: 55W x 81H

By the Bay Needleart
What a beautiful frame for this poinsettia, don't you think?

Poinsettia
Stitch Count: 56W x 59H

Little House Needleworks
I know that LHN is a favorite designer among a lot of you stitchers, so please do take a gander at her latest offerings.

Joy
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. Buttercream
by Lakeside Linens
Embellishments: Beads
Stitch Count: 72W x 72H

Poinsettia House
Fibers: CC, DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. Vintage Light Examplar
by Lakeside Linens
Stitch Count: 103W x 103H

Winter Greens
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. Clay
Embellishments: Beads
Stitch Count: 77W x 105H

Here is the first of three parts in the new Once Upon a Time series.

Once Upon a Time
Fibers: Belle Soie
Fabric: 28 ct. Putty
Stitch Count: 83W x 83H

Willow Hill Samplings
Here is a stitcher's take on the classic tale of Hansel and Gretel.

Hansel and Gretel
Fibers: GA, WDW, CC, Rainbow Gallery
Fabric: 35 ct. Mocha by WDW
Stitch Count: 283W X 99H

Ink Circles
Have a look at the designs Ink Circles released at the Online Needlework Show.

Quaker Floral Puzzle
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 40 ct. Charcoal by Lakeside Linens
Stitch Count: 225W x 225H

Quaker Geometric Puzzle
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 32 ct. Attic Lace by Lakeside Linens
Stitch Count: 225W x 225H

The Smell of Sulfur
Fibers: Carrie's Threads
Stitch Count: 73W x 73H

Mother Maya
Fibers: Carrie's Threads
Stitch Count: 187W x 225H

Bright Idea
Fibers: Carrie's Threads
Stitch Count: 129W x 146H

Celtic Quilts: Kentucky Chain is the fourth block in the quilt series of patterns.

Celtic Quilts: Kentucky Chain
Fibers: Carrie's Threads
Stitch Count: 93W x 93H

Namaste is comprised of seven mini-mandalas that represent the seven chakra. Stitch them together to make a banner or stitch the motifs individually.

Namaste
Fibers: DMC
Stitch Count: 41W x 315H

Happy stitching!

A Library, a Tombstone and a Stocking

Little House Needleworks
"An Open Book Is A Window Into The World". The Library is the perfect project for an avid reader...and stitcher!

The Library
Fibers: CC, DMC
Fabric: 32 ct. Vintage Light Examplar
Stitch Count: 257W x 129H

The Sampler Girl
An old tombstone, black cats, and witches are the new designs that you can look forward to stitching from The Sampler Girl. Isn't Halloween wonderful?

Hannah Picket 1725
Fibers: GA, WDW, CC, DMC
Fabric: 30 ct. Cafe Kona by R&R
Stitch Count: 77W x 87H

The Old Black Cat
Fibers: CC, GA, DMC
Fabric: 32 ct. Cream Belfast
Stitch Count: 116W x 70H

Out Flying
Fibers: CC, GA, DMC
Fabric: 30 ct. Witches Brew by R&R
Stitch Count: 60W X 60H

The Witch School Sampler 1821
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 32 ct. Espresso Linen by R&R
Stitch Count: 91W X 128H

Willow Hill Samplings

Land of the Free
Fibers: GA, CC
Fabric: 36 ct. Maritime White Linen
Stitch Count: 329W x 101H

Beehive Needleworks

Hannah Wright Sampler
Fibers: GA
Fabric: 28 ct. Linen
by Beehive Needleworks
Stitch Count: 101W x 118H

By the Bay Needleart
Here's an interesting way to finish a stocking - frame it using some fabric for the background!

Winter Stocking
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. Lambswool
Stitch Count: 63W x 117H

Happy stitching!

Jeannette Douglas, By the Bay, Mirabilia

Jeannette Douglas Designs
The 7th chapter of My Stitching Album is Rhodes Rhapsody. The back pocket items are three thread rings.

Chapter 7 - Rhodes Rhapsody, My Stitching Album
Stitch Count: 76W x 102H

Mirabilia
Gosh, Nora designs the prettiest pictures! I just love them, especially this new one - Shakespeare's Fairies.

Shakespeare's Fairies
Fibers: DMC, Kreinik
Fabric: 32 ct. Laurel Linen
Stitch Count: 307W x 136H

Keslyn's

Zephyr
Fibers: Thread Gatherer
Fabric: 28 ct. Earthen Linen
by Picture This Plus
Stitch Count: 150W x 144H

Storm Breaker
Fibers: WDW, Thread Gatherer, Kreinik
Fabric: 25 ct. Okefenokee Linen
by Crossed Wing
Stitch Count: 145W x 145H

Signature In Time
Fibers: Gloriana
Fabric: 32 ct. Sahara Mystique
Belfast Opalescent Linen
by Enchanted Fabrics
Stitch Count: 145W x 143H

Bliss Content
Fibers: CC
Fabric: 32 ct. Ivory Lugana
Stitch Count: 150W x 150H

Val's Stuff

Halloween
Fibers: WDW
Fabric: 28 ct. Blueberry Jobelan

By the Bay Needleart
Here is Part 2 of the Tidal River series. Still to come...Part 3!

Tidal River #2
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 16 ct. Glacier Aida
by Picture This Plus
Stitch Count: 136W X 136H

Happy stitching!