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!

Ornament of the Month and a Commemorative Sampler

Beehive Needleworks
Cranberry Deer Pinkeep is a one color pinkeep stitched using DMC 221. This would definitely stitch up quick as a thoughtful gift for a lucky friend.

Cranberry Deer Pinkeep
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 32 ct. Examplar Linen
by Lakeside Linens
Stitch Count: 81W x 45H

Little House Needleworks
Pear Tree is the second ornament in LHN's ornament of the month series. Don't fall behind! Better start your's now!

Pear Tree
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 32 ct. Vintage Light Examplar
by Lakeside Linens
Embellishments: Beads

Also new is Sailing, Sailing. "Sailing, Sailing, Over The Bounding Main". I forget how the rest of it goes...

Sailing, Sailing
Fibers: CC
Fabric: 30 ct. Cappuccino Linen by WDW

Country Cottage Needleworks
In case you've forgotten what snow looks like (don't worry, it will be here soon enough!), Garden of Snow is here to remind you. It is a pretty little design with a darling verse.

Garden of Snow
Fibers: DMC, CC, GA
Fabric: 28 ct. Natural Linen

CM Designs
Who doesn't love snowmen?!? Here are the latest of these adorable fellows to be added to the Snowbugz and Little Snowballz lines.

Snowbugz, The Second Swarm
Embellishments: Beads, snowflake sequins

Kenny, Little Snowballz
Stitch Count: 73W x 81H

Primrose Needleworks
272 Words is a bicentennial sampler commemorating the 146th anniversary of The Gettysburg Address delivered by Abraham Lincoln.

272 Words
Fibers: GA
Fabric: 32 ct. Lambswool Linen
Stitch Count: 349W x 375H

Happy stitching!

Be Thankful for Snowmen!

CM Designs
The Little Snowballz series has two new additions to the family - Ian and Jedediah.

Ian, Little Snowballz
Fibers: DMC
Stitch Count: 67W x 69H

Jedediah, Little Snowballz
Fibers: DMC
Stitch Count: 62W x 85H

Shepherd's Bush
Are you ready for Thanksgiving? If not, you will be when you pick up the chart for Thankful Heart!

Thankful Heart
Fibers: CC, WDW
Fabric: 28 ct. Khaki Newport Linen
Embellishments: Turkey button
Stitch Count: 49W x 49H

Heartstring Primitives
Available only until December 25th is Partrige, Pare & Turteldove. You have to contact Beth directly at heartstringprimitives@hughes.net to order. Get it before you get busy with holiday preparations and forget all about it!

Partrige, Pare & Turteldove

EN 1815
Fibers: WDW
Fabric: 35 ct. 1094 Linen by WDW
Stitch Count: 85W x 116H

Annie Beez Folk Art

Highways and Hedges
Fibers: CC
Fabric: 40 ct. Light Examplar by Lakeside Linens
Stitch Count: 239W X 159H

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!

Jane Austen in Autumn

CM Designs
Here's the latest Little Snowball to join all of the other's. Her name is Gracie.

Gracie, Little Snowballz

Lilybet Designs
Autumn Topiary, by new-to-this-blog Lilybet Designs, would make a great pincushion or framed piece.

Autumn Topiary

Primrose Needleworks
Autumn in New York is a gorgeous new design that celebrates fall in the Big Apple!

Autumn in New York
Fibers: GAST, DMC
Fabric: Sandcastle Linen
Stitch Count: 100W x 132H

The Sampler Girl
Apple Tree is another Pattern and Pieceworke kit with the pattern taken from In the Kitchen with Jane Austen. For those of you wondering what a Pattern and Pieceworke kit is all about, it's basically an excerpt of a previously released pattern that is matched with a coordinating piece of Moda fabric. You can use the kit materials to make whatever your heart desires!

Apple Tree, Pattern and Pieceworke

The five patterns included in The Stitching Janeite's Pattern Book No. 1 are: Netherfield Park, Toffee Apples, Darcy and Me, Jane Austen Lives Here, and The Elizabeth B. Sampler. Each are inspired by the writings of Jane Austen.

The Stitching Janeite's Pattern Book No. 1

You can personalize Seaside Memories by adding your family initials and the place where you spent your summer vacation.

Seaside Memories
Fibers: DMC, CC, WDW
Fabric: 28 ct. Antique White Linen
Stitch Count: 160W X 190H

Clara's Christmas Dance 1892 is a new journal entry pinkeep that is similar in style to Clara's Skating Sampler 1891.

Clara's Christmas Dance 1892
Fibers: DMC, CC
Fabric: 28 ct. Antique White Linen
Stitch Count: 198W x 52H

In my next post I will have a preview of some of the designs that will be released at the St. Charles Market next weekend. Watch for it soon!

'Tis the Season!

I think it's time to take a break from autumn designs and show off some of the wonderful Christmas designs that have been released.

Brooke's Books Publishing
First up are the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future, and taken together form the (what else?) Christmas Carol Collection.

Spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future,
Christmas Carol Collection

CM Designs
Felix is the next installment in the Little Snowballz series.

Felix, Little Snowballz

Lizzie Kate
Lizzie Kate has several new Christmas-y designs out, from Snippets to Quick-Its.

With the release of the final two pieces of Merry Christmas By The Letter, the series is now complete!

Merry Christmas By The Letter - RIST
Fibers: WDW
Fabric: 30 ct. Parchment Linen by WDW
Embellishments: Buttons
Stitch Count: 77W x 51H

Merry Christmas By The Letter - MAS
Fibers: WDW
Fabric: 30 ct. Parchment Linen by WDW
Embellishments: Buttons
Stitch Count: 77W x 51H

Tiny Tidings has returned! Tiny Tidings XIV contains five quick to stitch Christmas designs that can be stitched large or small.

Tiny Tidings XIV
Fibers: WDW, GAST
Fabric: 28 ct. Country French Café Mocha Linen
Embellishments: Pompom, buttons, bell
Stitch Count: 50W x 50H (approx.)

I'll Get My Elves on That! and the cleverly named It's a Jingle Out There are the two newest Snippet designs.

I'll Get My Elves on That!, Snippet
Fibers: WDW, GAST
Fabric: 28 ct. New Khaki Lugana
Embellishments: Star, buttons
Stitch Count: 81W x 80H

It's a Jingle Out There, Snippet
Fibers: WDW, GAST
Fabric: 28 ct. Country French Café Mocha Linen
Stitch Count: 69W x 69H

Sampling Christmas is a cutesy little Quick-It sampler that can be stitched in a single evening.

Sampling Christmas, Quick-It
Fibers: WDW, GAST
Fabric: 30 ct. Mocha Linen by WDW
Embellishments: Holly charm
Stitch Count: 53W x 53H

Although You Can Touch the Dust has nothing to do with Christmas, it IS new and it IS a Giggle Boxer, so I must include it.

You Can Touch the Dust,
Giggle Boxer
Fibers: WDW, GAST
Fabric: 27 ct. Cream Linen
Embellishments: Button
Stitch Count: 45W x 104H

Happy stitching!