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!

Keepsakes Box and Stitcher's Case

Just Nan
It's never too early for some Christmas Cheer in the form of Just Nan's 2009 Christmas ornament!

Christmas Cheer
Fibers: Au Ver A Soie
Fabric: 32 ct. Summer Winds Opalescent
Embellishments: Beads
Stitch Count: 49W X 47H

Hootzi Humbug could be finished into a triangular-shaped ornament, needle cushion or sachet.

Hootzi Humbug
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. Golden Sand
Embellishments: Beads, gold ring, ribbon
Stitch Count: 69W X 35H

The Williamsburg Stitcher's Case is an exclusive limited edition design commissioned by Haus Tirol to help them celebrate 30 years in the needlework business. If you find that you can't live without this case, be sure to contact them directly to purchase.

Williamsburg Stitcher's Case
Fibers: GA, DMC
Fabric: Legacy Linen

Country Cottage Needleworks
Here are two lovely, colorful designs from CCN, Sugar Plum Fairy and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.

Sugar Plum Fairy
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. Lentil by Lakeside Linens
Stitch Count: 57W x 84H

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Fibers: DMC, CC, WDW
Fabric: 28 ct. Examplar by Lakeside Linens
Stitch Count: 115W x 74H

The Stitching Parlor
Here's a lovely little keepsake box for you to stitch and treasure. Shown are photos of the box lid and the inside of the box.

A Lady's Keepsakes Box
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. Antique White
Embellishment: Heart charm

Happy stitching!

More Halloween, More Christmas and More Fun!

VeeandCo
If you haven't gotten your Halloween fix yet, here are seven more spooky designs for you. I'm sure that at least one will tickle your fancy!

Black Cats and Bats
Stitch Count: 101W X 55H

Mr. Bone Jangles
Stitch Count: 130W X 114H

Boo Gang
Stitch Count: 66W X 80H

Spooky Pair
Stitch Count: 66W X 64H

Halloween Fun
Stitch Count: 64W X 81H

Simply Boo
Stitch Count: 70W X 60H

Halloween Sampler
Stitch Count: 119W x 72H

Midsummer Night Designs
Or perhaps you have moved on and are already looking forward to Christmas. Starting with some Christmas Cheer may be a good idea!

Christmas Cheer
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 40 ct. Natural Linen
Stitch Count: 103W x 179H

Heartstring Primitives
Joy to the World (3 Little Christmas Samplers) is a Christmas booklet that includes (you guessed it!) three designs. Each design contains an excerpt from the lyrics of the Christmas carol of the same name.

Joy To The World
Fabric: 28 ct. Linen, 35 ct. Linen by WDW
Stitch Count: 81W x 81H (Let Every Heart),
49W x 61H (Heav'n and Nature Sing),
76W x 110H (Joy to the World)

Country Cottage Needleworks
If you're not looking to stitch anything that is tied to a holiday, then Pie Menu or Spring Social might be the ticket!

Pie Menu
Fibers: DMC, CC, WDW, GA
Fabric: 28 ct. Lentil Linen by Lakeside Linens
Stitch Count: 74W x 166H

Spring Social is the next series of seasonally inspired thread packs. Each thread pack comes with the chart and threads. The first of five charts will be available starting in November.

Spring Social
Fibers: Belle Soie silk
Fabric: 28 ct. Lambswool Linen
Stitch Count: 239W x 90H

Happy stitching!

Country Cottage Needleworks, Little House Needleworks, Prairie Schooler, Rosewood Manor, Val's Stuff

I must admit that I've been out of the loop lately. I started a new job last week and joined a new gym so I've been jigging my schedule around a bit to make room for everything. Thankfully, I think that I am back on track now!

So, let's get started, shall we?!?

The Prairie Schooler
You can support a great cause and stitch a cute design at the same time by purchasing Pink House of Love. The proceeds will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer.

Pink House of Love
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 14 ct. White Aida
Stitch Count: 27W x 33H

Rosewood Manor
Sailing Ships Sampler is a birth sampler that includes five bonus charts. This design could also be stitched as a family sampler.

Sailing Ships Sampler
Fibers: WDW
Fabric: 28 ct. Cashel Fog Linen
by Picture This Plus
Stitch Count: 192W x 229H

Val's Stuff
Kitty's Changing Seasons has four charts that were each designed to fit inside of tin necklaces by Twisted Threads.

Kitty's Changing Seasons
Fibers: WDW
Fabric: 28 ct. Fairy Dust Lugana
Embellishments: Buttons by JABCo.
Stitch Count: 21W x 21H

Autumn Days has two designs - one with a scarecrow and one with a cat and pumpkin.

Autumn Days
Fibers: CC
Fabric: 30 ct. Putty Linen by WDW (Autumn Days),
28 ct. New Khaki Lugana (Cat and Pumpkin)
Embellishments: Buttons by JABCo.
Stitch Count: 60W x 79H (Autumn Days),
35W x 39H (Cat and Pumpkin)

Country Cottage Needleworks

English Garden
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. Lambswool
Stitch Count: 73W x 143H

The Cafe
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. Lambswool
Stitch Count: 107W x 107H

Little House Needleworks

Mayflower Landing
Fibers: CC, DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. Putty
Stitch Count: 137W x 173H

Lavender's Blue
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. Vintage Light
Examplar by Lakeside Linens
Stitch Count: 140W x 110H

Happy stitching!

Hoffman Distributing, Nora Corbett, Passione Ricamo, Shakespeare's Peddler, The Sampler Girl

Hoffman Distributing Company
Little House Needleworks, Country Cottage Needleworks, Primrose Needleworks and Miss Crescent's Crowne have collaborated on a Summer Showcase 2009 chart pack for Hoffman Distributing.

Summer Showcase 2009

Nora Corbett Designs
Is it just me, or is Nora Corbett designing these fairy letters at lightning speed? Not that I'm complaining!

Letters From Nora - P
Fibers: CC, Kreinik
Fabric: 32 ct. Waterlily Linen
Embellishments: Mill Hill beads
& treasures
Stitch Count: 78W x 121H

Letters From Nora - Q
Fibers: CC, Kreinik
Fabric: 32 ct. Waterlily Linen
Embellishments: Mill Hill beads
& treasures
Stitch Count: 86W x 136H

Letters From Nora - R
Fibers: CC, Kreinik
Fabric: 32 ct. Waterlily Linen
Embellishments: Mill Hill beads & treasures
Stitch Count: 85W x 118H

Passione Ricamo
I love the fabric that Calipso is stitched on. A beautiful design stitched on beautiful fabric!

Calipso
Fibers: DMC, Rainbow Gallery
Fabric: 28 ct. Dolphin Delight Lugana by Polstitches
Embellishments: Mill Hill beads & treasures
Stitch Count: 273W x 188H

Shakespeare's Peddler

Count Your Blessings
Fibers: GAST
Fabric: 40 ct. French Vanilla Linen by R&R

The Sampler Girl

Sweet Land 1831, a Patriotic Pocket
Fibers: DMC, CC
Fabric: 28 ct. Cream Cashel Linen
Stitch Count: 69W x 66H
Finished Size: 5"W X 4.7"H

By the Ocean with Jane Austen
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 32 ct. French Vanilla Linen by R&R
Stitch Count: 129W x 44H

Wherever you are, have a wonderful morning, afternoon or evening!

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!