Sam Sarah Design Studio, By the Bay Needleart, The Victoria Sampler, Cedar Hill Designs, Glendon Place

Sam Sarah Design Studio

H is for Heart,
Alphabet Baubles series
Fibers: WDW, GAST
Fabric: 28 ct. Red/Natural
Newport Linen
Embellishments: Buttons by JABCo.
Stitch Count: 53W x 53H

Old Glory, Pearls series
Fibers: CC
Fabric: 18 ct. Natural Linen Aida
Stitch Count: 29W x 28H

By the Bay Needleart

Nantucket Summer Sampler will be distributed to shops within a couple of weeks.

Nantucket Summer Sampler
Fabric: 16 ct. Star Sapphire Aida
Stitch Count: 307W X 87H

The Victoria Sampler
If you love New Orleans, then you'll adore this amazing Jazz Sampler by The Victoria Sampler.

Jazz Sampler
Fibers: Soie Perlee, Dinky Dyes, Kreinik Mori,
Kreinik Braid, Au ver a Soie, Needlepoint Silk, DMC Perle Cotton
Fabric: 28 ct. Light Sand Cashel Linen
Embellishments: Mill Hill beads, trumpet charm
Stitch Count: 74W x 156H
Finished Size: 5.3"W x 11.1"H

Cedar Hill Designs

Pansy Scissor Fob
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. Irish Cream Linen
by R&R Reproductions
Stitch Count: 41W x 72H

Spring Biscornu
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. Lambswool Linen
Stitch Count: 97W x 97H

Glendon Place
A Bloom of Hope is a design to promote breast cancer awareness. A percentage of the proceeds from the chart will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

A Bloom of Hope
Fibers: DMC, Caron Waterlilies
Fabric: 28 ct. Water Lily Jobelan
Stitch Count: 68W x 176H
Finished Size: 5"W X 12 1/2"H

The designs that follow are a four part collection for Halloween 2009.

Things That Go Bump
Fibers: WDW
Fabric: 28 ct. Flash Cashel Linen
by Picture This Plus
Stitch Count: 100W x 100H
Finished Size: 6 3/4"W x 6 3/4"H

Goblins, Ghosts & Ghoulies
Fibers: WDW
Fabric: 28 ct. Flash Cashel Linen
by Picture This Plus
Embellishments: Tombstone &
bat buttons by JABCo.
Stitch Count: 100W x 100H
Finished Size: 6 3/4"W x 6 3/4"H

Werewolves, Witches & Warlocks
Fibers: WDW
Fabric: 28 ct. Flash Cashel Linen
by Picture This Plus
Embellishments: Jack-o-lantern &
rat buttons by JABCo.
Stitch Count: 100W x 100H
Finished Size: 6 3/4"W x 6 3/4"H

Bats, Bugs, Toads & Spiders
Fibers: WDW
Fabric: 28 ct. Flash Cashel Linen
by Picture This Plus
Embellishments: Dragonfly,
caterpillar & firefly buttons
by JABCo.
Stitch Count: 100W x 100H
Finished Size: 6 3/4"W x 6 3/4"H

The sixth and final new design is called Web of Stash. It also has a Halloween-y feel to it, but is not part of the Halloween 2009 collection.

Web of Stash
Fibers: WDW, Kreinik Braid
Fabric: 28 ct. Flash Cashel Linen
by Picture This Plus
Stitch Count: 108W x 68H
Finished Size: 8"W X 5"H

See you next time!

Imaginating, La D Da, Ladybug Lane, Midsummer Night, Needle's Notion, Sam Sarah Design Studio

I have a long list of new cross stitch designs. A lot of these new releases must be coming out of the Online Needlework Show, which I was only able to visit for a very brief time. I hope that you were able to spend some time there.

Well, let's get to it!

Imaginating

Rejoice And Be Glad
Designer: Diane Arthurs
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 14 ct. Natural Aida
Stitch Count: 98W x 126H

Better With Love
Designer: Ursula Michael
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 14 ct. White Aida

Summer Roses
Designer: Cathy Bussi
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 14 ct. White Aida
Stitch Count: 80W x 157H

The Best Dirt
Designer: Joan Elliot
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 14 ct. White Aida

Seashell Alphabet
Designer: Ursula Michael
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 14 ct. White Aida
Stitch Count: 150W x 182H

Wedding Prayer
Designer: Cathy Bussi
Fibers: DMC
Fabric: 14 ct. White Aida
Stitch Count: 128W x 176H

La D Da

Down by the Bay
Fibers: Needlepoint Silk
Fabric: 35 ct. Straw Linen
by Weeks Dye Works
Stitch Count: 136W x 136H

Ladybug Lane Designs

Love Never Fails
Fibers: Belle Soie
Fabric: 32 ct. Whimsey by Picture This Plus
Embellishments: Tiny white pearl
beads by SJ Designs
Stitch Count: 89W x 81H

Midsummer Night Designs

Primitive Wizard of Oz
Fibers: Crescent Colours, DMC
Fabric: 32 ct. Raw Linen
Stitch Count: 107W x 101H

The Needle's Notion

Liberty Garden
Fibers: Weeks Dye Works, DMC
Fabric: 28 ct. Clay Cashel Linen
Stitch Count: 121W x 162H

Sam Sarah Design Studio
G is for Ghost is a new addition to the Alphabet Baubles series and Hit the Links is the latest design in the Pearls series.

G is for Ghost, Alphabet Baubles series
Fibers: Gentle Art Sampler Threads, Weeks Dye Works
Fabric: 28 ct. Red/Natural Newport Linen
Embellishments: Buttons by Just Another Button Co.
Stitch Count: 53W x 53H

Hit the Links, Pearls series
Fibers: Crescent Colours
Fabric: 18 ct. Natural Linen Aida
Embellishments: Buttons by Just Another Button Co.
Stitch Count: 30W x 29H

Enjoy!

Latest from Raise the Roof, Sam Sarah Design Studio, Shakespeare's Peddler, Shepherd's Bush...

Lynn's Prints

Hollyhock Garden Friends
Fabric: 18 ct. White Aida
Stitch Count: 95W x 140H

Raise the Roof Designs
Here is the second chart of the Monthly Mockeries series, including Get Bent, No way Jose and Take a hike. Hang this in the front hall to greet your guests...I dare you!

Monthly Mockeries 2
Fabric: 32 ct. Heritage Belfast Linen
by Picture This Plus
Fibers: Gentle Art Sampler Threads
Stitch Count: 60W x 23H (each design)

Sam Sarah Design Studio
The Alphabet Baubles and Pearls series continue with the letter F and the month of May.

Alphabet Baubles - F is for Farm
Fabric: 28 ct. Red/Natural Newport Linen
Stitch Count: 53W x 53H

Pearls - May Flowers
Fabric: 18 ct. Graziano Natural Linen Aida
Fibers: Crescent Colours
Stitch Count: 28W x 28H

Shakespeare's Peddler

Antique Spring Sampler: Ann Hobbs 1834
Fabric: 40 ct. Vintage Homespun
by Lakeside Linens
Fibers: Needlepoint Silks, Crescent Colours Belle Soie
Stitch Count: 181W x 235H

Shepherd's Bush

Hide and Seek
Fabric: 28 ct. Blue Newport
Fibers: Crescent Colours, Weeks Dye Works,
Gentle Art Sampler Thread
Stitch Count: 49W x 49H

Raise the Roof, Sam Sarah Design Studio, Shakespeare's Peddler...

Raise The Roof Designs

Find Your Joy
Fabric: 32 ct. Vintage Midnight
Hand Dyed Linen by Lakeside Linens
Fibers: Gentle Art
Stitch Count: 80W x 80H

Eye Pod
Fabric: 28 ct. Ember by Picture This Plus
Fibers: DMC, Weeks Dye Works

Patty's Fence
Fabric: 28 ct. Summer Sky
Hand Dyed Jobelan
Fibers: DMC, Crescent Colours,
Weeks Dye Works
Embellishments: JABC buttons
Stitch Count: 88W x 82H

Scrub-a-Dub-Dub
Fabric: 28 ct. China Pearl Linen
Fibers: DMC, Crescent Colours
Embellishments: JABC buttons
Stitch Count: 213W x 100H

Monthly Mockeries I
Fabric: 32 ct. Heritage Linen by Picture This Plus
Fibers: Gentle Art, Weeks Dye Works
Embellishments: JABC buttons
Stitch Count: 66W x 275H

Sam Sarah Design Studio

Alphabet Baubles - E is for Elephant
Fabric: 28 ct. Red/Natural Newport Linen
Fibers: Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art
Stitch Count: 53W x 53H

Pearls - Egg Delivery
Fabric: 18 ct. Natural Linen Aida
Stitch Count: 29W x 29H

Shakespeare's Peddler

A Weary World Rejoices
Fabric: 36 ct. Vintage Buttercream Linen by Lakeside Linens
Fibers: Gentle Art Winter Threads (limited edition)
Stitch Count: 125W x 197H

Faith, Hope, Love
Fabric: 36ct Vintage River Willow (Faith),
36 ct. Sand Dune (Hope),
36 ct. Clay Pot (Love) Linen
by Lakeside Linens

Who Knew

Spring Garden
Fabric: 28 ct. Sprite Cashel Linen
by Picture This Plus
Fibers: DMC, Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art
Embellishments: Mill Hill Beads
Stitch Count: 97W x 163H

Ocean Whisper
Fabric: 28 ct. Lagoon by Picture This Plus
Fibers: Dinky Dyes

Woolen Thread Designs
The Sneak Peek series by Woolen Thread Designs is very clever. Just lift the wool applique to discover a hidden message!

Don't Make Me (Sneak Peek)
Fabric: 30 ct. Witches Brew Linen
by R&R Reproductions
Fibers: Weeks Dye Works, Anchor
Embellishments: Mill Hill Beads, JABC Buttons
Stitch Count: 56W x 72H

Oh Holy Night (Sneak Peek)
Embellishments: JABC Buttons

Do the Bunny Hop (Sneak Peek)
Embellishments: JABC Buttons

Victorian Summer
Embellishments: Buttons, wool

Praiseworthy Stitches, Primitive Traditions, Rosewood Manor, S.P. Ink, Sam Sarah Design Studio

Praiseworthy Stitches
Arguably the most exciting release from Praiseworthy Stitches is A Petit Sampling Etui. This limited edition project was a collaborative effort between Cherished Stitches, Praiseworthy Stitches, The Stitching Parlor and With My Needle. Each outer panel of the etui is a small sampler. These samplers can be assembled into an etui, or they can be stitched and framed individually or together on a single piece of linen. How neat!

In additon to the etui, there are four other new designs from Praiseworthy Stitches. Simple Gifts - Hope is the second of four Quaker-inspired designs. Temptation is the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. A Bunny Garden Needleroll is a limited edition kit that includes a needleroll, pincushion, scissor weight, stitch counter and carrot carrying case. The smallest design is Snow Bunnies, which comes with its own frame.

Simple Gifts - Hope

Temptation

A Bunny Garden Needleroll

Snow Bunnies

Primitive Traditions
I am just tickled when I see a cross stitch project that I've never seen before. This is the case with Abigail Colby's Work Basket by Primitive Traditions. Included in this chart pack is a group of three designs that form the top, the basket fob and the interior cartouche. There is also a chart pack of six accessories that go along with the work basket - a 3" x 3" Measure, needle pocket, pin log, thread pocket, scissors pocket and biscornu scissors fob. As well, there is an extract sampler called A Cheerful Mind that is a third design element associated with the work basket.

Abigail Colby's Work Basket

Abigail Colby's Work Basket Accessories

A Cheerful Mind

Primitive Traditions has also released two new samplers. Jane Baxter is a reproduction sampler from 1824. With Joy We Greet You is a lovely reproduction of a charming motto that was fished out of a remote corner of an antique mall.

Jane Baxter

With Joy We Greet You

Rosewood Manor Designs
A birth sampler, 10 page booklet and necklace are what's new from Rosewood Manor. Watch Over Me Birth Sampler is a one of a kind sampler that can be made much larger or smaller depending on your preference. Flowers, Plants & Fishes is a 10 page booklet with six bonus charts. Heart Tree Necklace is a fun, two-sided stitched and beaded necklace design.

Watch Over Me Birth Sampler

Flowers, Plants & Fishes

Heart Tree Necklace

S.P. Ink
Birdhouse Garden by S.P. Ink is a chart of a summer garden with bright, beautiful birdhouses.

Sam Sarah Design Studio
Sam Sarah Design Studio has released Three Carrots and Doubles - Hip Hop Ewe. For Three Carrots, you can choose one carrot to stitch or you can stitch all three. Doubles - Hip Hop Ewe adds to the Hip Hop series, this time with a ewe doing the hopping.

Three Carrots

Doubles - Hip Hop Ewe

Keep on stitching!