A friend and pattern designer has created a pattern as a tribute to family, and friends with breast cancer.
By Glendon Place
A tribute to breast cancer survivors and others affected by this life-threatening disease. A percentage of the proceeds from the sale of each chart will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. More than 80% of all donations to NBCF go to programs that benefit women through free mammograms for the needy, breast cancer awareness campaigns, and breast cancer research projects. By supporting the cause, you give every woman hope. And with hope, anything is possible. Stitched on 28ct Water Lily Jobelan. Requires 6 colors of Anchor/DMC floss and 3 colors of Caron Waterlilies (12-strand silk). Stitch Count: 68w X 176h.
Designer of the Month..
Rosewood Manor Designs. I formed my company Rosewood Manor in 1998 while we were living in Maryland and started publishing my own charts. Karen became interested in counted cross stitch in the mid 1970’s while employed by Better Homes and Gardens. Although I had always embroidered, I had never worked in counted cross-stitch. Once I learned how to cross-stitch I was hooked and soon began to design my own charts. I am inspired by my surroundings, quilt blocks and Mother Nature when creating my designs. Whether I am designing or stitching, I create designs that I enjoy and hope, you, my customer will “ENJOY! and “BE CREATIVE!” Some of my favorite designs by Karen are “Inspiration” (30 pgs), and “And A Garden Grew”.
Third Anniversary at
Julie’s X Stitch
It’s our third anniversary at Julie’s Cross Stitch. We want to thank our loyal customers for allowing us to serve you these last three years. You have made our store a great success. I have enjoyed getting to know all of you and hope to serve you in the future.
Great New Patterns by Mirabilia
Their most recent pattern is “Circle of Friends”. It is my favorite. I am working on this one my self and plan to have it framed and hung in my livingroom.
“Circle of Friends“(MD101)
Pattern $12.00 SALE!
Embellishment Pack $9.00
Kit $67.50
Pattern $19.00 SALE!
Pattern w/ Linen $35.50
Embellishment Package $34.00
Pattern $12.50
Pattern and Fabric $29.48
Embellishment pack $14.00
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There are several new kits out by Dimensions that have been added to my website recently. Check them out today.
1. Circle of Friends by Mirabilia (MD101)
Stitched area is 9.13″ by 14.88″ with a stitch count of 146 x 238. Stitched 2 over 2.
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2. Winter White Santa by Mirabilia (MD100)
Stitched on 32 count Twilight Blue Linen by Wichelt Imports. Stitched area is 12.94″ by 17.38″ with a stitch count of 207 x 278. Stitched 2 over 2. DMC floss used. Blends are one strand each.
3. Lady of the Flag by Mirabilia
Stitched on 32 count 32 count French Lace linen. Stitched area is 21 1/4″ x 10 3/4″ with a stitch count of 340 x 170.
We carry all of Mirabilia’s patterns and kits (in stock) at Julie’s X Stitch. We also carry all of the supplies you will need to complete the projects.
When I was in my early 20’s my Grandmother taught me to cross stitch. She bought me my very first kit. I believe it was a Dimensions kit and she helped me seperate out all of the floss and find the center of the linen fabric and taught me how to sew it like a tick-tac-toe grid. I made many mistakes, but I finished it. It was a picutre of a carousel horse. My very first cross stitch project. I still have it in a closet to this day.
My next project was much neater. It was also a Dimensions kit. This time the fabric was Aida and it was much easier to use. It wasn’t long and I was hooked….
I just finished “Love Laundry” by Raise the Roof Designs. We are in the process of framing it ourselves and it is going to hang on my bathroom wall. It was a fun project.
Currently, I am getting all of my supplies together to complete Mirabilia’s newest counted cross stitch pattern, “Circle of Friends”. It is a great one and different from many of her other patterns. I have decided to use the 32 count Coffee Bean Linen that the pattern suggests. It is a great color and matches the theme of my livingroom. I plan to have it framed and hang it in the livingroom.
Circle of Friends by Mirabilia
Two new designs in counted cross stitch were just released by Nora Corbett in her Spring Garden-Pixie Couture Collection. Both have beautiful blues and purples in them.
NC131E-Sweet Pea Spring Garden - Pixie Couture Collection Embellishment packages
NC132-Pansy-Spring Garden - Pixie Couture Collection
Here are some of my favorite counted cross stitch patterns from Mystic Stitches most resent releases. Mystic Stitch patterns are very intricate with a lot of detail. They suggest several different counts of Aida fabric to stitch their patterns on. The smaller the count (example 20 count) the more detail that is preserved. It is also acceptable to use a count as large as 14 count and still have a beautiful piece when it is completed. Mystic Stitch patterns generally use DMC floss and don’t usually call for beads, special floss or metallic threads. We are always happy to help you create a kit out of any pattern at Julie’s Cross Stitch. Orders over $50 are shipped for free.
Mystic Stitch counted cross stitch patterns
Italian Scene, scenic
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Calendar Cats by Peter Underhill - Cats-Rule! - KIT #HCK943
Calendar Cats by Peter Underhill - Cats-Rule! - KIT #HCK943
Kits Contain : Zweigart fabric, DMC threads, a needle, and clear charts and instructions.
Cloth: Evenweave - 27ct - 57.5×35cm
