I added lots of new counted cross stitch patterns today from Stoney Creek, By the Bay, Courtney Collection, Kustom Krafts, and more. Here are a couple of my favorites. Here is a link to all the new things on Julie’s X Stitch.
Sleepy Hollow by Glendon Place
Black and White by Kustom Krafts
I got such a nice note from a customer about a kit she is doing I decided to share it.
I just wanted to thank you for my order. It arrived on time and now I am having the pleasure of working on it. This is going to be a gift for my girlfriend Wendy, who believes in the powers of angels, and who is having a baby she is naming Hope. I think I’m finding it easy to work because it is the right thing for her … so many thanks and I’ll be back soon.
Fondly, Janice
Janice is working on Angel of Hope by Lavender and Lace
Mirabilia has just released their latest design called Shakespeare’s Fairies (MD103). It is currently on sale for $2 off at Julie’s X Stitch. This is another great cross stitch pattern by Nora Corbett.
Shakespeare’s Fairies run through the twisted forest with only flirefly lanterns to guide them. Their gowns sparkle and flutter around them in the pale blue moonlight. They whisper and quietly giggle about the lovers’ follies on this midsummer night.
Shakespeare’s Fairies Embellishment Pack-MD103E
What’s with the packing peanuts in my order?
The US Post office requires a package to be 3/4 of an inch think in order to put a tracking number on the package. I try to put tracking numbers on all of the orders I ship for your protection and mine. If the package doesn’t arrive at your door step, then I have a way to find out what happened to it. I have taken to adding packing peanuts to orders if they are not thick enough to qualify for tracking.
Distant Cousins, mushroom baby
[09-2106]
X’s & Oh’s is a needlework company that began with cross-stitch, and has since branched out into counted needlepoint and hardanger!
Designer JOANNE GATENBY: is the owner and operator, ably supported by her husband Bill and their family. Their goal is to bring new and original designs to market, and to that end Joanne has been working with artists for many years, licensing their work to convert to cross-stitch along with her own artwork - to the delight of both their fans!
Linen - Belfast - 32ct - Lavender Mist
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Linens have the appearance of a basket weave. Linen offers a more “old fashioned” look to a piece. The fabric has a very “crisp” feel. They are more difficult to use then Aidas because it requires more skill to control the tension of the floss for even stitches. Linens are great for detailed designs and experienced stitchers. Linens are generally stitched over two. They come in several different counts with 32 and 28 counts being the most prevalent. When stitched over two, 32 count becomes a 16 count, and 28 count becomes a 14 count. Linen and Linen Blends come in many, many different colors. There are several types of linen to choose from like Belfast, Cashel, Betsy Ross, Chester, Cork, Country French, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Graziano, Hand Dyed, Hardanger, Pearl, Rosenstand, Silk, and Weaver. Betsy Ross Linen comes in 10 count and it is made of 100% linen woven in an unique fashion ( Similar to Aida weave) to give it the old rustic look. Ideal for the ”tired eye” projects as well as any designs of your choice.
I have some great new colors in Lugana fabric coming in.
Lugana - 32ct - Ruby Wine
Lugana - 32ct - Lt. Taupe
Lugana - 32ct - Taupe
