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How did you Learn to Cross Stitch?

When I was about 19, my Grandmother bought me a cross stitch kit and taught me how to cross stitch.  She was the quintessential grandmother who baked fresh bread, made her own jam and sewed.  My grandmother is almost 95 years old now and I have many great memories from when I was younger, but the one thing I will always remember is when she taught me how to cross  stitch.  Who taught you to cross stitch?  Send me an e-mail and tell me about it.  Maybe I will use your story in a future newsletter.

 Cross Stitch Tip

Measuring your fabric is an important part to starting your project.  You don't want to cut a piece too small and find out after weeks of stitching.  First you must figure out the stitch count of your design vertically and horizontally.  Most patterns will supply this information in the directions.  Then you must decide count of fabric you want to use.  Lets assume you want to do you project on a 14 count Aida or a 28 count Linen.  When stitching on Linen, you stitch over two threads, so the count of your fabric would be half of 28.   (28/2=14)  Now divide the stitch count of your pattern by the count of your fabric.  Stitch count of 112x280 would give you a design size of 8 inches by 20 inches.  112/14=8 and 280/14=20.  Don't forget to add 6 inches to each direction for framing. 

Note to customers about shipping rates and times

At Julie's X Stitch we have flat rates to make shipping options easy for the buyer.  For mail to the United States and Canada it's just $5.  This rate covers First Class Shipping in the US which can take 7 to 10 days to reach you once your products ship.  Airmail to Canada can talk longer.  We also offer Priority mail for an extra charge for US customers and Canada.  Priority mail takes 2 to 4 days.  International flat rate is $12.  We now send all international orders by Airmail.  We also offer Global Priority Mail if you are in a hurry for an additional fee.  Please take these rates and times into consideration when ordering.

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Great Ideas for  Stitching

Mermaids

 Mermaid are the elegant ladies of the sea, with their long flowing hair and colorful tails they enchant sailors and inspire dreams.

"Mermaid of the Deep"  Mirabilia

New from Passione Ricamo

"My Lady of the Snow"

This is a beautiful pattern from Passione Ricamo.  Pattern is $17.00.

"Make a Wish"

This is an adorable design from Passione Ricamo.  Perfect for a little girls room.   Pattern  $13.99.

Lavender and Lace

"Celtic Spring"

The Celtic Series is one of my favorites by Lavender and Lace.  Celtic Spring has beautiful deep purple colors.  I am thinking about doing all five of the Celtic women and putting them up in my office.

 Old Favorite from Mirabilia

"Cinderella"

Cinderella by Mirabilia done on a handy dyed opalescent fabric from Silkweaver would be an incredible addition to your favorite projects by Mirabilia.  Pattern $10.90.  Kit $91.99.

Hand Dyed Fabric by Silkweaver

 We have recently added a new line of hand dyed fabrics.  We are happy to carry Silkweaver.  They have some incredible colors to choose from.  Hand dyed fabrics make your project look like a work of art.

Best Sellers for April

Patterns

1.  Mirabilia "Lady of the Mist"

2.  Passione Ricamo  "My Lady of the Snow"

3.  Lavender and Lace "Celtic Summer"

Fabric

1.  Cashel Linen, 28 count, Summer Khaki

2.  Aida, 16 count, Sage/Summer Khaki

3.  Aida, 14 count, Black

 I finished "The Petal Fairy" by Mirabilia.  I am going to frame it and put it in my daughters room.  I also finished "The Enchanted Mermaid" by Mirabilia.  I am also going to frame this one and put it in my office.  I have just started working on "Celtic Summer" by Lavender and Lace. 

Enchanted Mermaid
by Mirabilia
Done on a Hand Dyed Linen by Sugar Maple

The Petal Fairy
by Mirabilia
Done on a 28 count Water Lilly Jobelan