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June  2012

On sale 14 count Aida

     Most of our 14 count Aida fabric is on sale for the month of June.  We have 75 colors to choose from, including milk chocolate, faded jeans, black, jade stone and many more.  14 count  Aida is a very easy fabric to use and works well with most cross stitch designs.  Use our fabric calculator if you are not sure what size you need for your cross stitch or needlework project.

14 count Milk Chocolate Aida

 Cross Stitch Tips

    You will need a tapestry needle that is the correct size for your fabric and floss.  There are several types of tapestry needles, including nickel plated,  gold and platinum varieties as well.  I prefer platinum needles because of their strength and the way they glide through the fabric as you stitch. 

How to Check on your Orders Online Any Time!!

Did you know you can view all of the details (including all notes made by Julie) for all current and previous Orders?  It's very simple.  Just click on the ..

.. button at the top of our main web page.  This will take you to the page which explains how to log in to your account and check your order details.

On occasion, an email will go into my spam folder. If you have emailed me, and you  don't hear from me for a few days, and it seems strange, go to the contact page, fill out the form and send it to me. http://juliesxstitch.com/oscart/contact_us.php

All Dimensions in stock!

All the Dimensions kits on my website are either IN STOCK or on reorder to be in stock soon.  I am willing to take special order for Dimensions kits that you do not see on my website, but there may be an extended wait.  There are several new kits out by Dimensions including new Christmas stockings.  Now is a great time to start your Christmas Stockings. 

Santa's Sidecar by Dimensions

Back issues of Cross Stitch and Needlework Magazine on sale for 50% off

We are currently selling back issues of Cross Stitch and Needlework magazine at $3 a piece.  This is a great little magazine for cross stitch lovers.  They offer several quality patterns in each issue, information on the newest products in cross stitch, and other topics of interest to stitchers.  Purchase any 3 Cross Stitch and Needlework magazines and get an even better deal.  Just $6.50 for 3 back issues of the magazine.  You choose which three.   We will also be adding NEW issues of Cross Stitch and Needlework in July 2012.

New look at Julie's Cross Stitch

     We have a great new look at Julie's Cross Stitch.  Come and see our new design.  We had fun creating a sewing theme with our graphics.

What's new?

     We have been very busy adding new products to our store.  In addition to the huge assortment of cross stitch supplies, we also offer many Swedish Weaving and Hardanger supplies.

Swedish Weaving

     Swedish Weaving or Huck Embroidery is a type of surface stitching.  The needle and floss never pierce the back of the fabric.  It is an easy, fun, quick way to decorate many household items like pillows, towels, placemats, table cloths and runners, curtains and just about anything else you can think of.  I have added several patterns and fabrics to my store that are perfect for Swedish Weaving.

Fabrics for Swedish Weaving:
Huck
Stockholm
Monks Cloth
Popcorn fabric
Other even weave fabrics

Huck Adventures

Hardanger

   Hardanger is a type of embroidery that was made popular in the Hardanger region of Norway.  It is a combination of satin stitch, drawn work, cut work,   white work, needle weaving, and even cross stitch.

Fabrics for Hardanger:
Hardanger fabric 22 count
Lugana 25 count (also 28 or 32)
Other fabrics

Elegant Hardanger Embroidery
by Yvette Stanton

New 25 count  Lugana fabrics

     I have added several new colors of 25 count Lugana fabric to my cross stitch supplies this month.  Some of the great colors available are deep magenta, dark cobblestone, stone gray, purple passion, Lt. Orange Rust and more.  Lugana is suitable for cross stitch, Hardanger, and many other needlework projects. It is a heavy fabric and it drapes well. Lugana is an even weave fabric made from cotton and rayon blends.

Lt. Orange Rust 25 ct. Lugana

Caron Collection Floss

     We have recently added all of the Caron Collection Watercolours floss to our cross stitch supplies.  This is a very versatile floss.The variegated colors blend subtly into each other without drastic changes.  One ply of Watercolours is about the same weight as a number 5 pearl cotton floss.  This is a great floss for Hardanger and Swedish Weaving.  It can also be used for needlepoint, cross stitch, tatting, darning, knitting, crochet and crewel. 

Create a Wish List

We have added a Wish List program to our website.  You can save your favorite patterns, kits, fabric, floss, etc. in your wish list.  Just log into your account and when you find something you like, add it to your Wish List by clicking the bright pink Add To Wish List button at the bottom of the page.  Next time you log into your account you can go directly to your wish list and add products from your list to your shopping cart  for purchase.  It's a great way to keep track of things you are interested in. 

New Nora Corbett cross stitch patterns

Nora Corbett, of Mirabilia, has a few new patterns out in her Nora Corbett line.  These are generally smaller and simpler than her Mirabilia line and they have a lot of beautiful colors.  Recently released Red Sugar-Red Ladies Collection,  Cherry Blossom-Pixie Couture  Collection.   Red Ladies is a new collection by Nora.

Red Sugar
 by Nora Corbett

Dressmakers' Daughter by Mirabilia NEW!

What is Julie working on?

     I have been working on several Hardanger pieces in the last few months.  I have also done a few Swedish Weaving projects as well.  The top one is a Hardanger project.  It was stitched on Dark Chocolate 25 count Lugana fabric with Peacock Caron Collection Wildflowers floss.  The bottom picture is a Swedish Weaving project on Stockholm fabric (Driftwood) with Caron Collection Impressions floss.