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| Volume VIII, Issue 3 September 2007 Flying ThreadsDYIs for the StitcherIn my last newsletter, I had commented on my safe spots especially losing the letter to the editor. Jack did forgive me and personally redelivered the letter to me. Even with Jean’s help, because she remembered where I had put the original letter, it wasn’t there. Go figure. However I put the letter in my trusty tote bag which I carry everywhere with me and things in there do not get lost. Please enjoy the letter to the editor on the flip side.Now lets review my latest incident— losing Victoria Sampler’s Harbour Village. I had cut and serged the fabric, sorted all the threads and was ready to start. Couldn’t find it. Asked Audrey, asked Flo, asked Elly and even asked Chris. No one remembers seeing it in any of my famous places. Took me three weeks to find the plastic bag. Where I found it, is beyond me but I now have another safe place—I created my own Ottoman as the design shows are doing. I just took a large clear plastic container, and into the interior went all my must do stitching projects. Voila, and with the lid on, a coffee table. Note that this is just for decoration. The main purpose is to remind me of what I need to finish. Sense of accomplishment are Victoria Sampler’s Heart’s Secret and John Clayton’s Calm Waters (the charts are on order from England). There are a couple that need to be framed—Mirabilia’s Mermaid of the Pearls and Victoria Sampler’s Christmas Virtues II done in the deep Victorian reds and greens. Working on Victoria Sampler’s Christmas Virtues I while rotating with Mirabila’s 2007 Cherub (free chart) which my darling child labour daughter downloaded off the Internet. Plus I need to finish Butternut Road’s Children’s Garden so I can claim the frame from Butternut Road's Catch the Wind. I did start a new one by Alice Goodkin (G-2021) - Guardian of the Gate. It only has 7 colours—all blues. Then decided to do petit point for the face and arms of Mirabila’s Sleeping Beauty. Don’t hold your breath. It takes me a while to finish. And Chris and I are going into competition against each other for completing a Mirabilia Queen. As I was on a roll, Elly and I took down every picture in the store and rearranged them. I love the new bling bling area. Just hung are Mirabilia’s Crystal Symphony and Queen Mermaid adding even more bling with the sparkle and simmer of the beads and treasures. The embellishment packs which include a beading needle are hanging neatly organized on the doors next to the cash. What's NewI am bursting with excitement about our fabulous embroidery line from South Africa called Roseworks. The designs use DMC threads and can either be made into a pillow or a picture. The Jacobean kits are very rich in colour and texture through the use of the various stitches. The “New” chart holder on the front counter is stuffed with the latest releases. Victoria Sampler’s Christmas Gazebo. Plus the Alphabet Sampler continues with the latest letter “Q is for Quilter”. The individual letter can become a fast gift for someone special. Maybe “G is for Grandma” or “N is for Nurse” or “M is for Mother” or “I is for Iceskater” or “D is for Dancer”. We have all the letters from A to Q plus the matching accessory pack. Just arrived is Lynne Nicoletti’s latest design Paper Doll. You actually stitch the outfits, a bridal dress and an office outfit using perforated paper or plastic. Cool. Reminds me of my childhood a very long time ago where you cut out the clothing for your dolls. To add to the competition of overdyeds, DMC has released more Color Variations for a total of 36 colours in both the floss and the #5 Perle cotton. They are like candy ready to be stroked, fondled and stitched. with.Contact Info
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ClassesSee the class schedule.Letter to the EditorTo a bra fitted pole dancing consultant THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.Thank you for introducing me to the world of exotic threads. I often noticed these threads when visiting craft stores and specialty stitching stores but I always thought there were for those other guys. You know the other ones. The ones that do embroidery, crocheting, need point, bunka etc. My thoughts then were that all true blue cross stitchers used only the standard DMC or Anchor threads. Only on rare occasions did I use Kreinik gold or silver for Christmas stockings or scenery. Little did I know that my learning curve was just beginning. A French knot and Kreinik were the extent of my stitches and threads until then. Upon starting "My Stitching Treasures" by Jeannette Douglas I was introduced to threads such as SNC Dried Thyme, Gloriana Threads Silk and on and on, stitches such as Hungarian stitch, Rhodes stitch, Algerian Star, Van Dyke stitch etc. I knew I was in trouble but upon retrieving my book received as a gift "Anchor 100 Embroidery Stitches", I was able to work my way through this project. Up till this time I had not had anyt lessons or instructions with regards to stitching. My only help was from reading any books and magazines that had anything to do about cross stitch. My wife subscribed to many magazines for me and I now have quite a large Library of magazines. After entering "My Stitching Treasures" into a competition and winning first place with special mention, my hat no longer will fit my head that I decided to sign up for classes with Jeannette Douglas for "The Hamilton Sampler". I also attended a class on Hardanger under the guidance of Flo. Oh my head is spinning so bad. My hat will never fit me again so I must say enough for now. So stitch on Needlin' Nellies stitch on. To be continued "May Be". Why did I ever enter my work into competition? Signed Needlin Ned PS Thank you Mike for serving tea in a china cup and saucer. Back to the Archive |