You’ve probably been wondering where I’ve been.  I was on vacation enjoying a little r & r with my family.  But, I’m back in full swing, gearing up for a busy fall.  We’ve got three visiting teachers on the schedule, Julia Snyder, Vicky DeAngelis and Meredith Willett. A few classes planned in the shop. A trip to Dallas for the Cash & Carry Market.  And our retreat, of course!

I’ve been working away on the piece.  And yes, I will get it finished in time.

Next year I won’t pick such a difficult piece.  I have ripped out this snow more times than I can to share.  Becki and I had every white and off white thread in the store out.  But, I finally figured it out.

Everything is such a delicate and light touch on this piece.

I love laid and tied stitches.  I think there’s going to be a lot of those in this piece.

The retreat is October 24th-26th at The Water’s Edge in Westbrook, CT.  We still have a few spots if you would like to join us.

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If you can’t make it to the retreat, kits will be available after the retreat.  Please order by August 24th to assure that your canvas arrives in the first shipment.

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You also call the shop to sign up or order a kit.  Feel free to call with any questions.

Happy Stitching!  I know I have a lot of it to do.

Rumors started a few years ago that Jo Christensen was going to update “The Needlepoint Book” or the Bible as we all lovingly refer to it.  It’s been a long time coming, but it will be published in November.  I can’t wait to see what’s inside!

Jo stopped by the shop earlier in the summer. What a surprise! Of course it was one of the rare days that I leave early.  Trip and I were walking into Toys ‘r Us when Jinny called me to let me know that Jo was in the shop.  I frantically ran through the store, letting Trip get pretty much anything he wanted so we could get out of there as fast a possible.  I knew Jo was in good hands with Becki entertaining her at the shop.

We are taking preorders for the book now.  You can call the shop, email or order online.

There’s even a little talk that Jo might come teach at the shop next summer.  You just never know what’s going to happen around here!

All in stock canvases are 25% off throughout the month of August!  Sale does not apply to online orders.  You must call the shop or email to place an order.

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Summer has been so wonderful.  Down time for stitching.  None of the hectic running around with school.  I’m not looking forward to August 25th when school starts again.  Neither is Trip.  I’ve been able to stitch my brains out!

I started working on this Melissa Shirley piece about 3 weeks ago. Such a fun stitch!  I loved this piece when it first came in back in February, but a customer snatched it up.  How dare she!

I used some drop beads on the larger strawberries.  I love to find a reason to use those beads.

The blueberries were tricky.  Washers were too big.  I happened to come across just the right thing in our bling box.

Nothing could be faster than stitching this basket.  I tried the gingham stitch on the tablecloth, but it just wouldn’t fit the count.  I hate when the happens.  So, you just have to find another way to create the same look.

Canvases are on order and the stitch guide is written.

Call the shop to order or order online.

Canvas:  $182.  Thread kit:$115  Stitch guide is included for free with the purchase of the canvas and threads.  The stitch guide is available separately for $50.

What a weekend!  I am so lucky to be able to host such a wonderful group of talented stitchers at my shop.

We hosted 20 women on Friday and 23 on Saturday.  Boy was I tired.

Here’s our girl Becki working with Kim on “Becki Beading.”  What a quick and easy way to bead.  And you know I like quick and easy.

People came from New York, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey and Rhode Island.  Die hard stitchers!

Thanks to all of the wonderful women who busted their humps working at the shop.  You know I couldn’t do this without you!

I’ve been enjoying a few days away with the family at the beach and I have run into the most annoying problem.  I’ve run out of stuff on two projects.  This is annoying!  I don’t know how all of you deal.  I guess I am just so spoiled that I go to a shop every day.

I’ve been working on the little berry basket by Melissa Shirley.  I can still finish the strawberries.  Then do a little beading.  I just hate to start the beading because I know when I go back with the other threads, they are going to keep getting caught.

This Scott Church piece has been calling my name for a while.  I had to ignore it while I finished some of my homework.  I love the messy beading that I started on the nest, but I need smaller beads.  Size 11 beads will be overwhelming.  I can still stitch the tree.  I need to add a sequin in the center of the stars in the background with a cub bead holding them in place. I’ve got the beads, no sequins.  I think the background needs another layer.  Maybe a little Kreinik Marshmallow or Easter Grass?

Don’t forget that we have a CBK trunk show in the shop, which includes Scott Church canvases.  All the canvases are 20% off, in stock and special order.

We’ve got a busy week at the shop this weekend, getting ready for Needlepoint Nation Stitch In next weekend.  I’ll keep you posted!

All in stock Christmas canvases are 20% off throughout the month of July!

Use discount code CHRISTMAS20 if you are shopping online. Tons of canvases have been loaded into the online store.

Click here to shop. You can also call or email.

You still have time to finish these projects for the Christmas deadline on September 6th.

Here’s a little taste of what we have.  We also have the Dickens Christmas Carol Series, the Princess & Me Thimble Nativity, the Artists Collection Carolers Series.

I’ve been DYING for my Birdhouse Garden pillow to come back from the finisher!

Isn’t it too cute?  I found all of the finishing materials on Etsy.  Trolling Etsy is my new late night past time.

There is a stitch guide and kit for this piece. Give us a call to order or order online.

Aggie’s Petei Santa is back.  This is from on of the classes that we took at market.

Mary Susan stitched this & More canvas.  Look at the beautiful ribbons she picked out.  If you want outstanding finishing, just talk to Mary Susan.  You all know that she is the head of the finishing department.

The ribbon is so sweet!

Hot off the stretcher bars!  I just finished the first piece in our Americana Club. I’ve been having a glorious stitching marathon on this cold and rainy (blah) Fourth of July.  Guess there’s worse things I could be doing!

This canvas is called “Out to Dry”   $150  Dimensions: 4 1/2 x 11 1/2

Delicate ribbon work for the leaves.  The fence is couched on to create a curvy look.

I even tried my hand at twisted cord for the clothesline.  Don’t worry, there will be an alternative in the stitch guide if that scares you.

There are 6 exclusive pieces in our club. This canvas will be the first to ship on October.  Be sure to sign up by August 1st!

Pick 3 of the six canvases to participate. Or more if you want!  All canvases come with a stitch guide.  Thread kits are additional and yet to be determined.  I’ll keep you posted.

“Americana Christmas”  This one is going on bars next.  I thought it would be cool to personalize the bottom banner.  Yep, we can do that for you.

Ships in December.  Dimensions: 9 x 13    $165

“Shaker Basket”  Ships in February 2015  Dimensions 10 x 10   $194

“Welcome”  Ships April 2015.  Dimensions 6 x 10  $150

“Summer”  Ships June 2015  Dimensions 6 x 10  $172

“Liberty Stitch”  Ships August 2015  Dimensions 10 x 10  $172

All canvases are on 18 mesh

Call, email or sign up online.  If you sign up online, that is just a deposit for the club which will be applied to the first shipment.

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The last birdhouse is complete in our Melissa Prince Birdhouse Club.

This was my least favorite of the series, as an unstitched canvas.  But, it turned out to be favorite one.  Off to the finisher it goes!

The last installment of the club will ship out next week.  Just waiting on some beads.