Why do we love these magnets so?  They just make me so happy!

 I love when I see an email from Accoutrement Designs with “new magnets” in the subject line.

Uncle Sam

Crystal Pumpkin

Christmas Lights

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Tons of new canvases will be loaded into the online store over the next few weeks.  Be sure to check back!

Amanda Lawford came to visit a few weeks ago.  And since it was my birthday, I treated myself to a number of canvases.  Ok, let’s be honest . . .I can’t control myself when Amanda comes with trunks and suitcases full of canvases.

Somehow, Becki talked me into buying a 30 inch tall Santa on 18 mesh.  I call him my new boyfriend.

Clearly Trip doesn’t want his picture taken.

He may be mine one day.  I see felting and a beautiful coat done in green velvet.  God help me!  I will probably take 25 cards of velvet. Yikes!

I just finished stitching this adorable little piece.  For some reason, I’m on a kick making Christmas pillows.  I guess because the only ones I have in my house are store bought needlepoint pillows and people think I actually made them. Unacceptable!

Of course it doesn’t photograph that well, despite my editing the picture.  Those are Swarovski snowflake crystals scattered about the background. Bugle beads line the bottom.

I’m just waiting for the trim and the fabric to come and then off to the finisher it goes.

Let me know if we can kit you up one.  The stitch guide is complete.  It’s only 5 x 8 on 13 mesh.  There’s still plenty of time to stitch and have it finished by Christmas.

A Collection of Designs trunk show

1 canvas 10% off   2 canvases 15% off  3 or more canvases 20%

Fancy Christmas Balls and Crosses

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Fleur de Lis

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Large Crosses

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Russian Eggs

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Tons of finishing dropped off during our June finishing sale has been coming back to the store.  Here’s a little taste.

I stitched this adorable little pumpkin by Artists Collection.  Back just in time to decorate for fall.

The finishing on these Halloween pieces is unbelievable.  Stitched by Debbie T who sent us her precious pieces all the way from South Carolina.

Valerie stitched this menorah set for her son-in-law.

This plum pudding is about one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen.  Leave it to my good friend Susan to stitch another adorable piece.  Susan also stitched what I call the “Jelly Bean Nativity” by Princess and Me.

My sister-in-law Liz finished her first stocking.  This is the third piece she’s stitched.  She’s a quick study!

Nancy LOVES these Raymond Crawford stars.  She’s taught a few at the shop and all have stitch guides.

I made this for my precious little dog. the back might be better than the front!

Mary Susan stitched this darling little piece by CBK.  She shell hanger is perfect.

These designs are so adorable! I think I might just have to keep one for myself.

What is with me and nativities?

All trunk show canvases are 15% off throughout the month of October.

We will also provide stitch suggestions for FREE with the purchase of the threads.  And boy do we have some fun ideas!

Canvases are available on 13 and 18 mesh

Let us know if we can pop one in the mail to you.

203-210-5107

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  Tell me what’s wrong with this picture.  The other night I was stitching an Easter bunny, while eating apple pie and watching the movie Elf.  Think I’ve got my seasons confused.

I love stitching in season.  It doesn’t happen for me very often any more.  Usually I’m stitching six months ahead of the game.  Right now I’m lucky and stitching away on Harvest Moon by Ewe & Eye.  I know, another piece from Ewe & Eye . .. what can I say? I just LOVE Karen Cruden’s paintings.

I see beaded pumpkins and whatever shall I do with the wheat shafts?

Now to add a little architecture to that boring door.  It definitely needs a doorknob.

This is a close up of Becki’s Bargello.  A few months back, Becki emailed a picture of a piece she was working on, the Golden Retriever from CBK.  I had never seen a Bargello pattern quite like that one.  She just blows my mind!

And what a way with color she has.  She pulled four threads and tossed them on the canvas.  I wasn’t quite sure if this was going to be over the top for me, but I thought, “Bargello is easy to rip out.”

Personally, I think the sky is amazing.  But it totally changed what I was planning on doing with the piece.  Everything else had to be heavier, to properly balance the piece.  The real trick is how I’m going to draw your eye away from the very strong sky.  Once I get the wheat/corn stalks (another debate) in and the moon totally stitched, you’ll see what I’m talking about.

I decided this was a gate and that the pathway was on the bottom.  There was much debate over this mystery section of the canvas.  Aggie said the red and brown squares were a walkway.  I thought it was a gate.  That’s my story and I’m stitckin’ to it.

Join me in class October 26th and November 9th 10-12, either in the shop or over the internet via Skype.

Call the shop or email to sign up or for more information.

Kits available for those who cannot attend class.

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Oh how I love nativities .  Let me count the ways.  If no one snaps it up in the trunk show, I just might have to keep the mini nativity for myself.  This set is tiny.  The characters are about 2 x 3

You must purchase a minimum of 6 pieces from a set in order to receive the 25% discount.

The regular 15% discount applies to any number of pieces.

The next size up is a gorgeous set.  I have done the Holy Family for my mother.

This set is the next size up.

And here’s the big mama set.

We always have the most amazing time whenever Julia Snyder comes to visit.

Women came from as far away as Massachusetts and North Carolina!

Lisa had to have this Melissa Shirley canvas.  Can’t wait to see the flowers come to life.

Jan fell in love with this tree by Machelle Sommerville.  How much fun?

Page worked on a Charlie Harper. Love those big open backgrounds.

Ann picked this up a while back at the shop.  I’m not sure I could wait 4 months to start a new piece.

Caryl teaches needlepoint in Rhode Island.  Her students will be amazed by this piece.

Debbie picked up this beautiful Sandra Gilmore canvas during the trunk show.  This piece will be a sampler in silk ribbons.

I’ll stitch this vicariously through Linda.

Janine was creating a beautiful skirt for this very classy witch.  Wonder if this witch knows Becki’s coven of witches.

Patti, the newest member of the ES team, worked on this Cooper Oaks piece.  Why do we love doors so much? I know I do.

Aggie is at it again making beautiful flowers.  Twisted lazy daisies with two different colors of RiverSilks. . . oh my!

I even got to be part of the class on Sunday.  (A girl does need her day off . . .sort of) I love this piece, “Zoo Babies” by Charlie Harper.  Totally out of my comfort zone.  So, Julia jump started me.  How nice it is to see a canvas through a different lens.

I will admit, I have been in a stitching rut over the last few months.  Taking this class inspired me again.  So, I’ll hit publish on the blog and I’m going off to stitch the night away.  It is my birthday tomorrow.  I’ll start celebrating early.

Can’t wait to spend the day with Amanda Lawford at the shop tomorrow. She’ll be bringing TONS of canvases.  Shoot me an email if you’re looking for one of her designs.  I hope she brings what I have a bee in my bonnet for.

amandalawford.com

Our first exclusive magnets have arrived!

We thought these were the perfect magnet to commemorate our state of Connecticut.  We have so many wonderful beaches light houses scattered throughout the Long Island Sound, which is where I try to spend as much time on our boat during the summer months.

These  are available only through The Enriched Stitch.  Order yours today.

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I finished the first member of the bunny family in our new club.

The club will start in January and ship every three months.  There are four bunnies in the club.  So manageable!

You need to sign up by November 1st to be included in the first shipment.

The cost of the club is $90 for the canvas, which includes the stitch guide.  The thread kit for the first bunny is $94.  Not to worry, I will definitely be reusing some of the threads in the other bunnies.

The bunnies measure 4.75 x 7.75 and are painted on 18 mesh.

Afraid of Turkey work? No need.  I have broken this down step by step with diagrams for each step.

I gave her a Swarovksi crystal for her eye. Everyone needs a little bling!

And no, the white flowers are not covered beads.

Don’t you just want to rub her cute little belly?

I can’t wait to get started on the next one.  I have a little other stitching that needs to come first.

I’m working on finishing up the first tree in the Four Seasons club.  Details to come soon.

Call the shop to sign up by November 1st.

203-210-5107