Just picking out some FAVORITES!

 Aren't these the most sophisticated stars you have ever seen?

I can't stop myself!

 When are you coming in?

If you buy them, I'll get a vicarious thrill and won't have to take them home!

Canvas Display for Whimsey and Grace Show

WHIMSEY AND GRACE CHRISTMAS TRUNK SHOW

 
 On the left are some beautiful, medium sized stocking arrayed about a PARTRIDGE CHRISTMAS PILLOW.

On the right are some of the small "glass" ball, angel and small star ornaments.

Notice that there is a star atop the tree. There are gusset canvases that can be stitched  for the 2 larger sizes of stars in the trunk show.

These are close ups of the two larger sizes of stars, all of which have been finished with gussets so the stars may be used as tree top adornment.

Please click on the images, and they will enlarge for better viewing.

NEW THREADS FOR PLAYING

 FURR/FUZZ/FUNN from Planet Earth. Cards hold 25 yds. of a wool/silk blend. 1-2 ply on 18 count and 2-3 on 13/14. We bought 14 animal colors.

I had a special side trip to Access Commodities and hand selected these silk wrapped purls with matching silk couching threads. YUM!
Oh, yes, we'll have to add colors. Come take a class with me and I'll show you fun things you can do with these. Please click to enlarge.

CHRISTMAS POPSICLES!

Canvas from THE WORLD IN STITCHES, and designed by Kathy Schenkel. 

The thread used was Pepper Pot silk in a nobuko stitch for the ground and Rhodes circles. Shading between the popsicles was a diagonal satin with one row of tent stitch.

The finisher put a darling polka dot ribbon around the edge. Please feel free to click on the pictures to enlarge them.

This was a very fast project.  

J. Child Designs TRUNK SHOW

The J CHILD DESIGNS show is characterized by some  surprising prices on needlepoint canvases. In addition to which, we have an ascending discount, based on the number of pieces that you purchase.  If you cannot physically visit the store to participate, you can view her website and then call in your order during the business day. ( NO STORE HOURS THIS SATURDAY - It's a case of you can't get here from there due to the parade downtown celebrating Littleton's 300th year.) You can also email your order and contact information.

http://jchilddesigns.com

There is a large selection of bookmarks, baby sleeping signs, 4 by 4 quickies, and more as you can see by the images that follow. Remember to click to enlarge.

This show will come down on the afternoon of Sept. 27. Please shop early for the best selection.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!

 May you all enjoy this holiday weekend and may all who are on the Eastern Seaboard be safe.

This is my interpretation of "Patchwork of Peace", a stitch source book that I consulted, along with some other books. I started with a blank sandstone 18 count mono canvas and Roberta, at Picture Yourself in Chelmsford center, made it more beautiful.

You can click on these images to enlarge them. I included the bottom left corner as it was the "last hurrah" on my opus.

This is in residence at the store until the end of August when it will be presented to my son.