We wish you peace in your heart,
 peace in your home

and peace on earth!

Have a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Vanessa, Helen, Gretchen, Sally, Marianne & Kappy

Here is a sale canvas that may be purchased for $65. 

A great deal for Barbara Russel lovers.  It is hand painted on 18 mesh and is 12 x 12 in size. 

Email us if you are interested.

Gretchen whipped this up over night in memory of her family trip to Paris this year. 

These ornaments make a great keepsake.

Sorry Grant - but I had to
show Sally's work. 
This makes a great gift for any fan.

Here is Diane's stocking. 

Unfortunately the close up pictures I took did not come out

so you will have to look closely at her attention to detail. 

Diane put buttons and beads on this to make it come to life.

This is Helen's beautiful

Christmas Stocking.

Please take note of her eye for details.

For those that are unable to make it into our shop this is a sampling of our winter windows.



How gorgeous is Tracy's House? 

The pictures really don't do it justice.

It is a true work of art.

Resolution Stitching

Get Motivated, Get Organized and Get Stitching

Bring in up to three canvases during the month of January and sign up for Resolution Stitching.

What's that? It is an incentive program to get you to complete your projects, feel good about your accomplishments and save money.

If you complete your projects no later than December 31, 2012 you will receive 10% off your finishing and 20% off your next project.

Don't wait - come in early so you have the month of January to stitch and get credit.

Vanessa

PS After each completed project we will also give you a free stitch and chat. Finish all three projects and you will get an additional stitch and chat - a $60 value.

Happy Hanukah!

Next year I hope to have this driedel completed and ready to spin.

Guess What?  Just when I think I am getting the hang of the Blog I get another surpise.  Today I was going through some of the older posts and low and behold on December 1st I saw Fran's picture of Stanford University.  I am not sure how it got there now because it was definitely not there originally. You should really all check it out.  Fran designed the canvas and Nancy painted it for her.  If you take the time you could have one from your alma mater too.

Here is a list of our upcoming classes for January, 2012.

Space is limited so please sign up early.

On January 8th our guest instructor Catherine Curia will begin teaching

David MacCaskill's Background Sampler.

This is an Advanced Beginner Class with only two spots left for students.

Please call the shop to sign up at 201-612-7770.

January 15th Sunday 10 – 12 DJ Designs Oval Box

This Floral Box is a perfect gift for anyone.

The total cost of the class is $150 and this covers all of the course materials.

You will need to bring your stitching supplies; scissors, laying tool, magnification if needed, stand if needed, etc.

During this class you will learn to make these delightful ribbon flowers.

Please call the shop to sign up for this class at 201-612-7770.

We still have a few spots left.

We will also be offering an evening Beginner Class this Winter.

So once again if you are interested please call the store to sign up at 201-612-7770.

The cost of this class is $150 and includes all the materials.

The dates for this class are listed below.

January 30th Monday 6 – 8pm Beginner Class

February 6th Monday 6 – 8pm Beginner Class

February 13th Monday 6 – 8pm Beginner Class

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This is an adorable canvas for any animal lover.  We have it marked down to $75 and it is on 13 mesh.  Send us an email if you are interested.



Isn't this a beautiful pillow for a ballerina of any age!

Thinking back to a calmer season, Helen made this adorable decoration and had the finisher add the tassels to each side.  I believe it was purchased for the Fall Themed Party we held at the shop.

It is such a busy time of the year with shopping, wrapping and parties.  And we at the shop are busy with finishing, decorating and Trunk Shows.  As you see here we received all the new High Cotton Colors this week.  Come have a peek at them. 

This scissor makes a wonderful gift and when ordering ask for the Tessa Scissors by Gingher.

This is a very festive ornament for a lovely young lady.

Stay tuned into our blog because I will be putting up some sale canvases in the future.

Bug Eye

This is something every stitcher should own.  In the trade we call it a bug eye.  With this tool you are able to look over your canvas before you send it to a finisher to see if you have missed any stitches.

Please take a moment to look at this magnificent Tallis bag our customer Helen made for her 2 year old grandson.  The colors she selected really make the canvas come alive and Helen did a wonderful job stitching this.

Gift Ideas

Are you a stitcher or know a stitcher and would like to buy them a gift?  Well we have the answer for you.  Everyone in our shop put their favorite accessories into a bag.  Give us a call and see what is new and what we are recommending.

Want to be Happier?

I wanted to share an article that Sally gave me from the Ladies Home Journal (July 2011).
Working with your hands can flood your brain with natural antidepressants.  Needlepoint is a great skill to learn at any age.  It will help decrease your stress level.  It helps you cultivate mindfulness and the sense of oneness with your activity.  It will give you a greater sense of control.  You will benefit even if you start small and you will feel a sense of accomplishment sooner.

Fran's Stanford



Look at this wonderful picture of the buildings at Stanford University.  Fran did a spectacular job in creating this gift for her son.  It would make any graduate proud.

Are you getting in the mood yet?  Perhaps you still have lots to do.  Don't stress - think about the past and how you always get everything done.

Jammies

Are you a member of our Paper Doll Club?  How cute are these jammies, toasty and warm as we head into winter.  It is never too late to join one of our clubs. This canvas comes with a stitch guide too!

Angel Tree Topper

This is a beautiful Angel Tree Topper completed by Meredith.  It is stunning and down in such vibrant colors that is will not be missed on any tree.  Great job Meredith in completing another project and gettinng on the blog again.  Let's see if she finishes her Christmas stocking in time for the resolution discount.  I will keep everyone posted.

Riboon Clinc

This is Helen's work as she prepares for the Ribbon Clinic we will be holding in February.




Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Store Windows

Here are our shop windows for those that live too far to travel - Enjoy your Holidays!

Background Sampler

Starting in January 2012

Cathryn is going to teach this

Background Sampler Class

once a month for six months

Sign ups have started

Chooose a color canvas and get started

Decide on a picture or pillow

Learn lots of new stitches and have fun!

Margaret's Doll

How great is Margaret's Stitching Doll? 
What name shall we give her? 
Does she want a date?
The attention to detail is fantastic.

Easter Bunny

Here is something that would cheer anyone up.  Thanksgiving is a week away and we are in Holiday mode but if you hate winter start thinking Spring and get a project with some bright colors.  This egg was stitched by Allie.

Suede Bags

Are you thinking holiday gifts yet?  We have these great suede bags that don't require sending out for finishing.  They seem very popular and suitable for all ages.

 Check out these Bonjour Magnets. They make a wonderful gift for the holidays and the best part is that they can double as a key finder for your purse.

Well - I guess it took more than stopping into the shop to see Lee's pillow.  Eventually I will learn to send photos corrrectly.  I am keeping my fingers crossed it will work this time. 

Lee's Pillow

Well if you have not been in the shop this week you missed Lee's pillow. How gorgeous and different is this? It is an Orna Willis Design. Check out all the detail.

This is a Whimsy and Grace set. Isn't it magnificient as a matching scissor and needle case?

Stephaine's Sea Shells

Stephanie did a magnificient job on this canvas. She captured a sea glass feel with her border and the colors are vibrant.