It is such fun to work in the store everyday and see new and creative ideas people are stitching.This stocking was stitched by Eileen for Joseph.

A variety of ornaments have come back from the finisher
each one just as cute

Okay so they didn't make it into the playoffs this year 

but so what we have next year - stitched by Eva

Personalized Pillows

Two years in the making by Jane 

with special wishes going into every stitch.

A wonderful gift for a Baby Naming

 

Beautifully stitched stockings for Leo and Christopher

In celebration of our second year we are offering 20% off all in house canvases. 
This does not apply to any canvas that
has to be ordered - so please come in
and browse the inventory. 
If you are not able to make it in to the store -
check our blog, previous emails and website.

Sale begins Sunday, October 6th and
runs thru Sunday, October 13th.

October Events

Reminder : 
This Sunday we are holding our Pear Themed Stiching Party
from 10AM - 4PM.  We have had 2 cancellations so we still have
room if you would like to attend.  The turnout lately has been terrific. 
You may bring any canvas you like or purchase something new
from the store.

Now that summer is officially over and we do not have to worry
any longer about a heat wave we should all have a bit more energy. 
With that energy we could and should do our part to help the
environment and others that are less fortunate.

Here are our collection plans on behalf of the store - effective immediately.

What do you do with your old batteries?  Don't just toss them in the trash!  We will collect them for you and dispose of them properly.  You will see our collection box in the store lobby.  Just drop them in.

Once again it is time to help the Food Bank at OASIS.  Donate 15 cans of food or $15 and you will receive a Free Stitch and Chat.  You may do this as often as you like in the month of October.

Remember to sign up for Small Business Saturday this year thru American Express.  It is being held  on Saturday, November 30th.

Beginning Tuesday, October 15th 10AM - 12PM we will be holding a Beginner Stitch and Chat every Tuesday morning.  Come bring you project and prefect you Basket Weave Stitching.

Book Club is starting to take off with more people joining our disussions.  Please drop in!
Ocotber 23rd from 1 - 3PM we will be discussing 
The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes.

Sally will be teaching her Bargello Class on
Sunday, October 27th from 9AM - 12PM. 
It is not too late to sign up.

Trunk Shows for October

20% off Julia's Hinged Box Canvases
Check the website for photos of completed boxes
http://needleworks.ehclients.com/index.php/jngallery/category/C43/

20% off Colors of Praise Alphabet Letters
Photos to follow once the Trunk Show arrives

20% off Any and All Christmas Stockings
(including those that need to be ordered)

Photos of the store with all the new threads

Mother's Love

Here is what little boys are made of

Speaks for itself

Happy Autumn

Sally stitched this Baby Sampler and 

used lots of stash for the colors

Colorful Dreidel Designs

For the Lobster Lover

Story Book Characters

I know I am really cute

Organizing your Threads

 Many ask how do you keep track of your threads
well this is how I do it.


I start with a skein


I open it up and cut it into two sections

I separate the two equal sections

I place one section back on the tag
so that I may keep track of the color and dye lot'
I use the loose section knowing that I still half half a skein left. 
This helps me figure out quantites when I am working on a project. 
It also lets me know how much I have left when I am completed
to use down the road on another project.

I store both sections of the thread with the tag
in a Floss Away Bag.
I do not mark the bag becasue I have the tag in the bag
allowing me to reuse the bag at a later date.

 I place it on a ring with all the other threads
for that specific project until completed.
After completion I put it on a larger ring
which has all my stash threads broken down by color.
This makes it easy to find things for when I am ready to start another project and gives me a good indication as to
how much thread I have left.
Vanessa

Beautiful Designs with such detail