| New Threads and Thread
Colors |
| Wonder Plume |
| This Rayon/Polyester blend thread has a fine silky ½ inch fringe extending out from one side of the core. Because the fringe is only on one side of the core it is easy to manipulate to create a flowing directional look to a stitched area. It is a strong thread, and works well for animal fur, beards, feathers, and more. Couch in parallel rows for smooth fur, or in a coil to create a flower. A single long stitch makes a great eyelash. Available in 13 colors, 10 yards per package. |
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| JL Walsh Silk Perle |
| Lightly twisted 8-strand spun-silk thread with warm luster. Works well for all types of needlework. Try using to make luxurious tassels and elegant cords. Available in 17 colors, 12 yards per skein. |
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| JL Walsh Silk 223 |
| This 15-strand thread has a smooth satiny feel, beautiful shine and dynamic colors. Shows off best when layed with a Laying Tool. Try blending with other silk threads for beautiful shading effects. Available in 150 colors, 12 yards per skein. |
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| Heathered Ribbon Floss |
| This new matte-finish flat braid comes in eight soft colors. Try using for fur, hair, animals, clothing and places calling for a softer muted look. Works well stitching basketweave on 13 count, and longer specialty stitches on 18 count. Available in 8 colors, 10 yards per spool. |
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| Sparkle Rays |
| New from Rainbow Gallery, this us a unique line of neon-colored ribbon thread. The bright colors are highlighted with a metallic filament woven into the ribbon. This glitzy thread is perfect for Halloween pieces. Available in 12 neon colors including Lime, Tangerine, Apple Green and Raspberry. 10 yards per card. |
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| Books |
| Stitching A Legacy |
| American Needlework Projects and Stories
Piecework |
| Magazine in association with the Peabody
Essex Museum |
| A lavish collection of elegant needlework projects based on four centuries of American embroidery. Nationally known designer Ann Caswell has taken motifs from pieces in the Peabody Essex Museum collection and translated them into stitched fashion and home accessories and heirloom keepsakes. The contemporary projects are accompanied by step-by-step instructions and stunning photographs. Readers will enjoy the poignant stories documenting historical items from the The Peabody upon which the project pieces are based. |
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| Amy's Cookbook for Stitchers
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| By Amy Bunger |
| This collection of stitches, tips and information is the result of Amy's years of experience designing and teaching needlepoint. The book is presented in notebook format with sturdy 5 ½" x 8" pages in a 3-ring binder. Each chapter is devoted to a different grouping of stitches. This book contains the first 5 chapters: Knots, Scotch, Cross-Stitch, Straight and Gobelin. You will love the clear diagrams and the wonderfully thorough explanations for executing each stitch. Chapters 6 (Tent +), 7 (Woven) and 8 (Chains) are also available and are sold separately. Amy intends to release future chapters so be sure to ask what other chapters are available when ordering. |
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| Advice is for Listening To, Not
Necessarily Taking!! |
| By Marion Scoular |
| The author "shares tips and ideas gleaned from her 45 plus years of teaching the art of the needle. |
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| June McKnight Stitch Books |
| By June McKnight |
| Stitchers love this remarkable collections of books. They are compact (each book measures 4 ½" x 6"), user friendly and very informative. Printed on card stock, the pages are very sturdy, similar to recipe cards. Each book is dedicated to a specific topic, illustrated with clear graphics and text written in a playful style. |
| Christmas Stitches - Stitch ideas to create beards, mustaches, trees, fur, stars, snowflakes and many more holiday ideas. |
| Decorative Backgrounds for
Needlepoint - Fast and easy backgrounds, both delicate and bold. |
| Plants and Animals - More than sixty stitches for shrubbery, flowers, garden structures and animals. |
| Architectural
Stitches - Stitch ideas to create foundation, walls, masonry, windows, doors and roofs and more. |
| Shading and Thread
Blending - Learn how to move color gently on a canvas. Current information on shading with overdyed threads. |
| Needlepoint Wisdom - Basic needlepoint information and wonderful professional hints. Great for beginners and experienced stitchers alike. |
| A Field Guide to
Threads - A handy reference about threads and their stitching properties. Threads fall into three styles and this book presents stitches appropriate to each. |
| Needlepoint Borders - Learn a precise system for calculating border patterns. Wonderful clear graphics for dimensional border stitches. |
| Holiday Stitches for
Needlepoint - Clever stitches for holidays such as Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, 4th of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Judaic holidays and more. |
| More Background
Stitches - A collection of more great stitches for creative backgrounds. |
| Needlepoint for
Kids - A first book for children of all ages. It inspires and encourages beginning
needlepoint steps. Upright, cross, and square stitches, along with continental and basketweave are whimsically presented. |
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| Stumpwork Dragonflies |
| By Jane Nicholas |
| Join Jane for a fascinating look at the anatomy and natural history of this beautiful water insect. Learn how to interpret and create dragonfly designs in stumpwork. Readers will marvel at the variety of techniques used to create the fragile iridescent wings and bodies. |
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| A-Z of Wool Embroidery |
| Country Bumpkin Publications |
| This is a companion to A-Z of Embroidery Stitches. It begins with a section on general information on how to get started. That is followed by a comprehensive section full of step-by-step color photographs and instructions for over 50 different stitches and techniques. The last section is filled with wonderful designs to stitch or adapt in other projects. Beginners and experienced needleworkers alike will find this to be a delightfully informative and inspiring book. |
| What's New |
| Metallic Thread Scissors |
| These delicate 22 carat gold-plated scissors have a fine mini-serrated blade and are specifically designed to cut metallic and metal threads with ease. When cutting, position the scissors so that the serrated blade is on the bottom, where it will hold the metallic thread steady and allow for a nice clean cut. Keep a pair handy to save from blunting your favorite pair of embroidery scissors. |
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| Zweigart Mono "Metallic"
Canvas |
| Available in 18 count, this is canvas with glitz. Metallic filament is woven in with the warp and weft canvas threads, lending a subtle shimmer. The canvas is great for charted designs, and painted canvas artists are starting to use it too. Available combinations: White with Silver Metallic, White with Opalescent Metallic, and Eggshell with Gold Metallic. |
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| Interlock Canvas |
| Interlock is now available in some wonderful colors in 12, 14 and 18 count. Choose from Straw, Bisque, Dark Yellow, Light Blue, Christmas Red, Navy, Pewter, Teal Green, Black and Forest Green. It also comes with the metallic filament combinations of White with Gold metallic and White with Silver metallic. Interlock canvas is a great choice for fast ornaments, bookmarks, wearable needleart such as pins and earrings, and other small projects. |
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| Kreinik Fly Tying Kit |
| This kit is a great way to introduce even the most experienced fly fisherman to Kreinik fly tying materials. Kit contains a copy of the booklet Tying with Kreinik Materials, a package each of Kreinik Flash in a tube, Micro Ice Chenille, Silk Dubbing, 1/2", 3/8" and 1/4" Foam Tying Discs and a spool each of Fine, Medium and Heavy Braid and 1/8" and 1/16" Ribbon. |
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| Fly Tying Threads from Kreinik Mfg.
Co . |
| Try a single package of Kreinik Flash, Micro Ice Chenille or Silk Dubbing, We know of at least one fish caught this summer using Kreinik Hologram Fyre Werks! |
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| Beaded Needlework Tools from Needleworks!
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| All Needleworks! beaded tools can be color coordinated. |
| Countess Collection - includes Needle Threader, Thread Catcher and Stitch Counter |
| Fancyworks Scissors Fob |
| Beautiful beaded Fob - to attach to your favorite scissors. |
| My Lady Laying Tool |
| Beaded Eyeglass Holder
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| Classes |
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| GEMSTORM |
| Designed and taught by Marianne Frost |
| Level - Intermediate |
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| This stunningly beautiful design combines decorative stitches with more traditional Florentine patterns on 18 count black mono canvas. Students will work with vibrant jewel-toned metallic threads and elegant silk threads, including a brand new filament silk floss called Soie de Paris. Exposed canvas technique is used to create depth, giving this piece a very dynamic and 3-dimensional look. Students will have the opportunity to personalize their piece in class by
choosing where to place certain threads and stitches. This class is sure to be interesting and fun. |
| Cost . $65.00 |
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| Includes instruction booklet with color photo, all threads, needles, 18-count black canvas, stretcher bars and tacks. |
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| Students bring laying tool, a white towel or pillowcase, the usual stitching supplies including scissors suitable for cutting metallic threads. Students must also bring a clamp, frame weight or table/floor stand to hold the canvas so that both hands are free to stitch. Please bring light/magnification if needed. |
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| Dates . Saturdays, October 20 and November 3 |
| Time . 9:30 A.M. to 3:30P.M. |
| Sign-up Deadline . Friday, September 28 |
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| THREAD ODDYSEY |
| Taught By Ann Caswell |
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| This is a thread notebook class. Selected threads will be featured and highlighted in stitched samples that can be used as spot motifs and borders. We are still working out the details with Ann. It is possible that this class will be continued in the spring so that Ann and the students will have an opportunity to work with as many threads as possible. |
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| Cost . To be determined |
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| Includes . Canvas, threads, needles and instructions. |
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| Students bring stretcher bars and regular stitching supplies including scissors and laying tool. Please bring light and magnification if necessary. |
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| Date - Thursday, Friday . November 29 and 30 |
| Time - 9:30A.M. to 4:30P.M. |
| Sign-up deadline . Monday, October 22 |
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| Take Another Look |
| Sterling "Stitch" Charms |
| Cast in sterling silver, these charms are delightful representations
of some of our favorite stitches and needlework tools. Prices range from $6.00 to $12.50, depending on size. Gold plated charms -- add $3.50 to the price. 10K or 14K gold charms are also available, priced depending on weight. |
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| New exquisite Tic-Tac-Toe painted canvas
game boards by Tapestry Tent. Now on display are the Mermaid and Dolphin, and the Frog on Lily Pad. Coming in soon are the Bear and the Bull and the Black Panther and Leopard tic-tac-toe games, along with the Fox and Hound Backgammon game board with pieces. |
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| Stitch Blade - Cut unwanted stitches quickly and accurately with this surgical steel blade. Designed to protect fabric, the blade is razor sharp on the inner edge, but dull on the outer edge. Quickly cut one or many unwanted stitches without damaging underlying fabric. Pointed tip makes even the smallest stitches easy to remove. Great for all types of needlework. |
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| Rainbow Gallery Thread Color Comparison
Chart - This is a great reference book that provides a
DMC color match for many of the most popular Rainbow Gallery threads. It is an excellent resource for those times when you need a specific color match or thread substitution |
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