Friday, November 18, 2016

Happy Thanksgiving!


Wonderful new projects await you at http://www.houseofstitches.com/whatsnew.cfm .  As I scrolled through the new things I wanted to stop typing and start stitching!  We have added six fun biscornus from Barbara Ana Designs.  If you have always wanted to try one, now is the time!  These are fun little projects that bring a smile.  We are planning a biscornu class after the first of the year so start stitching and we will show you how easy it is to put them together.  Prairie Schooler fans will be happy to know that some of the out of print charts have been reprinted!  And it is our understanding that more will be reprinted as time goes on.  This update also has a good selection of Christmas designs.  Two of my favorites are from Drawn Thread.  I think the four designs in Christmas Baskets would make beautiful ornaments.  The Christmas-Winter Mega Issue of Punch Needle and Primitive Stitcher has arrived.  It has 30 projects to delight your inner prim stitcher.  Just Nan has three new Christmas designs including a darling little Santa Mouse.   We are also highlighting an older design because it is a biscornu and we have this class planned and we know you  want to try stitching one!
 
Thanksgiving is upon us here in the US.  Our weather has been unusually warm so it is making it hard to grasp just how late in the year it is!  But, having said that, I am putting warm fall weather on my list of things to be things for which I am thankful.  And, you, stitching friends are on that list, too!  Thank you for your continued support and patronage.  And thank you for being understanding as I have had to be away from the shop much more than usual.  Nancy, Cherry, Joy and Sharon are on my thankful list, too, as they have shouldered much of the day to day business of keeping the shop going.

Happy stitching and Happy Thanksgiving!

Saturday, November 5, 2016

Time for holiday stitching!


I hope you are feeling the Christmas Spirit taking over your stitching.  Our What’s New Page, http://www.houseofstitches.com/whatsnew.cfm, is brimming with wonderful new Christmas projects.  Have you noticed the popularity of red pick-up trucks carrying Christmas trees as a decorating motif?  They seem to be everywhere this year; on sweaters, pillows and cards to name just a few!  Madame Chantilly and Needle Bling each have their own version to share with us.  The much anticipated annual Christmas stocking has arrived from Shepherd’s Bush.  If you are not quite ready to stitch for the holidays; there are new designs for you, too.  Mirabilia has a new Victorian lady dressed in a stunning ball gown.  And there are new fall and Halloween designs to tempt you.  Take a look and let us know which ones you want to add to your collection!