Gathering Clover

  

We have another update with many items from the Nashville Needlework Market.  See them at www.houseofstitches.com/whatsnew.cfm . There are charts for babies, Christmas, samplers and even one for robotics!  Dinky Dyes has four cute new scissors for the scissor collectors.  I don’t know about you, but I need to learn to stitch faster!

What fun things have you been stitching lately?  I am still on a monochromatic binge. The photo below shows one of my recent finishes. It is from Luminous Fiber Arts and is called “Gathering Clover”.  Here’s a link: www.houseofstitches.com/detail.cfm?ID=40528 .  It also uses a couple of buttons and that always increases the chance that I will want to stitch a design! LOL

Like everyone, we are still struggling with the famous supply chain issues.  Fortunately, we have many alternative fabrics and fibers for your projects.  Flexibility is the best way to deal with the situation!  I am sure we can keep you stitching!  You can find your next projects when you look at the new things.

More from Nashville!

If you need inspiration to fuel your stitching, we have just what you need on our latest What’s New page!  From reproduction samplers to pin cushions to the latest installment from your favorite serial designer, you will find them here: www.houseofstitches.com/whatsnew.cfm .  You are sure to find your next project or two or ten! 

Thank you for your continued enthusiasm for our favorite “sport”!  We are honored to supply your stitching needs.

First Nashville Market arrivals!

As you may know, the Nashville Needlework Market was last weekend.  The designers have outdone themselves once again and their latest creations have started to arrive. Our What’s New Page has been updated and there are so many designs vying to be our next project.  You can take a look at www.houseofstitches.com/whatsnew.cfm . Along with things from some of our favorite designers, we have the 2022 Prairie Schooler Santa! Enjoy shopping and let us know which ones you need.  Continue to check back; many more things are on the way!

Spring begins next month!

 

Our What’s New update is a little shorter than sometimes but it still has great new designs!  The one that speaks the most to us is from Homespun Elegance and says, “More Snow, Say It Isn’t So”!  It is almost March so spring should be arriving soon. www.houseofstitches.com/whatsnew.cfm

The Nashville Needlework Market will also be arriving soon.  I’m sorry to tell you that I won’t be attending in person, but I should be able to get most things for you.  I will just receive them in the mail or from UPS or FedEx.  The main exception will be the “market exclusives”.  And, to be truthful about the exclusives, the designers are often sold out before the market even opens!  (That’s all I’m going to say on that subject.)  So, if there are things that you would like, send us your list or phone us and we will do our best to fill your order!

Below is a photo of a recent finish.  I took 2 Sweetheart Tree charts and put them together to make one design.  Quaker Alphabet Square I and Quaker Alphabet Square II fit together nicely with only a slight modification where they meet.  I used 28 count Star Sapphire Jobelan and Cadet floss from Weeks Dye Works.  Here are links to the charts:

www.houseofstitches.com/detail.cfm?ID=34571

www.houseofstitches.com/detail.cfm?ID=34572

Thank you for your continued interest.  We appreciate your business!

New arrivals!

The What’s New Page at www.houseofstitches.com/whatsnew.cfm has been updated with our newest arrivals. This will give you something to do while the big football game is on. There are new kits from Mill Hill, and the next designs in the series from Cottage Garden Samplings, Country Cottage Needleworks and Little House Needleworks. Scissor enthusiasts will want to see the new scissors from Allary. They are delicate and pretty; the perfect place to show off your scissor fobs. We also have new designs from Hands On Design, Rosewood Manor and Lindy Stitches. Take a look and let us know which ones need to be in your collection. We appreciate your continued business!

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Snowstorm!!

 Hi, stitching friends!

We are experiencing a winter storm so the shop will be closed today, February 2. (Happy Ground Hog's Day!) Tomorrow is yet to be determined. Please stay safe and warm. I personally recommend power stitching in your favorite chair to combat the snow and cold! I cannot predict the weather for tomorrow so check back or phone the shop before you make the trip. If you need to reach us, the best way is through email (mail@houseofstitches.com). 

Stay well and happy winter stitching,

Linda

House of Stitches

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New projects!

While many of us are in places that are snowy and cold, the designers are providing a breath of spring with some of their new designs. All of the new Mill Hill kits have arrived with birds, butterflies, bees and gnomes!  There are a few nods to winter with The Snow Maiden from Mirabilia, Heart in Hand’s Doodles: Winter and from Tiny Modernist, Winter Signs.  Charts that are part of a series continue with the Heart in Hand 2022 Collector’s Heart, Year in the Woods #2-Swans from Cottage Garden Samplings and the newest bowl filler chart from With Thy Needle & Thread, O Lucky Day.  To see the latest arrivals, go to www.houseofstitches.com/whatsnew.cfm . 

We are still having issues with some suppliers.  We received 5 colors of hand dyed threads today but they were 38 colors that did not arrive.  A recent hand-dyed fabric shipment had the aida colors but none of the linen that we ordered!  Thankfully, with cross stitch there are MANY options and alternatives!  So far, I have not heard of anyone who couldn’t find something to stitch.  Recently we have framed many projects that were started years ago and have finally been finished.  Great accomplishments!

I recently finished a quick little project called Alphabet in the Round by JBW Designs. For some reason my stitching is in a monochrome phase.  This one has two shades of pink and the designer suggests two other color options. (Thanks, Judy!)  Or you can be bold and use your own favorite colors!  Mine is on 32 count cream Belfast and fits nicely in a six-inch hoop.  I used Classic Colorworks Strawberry Parfait and DMC 761.

Keep on stitching; we believe it is keeping many of us sane!  Thank you for your continued interest.