Happy Summer!

Happy summer!  Can you believe the 4th of July is next week?!  We will be closed on the 4th but otherwise we will be open our regular hours.  (10-5:30 weekdays and 10-3 on Saturdays, Central Time)  

I know you have been hoping for some new projects, so take a look at our What’s New Page: www.houseofstitches.com/whatsnew.cfm .  There are many good choices for your summer stitching pleasure.  We also added two fun new scissors and some cute magnets that somehow did not get on our website sooner.

Supplies are starting to come in a little more predictably, but some things are still elusive.  I think we are all learning to be more flexible and willing to substitute when necessary. So, maybe that is the silver lining to the supply chain issues.

This sweet little project has been waiting for me to finish it as a pinwheel for at least 3 years!  So, I took the easy way out and "hooped" it.  At least it is out of my stitching bag and you can see it!  It is "Quaker Carnations Pinwheel" by Threadwork Primitives.  

Choose your summer projects so you are ready for your traveling vacation or your non-traveling staycation!  We look forward to being in touch with you soon. Your continued business is appreciated.

Road trip anyone?

We have a What’s New page that will help you plan your projects for the rest of the year.  There are patriotic designs, fall designs, samplers and… are you ready for this?!  Mill Hill Christmas kits!  You can be ahead of the Christmas in July people by starting your projects in June.  Be sure to see the next charts in the Year in the Woods, Nutcracker Village and Fall on the Farm series.  And, we have added a couple of new designers: Dirty Annie’s and Stitches by Ethel.  So many projects and so little time!!

It is summer traveling season again and we are having fun meeting new stitchers as they travel through our area.  We are near I 94 and I 80/90 so stop in on your next trip.  Your traveling companions can visit Little’s Chocolate Shop across the street, the Roxy Music Store downtown, several downtown antique malls and a great Ace Hardware just down the street.  That way you can shop unhindered by people waiting for you.

We will be looking forward to your visit whether in person or on the web!

Two New Updates!

It has been too long since my last update!  There are two What’s New postings that you will want to see at www.houseofstitches.com/whatsnew.cfm .  You don’t want to miss the new Autumn Mill Hill kits, AuryTM’s  Coffee Definitions, Mirabilia’s new Rosamund (Sleeping Beauty), and the continuations of all of the series designs. (Country Cottage Needleworks, Cottage Garden Samplings, Little House Needleworks) We also have new designs from Stacy Nash, With Thy Needle and Thread and Sue Hillis, just to name a few.

We are continuing toward the sale of the shop but we do not have a definite date yet.  Please be advised that we are NOT closing.  There seems to be a rumor to that effect going around and I want to dispel it!  I repeat; we are NOT closing! We all need a place to shop for our counted cross stitch and needlework supplies.  I will let you know when I have more a more specific timeline.  Stay tuned!  Your continued interest is appreciated!

Happy Easter!

Many much-anticipated designs have arrived since our last update!  We now have the Spring 2022 issue of Punch Needle and Primitive Stitcher Magazine. We also have With Thy Needle and Thread’s new designs along with the latest from Stacy Nash, Needlework Press and the fifth design in the Year in the Woods series.  See all the latest at www.houseofstitches.com/whatsnew.cfm .  It is a wonderful time to be stitching!

Spring is trying very hard to arrive here in Northwest Indiana.  We had snow yesterday but today but today was sunny with temperatures around 60 degrees. It is spirit lifting to see daffodils blooming! Have a blessed Easter!

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!