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Argyle Tree
This stitch painted tree comes with a stitch guide suggested eyelets that perfectly fit the painted area. You'll need Gloriana Princess Perle and Kreinik if you want to follow the suggestions. Painted on 18 ct. this tree measures 7" high, 5" at the base.

Holiday Church 3D with Stitch Guide

Here is a canvas #2 of Holiday Spirit Village. Stitch one or collect them all! This folds up into a 3D church (see page 2 for pictures). You'll be delighted as you stitch along with the stitch guide and work on the church windows with candles in them, topiary bush, dove and stars on the other windows and of course candy accents all over. There's even a darling tower with a bell in it! Painted on 18 ct, one overall canvas piece is 16 x 18 with 3 pieces painted on it, the other is 11 x 16 with 2 pieces painted on it. The church will be approximately 8" x 3" x 4" deep. (One painted canvas not shown here, email for pictures).

Holiday Cottage/Home 3D with Stitch Guide

Here is a canvas #1 of Holiday Spirit Village. Stitch one or collect them all! This folds up into a 3D cottage (see page 2 for pictures). You'll be delighted as you stitch along with the stitch guide and work on the cottage windows with a Christmas tree in it. There's a wreath on the back door, topiary bushes flanking the front door, peppermint sticks outlining the rooftop and candy decorating the cottage wallks and roof! You'll receive two pieces of canvas with a total of four pieces painted on them - the main cottage area, the back door and two roof pieces. (One painted canvas not shown here). Painted on 18 ct, this cottage will be approximately 4" x 6" x 2" deep when assembled.

Holiday Needlepoint Shoppe 3D with Stitch Guide

Here is canvas #3 of Holiday Spirit Village. Stitch one or collect them all! This folds up into a 3D needlepoint shop - who wants to stitch it for me? (see page 2 for pictures of finished piece). You'll be delighted as you stitch along with the stitch guide and work on the shop windows wiht threads, projects and even a stand in them! The front boasts a little bay window while the side has a climbing rosebush. The back has a wonderful pink striped overhang. of course there's candy everywhere! This canvas has four painted areas on it - the main shop, one bay window and 2 dormer windows.Painted on 18 ct, this cottage will be approximately 4" x 8" x 2" deep when assembled.

If It's Not One Thing It's My Mother
Here's one of those saying's that's just a little bit changed...and a little warped! For those that DON'T have the perfect relationship with their mother, this is sure to bring a smile to your face. May I suggest you hide this in room that your Mom doesn't visit? :-) Painted on 14 ct, painted area is less than 7" x 5".

Is it Time for Your Medication or Mine?

Ever have one of those days when you and your significant other just aren't communicating correctly? Does this canvas say it all? It sure got a grin out of me. Painted on 14 ct, this is a quick and easy fun one that you can put up in your kitchen or dining room to remind you that life is a series of smiles...don't let it get to you! Overall painted area is approximately 11" x 5" but there's plenty of room if you want to add a border of your own design.

Santa with Dogs
Santa is love and so are dogs. Here's a perfect canvas honoring both of them - a brown dog and a black dog stands near Santa as he pats them on their heads. Just adorable and it would make a perfect standup or ornament for the dog lover in your life. On 18 ct. canvas, the painted area measures approximately 3-1/4" x 3-1/4" at the widest part.

Wedding/Anniversary Cake

Want to do a little something for that new bride and groom? Or maybe something for that 50th anniversary but you just don't want to invest too much time and money? This cake fits the bill. It's pretty with pink roses and there are 3 layers that you can use to personalize it. Done on 18 ct. canvas, the painted area is approximately 4 x 4" (bottom length). Ask us to send silk or floss and maybe even some beads!

Workshop Santa
Santa is in workshop! He's wearing his work apron over his flannel checked shirt. Holding a paintbrush, behind him is a red wagon filled with presents and a bear and hobby horse. Painted on 18 ct. this would make a great stand-up Santa. Painted area is approximately 3" x 5".

Bella Lusso New Colors February 2010
These are the latest colors of Bella Lusso, a 100% pure merino wool. Use 2 strands on 18 ct. See our other colors on this same website, just search the word Bella! Numbers are in order from left to right as pictured.

Gloriana Silk Thread New Colors February 2010
A beautiful silk to work with, Gloriana is hand-dyed and we carry the 6 yard skeins. This is a 12 ply silk. These are the latest colors and of course we carry the whole line! The colors listed are shown in the picture as numbered from left to right.

Miniature Box Red, White, Mahogany, Black
This is a darling little box and just so right-sized for a gift that you can stitch up quickly. It's 1-3/4" square in the design area. You can do the finishing yourself on this tiny gem.

ThreadworX New Colors February 2010
These are the new 20 yard floss colors from ThreadworX that were introduced at the January 2010 Market. The numbers shown are in order as shown in the picture from left to right.

19th Century Embroidery Techniques by Gail Marsh

This book is a wonderful book to read when you've laid your stitching down and want some inspiration. Filled with color photographs of 19th century pieces and techniques, Gail Marsh does a stunning job showing you canvas work, surface embroidery, whitework, fancy work and how stitching was used to teach. She also shows you some of the tools used in the 19th century. There are stitches shown, however no full projects are given. The advanced stitcher will be able to apply many of these techniques to their own work but beware! The rest of us will be craving more and purchasing more books to learn! :-) Hardcover, 191 pages