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Stitchers Heaven News
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Volume 1; Issue 6 |
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Autumn is upon us!
We have been really busy here at
Stitchers Heaven since Heart of Cross Stitch.
During the festival so many new people discovered the shop that my
mailing list has doubled!!!! And it
seems everyone is busy stocking up on projects for the winter, so we have been
busy helping you out with your stitching needs. If you haven’t seen all the new stuff yet, please come into the
shop and take a look. The highlights
are listed below. As usual, there are
too many new items to list them all!!!
New designers in the shop:
·
Earth Threads designed by Betsy Stinner is a
new designer to Stitchers Heaven and Des Moines. Betsy taught at Heart of Cross Stitch in Des Moines for the first
time this year. Her work is stunning
and beautiful using a combination of cross stitch and specialty stitches. She uses mainly DMC fibers but occasionally
uses Thread Gathers silks or Caron Collection Threads for accent. I have many, many of her designs in the shop
and already have 3 models stitched and on the wall. Stop in to check these out!!!!
·
Calico Crossroads is also a new designer to
Stitchers Heaven. They are the
designers of those cute cats that always get in trouble (mainly black and white
pictures with just a little splash of color).
They also have some other designs that would be of interest to those of
you who like something a little more challenging – but not difficult. They have 2 designs on linen using DMC and
Kreinik metallics that look like counted canvas work. Also, they have a needle roll design and scissor fob design which
each have a picture of two loving cats surrounded by other stitches. They also have a Christmas Hardanger heart
and some cute little Christmas stockings, which feature specialty
stitches. WAY, WAY COOL!
·
Thea Gouvernour (from Holland) has some
very elegant samplers including a Wedding sampler, and a couple of “redwork”
samplers. These are very Victorian
looking and are all cross stitch.
·
Cross stitch adaptations of the artwork of Marjolein
Bastin include several charts and kits of the beauty of nature – birds,
butterflies, gardens and fruit. These
include “Summer Fruit” (a fruit basket with tiny birds and butterflies), “No
Vacancy” (three bird houses with occupants), “Spring Joy” (a watering can with
strawberries and a cute little bird), “The Four Seasons” (a spot sampler with
various images of nature which could be done as a whole or each image could be
done individually on a pillow or towel), “Spring in the Garden” (another spot
sampler with various images of spring),
“Meadow Dance” (a field of wildflowers with many butterflies flitting
about), “The Pecking Order” (a feeder trough with many birds eating and
interacting with each other), and many more designs that come as kits.
·
Full Circle Designs is a new design company and
has some wonderful designs including “Twas a Starry Christmas Night” (a
beautiful Christmas sampler), and 4 designs called “Creature Comforts” which
have an animal (rabbit, bee, squirrel or dragonfly) in the corners with a
border utilizing some simple specialty stitches surrounding some small, related
pictures. These would make great
pillows or wall hangings and include a chart for a scissor fob.
New items in the shop include the
newest patterns and kits from:
·
Heart In Hand’s new Monthly Manias for
November and December have arrived.
·
Lizzie Kate’s new designs should be in the
shop soon.
·
Bent Creek’s new Zipper Kit, “Christmas”
should arrive soon after the 10th of November.
·
Shepherd’s Bush’s kits have arrived!!! These include “Blackberie Sampler”,
“Wandering Shepherd”, “In My Garden (Needle) Roll”, “In My Garden (Scissor)
Fob” (includes the scissors), and “Shepherd’s Hill”. I also received the “Millennium Sampler” and “Millennium Needle
Roll”.
·
The Heart’s Content’s (Maureen Appleton) new
kits include 2 needle rolls (“Hope” and “Virtue”) which are stitched on linen
banding (I am currently stitching “Hope”); “Lily & Laurel” a sampler with a
beautiful lily, a house with 2 trees, the word harmony, and the sayings “Peace
abides in a contented heart”, “Everyone is nearest to his own self” with other
exquisite details as only Maureen can design;
“Kindred Spirits” with flowers, fruits and plants – this one is small –
approximately 3” x 5” stitched on 29 count Glenshee (of course); and “Borgota
Iris” beautiful iris blooms using Australian Gumnut Silk. I have also received a new shipment of the
“2000 Annual Ornament” kit, which has flown out of the shop each time I have
gotten it in. Maureen will also be
sending out more new kits in November.
·
Dimples (Terrence Nolan) designs have
been restocked. New designs from Market
include “Queen of the Bumblebees” (limited edition), “Orchid Bee” (limited
edition), “Haiku” (a little bird resting on a flowered twig), “Lady Slipper
Orchid”, and “Let’s Hear It For The Ladies” (a table topper featuring lady bugs
– very charming).
·
The Nostalgic Needle (Sharon
Cohen) has over 18 new designs that have come into the shop this week including
several new purses/sweet bags, new ornaments, new samplers and new blackwork
designs.
·
The Victoria Sampler has 50 new
kits to help you learn new stitching techniques called “Beyond Cross
Stitch”. There are 5 different levels
(specialty counted stitches, silk ribbon embroidery, surface embroidery
stitches, pulled thread stitches and Hardanger) with 10 different kits
(lessons) per level. Check these out!!!
·
Donna Kooler’s Encyclopedia of Needlework. This is a new book showing how to do
different and exciting stitches in many different techniques. This book is spectacular with hundreds of
color photographs! It has sections for
needlepoint, embroidery and counted thread.
Each section has some history and background information, describing
tools, fibers and fabric used. Each
stitch has a stitch diagram, shows what the stitch would look like on fabric
(sometimes the back of the stitch is also shown!), any special stitching tips
and how the stitch should be used.
There are also projects in the book for each section designed by leaders
in each technique (Barbara Baatz, Mary Polityka Bush, Nancy Rossi, Diane
Clements, Linda Gillum, Linda Abel, and Rae Iverson). The only drawback to this book is that it is not spiral bound. This is truly a MUST HAVE for your
needlework resource library. As
I know many of you would like this book, I will keep one copy in the shop for
you to look at. I will take orders for
this book over the next 2 weeks (through November 15th) and place an
order on the 16th. The cost
for this book is $24.95.
Classes,
Classes, Classes
Stitches of the Month Class – Part III (make-up)
At your convenience
Start and finish your 2nd
band. Stitches include a Butterfly
Stitch, Spider-web Rose and a Leaf Stitch. Class fee is $14. Call Steven and set up a time that fits your
schedule. If you would like to start
this class, come on in to the shop and talk to Steven. It’s not too late to begin!!!
Beginning Hardanger 1 –
Wrapped Bars with Woven Corners
Wednesday, November 8, 2000 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
We will stitch a small ornament that you can
hang on your Christmas tree or in a window.
You will learn to stitch Kloster Bars, Buttonhole edging, cutting and
removing fabric threads, and, of course, the Wrapped Bars with Woven Corners. The cost for the class is $12 and includes
the instructions, fabric and fibers.
Choose the session that fits your schedule. You should be familiar with stitching on linen.
Just Nan’s Evening Star
Saturday, November 11, 2000 10:00 am – Noon
Sunday, November 12, 2000 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
This is one of Just Nan’s Class Project Series. This kit is actually NOT AVAILABLE
from Just Nan anymore – they are sold out.
I have the last 5 kits available so class will be limited to 5
people. If you are a collector of Nan’s
designs, you will want to have this one.
Sign up soon! The cost for this
class is $30 and includes the instructions, stitch diagrams and fabric. Stop into the shop and see the model…
Beginning Hardanger 2 –
Woven Bars with Dove’s Eyes
Wednesday, November 15, 2000 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday, November 17, 2000 9:30 am – 12:30
pm
Saturday, November 18, 2000 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
This Hardanger class will also be a small
ornament that you can hang on your Christmas tree or in a window. You will learn to stitch Kloster Bars,
Buttonhole edging, cutting and removing fabric threads, and, of course, the
Woven Bars with Dove’s Eye. The cost
for the class is $12 and includes the instructions, fabric and fibers. Choose the session that fits your
schedule. You should be familiar with
stitching on linen.
Stitches of the Month Class – Part IV
Saturday, November 18, 2000 9:30 am – Noon
We will start and finish our 3rd
band. Stitches will include the Fern
Stitch, an Eyelet Stitch, and the Padded Satin Stitch. Class fee is $14.
Just Nan’s Christmas Keepsake
Saturday, December 2, 2000 10:00 am – Noon
Sunday, December 3, 2000 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Monday, December 4, 2000 7:00 Pm – 9:00 pm
This is the latest design for Nan’s Class
Project Series (where you can only get the design by taking the class). And it is a limited edition of 2000 pieces
worldwide. The 4” square design
featuring Christmas roses, couched gold ribbon and delicate backstitched bows
is stitched in jewel tones of burgundy, green and gold on 28 count white Cashel
Linen, then embellished with tine beads.
A delicate gold filigree wreath accented with overdyed burgundy silk
ribbon takes pride of place in the center.
Six special stitches add texture and shine. Your class kit includes a 6 ¼” square burgundy satin Just Nan
Easy Easel frame, burgundy twisted cord to finish the framed design, complete
instructions, stitch diagrams and the fabric.
Sign up soon! The cost for this
class is $45.
Beginning Stitches on Linen
Wednesday, December 6, 2000 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday, December 8, 2000 3:00 pm – 5:00
pm
Saturday, December 9, 2000 10:00 am – Noon
Want
to add some excitement to your stitching?
Tired of stitching on Aida? Then
this is the class for you! You will
learn the basics on stitching on Linen over two threads. You will learn about fabric content, fabric
count, the secrets to perfect stitches, and more. We will also discuss and sample different magnification aids to
help you see your stitching better (if you think you need to use them). You will practice stitching a colorful heart
on the linen color of your choice. $16
includes pattern, stitch diagrams, fabric and threads. Choose the session that is most convenient
for you!
Stitches of the Month Class – Part V
Saturday, December 16, 2000 9:30 am – Noon
We will start our 4th band -
Hardanger!!! Class fee is $14.
Classes coming in
January/February:
Gadgets and Stitching Tips
Stitching “One Over One”
Heirloom Hardanger Needlecase (a needlework
necessary)
Beginning Hardanger 3 – Picots (I can hardly
wait to teach these)
Stitches of
the Month – Hardanger (continued)
Heart of Cross Stitch (Epilogue)
I
wish to extend many, many thanks to those of you who helped out at Stitchers
Heaven during the Heart of Cross Stitch Festival. Your help made this weekend a huge success and I appreciate all
your hard work and assistance. Truly, I
would have been lost without you! Many
thanks to: Sheila, Dee, Paula, Sandy, Rodney and George. You really came through and helped make
everyone’s shopping experience a fun and happy time! And watch your mail – a surprise will be coming soon. I can hardly wait until next year!!!!
Shop Happenings
1st Monday of
every Month: Senior Stitchers
Day. Senior stitchers (age 60 and over)
receive 10% off their total purchase.
Look in the paper 50+ for a coupon that increases this to 15% off! Cannot be combined with other discounts.
November 10 – 12: Give Thanks Sale!!! A sale for you – my special
customers!!! Spend $40 at Stitchers
Heaven and take 40% off one item!!!
Thursday, November 16: Stitchers Heaven will be closing at 5:30pm
so that we can attend the EGA meeting.
Wednesday, November 22: Store hours will be 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday, November 23: Closed for Thanksgiving
Friday, November 24: Stitchers Heaven will be open 7:00 am –
5:00 pm for our Christmas Stitching Sale!!! From 7:00am – 9:00am receive 25% off
your entire purchase!!! From 9:00am –
Noon receive 15% off your entire purchase!!!
And from Noon – 5:00pm receive 10% off your entire purchase!!! (As usual, these discounts cannot be combined
with any other discount or coupon and are valid for only items that are in
stock excluding Dazor Lamps and Magnifiers, Scroll Frames and Floor Stands, and
Ott Lights.)
Thursday, December 21: Stitchers Heaven will be closing at 5:30pm
so that we can attend the EGA meeting.
Sunday, December 24: Closed for Christmas Eve Day.
Monday, December 25: Closed for Christmas Day.
Monday, January 1: Closed for New Years Day.
Christmas
gift registry
Come into the shop to fill out your gift registry
card so your family and friends will know what to get you for Christmas - items
you will enjoy that are sold here at Stitchers Heaven. This way they can come into the shop and ask
for your registry card and select the perfect gift for you. The more items you list, the more items they
can choose from and the more you will be surprised at their good taste! And if you can’t make up your mind, you can
let them know that a Stitchers Heaven gift certificate would certainly be in
very good taste and much appreciated.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
Remember to sign up for the Stitchers
Heaven Birthday Club!!! It is
free to join. All you need to do is
give me your birth date. (You don’t
have to tell me the year.) Then, during
your birth month, you will get 20% off any one purchase. How about that? Happy Birthday to YOU!!!!
A
new phase for Stitchers Heaven
I have decided that I will be
returning to the work force as a Computer/Analyst Contract Programmer. I will be working for various companies
doing computer programming on a part-time basis. In order for me to do this, I have hired a couple of people to
work in the shop while I am out. Please
stop in and introduce yourselves to these courteous and knowledgeable people.
Paula Becker will be
manning the shop during the day Monday thru Thursday from 9am – 3pm. She has several years stitching experience
and her knowledge of the stitching industry is very extensive. She is very well informed about designers,
fabrics and fibers and will be able to help you out with her vast knowledge and
experience.
Sheila Tomlinson will be
working various evening and weekend hours.
She has experience with various stitching techniques including Hardanger
and needlepoint. She is very helpful
and knowledgeable about the products we carry at Stitchers Heaven.
Both Paula and Sheila will be able
to provide you with the pleasant helpfulness you’ve come to expect at Stitchers
Heaven. I have complete faith in their
abilities to serve you well!!!
Another
new phase for Stitchers Heaven
This has to deal with
advertising… Check out my ad running on
KRNT radio (1350 AM) in sponsorship of “The Jazzman”. This is a program that plays some wonderful jazz on Sunday
evenings from 6 – 7. Various ads will
be running through the month of November as well as before and after “The
Jazzman”.
Also, beginning November 13th,
I will have a commercial running during the evening on PAX TV – channel 39 (Des
Moines Cable channel 10) thru the middle of December. This was fun to film and I look forward to seeing the finished
result. Paula, Sheila and I were all
filmed for the commercial, so you will have a chance to see the new Stitchers
Heaven’s angels on TV!
Tell your friends to watch and
listen…
Until next month, Happy
Stitching!!! Steven
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