Newsletter - May 2011

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Dear Stitchfriends,

May 2011 Newsletter

It certainly looks like we are in for a change of weather. Time now to get the stitching out again. Hope you all had a good Easter break. I guess it depended where you were. It was lovely up North.

We have just sent out our Autumn mailer so if you didn’t receive your copy, let us know and we will get you onto the mailing list.

With winter not far away you might like to think about stitching a wool blanket. We have a good supply of wool blanketing and Doctor’s Flannel so if you fancy a warm project we can set you up with the fabric, wools and a pattern from the lovely range available in Inspirations Magazines.

New in store and too late for our mailout are these two Essential Stitch Guides from The Royal School of Needlework. These are excellent guides and well priced. Hardback, spiral bound $30.00 each

Crewelwork and Blackwork
We have a few specials on offer this time with Mother’s Day coming up. These offers are until the weekend of May 7th and 8th while stocks last

Deluxe Floorstanding Lamp

We have one Deluxe Floorstanding Lamp. This is normally over $400.00 and is on special for $300.00. A bargain as the regular floorstanding lamps are now over $300.00

We also have 2 only of the wooden thread cabinets. Made from Bamboo, 3 drawers divided to hold the DMC thread cards.

These were $550.00 but on special at $450.00
French Marking pins

French Marking pins.

These two designs on special for Mother’s day

$20.00 set.


Chart Specials (only while stocks last)
Victoria Sampler Tea Party.

Victoria Sampler Tea Party.

This is a sampler or can be made into a Tea cosy. Mainly cross stitch with a bit of ribbon embroidery and a few other stitches.

Was $40.80 NOW $30.00.
Renaissance Lace, also from Victoria Sampler.

Renaissance Lace, also from Victoria Sampler.

A very pretty Sampler and Box Top. The rich red tones give this a real heirloom look and it has lots of Hardanger, Pulled thread and those beautiful bullion roses.

Was $23.40 NOW $18.00
Vineyard Sweet bag from Sharon Cohen of the Nostalgic Needle.

Vineyard Sweet bag from Sharon Cohen of the Nostalgic Needle.

This is a tiny bag, 9.5 x 11.5 cms worked on 35 count linen. Uses a variety of stitches.

Was $30.60 NOW $22.00
Golden Knot Pincushion.

Golden Knot Pincushion.

Another delight from Sharon Cohen and a similar size to the one above.

Same price $22.00
Assisi Peacock Sampler.

Assisi Peacock Sampler.

This is an exquisite Sampler which we have worked in the shop and it is often admired. Worked with silk threads on 35 count linen. These are reduced due to some cover damage.

Were $30.60, NOW $22.00.

Our Stitching Club Projects for 2011 are now up on the website as are our classes for the next two terms. You may find something there to relieve the monotony of winter.


Don't forget to look at our new Sampler of the Month