And it Goes On and On

     I have been gone several times since May and there is a good reason that I really don't wan to have to explain.  But this time, I am going away for a fun trip that has been planned for just about a year.  Two of my friends/clients are going to France to take a class from Alessandra Adelaide.  This is going to be a dream trip and I want to take my husband, Jerry, for agreeing to my going and also the ladies, Beth, Ginia and Maura for holding the shop down while I am gone.

     There will be a special Stitch Day this Saturday.  They, the ladies, have named it "We don't get to go to France" stitch day.  So that you all can have some fun also, everything in the shop will be on sale for 25% off.  The dates will be from September 17th to the 29th.  That will give you plenty of time to find what you want. This does not included any previous marked down items or other discounts and only includes items that are in stock.   Email orders are accepted.  Please email beth@stitcherstreasures.com . 

     I will be posting to Facebook with some of the fun things that we will be doing with Alessandra.  So check out the pictures and fun things that Leslie, Pamela and I will be doing.  Wish all of you were going with us.  Wouldn't that be fun!

     I just heard from the distributor of the Sampler and Antique Needlework Magazine and they are discontinuing it but will be bringing it back in a different format after the firs of the year.  They do have available the previous magazines in DVD form.  Let me know if you are interested it one of those and I can order them for you.

Happy Stitching,                                      
 Vicki                             

New Arrivals!

     We will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7th to celebrate Labor Day.  The girls will be stitching n Saturday.  If you want some relaxation this weekend come on by.

    The Fall 2015 edition of Sampler and Antique Needlework Magazine and the second part of the new Lizzie Kate Little Mystery Sampler has arrived.  Coming soon will be the new Just Nan pieces. All of theses can been seen on the New Arrivals  page on the web site.  I am including some pictures for you. We have also updated the Works in Progress Page with lots of wonderful pieces that our friends are working on.

                                 

  

    I received an email from the distributor of Sampler & Antique Needlework News that the Aug 2015 issue would be the last one.  There were very little details but she did say they were going to incorporate some the same types of articles in the Just Cross Stitch Magazine.  I am not sure what is going on yet but will keep you updated.  

    I hate having to tell you this since our weather has been so hot and I know that I have not felt much like stitching, but . . . Finishing for Christmas deadlines for ornaments and stand-ups are October 1st, and stockings and pillows are October 15th.  So get busy everyone that is just a little more than a month away.



     

On line Needlework Show

     Just a quick reminder that the Online Needlework Show, presented by Norden Crafts,  starts on Monday, August 10th to 19th. You can go to either their Facebook page or their Blog page to see the designs that are being offered. Make a note of what you would like and then call the shop and we will put the orders through.

     Here are the links:

Norden Crafts Online Show FaceBook Page

Norden Crafts Online Show Blog

     There are 120 Designers that are participating in the Online Show.  Just think about how much fun this will be to sit at home and in your pj's or whatever and be able to shop for this beautiful new designs.  These are all new designs for this show so don't miss out on your "private" viewing.

     

     Let us know if you need any help or when you are ready, call us with your order.

Happy Shopping,                              

 Vicki                                   

On Line Show Presented by Norden Crafts!

    We are so lucky to have a distributor like Norden Crafts.  There is usually a Needlework Show in the fall for Cross Stitchers.  Well this year it was cancelled so Norden Crafts stepped up to the plate and organized a Online Needlework Show. The Show is August 10th to the 19th.  I will be updating you as I get more information.  I have seen many of  the designs that are coming and they are wonderful.

    In the shop - lots of 4th of July, Summer, Halloween and Christmas items have been arriving!

   These are the Bewitching Pixies by Nora Corbett.  They are all under 10" x 10" and there are bead kits available for all of them.  And then the newest one from Mirabilia is The Raven Queen.

 

 

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     As many of you may already know, the Prairie Schooler has announced that they will be retiring in early 2016.  This will be a big loss to the Cross Stitch industry.  They have been designing and providing us with wonderful designs for 32 years.  As much as they are going to be missed I wish them a wonderful retirement and many years of happiness. There are several new designs available right now so if you are a fan you won't want to miss out on these.  Here are the pictures.

Evergreen

Night Flight

Bump in the Night

Witching Hour

Mini Card Collection F
Ding Dong 

   

     I personally am in Charlotte, NC helping my son.  I will be back on August 5th in time for the Online Show.  The weather here is very hot and humid,  but everything is green.  The other night we were out walking and I smelled fresh cut grass.  Boy it has been a while since I have smelled that because my lawn is almost nonexistent because of the drought at home.  So I guess you can't have everything.  I just thank God that we have what we have and that we need to learn to be happy with what we have as it could always be worse. 

    Well I am off for now.  Tomorrow I am going to the Needlepoint Store in Charlotte.  Can't miss that. 

                                                                                            Happy Stitching,

                                                                                                        Vicki

Christmas in July

     As much as I hate to bring this up, we are only about 5 1/2 months from Christmas. To help you get motivated everything Christmas is 25% off from July 13th to the 18th. That includes all cross stitch, needlepoint and hardanger that is in stock.  We will be more than happy to order other items but they will not be included in the sale.

     The website has been updated with the newest items in the shop.  

     Today was our all day stitch and there was a full house.  I think that I like these days the best.  I love being able to spend time getting to know all of you better. Sometimes when my friends come into the shop it is for a brief stop so there isn't enough time to talk about families and other important items in our life.  If you are in the area  you can always stop and stitch as the table is always open.

     What are you stitching?  I hate to admit this but I haven't had much of a chance to stitch lately.  I have had to make two spur of the moment trips to Charlotte, NC in the past 6 weeks. It was nice to go but there was no time  to stitch and then when I got home it was time to catch up.  I hope this week will change that.  I was able to spend some guilty time with my son and grandchildren.  That makes it all worth while.

     All that being said I am going to cut this short so I can do some stitching tonight.

Happy Stitching,                          

Vicki                 

More and More Needlepoint Canvases

     We have been receiving more and more needlepoint canvases from the show that we went to in January.  It is much like Christmas around here.  I love it when the UPS, USPS and FedEx delivery trucks show up.  Everyone gathers around to see what surprises are in store when the boxes are opened.

     Just a quick thought!  What are you stitching?  Personally I am working on another stocking for one of my granddaughters, a sampler and gathering threads for the Harvest Canvas that is being taught by Sandy Arthur of Duo Designs.  Please reply to this post with some of your pictures.  We love to see what others are stitching.  Here are the ones I have in progress.  The stocking is from Liz and the sampler is from Nouveau Encore Designs.  Without going to far, of course there are many others that are WIPS but I really don't want to admit to how many, so please don't ask.

          

   


      With summer upon us I want to take a moment to remind you of the deadline dates for finishing for Christmas is October 1st.  It sounds like a long way off but in a blink of an eye it will be here.  I don't want any of you to miss out on getting your things done so I will just keep bugging you with reminders. 

     We will be receiving our Just Cross Stitch Halloween Edition soon.  To make sure that you don't miss out give us a call to reserve yours.

     We are looking into ordering a new (at least new to us) called Silk Road Fiber.  It looks like raffea but is made from silk.  We are also looking at the Planet Earth Fibers from Pepper Pot Silk.  I have stitched with this fiber and absolutely love it.

     With the 4th of July just around the corner, I hope that you have some fun plans for this wonderful holiday.  My family and I will be staying home and I plan on doing lots of stitching.  We will be closed on the 4th and 5th.  Then on the 11th we will be here for our "All Day Stitch".  

     So for now keep stitching and enjoying yourself.  I know that is the best time for me when I am stitching or playing with me furry kids.

                                                  Happy Stitching,

                                  Vicki

                                    

Red Nose Day - Let's Help Fight Hunger and Poverty

Here is what Red Nose Day is all about.

     The money raised during Red Nose Day will be used to fund programs that address the immediate needs of children and young people living in poverty in the U.S. and internationally in Africa, Asia and Latin America. The money will be split between domestic and international poverty issues. The pre-selected charity partners are Boys & Girls Clubs of America; charity: water; Children's Health Fund; Feeding America; Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance; the Global Fund; Lift; National Council of La Raza; National Urban League; Oxfam America; Save the Children and United Way.

     In the U.K., Red Nose Day has been a tradition for 30 years and is an inspiring cultural phenomenon that unites people from all walks of life in the interest of saving and changing lives across the globe. With superstar presenters and comedians, original sketch comedy, hilarious film parodies and amazing musical performances, Red Nose Day has been one of the BBC's highest-rated Friday night shows for many years and raised more than $1 billion in donations so far for organizations addressing poverty.

     We're teaming up with NBC to raise money and change thousands of lives. Red Nose Day's inaugural three-hour entertainment TV special on May 21st, 2015.  I have decided to take part in the Red Nose Day to help fight hunger and poverty in the US.  Here at Stitcher's Treasures we will take 15% of what ever you purchase from Monday, May 11th to Thursday, May 21st and we will donate that amount to this worthwhile cause from our caring stitchers.

Just Clowning Around

Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Happy Stitching,                    

Vicki