Across the Miles- Pending Release

 ** PENDING RELEASE **

I've finished a new design called Across the Miles for 2011.  Across the Miles has been delivered to Hoffmandis, and is now available in shops.

This design is 111 x 112, and is a fairly easy stitch with blackwork done in brick reds, coffee brown and olive greens to give a lot of detail and complexity with relatively little work for the stitcher.  There are also half and quarter stitches and a row of Algerian eyelets - the little flowers.

Across the Miles makes a pretty gift, and an unforgettable one to be sure.

See more on my Blog (click here).

News & Updates 12-15-10 Feathers 'n' Fins

***RELEASE SCHEDULE***
 Feathers 'n' Fins was shipped December 13, 2010 and will be in stores soon!

........................................I'm working on designs for 2011, now.  I'll post more information on my blog as I progress.  Please also see my Blog for snips of my work  in progress!!      *     *     *     *     *
 Feathers 'n Fins is 199x200.  It is a medley of sea and sky motifs including mermaids juggling pearls and sea horses frolicking with swans.  This is a delightful stitch; model was worked on Wichelt's natural light brown 40 ct with Crescent Colours floss - a candy store of colors!

News & Updates 11-18-10

Needleworker's Abecedarius was shipped November 17, 2010.  I am working on some additional releases before the end of the year.  I will post more information here as I progress.  Please also see my Blog for snips of other works in progress!! *     *     *     *     *
ADDITIONAL RELEASE SCHEDULE

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"Needleworker's Abecedarius" will be in stores soon!

The Only Gift

The Only Gift

American philosopher, poet and essayist, Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) offered this thoughtful statement in his Essay, “Gifts”.  This seemingly simple statement is in fact, a statement of great insight and depth of meaning.  A gift of oneself is the most beautiful and precious of all offerings.

  Size 231x187, full crosses and straight stitch.   Purchase information

Pleasant Surprise!

Rene of the ILCS Group was so sweet to send me this lovely stitch picker that she made. The dainty blue and white beads remind me of the sea, which I do so miss visiting.  Rene la Frog, as we all love to call her attached her signature silver frogs to add weight and control to the picker.  This one won't go flying into the carpet, I am absolutely sure!

Here it is, laying across a corner of my Panoply of Posies which is nearing completion.  Thanks, Rene!

- Deb

By the way, please have a look at my Tips page - there are some new ones and I would enjoy having you contribute your ideas.  There is never an end to the ways to make our craft more enjoyable!!