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Jun

5

Pre-order Posie’s new book at a discount

June 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

One of my favorite needlework bloggers, Alicia Paulson (Posie Gets Cozy) has a book coming out this November: Stitched in Time: Memory-Keeping Projects to Sew and Share from the Creator of Posie Gets Cozy. I cannot wait to get my hands on a copy. I found out this morning that we can pre-order for November delivery at [...]

Mar

10

My Crazy Quilting Journey

March 10, 2008 | 1 Comment

Pat winters has just released her new book “My Crazy Quilting Journey” you can preview the book here
This book takes you through the garden of the Author and into her world of crazy quilting. Florals in silk ribbon embroidery,beading,and stitching encrust fabrics and bring them alive with elements of nature scattered throughout her [...]

Feb

6

CQMagOnline First Issue for 2008

February 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The first 2008 issue of CQMagOnline.com is now available.
Rissa Peace Root has done a terrific job as the replacment (Nora was diagnosed with Cancer) editor of CQMagOnline, putting together a fabulous issue for the first quarter of the year.
This issue focuses on the Ideas and Inspiration challenge, plus the Houston International [...]

Nov

18

New Book Release

November 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment

“Busy Bees Needlework Accessories”.
It is a 32 page book, spiral coil binding so that it lays flat for ease while stitching, full-color interior printing. The book includes five original counted cross stitch designs to include a biscornu, scissor fob, needlebook, Nantucket pincushion basket, and stitchband for an 8″ Nantucket Basket. It has full-color charts, [...]

Nov

5

Lanarte’s 2008 Catalogue Released

November 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Lanarte have released their 2008 cross-stitch catalogue, to pick one up check out the dealers listing of their website.
 The catalogue, printed in full colour, contains 52 pages full of beautiful pictures. Designs are clearly subdivided in themes, so searching for the ideal kit will be simplified.
 
In addition to many new designs and a large [...]

Oct

5

Abbie In Stitches

October 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Abbie in Stitches is written by Cynthia Cotten and illustrated by Beth Peck. RRP $12.50 ISBN 0374300046
This story was brought to my attention by a loving grandma (Joyce) who purchased this book for her young grand-daughter. The basic story is as follows, Abbie is rebelling against having to learn to do needlework [...]

Sep

17

Needlepoint Trade Secrets

September 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment

A new book, Needlepoint Trade Secrets, uncovers the tips and tricks of needlework. Drawing on her 35 years of doing needlepoint and her experience as a designer and teacher, Janet M. Perry has written a book which is useful for stitchers at any level, whether they are beginning their first canvas, or have done [...]

Sep

9

A Maryland Sampling: Girlhood Embroidery, 1738-1860

September 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment

History of samplers and embroidery stitches used long ago have always been an interest to any needleworker;  A Maryland Sampling: Girlhood Embroidery, 1738 - 1860 by Gloria Seaman Allen should definitely be of interest.  It is scheduled for release October 2007, below is a quoted description from Amazon.com;
“This is an extraordinary assemblage of Maryland samplers [...]

Sep

6

Doodle Stitching by Aimee Ray

September 6, 2007 | 4 Comments

This is an excellent, just released book for embroidery fun!  Below is a quoted description from Amazon.com;
“Asian-inspired lampshades embellished with flying fish. Canvas sneakers decorated with pink and white swirls. A pretty pillow adorned with a sleeping bunny, sweetly curled up. All it takes to create these appealing projects—or add charming embroidered touches in no time [...]

Sep

4

Japanese Temari

September 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Hello,
I am excited to get started as the CraftGossip Needlework editor.  I looked up the definition of needlework and this is what I found;
Noun; 1. a creation created or assembled by needle and thread, 2. work (such as sewing or embroidery) that is done with a needle.
Temari balls are beautiful Japanese embroidered thread wrapped balls, [...]

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