Christmas in July Sale: To encourage you to start project gifts for Christmas giving now, we are having a 15% off sale on all Christmas fabrics, patterns and supplies to stitch these projects from July 15th – 26th. Join us for Cool Caribbean Crazy Day outside on the sidewalk from 7:00-4:00 on Sat. July 12th. Many Waverly downtown merchants will have their bargains outside for your shopping pleasure.

Program Ideas: If anyone needs a program idea and would like to hear about a stitching technique, see a display or demonstration or have a “how to” lesson at your group meeting give me a call. Have needle, will travel. We’d love to interest the younger age people, like scouts or 4 H-ers, especially, in the art of stitching.

Limited Editions: Just wanted to share some limited edition kits we have left from a few designers – when they are gone that’s it - no reorders are possible: Heartstrings = Over the River (Xst); Lisa Steele = Lisa’s Garden and Terry’s Garden; Lorri Birmingham Nantucket basket kits = Floral Wreath, Lighthouse, Hydrangea, Strawberry, May, Spring; Just Nan class kits = Pansy Cameo, Diamond Bouquet, Once in a Blue Moon, Seeds of Friendship, Christmas Keepsake Frame plus Lady Scarlet’s Journey I, II, III, Chapter and Verse – Patience and Queen’s Blue Bird Box.

Flood update: For those of you not on our email list – we have been closed for about three weeks cleaning up from the flood waters of the Cedar River. None of our merchandise was injured, but because of river seepage in the building we did have to replace the carpet. That meant moving everything out including fixtures. We are back and ready to assist you with your stitching needs.

New Framing Area: Yes, we still do needlework framing it has just moved back across from the bathroom. We have gotten all the ready-made frames moved to our new framing room. A big thank you goes to my brother and husband for the work on transforming a cold, wall-less room into a cozy frame room. It was a challenge working with the structure already there.

TECHNIQUE TIP: Hang ‘Em High
Although most think of a quilt to be used on a bed, it also makes a great wall hanging. Think of old world tapestries that were hung to help keep castles less drafty as well as being a work of art. A fabric sleeve, usually 4 inches wide and a couple of inches shorter than the quilt, is sewn on the backside so that some type of rod can be inserted. A wooden dowel, a curtain rod or a piece of 1 or 1 ½” x 3/8” (depending on the size of your quilt) flat molding are options. A permanent sleeve is attached after the quilting is finished but before the binding is put in place. For quilts that are not directional, put a sleeve at the top and the bottom and switch it occasionally to reduce the stress on the fabric. Commercially made quilt holders allow the quilt to be slid between two piece of wood and tightened to grip the fabric. Curtain rods often have decorative ends that can add to the appearance. If you use the brackets that come with the rods, the quilt will hang slightly away from the wall and allow air circulation. Wooden dowels can be cut longer than the sleeve but not as long as the quilt for an invisible support hung on two nails. Or cut the dowel longer than the quilt and add a decorative cord for a hanger or wooden motifs on each end to mirror the quilt design. Be sure to choose a location that is out of direct sunlight and away from excessive heat or moisture. You can change your décor seasonally and give the quilts a rest from the stress of hanging continually. When storing quilts use acid free tissue paper to pad the folds and fold on different lines each time. Use layers of muslin or cotton sheets to protect quilts from wooden surfaces such as a drawer or cedar chest.
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Class Schedule: One half of the class fee is required at the time of registration to hold your place. Please register at least two weeks in advance of scheduled dates to allow for ordering of supplies in time for class. Fees include supplies and instruction. Please add 7% tax to fee if you mail it in. There are no refunds for class fees once I have ordered supplies, but you may reschedule a makeup time at your convenience.

Biscornu of the Month for June = From Tam’s Creations – Biscornus series 1 pattern and a piece of 14 count aida in a neutral color. You add your own floss. There are three designs to choose from, some using blackwork and cross stitches. Finished size approximately 4 ½” square. $7.65.

Biscornu for July = From Barbara Ana Designs – Summer Biscornu design of crab, sea gulls, waves and watermelon includes the pattern and 2 pieces of 28 count khaki fabric, two yellow star buttons and a skein of DMC variations. You can add your own DMC solid colors. Finished size 5.1” square. $13.50.

Sat. June 21st 10:-00-12:00 – Life of Jesus Bracelet – A simple bracelet of strung beads that depicts the stages of Jesus’s life from birth to resurrection. Class fee includes only instruction and elastic stringing material. Total cost will depend on your choice of beads used. Class Fee = $8.00

Thurs. June 26th 9:30 – 12:00 or 5:30-8:00 –Sarah Belle Beaded Crystal Scissor Case: Design is by Lorri Birmingham. This is a lovely piece with several specialty stitches done on 25 count baby lotion Lugana accented with gold metallic and swarovski crystals and beads. 10% off if you need a new pair of scissors for your case. Class size limited = $32.50

Sat. June 28th 9:00-12:00 – Beginning Crochet: Learn the basics of crochet and start a dish cloth when you feel confident. Class fee includes instruction book with easy projects, a Clover soft touch padded hook and a ball of Sugar and Cream yarn – your choice of color. Class Fee = $21.50.

Thurs. July 10th 9:30-12:00 or 5:30–8:00 – Tote Bag: Using the Lodge material from Thimbleberries you will make a simple tote bag with a pine cone motif on the sides. Approximately 12” x 15” finished size. Class Fee = $26.50. Bring your sewing machine and neutral color thread.

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WHAT’S NEW! –
Kits: Mill Hill – calendar series – Welcome Home – June: Peace to All, July: Liberty & Justice; Just Nan – L.E.Over the To0p series Hop tin and matching fob, Sparkling Iris; Heart in Hand – Winter Fling; Lizzie Kate - Boxer Jr. Sweet Tooth Pie; Bead Girl – easy bracelet kits. Other stuff: Bug’s Eye– Finger magnifier; Mighty Bright – Floor lamp and magnifier with LED lights; acrylic pet bowl; Mary Engelbreit – teapot pin cushioins; Charles Craft - new baby bib and towel prints; DMC – Stitchopoly. . Fabric: RJR – Rose Cottage, Timeless Treasures & Northcott – fall prints, indian corn, leaves, pumpkins; Up, Up and Away flannel baby panel and prints; Thomas Kinkade winter scene tree skirt; Art to Heart – 12 Days of Christmas.

QUILTING: Thimbleberries: Quilted Hearts, Confetti Quilts, Pumpkins Go Round, Colorful Garden, Summer Day +; BH&G: Memory Quilts; C & T: One-Block Wonders, 150 Blocks for Baby Quilts; Leisure Arts: Chicken Buffet, Fast Fabric Gift Cards, Care Bears Frolic in Flowers, Wee Wonder Quilts; That Patchwork Place: Bits and Pieces; ASN: 101 Fun-to-Quilt Pot Holders; FriendFolks: Redwork Quilts Book 2.

CROSS STITCH: Just Nan: Mitten Men, Memories, Florentine Floral; Calico Crossroads: Celebrate 08, Yours Furever; Homespun Elegance: Meowy Time Jan/Feb; Drawn Thread: 26 Stitches, Sampler of Stitches part 7 STU; Heart In Hand: Celebration Winter & Spring; Lizzie Kate: Winter Crazy; Lisa Cowell: It’s a Boy/Girl; Stitchy Kitty: Snowman Trio; Blue Ribbon: Stitched With Love; Passione Ricamo: Circe the Sorceress; Rosewood Manor: Seasons Changing, Victorian Good Luck Sampler; Imaginating; Simple Sentiments, Whisper of God, Deal With It, Fun Loving Fellows; SamSarah: Baubles Jan/Feb/Mar; TW Designworks: Miniature Autumn Sampler; Amy Bruecken: Big Mama Claus; Stitching Parlor: Welcome Spring/Winter; The Victoria Sampler: Beautiful Finishing 1 & 2, Heirloom Nativity Sampler, Dragonfly Lace Sampler, O is for Operator, P is for Princess, Q is for Quilter; Heaven and Earth: Black Stallion, Snow Princess, Night Moves.

OTHER: Hardanger: Judy Dixon – Daydreams; J Designs – Hardanger Bookmarks. Beading: Jill Oxton – Cross Stitch and Beading #73. Canvas:; DebBee’s Designs – Primrose Path; Northern Pine – Stormy Seas; Harbour Light – Garden of Friends IV; Needlepoint NOW: Jan/Feb 08. Punchneedle: Artful Offerings – Penguin Party of One; Val’s Stuff – Snowmen Ornaments. Crochet: Leisure Arts – Artsy Afghans, Projects from Your Scrap Bag, Crochet on the Go Other: Ukrainian Drawn Thread – Yvette Stanton, The Art of Embroidery – Mary Engelbreit,

Happy Stitching!

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