Colorful owls from Dede
Fun sayings
Unique collage from JP Designs
Tiny Pompom fringe in eleven colors
Exquisite Mindy design
Leigh Ladies
New colors of threads
Also bringing home fun magnets, key fobs, new small magnifier,laying tools and much more. Look for more pictures tomorrow.
Please email me at [email protected] if you want me to get anything special for you.
Tomorrow is the last day of market from 9am to 2 pm.
One of the best things about the winter market for me are the classes. I take a class each morning before the market opens and I have to be at my booth.Yesterday, I took two wonderful classes from Lucy Barber who is the USA Course Coordinator for The Royal School of Needlework in San Francisco. She is an absolutely delightful young lady who apprenticed at the Royal School and graduated with Distinction. She was a wealth of knowledge and skill. She stitched an exquisite piece as a gift to Queen Elizabeth for her Diamond Jubilee.
Here is the piece we worked on in class.
Here are some more samples we saw in class.
If you are looking for a book on Goldwork, the RSN has an excellent small
reference book in its series of books for purchase which I carry in the store.
Well, off to market. Look for pictures of the items I purchased at Sample It last evening and other new great things coming soon to Quail Run Needlework.
Lots of great new things to see at market. Sew Much Fun has this wonderful Raggedy Ann and Andy set. Just too cute!
Ultrasuede tote that holds an 8″x8″ canvas that you can finish yourself. This comes in red, teal, blue and green with coordinating linings.
A turkey fit for any table by Sew Much Fun.
June McKnight’s latest best seller, Colorful Backgrounds.
Here are close-up picture of the stitched Fabulous Topiary Club and Cupcake Club by Melissa Shirley
Raymond Crawford’s Deviled Egg, a new series.
Lani’s booth and stitched high heel designs.
Great new book following the Stitch Landscape one.
Call the shop if you want a copy.
More to add but getting late so please take another look tomorrow. Melissa Shirley has update her website with the new designs at market so you can see them all.
www.melissashirleydesigns.com
It is always so interesting to see different interpretations of the same canvas.
Here is a picture and some close ups of the Wisteria kimono canvas that is a shop model. The flowers are all done in silk ribbon, adding dimension and elegance to the piece. The background is worked in silk and metallic.
Now here is the link to pictures of the same piece Rose Cherry-Soleil is stitching: wisteria kimono
She is using beads and silk ribbons on the flowers and a lattice pattern background.
Here are more pictures of some great kimonos in the shop.
All are 10 x 12 on 18 mesh. The first three can be finished with open arms to hang on a small black lacquer stand. My favorite is the one with the lanterns. Just need more hours in the day for all the stitching I want to accomplish!
I received a beautiful purse this past holiday. My son said it reminded him of my needlepoint projects. It would have really caught my eye as well as it has a bargello-type print and is unique. I love the chunky tortoiseshell strap contrasts beautifully with the print. It is unexpected and the overall effect is polished and coordinated.
Here is a sampling of beautiful purses stitched by talented customers.
Mindy design
This design is complemented by the cloth handles and rings. Any of us would love to carry this beautiful purse.
Oriental designs
Small bag to carry with a patent leather strap. It is perfect for an evening out.
Butterfly design
Another great design from Melissa Shirley finished with a rich brown leather.
Laurel Burch design
Purple is this customer’s favorite color, so this fun design became a
small purple tote.
So when you are looking at your stash pieces, do not only think of finishing them as a framed piece or pillow-think purse or tote!
