SEPTEMBER TRUNK SHOW
Come see the simple elegance of Anne Fischer’s designs.
Backgammon, chess/checkers,bracelets, clutches , eyeglass cases and more. Stop in or shop online and call with your orders 480 551 1423. Happy shopping!
Here is the link-
September Holiday Weekend Hours
Store Hours
Friday August 30 10 am -2pm
Saturday August 31 10am-2pm
Sunday Sept 1 and Monday Sept 2 CLOSED
More from the August Trunk show
Here are some more canvases from the Heidi Stanley Designs trunk show. These hand painted, original designs are on 18 mesh. Stop in or call the shop if we can help with your choices.
Trunk Show
Heidi Stanley Designs is the trunk show in the shop. These hand painted original designs are small, portable so great summer or travel projects.
HOLIDAY FINISHING DEADLINE
Just a reminder our Hanukkah and Christmas finishing deadline is September 1. Stop in or call if we can help with your finshing questions. We are glad to help!
More Summer Projects
Summer is flying by but there is still time for a new project. This Summer Waves belt on 18 mesh is a great portable project to carry on your travels as well as stash thread project. Have fun using your own threads .
Think cool water and beaches while stitching these colorful sailboats. 14×12” on 18 mesh. Also another great project to pull threads from your stash or we can write a guide and pull threads for you.
For finishing, a pillow, framed picture or great tray to serve summer drinks.
This Birdhouse Garden canvas is available on 18 or 13 mesh . We have great ideas for stitches and threads for this canvas to give dimension and texture . This would be a great pillow !
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Looking for an eyeglass case for your new sunglasses. This Geostripe Canvas , also on 18 mesh is another portable project for your summer travels. 3.5” x 6.5”
Let us help you with a new project or with your current project.
Happy stitching and see you soon!
Summer Fun
For a relaxing and enjoyable summertime project , here are a few suggestions .
Rounds by artist Steve Haskamp that can be finished as ornaments or coasters. Lots of great ideas for thread choices and stitches we can write up for you.
This beach canvas is 11×11 on 18 mesh. Such a happy canvas to stitch during our summer heat while daydreaming of the beach. You can always take a class to get great stitch and embellishment ideas.
Just could not resist this canvas that is 9×9” on either 13 or 18 mesh for all our cat lover customers.
Happy summer stitching!
New book for your stitch library
Needlepoint: A Modern Stitch Directory by Emma Homent
An essential guide to needlepoint for all stitchers , with over 100 stitches and techniques demonstrated with photos and diagrams. Alongside the stitch directory, you’ll find all the information on materials, equipment and stitching techniques and 10 easy and accessible projects with full-colour charts.
11×8.5” 143. Pages $29
Congratulations!
Congratulations to our own Kari Hofer who teaches at Quail Run and designs excellent stitch guides. Kari is teaching her design , “Tumbling Sakura Blossoms” at the American Needlepoint Guild 2024 in Kansas City Aug 10-Sept 6.
Kari is a candidate in the ANG Teacher Certification program and looks forward to seeing you at seminar!
Here is the ANG website link:
Save the dates for the Arizona Needle Arts Show!
The Arizona Needle Arts Show is April 2-13.2024. Sponsored by the Sunlight Stitchers Chapter of the Embroiders’ Guild of America, there will be works by members of the Embroiders’ Guild of America, Smocking Guild of American and the American Needlepoint Guild. Put this on your calendar to view some wonderful needlework !