Shorttakes

Well, if you weren't sure that we were headed towards the end of summer, this should be another indicator.  It is time for the annual virtual wholesale market.  It is under a new organizer this year, but the releases from lots of our favorite designers are awesome as always. I've been adding goodies as they are posted & I will continue to do that throughout the weekend ~ there are still several of our favorite designers who have not yet posted their new goodies, so be sure to check back often! 

Please place your orders for anything you love when you see them ~ don't worry about submitting multiple orders, as we will combine them all together for shipping purposes.  We would prefer to know what you want as soon as possible ~ this will help us order enough for everyone! 

Also, as we like to do with Markets ~ whether virtual or IRL (in real life, if you're not up on all the lingo...I wasn't, I will admit) ~ you get to decide when you want to spend your rewards.  Here's how it works ~

SPEND: we will apply a 20% discount directly to your Market order.  No Frequent Stitcher points will be accumulated, but you will get an immediate savings.

SAVE: no discount will be applied on your Market order, BUT you will accumulate 25% of your purchase to use in October (kinda like a Gift Certificate!).  You will also accumulate your regular Frequent Stitcher points.

So let us know in the comment section whether you're a SPENDer or a SAVer!  If we don't hear from you, we will assume you want to SPEND!

 

A few more notes. As I have posted items, I have tried to also post the supplies called for.  However, do not feel limited to what is posted.  For instance, LOTS of designers are stitching on 40ct linen these days (YIKES!!).  I love the way things look on 40ct...but my eyes don't love stitching on 40ct!  So I have become very happy & okay stitching on 32ct (sometimes 36...).  I try to give alternates, but I have been rushing thru trying to post as much as possible as quickly as possible & I haven't taken time to post alternates this time around.  PLEASE feel free to note in the comment section if you would like something different (whether it's different fabric, or you prefer silk threads or just DMC or anything else).  Don't be limited by what someone else used! 

 

OKAY!  Let's get to the good stuff!!!

 

Tanya from Scarlett House is one of my personal favorite designers!  I love her style, but even more, I love how much she loves her pups.  You will generally see a doggy or 2 in her original designs, and she also manages to find & reproduce old samplers with a dog tucked away here or there!  I will also say that her original samplers usually contain verses that speak directly to a stitcher's soul today.

 

A Sampler for All Seasons - No matter your favorite season, there's never a wrong season for stitching.  The pincushion is backed with an alphabet design.

 

    

Canine Quotes - This is the first in a new series & I AM HERE FOR IT!!! 

Alistair - What a pretty boy!  Adapted from an antique sampler!

 

Ghosts and Goblins - I think this is a fun combo of old & new.  Super cute!

 

 

Sarah Barnes - This is a lovely floral motif sampler, adpated from an antique.

Betsy Jewett - A sweet sampler reproduction.  Not sure I could have designed & stitched this at 11 years old!

 

      

Ann Chilton - I love the border on this one (also the colors are lovely).

Scarlet Berries - adapted from an antique sampler, it's charted as an unsigned undated sampler, giving you the opportunity to personalize it with your family initials.

 

Judy's style continues to enchant after many years of stitching fun.  I love that she stitches some things tiny (over 1 thread) & then "normal" (over 2 threads or on aida).  One of the things that is always fun is seeing how many things you can identify in her designs!

 

A-Round Britain - I LOVE this!  I love finding the double-decker bus, the phone box, London Bridge, the umbrellas (!), the crown...what do YOU see?

 

   

Bluebird of Happiness - I gotta say, this is a gorgeous sampler!!  It is an original, but it was inspired by the one right next to it!

Hannah's Bluebird Sampler - This small (95 x 96) sampler proves that you don't have to be the biggest to be beautiful!!  This is a reproduction of an antique sampler.

 

The following designs are charming stocking ornaments!  You'll notice that Judy stitches most of them twice: usually over 1 thread on 28ct, & again over 2 on 32ct (which would be the equivalent of stitching on 16ct).  No matter what fabric you choose, these designs look darling on anything!

 

 

Danish Stocking - This was inspired by designs seen on Scandinavian sweaters.  I love this.

Bristol Stocking - Inspired by the well-loved samplers of the girls who were residents of the Bristol Orphanage.  They were always stitched in red threads.

 

 

Sampler Stocking - This is a fun little stocking featuring so many typical sampler motifs!  Love the pup on this!

Stitcher's Stocking - Now how fun is this?  Stitch this up for your tree, or make one to give to your stitching friend!

 

Diane's style ~ which she perfectly describes as "folksical"...whimsical folkart ~ is appealing in oh so many ways!  Her creativity ~ both in verses & images ~ is delightful!  I would encourage you to read them out loud because sometimes you don't get it until you hear it!  She NEVER disappoints!

 

   

Autumn's Wardrobe - I really don't know what I love more: the lovely verse or the beautiful vignette.  Glad I don't have to choose. 

Vincent Vein Gogh - How freakin' cute is this?? 

 

   

Home With You - This is a great design to make for a new couple (including if you are half the couple!).

Greatest Catch - For everyone who is looking for something to stitch for their special guy, this is cool!  Also, if you sweetie loves to fish, this is perfect!

 

     

Don't Quit Your Daydream - Awesome advice.  And I love that there are 2 versions!

Spruce It Up - LOVE this!!!

 

 

 

Carriage House Samplings

4 totally fun designs!  My only question is which one to go with first (although, I think it'll be the Sea one...).

 

   

Sampler of the Sea - Yep, this will go directly into my stash!  I love that whale.  Honestly, she picked fun motifs that aren't your typical beach goodies.

Skating Santa Stocking - Oh wow!  This stocking is really cool! 

 

   

Stardust - A great tombstone design.

Twisted Pumpkin - This is just plain fun!

 

Karen continues to create eye-catching designs.  One of my most favorite parts of her leaflets is the fact that she gives

 

   

Rosie Rhapsody - A lovely 2 color sampler.  This just proves you don't have to have 50 colors to create something beautiful!  If these aren't your colors, you can choose 2 of your own favorites!

Creation III - Now this is lovely as is, but it is a fantastic source of motifs & borders to CREATE your own thing.  Karen is very encouraging of stitchers to do their own thing.  Every leaflet includes several ideas aside from just the main design.

 

 

Hawthorne Hill - This sampler is gorgeous.  Having said that, I personally am not in love with this fabric. HOWEVER, I know I can change that up & still create a beautiful sampler.  Don't be afraid to make changes!! 

 

   

Dreaming of Autumn Leaves - A perfect design for Autumn stitching!

Lebanon House Sampler - Oh how I love this design!  A fantastic verse that reminds me of my favorite gardener, my grandmother.

 

 

While this is just the first of several newsletters, there's more of this one to see.  So click on the market button above for page 2!