JANUARY 2007

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Design Buzz...
Hot new projects on the market

Below is a list of designs that we found using Kreinik threads that are available through your favorite (or maybe soon-to-be favorite) designers. Visit the designers' websites or ask your local needlework shop for more information.

Visit your local needlework shop monthly to see what's new. Purchase Kreinik products from them or our online shop at www.kreinik.com.

For cross stitchers

Kreinik #8 Braid 002V vintage gold is used in Sekas & Co's new "Fall
Leaves & Sampler Stitches" design. Also, new from Sekas is "A snowman square" which features Kreinik #12 Braid in color 032 Pearl for the sparkling snow. You'll need two spools for that design. For more info: www.sekas-and-co.com.

Cheryl Granda at Glendon Place designs has two new Christmas-themed projects: "We Three Kings" is as beautiful as you can imagine. The design uses 12 colors of Kreinik Very Fine #4 Braid: 001 (2 spools), 006, 008, 024, 026, 028 (2 spools), 029, 032, 191, 221, 152V, 5011.

"Season's Greetings Sampler" by Glendon Place is a traditional
poinsettia-and-ribbon themed design, with beautiful metallic threads to make it glisten like the holidays. It uses four colors of Kreinik Very
Fine #4 Braid: 003HL, 008HL, 009, 205C.

For punchneedle fans

Erica Michaels Designs has new holiday-themed projects, including
"Quiet Forest" (folk-art-style Christmas Trees). Kreinik#4 Braid in
color 5005 Gold Coin is used in the project. Contact
www.ericamichaels.com.

"Snow Days Roundabout" by Erica Michaels Designs features Kreinik #4 Braid in color 194 Pale Blue to make the snow look like real snow.
You'll need two spools for the project. Contact www.ericamichaels.com for info about the design.

 

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