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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.

Stitching Throughout the Year with...

The Cricket Collection:

• Dickens' Mittens Chapter One features #4 Braid 019 Pewter, 150V Vintage Amber, 001 silver, 002 Gold, 5005 Gold Coin, 684 Aquamarine, 1432 Blue Ice (note: the designer has given them alternate color names, so order by the color number)
• Dickens' Mittens Chapter Two features #4 Braid 061 Ruby, 003 Red, 012HL Purple Hi Lustre, 001 Silver, 102 Vatican Gold
• Dicken's Mittens - The Last Word features #4 Braid 150V Vintage Amber

For more information, visit www.cecricket.com

Whispered By The Wind:

• Recipe for A Snowman is a cheerful winter design featuring #4 Braid 032 Pearl
• Simply Christmas makes an elegant Christmas tree using a traditional motif - you'll love the optional ornament ideas. It uses #4 Braid 102 and 202HL

For more information, visit www.whisperedbythewind.com

Carolyn Manning Designs:

• "Sunny" is a slowly melting snowman that you can stitch and keep year-round. It uses #4 Braid 3250 and 5007
• "For the Birds" reminds us how much birds love snowmen too! You will need #4 Braid 339 and 3509.

For more info, email cmanningstitch@aol.com or visit www.freewebs.com/cmanningdesigns

Blue Ribbon Designs:

• "Hugs and Kisses" features pink and green colors to stitch sampler-style heart motifs. "It's Cold Outside" is similar in style but with a winter theme. Designs shown can be finished as pinkeeps, scissor fobs, or needlebooks using the Kreinik Custom Corder.

For more info, visit www.blueribbondesigns.com.

"Eye Candy Needleart" For Needlepointers:

Check out the new designs from Eye Candy Needleart. "Bargello" is a beautiful rendition of the Bargello style; it seems classic yet very cool and modern. You will need Kreinik #8 Braid 9294, 1223, 012C, and 3214 for the blue "Galcier" colorway. Or choose #8 in 092, 024, 024HL, 9194, 015 for the "Lilly" pink colorway. or go for #8 003, 127, 091, 015, 014HL, 012C for the "rainbow" colorway.

"Halloween Star" is a new twist on Halloween for whimsical decorating. It uses Kreinik #12 Braid 045, 152V, #8 Braid 005, 091, 100

• "Lilly Maze" will mesmerize your guests when they see it in your home! You will need #8 Braid 015, 024 (2 spools), 091, 092, 3214, 3215 (2), and 1/16" Ribbon in 091

  "Pastry Petite Cupcake" is just irresistible. It features #12 Braid 024, #8 Braid 024, 052HL, 072, and 092

For more info on Eye Candy Needleart canvases and stitch guides, visit the Licensed Artists section on www.tistheseason.org.