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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.
Plastic canvas
The Needlecraft Shop has a new book "Windspinners" by Mary Cosgrove (leaflet 846521). Kreinik threads add pizzazz and jazz to these colorful decorations. Visit www.needlecraftshop.com for more info.
Cross Stitch
Sekas & Co. has two new designs:
- "Hearts & Sampler Stitches" features Kreinik #4 Braid 042, a Kreinik color which is unfortunately being discontinued. You can substitute color 024 Fuchsia.
- "A Leprechaun Square" uses #12 Braid 002 Gold (of course!) for an Irish-themed design. Contact Sekas & Co. at www.sekas-and-co.com.
If you love snowmen, check out two new snowmen designs by Carolyn Manning:
- "Albert" - so homely you'll want to hug him. Uses Kreinik Blending Filament 095 and #4 Braid 3250.
- "Mittens" - a darling, cheerful snowfolk with pink mittens; just a touch of 041 Confetti Pink Blending Filament makes him shimmer. Email Carolyn at cmanningstitch@aol.com for more information.
Generations Cross Stitch has a new dragon design "Plum Dragon" featuring gorgeous colors of gold, purple, brown and green. Designer Ilene Barker tells us Kreinik #4 Braid 664, 3240, 3533, 4002, 4005, 012HL, and 051HL are all used in this stunning design. Contact www.generationscrosstitch.com for more info.
Debbie Rowley has new designs released under her company DebBee's Designs. Check them out at your local needlework store:
- "Hot Stuff" is a geometric in red using Kreinik #4 Braid 003 and #8 Braid 003.
- "Spring Fantasy" features Kreinik 007c cord, 007 Blending Filament, 4162 Victorian Green Silk Bella.
- "Winter Fantasy" uses #4 Braid 018 Navy and Silk Bella 5055 Medium Dark Slate Blue (it's a geometric study in blues!).
- "Holiday Highlights" series includes new St. Patrick's Day (uses #4 Braid 085 Peacock). Wedding (using Blending Filament 032 Pearl, of course!)
- Graduation (featuring #4 Braid 100 White)
- Happy Birthday (#4 Braid 045 Gold and 1/8" Ribbon 008 Green)
- New Year (using #4 Braid 041 Confetti Pink and Blending Filament
- 041).
If you like banners, you'll love her four new ones:
- "Banner Days Halloween" with #4 Braid 052F glow-in-the-dark
- "Banner Days Christmas" with #4 Braid 002HL Gold Hi Lustre
- "Banner Days Hanukkah with #4 Braid 002HL Gold Hi Lustre
- "Banner Days New Year" with #4 Braid 002HL Gold Hi Lustre and 003HL Red Hi Lustre.
You just have to have that sparkle when making holiday designs! For more information, email debbie@DebBees Designs.com.
If Easter is one of your favorite holidays, or if you collect Eggs, you will love new Egg Elegance Designs from Glendon Place.
- GP118 No. 1 features #4 Braid 012, 091, 093, 221 for a cloisonne look.
- GP119 No. 2 uses #4 Braid 094, 212, 242HL GP120.
- No. 3 features #4 Braid 027, 9192, 9194, and GP121.
- No. 4 uses #4 Braid 002, 024, 019, 092.
You'll love the delicate look and eye-catching sparkle! Also check out Easter Avenue, a new design with a touch of metallic from #4 Braid 2122 Curry. For more information: email@glendonplace.net.
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