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.
Projects featured in current magazine
Here are the Kreinik threads you will need for the creative Christmas projects found in the December issues of these popular magazines:
The Cross Stitcher magazine:
• Roly Poly Santa: #4 Braid 002
• Happy Star: Blending Filament 001, 002
• Christmas Ornament (by Julia Lucas): #8 Braid 001HL, 017HL
• Jingle Bells Placemat: #4 Braid 032, 002HL
• Advent Banner: #4 Braid 002HL
• Poinsettia Christmas Apron: Blending Filament 009HL
Just Cross Stitch:
• the Christmas Gathering: Blending Filament 032
• Noah's Starlight Journey: Blending Filament 032
• Elegant Christmas Tree: Blending Filament 001 (you will need two spools), 094, 014 (incorrectly listed as 017); Very Fine #4 Braid 014HL, 205C; Fine #8 Braid 001
• Menorah Ornamental: Japan #1 002J, Japan #5 002J
• Dreidel Ornamental: Japan #1 002J
• Christmas Quilt Ornaments: Fine #8 Braid 002V, Cord 201C
Other Christmas and Winter Cross Stitch:
 From Sekas & Company, check out "Deck The Halls Heart" featuring Kreinik #8 Braid 002 Gold, #12 Braid 238 Christmas, 003 Red, 002 Gold, 009 Emerald, and 1/8" Ribbon 002 Gold.
Also from Sekas: "Snowflakes and Sampler Stitches" — this would be a fun project for a stitching club or group to get through the long winter. You will need Kreinik #4 Braid 032 Pearl. For more information, email sekas@aol.com or visit www.sekas-and-co.com.
Marion Scoular of Sherwood Studio just released a design that includes the new Kreinik 3/8" Trim: "Fleur de Lys Assisi" is a complete ornament kit. For more information, email marionscoular@comcast.net.
 "The Nativity in ABC's" is an original design in cross stitch by Marilyn and Jackie's Collectibles. it would be a fun project to stitch throughout the year. It calls for Kreinik Very Fine #4 Braid 024, 021, 094, 091. For more information, email jackiemey@aol.com.
Marilyn and Jackie's Collectibles is also known for their funky cross-stitched trees. New this year: "Modern Age Trees" is a contemporary twist on holiday trees;, and it uses Very Fine #4 Braid 051HL. "Many Rings Tree" uses #4 Braid 008, 5535, 015HL, 5011, 421. "Wandering Tree" requires #4 Braid 017HL. "New World Tree" calls for #4 Braid 008 and 027. "Guardian Tree" needs #4 Braid 5520, 5012, 008HL, 5535, 045. For more information, email jackiemey@aol.com.
From the new Christmas book: Un Natale da Ricamare 2008
• Design: Christmas Fairy 2008, Designer: Sofia Cornali - Giulia Punti Antichi, threads: Blending Filament - Silver Hi Lustre
• Design: Christmas Prism, Designer: Marinella Paoletti - Mingiustitch, threads: #4 Braid 015, #4 -150V, #4 - 002
• Design: Chalet con Angeli, Designer: Marinella Paoletti - Mingiustitch, threads: #4 Braid 002HL
• Design: Fiocchi di Natale, Designer: Mariateresa Capo Berti - Per Segno Per Filo, threads: #4 Braid - 003HL
For information, email iinfo@manididonnadistribution.com.
 Love angels?
Brooke Nolan has new dimensional angel ornaments to cross stitch:
• Spirit of Christmas Stitching features Fine #8 Braid colors 5011, 3202, 003
• Spirit of the Sugar Plum Fairy uses Fine #8 Braid 192, 3237, 092, 1223, 829, 3202
• Spirit of Holiday Baking uses Fine #8 Braid 3202
For more information, contact Brooke's Books Publishing, www.brookesbooks.com
All-season Cross Stitch:
Susan Saltzgiver has created a line of mini designs specifically found in needlework shops. Look for "Metallic Sunglasses" (Kreinik #4 Braid 008, 012, 051HL); "Mirror Sunglasses" (#4 Braid 045); "Monarch Butterfly" (Silk Mori 2027, 8050); "Bumble Bee-i-e-ie" (Mori 2033, 8050, 0824, 3021); "Dump Truck" (Mori 8084, 1117, 1119, 7133, 8077); "Teddy Bear "(Mori 8050, 7086, 7134, 7135); "tow Truck" (Mori 8084, 5104, 5105, 8077). For more information, visit www.susansaltzgiverdesigns.com.
Two cute Mother's Day designs can be found on one leaflet from Marilyn and Jackie's Collectibles: "Holidays are Mother's Day!" has a cute mother-and-baby rabbit design for Easter, and a pumpkin mom-and-baby for Halloween. For more information, email jackiemey@aol.com.
For Needlepointers:
Paula Towner of Harbour Light Designs has a series of needlepoint "vase" designs that are creative, fun, and featuring wonderful stitches. Look for these designs in the "Paula's Pockets" series — "Spooky Pumpkin" features Kreinik Fine #8 Braid 127 and 152V (oranges, of course!). "Christmas Tree and Christmas Package" uses Fine #8 Braid 001 Silver. For more information, visit needlepoint shops or email pltharbour@aol.com.
 If spring's your thing...Paula also has a new floral design, "Hearts and Flowers 3" that features the beautiful pinks, yellows, and greens of the season (sure to brighten your day any time of year). It uses Kreinik Fine #8 Braid in 092 Star Pink and 212 Golden Sand. For more information, visit needlepoint shops or email pltharbour@aol.com.
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