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:
Celtic fans will love the geometric beauty in "Nuts For Knots:
Bookmark Collection 1 and 2" by Stitchin'Spiration. Designer Sally
Rudkin has taken traditional Celtic Knot patterns and made them into
bookmarks that would be ideal gifts for Celtic fans. You'll need two
spools of Silk Bella in 5016 for the blue version in Collection 1, and
Fine #8 Braid for the blue version in Collection 2.
Visit www.stitchinspiration.com or email admin@stitchinspiration.com for
details.
"Twisted Sweetness" sounds intriguing! Wait until you see how
charming it really is. It's another new design from Sally Rudkin at
Stitchin'spiration. A variety of stitches make up a candy-cane motif,
with "Ho Ho Ho" created in blackwork style. The design features
Kreinik Silk Mori in colors 1117 Very Dark Christmas Red, 3045 Medium
Dark Dresden Rose, and 7135 Medium Dark Bark. Visit
www.stitchinspiration.com or email admin@stitchinspiration.com for
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"A Cross Stitch Christmas 2007" is a new hardcover book (with 128 pages) from Bayview Publishing. It features so many project ideas - from large and detailed, to quick and simple. If you love stitching for Christmas gifts and decor, this book is a must-have. For more information, call Bayview at 1-866-321-9550. |
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Halloween decorations just aren't complete without a stitched pumpkin design. Check out the new one from Lilybet Designs called "Pumpkin Row," featuring #4 Braid in 015, 024, 029, 052f, 5515, 5525, 5540, 5545. The pumpkin faces will bring a smile to your little trick-or-treaters. For more info, visit www.lilybetdesigns.com.
Halloween stitches don't get any better than this: "Mr Bone Jangles"
by Glendon Place Designs. You can also stitch this design for that
teenager in your life who loves the skull motifs found on clothing and
gear in stores today. With a touch of Kreinik metallic gold, this
funny guy comes to colorful life on purple fabric. For more
information, contact Glendon Place (email cpatric1@tampabay.rr.com). |
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For Punchneedle Fans
Aunt Susie's House has two new designs: #559 Magic Hat for Halloween
decor, and #557 St Nick in the Woods for a classic winter scene. Magic
Hat uses Kreinik Blending Filament in 152V, 057F, 054F, and 008HL. St.
Nick uses Blending filament 032 for the realistic-looking snow. For
more information, visit www.auntsusieshouse.com.
For needlepointers
Finger Step Designs released new projects recently using Kreinik's new
Gourmet metallic colors. The charted needlepoint designs have an
Asian-butterfly theme and come under the name "Imperial Garden." The
first, "Ming" uses Kreinik #12 Braid 5009 Mermaid, 5535 Oregano, Silk
Mori 0625 Dark Thistle, and Silk Serica 8050 Black. "Tang" features
#12 Braid 5505 Red Pepper, 5510 Persimmon, 5515 Clementine, and Silk
Serica in 8050. "Jin" uses #12 Braid 664 Magenta Blue, 1/18" Ribbon
100 White (2 spools), and Serica in 8050. "Han" features #12 Braid 023
Lilac and 5545 Currant with Serica in 8050. For more information,
contact Custom House of Needle Arts who distributes Finger Step
Designs: 860-633-2950.
Charted needlepoint fans will like two new designs from Sunshine
Needlearts: "Baroque Elegance" uses Kreinik Silk Mori in 8050 Black,
8000 White, Serica in 1119 Garnet, 1/16" Ribbon in 021 copper, #16
Braid in 021 Copper, and #8 Braid in 021 Copper and 101 Platinum on
18-count canvas. With a touch of Mill Hill Seed Beads, the result is
extra-dimensional. "Diamonds and Lace" is also worked on 18-count
canvas with #16 Braid in 002 Gold and 001 Silver, #12 Braid in 002
Gold, and #8 Braid in 002 gold and 001 Silver. The two designs are ideal studies in effects from different thread thicknesses. For more information, visit www.sunshineneedlearts.com..
For Knitters
Bead knitting is hot right now - projects tend to be small and quick,
plus you can make gorgeous bead jewelry. Designer Brenda Franklin just
published a book of beaded knit projects with more jewelry to inspire
your gifts and personal accessories. Kreinik metallic and silk
threads are used as the beading threads that give the projects added
drama, elegance, stability, and color. The color photos in the book
are excellent for showing step-by-step instructions. You'll flip
through the 60 pages again and again for inspiration and education.
For more information on "Beaded Knits: Jewelry and Accessories Volume
2: Popped Bead Basics" visit www.bfdesigns.on.ca.
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