We were very busy this spring FRAMING & FINISHING your works of art. Here are pictures of a few of the pieces.

We searched for Needlepoint orchids and “water scenes” for Dwayne; Designs on 7 and 5 ct for Joanne, Cross Stitch Christmas stockings for Ruth; Geometric designs for Jean; Cross Stitch Samplers for Mary Alice; Purses for Bunny; Accessories, fibers and fabrics for all of you, and scissors for me (and all you collectors who share my passion). We found most of these items and either ordered or brought back pictures or samples for all to see. Please use our links page to see all the latest designs and supplies from your favorite designers and call us to order. Better yet - stop in to see What’s New and take home a new project for these hot summer days.

ACCESSORIES: Gingher’s limited edition Sonia scissors, “Lady” scissors (least expensive gift idea of the season), tiny gold handle scissors, laying tools, scrap bags for the arm chair, bag holders for the table, re-useable tape that adheres only to itself (great to wrap around a canvas or rolled fabric), ADORABLE magnets and Frame Friends (TOO CUTE FOR WORDS), Bar Buddies (to cover the canvas edge when attached to your stretcher bars)

CROSS STITCH DESIGNS: We have received the latest from Just Nan, Deb Bee, Mirabilia, Ink Circles, Rosewood Manor, Little House, Erica Michaels and all your other favorite designers. Go to hoffmandis.com to view most of the designers or check out our links page for others. Call us or stop in. If we do not have the design you want in stock, many times we can order it for you. If we don’t have access to your favorite designer we will try to help you find someone who does.

NEEDLEPOINT DESIGNS: We have ordered brick covers, zipper eye glass cases, bookmarks, needle holders, floral pillow designs, a scene with geese, designs for baby’s room, Christmas ornaments (stars, a 4” DE round, pears, candy canes, stockings, Fred & Ginger), a sail boat scene, yummy leather purses w/needlepoint straps, silk evening purses, Halloween designs, frame friends, Bargello designs, Tallit Bags, and more.

We have received designs from many of the following Needlepoint designers: Alice Peterson, Anne Brinkley, Danji, dede designs, Dream Hs. Ventures, Elizabeth Turner, j. child designs, June McKnight, Kelly Clark, Kreinik, Lani Enterprises, Melissa Shirley, Needle Crossings, Rishfeld Designs, Sophia, The Artists Collection, Treglown Designs, Walker Street Designs, Whimsy and grace. More NEW items will be arriving for the next two months. Look for your favorite designers on line to see What’s New or stop in to go through our catalogs. If we do not have it in stock we will order for you.

NEW COLORS AND STYLES of: Fabrics (we have swatches from Wichelt), Canvas, Towels, Bibs, Christmas Stockings, Bread Covers, Bell Pulls, Placemats, Afghans. We have ordered NEW COLORS of Silk and Ivory (now available with sparkle), Kreinik’s Balger (we have samples of the Holographic colors), Caron Collection’s Snow, Wildflowers, Water Lilies, and Watercolours, more Paternayan Wool and Rainbow Gallery fibers.

	BASIC NEEDLEPOINT	BASICS AND BEYOND	INTERMEDIATE NEEDLEPOINT
	Picture not available We are designing coasters for you to stitch

	BASIC CROSS STITCH	CROSS STITCH ON LINEN

Beyond Basic Cross Stitch: Learn a variety of stitches with a variety of fibers while creating your very own sampler. Explore the art of cross stitch with colors of your choice.

Needlepoint on Painted Canvas: In this class you will have the opportunity to apply a variety of stitches to a painted canvas of your choice (bring your own or purchase a new one from us at 10% OFF during class). The instructor will consult with you on color, choice of fibers (your own or ours at 20% OFF during class). She will suggest the application of various stitches within your canvas. Students should have a good knowledge of basic needlepoint and a desire to expand their skills. This class will give you a chance to share your ideas with other dedicated needlepoint people.

Carousel Animals by Katrina Vosburgh: Katrina will be here in September or October to teach a two day class featuring her carousel animals. The object of her class is to experiment with fibers, color and stitches. You will select the animal you want to stitch and Katrina will show you many ways to complete the work. She tells us she wants each student to relax and stretch their imagination. Her goal is to help you be creative as you stitch these works of art. This is definitely a weekend dedicated to fun and relaxation. We suggest you plan to make it a “mini vacation/retreat” weekend. We are planning a dinner with the artist for one evening and Katrina will be here the third day at no charge just to spend more time with class members or to show her designs to those who could not attend class.

DID YOU KNOW?

When you purchase Cross Stitch Supplies and Designs from us we record every $5.00 purchase on your address card and give you a $10.00 Gift Certificate when you have 20 check marks.


When you purchase a Needlepoint canvas from us we give you a Gift Certificate for 10% OFF Finishing the project if you bring it back to us within one year to make your ornaments, pillows, or to frame it.

We will be celebrating our 20 year anniversary in October this year. We will try to do something interesting with those certificates during our anniversary month. Start collecting them now!