No, you are not missing anything ... I had no newsletter for April ...
I was a bit busy with 2 Pop Up Events and welcoming my new Shop Assistant, Amy!
This month's featured technique is Hardanger and is one of the many stitching styles that Amy is very knowledgeable about.
Hardanger is a stitching tradition from Northern Europe and features geometric designs and cut work. Historical examples are stitched in White or Cream, but modern interpretations include all the colours of the rainbow!
Many stitching traditions include a version of whitework and cutwork and this newsletter is meant as a stepping off point to explore what else is out there.
You will meet Amy at my future Pop Up events, including this months event in Regina, SK. This Spring she jumped right in to it, counting every item I have in stock and is now learning how to process and pack new orders.
Welcome Amy
New in stock:
Yvette Stanton's New Book
Hardanger Filling Stitches
Hardanger Fabric - 22 count
There is specific fabric that is used for Hardanger, the main thing you need to look for is fabric that can have the fibers removed easily. So Linen is a good alternative to Hardanger fabric, but AIDA is harder to remove the fibers so is not recommended
Below is a sample from the Cross N' Patch pattern "Seasons Greetings." This company has a large selection of hardanger patterns and I can order many from their catalogue
New Scissor Brand - KAI
Thank you for all the product suggestions and here is one of the great items that was sent in.
Scissor Collection - KAI Brand
The 5100 series was suggested to me by designer Natalie Dupuis as her 'go to' scissors. They are now in stock: Regular, Curved and Thread snips.
Embroidery Tip for March
Try something new ... Overdyed Perle Cotton Threads
TIP OF THE MONTH
Hardanger and other Whitework techniques can be stitched in COLOUR!
Threadworx and Weeks Dye Works both have a selection of Perle Cotton threads overdyed with colour variation. The Threadworx colours are bright and vibrant and the Weeks Dye Works are softer and more muted.
My collection of Perle thread types will let you explore all your options and branch out from the norm including Silk Perle.
Seminar Regina: Endless Horizons
May 27-31 - Atlas Hotel, Regina, SK
Join me along with other vendors all week, along with a week long Members Art Exhibition.
I am accepting orders for Pick Up in Regina.
Next Month I will be announcing another Weekend Stitching Retreat for Calgary for Late Summer 2024
Thank you for your support of my small business!
More events coming all year!
