January got you thinking about SPRING but then February arrived and now you have the Mid-Winter Blues :(
For me, February started with a party as my first Stitching Day event was enjoyed by all! I got the chance to talk to many people I have seen at my previous Pop Up Stores and meet a large group of new people as well! Some had just moved to Calgary, and others had discovered our wonderful stitching community!
A big thank you to @CalgaryStitchers on Facebook for supporting and sharing your passion for all things needle & thread. I encourage everyone to reach out to the stitching communities near you and start some new friendships this year!
I am also excited to welcome Jan Jourdain to my small team. I met Jan at a Cross-Stitch retreat before I started my business and she has been a supporter since the beginning. You will meet Jan at some of my Pop Up events this year.
I have a full year ahead of me and I will be taking a short break next week (Feb 9-14) to recharge before my busy Spring actually arrives! I will still have email and inventory notes will be updated but all orders will be held to ship when I am back in Calgary.
Take some time to stitch this February too.
Jennifer Care
February 2025 ONLY - 20% off IN STOCK Animal Themed Patterns
For the entire year of 2025, each month will feature new Pattern Theme.
Discounts will be applied at checkout. My newsletter will feature the new theme but they are also posted on the website the first day of each month.
FEBRUARY - All Animal (and Insect) theme patterns
Birds will be featured in a future month :)
February 2025 - IN STOCK Animal Patterns – Embroidery Marketplace - Calgary
Got the Mid-Winter Blues? ... just go with it and find some fabric for a new project!
Some of these may need to be ordered
Fabric Colour - Blues/Purples – Embroidery Marketplace - Calgary
All Fabric listings will note the size of fabric that is in stock (Small, Medium and/or Large) or if it Need to be Ordered for you.
Atlantic (Vintage) - 32 count - Lugana by Zweigart of Germany
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Embroidery Tip of the Month
Needles: The Right Size for the Right Fabric Count
Needles are the center of our stitching universe but do we actually consider our needles as often as we should? Many of us started stitching with kits and just used the needle that was included without any extra thought.
There is a 'rabbit hole' of information out there about needles and you can spend hours learning about materials (Gold or Platinum) and manufacturing methods (Stamped or Milled) but for most of us we just want something that feels nice in the hand.
For Cross Stitch this is my simple tip ... Add 10 to your fabric count and voilà there's your needle size!!
14 stitches to the inch (Aida 14 or Linen 28) - Use #24
16 stitches to the inch (Aida 16 or Linen 32) - Use #26
18 stitches to the inch (Aida 18 or Linen 36) - Use #28
As I always say "There are no rules to stitching" and if you like a #24 needles because you can thread it without glasses then carry on my friend, carry on!!!
Tapestry Petit Needles are back in stock - in 2024 John James discontinued this style and they have been reintroduced by Colonial Needles and are made in India.
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The next BIG THING .... EAC/ACB's Seminar 2025: Stitching Under the Arch hosted by the Calgary Guild of Needle and Fibre Arts
May 13-18, 2025: Heritage Hall, SAIT Campus Calgary
I am doing double duties at this event as I am one of the volunteers helping my stitching guild to host AND I am one of the vendors for the weeklong boutiques.
There is only one more month to sign up for classes but you can also attend many of our events that are open to the public
Wednesday May 14 - Saturday May 17
Members Exhibition Art Show - 8-6pm daily: Visit, view and vote on your favourite embroidery from members.
Thursday May 15 7-9pm
Market Night Shopping - Full of Artisan Crafters, Specialty retaillers and Event teachers with kits!
Renting a table is $75 and is open to anyone email 2025registration@eac-acb.ca for more information.
Friday May 16 - All day
STITCH IN PUBLIC EVENTS - morning, afternoon and evening
More information to come but we are looking to 'TAKE OVER HERITAGE HALL' and fill it full of crafters! Everyone is welcome!
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I am always adding new items to the website and looking for recommendations!
I am on the hunt to add more Canadian Designers and Creators to my website. If you have a suggestion please email. You will find some featured on my homepage this month
New Discoveries - Winter 2024/25 – Embroidery Marketplace - Calgary