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THIS SECTION IS DEVOTED TO OUR RECENT STITCHED SHOP MODELS
We add approximately 4 to 6 new models every other month to our ever growing collection. These are the current New Shop Models that we have added in our shop. We do not always stitch designs which are new, just whatever strikes our fancy. Because a pattern is old doesn't make it any less attractive. If the pattern is still available, after stitching, we then feature it as a New Shop Model on our walls.
If you like the way our shop models look, we now have added a feature that you can purchase the pattern or kit packaged by the manufacturer. You are ONLY purchasing the materials to make the design, not our finished model. These models are in this section for approx. 6 months than move to our Shop Model Tab listed under Book & Charts so you can still continued to view until the patterns or kits are not longer available.
Hope you like our selections!
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Updated November 6, 2022
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| SHOP MODEL - DO YOU HAVE ANY WOOL |
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This kit was in my stach for a while and I was going to have it finished as an ornament - then I checked my frame stash and found this frame adorned with snow and acorns - as you can see, I decided to frame instead. Many times when I visit chain stores I check out their pre-made frames. Many times they work for smal procjects . Both the kit and pattern recomment 18 Ct. Linen which is what I used.
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| SHOP MODEL - HERBS KIT |
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As many of you know, I only do I project start to finish before I start something else unless I call it a car project which is something that I only work on when I visit my daughter who lives 1 1/2 hours away. Well this kit was started when I visited my best friend in Michigan before COVID. When I returned home, I forgot all about it, and recently when searching my stash, I came across it and decided to complete immediately. Nothing hard - the fabric is 14 Ct. Aida, and stitched with wool floss. I love the hanging herb tags. The frame is a custom light brown.
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| SHOP MODEL - TROPICAL FISH |
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I love nautical designs and when summer hits, I look for patterns that are a little different - well I came across the under sea pattern from Heritage Crafts and it fit the bill. When I snorkled in the Caribbean many years ago, these are the fish that you see. I stitched on White Jobelan fabric using DMC floss - the frame is a custom
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| SHOP MODEL - MY EYES SEARCH FOR YOU |
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Again I love summer and found this pattern from Imaginating. The sea horses are done in bold colors with the bubbles matching - again, nothing hard, I used 32 Ct. White Jobelan fabric, and DMC floss. The frame is a custom teal to bring out the colors
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| SHOP MODEL - PATRIOTIC PINWHEEL PARADE |
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With suppy chain issues, I don't always get the frame in timely for my shop models. This is one that I had to wait on. The patteer is from Artful Offering, and I used an Antique Ivory fabric. I have a tendency to stitch bunnies and when I saw this one, it was a good fit for the others that are on display in our shop. The frame is a custom grey
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| SHOP MODEL - DOG BY MARJOEIN BASTIN KIT |
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This cute dog is a kit Lanarte and was gifted to me by my customer Ellis, who has been a friend for years, moved from my area, and he needed to down size so many of his partial stitch projects were given away. This piece was not finished, so I had to complete. Isn't he so cute! The frame is a custom brown.
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| SHOP MODEL - SUMMER |
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As I aways state, I have a tendency to stitch Madam Chantilly patterns because they are fun, and look nice when done. When this pattern was released, I knew I would welcome it as a wall model - however, there were major errors on the pattern, which the designer stated and is going to re-print. She also has the corrections on her web site. My model is correct. I wanted to stith something for Summer, nothing involved, and this pattern fit the bill. Loved the fish and lighthouse. The fabric is 32 Ct. Natural Belfast Linen. The frame I used is a blushed blue custom.
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| SHOP MODEL - POP OF SPRING ZIPPER |
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A you will notice if you look at our shop model, I just love stitching the Bent Creek Zipper kits. They are not hard, most are done on 18 Ct. Linen whic makes a large X, and the kits include everthing separated. All you need to add is a needle. These kits are also good take along kits if you are traveling. This fun butterfly tree called my name and I framed with a matching blue frame
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| SHOP MODEL - FOREVER IN PEACE |
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When this pattern from Sweet Wing Studio arrived in the shop, I just fell in love with the patterned stripes - so after ordering from my distributor, and waiting to no avail, I contacted the designer and ordered directly. I followed the chart, and love the finished result as others who come in the shop and see this model. Again, nothing too hard and I framed with a blue frame
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| SHOP MODEL - RED, WHITE & BUE |
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Usually I like to stitch patterns relating to the season or holidays. When this piece from Shannon Christine arrived in the shop, I loved the fireworks - so I had to add to my stash and stitch. Again, this is not a hard piece, but I did add a little Kreinik Metallic and Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid to give a little sparkle to the fireworks - nothing flashing. and I framed in a matching blue frame
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| SHOP MODEL - UBER FLAG |
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This model was a long time coming. Again, I like Bent Creek patterns and kits that are done on 18 Ct Linen as they are easy to stitch in the car when I am traveling to my daughter's, which is an hour and 1/2 away from me. I had started this on one of my trips, and it was finished in April. I picked out a red frame, never thinking it would become a problem. Well - when my frame did not arrive by July,I akd my framer for a suggestion for a patrotic pattern that I wanted to hang this year - my frame man suggested the frame that I finally used and it has become such a hit.
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| SHOP MODEL-AUTUMN TOWN |
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This project I had started in November by Autumnn Lane Stitchery, and did not have the red Gloria Silk that was needed in the pattern, I put it away and the foss arrived in January and I thought I would wait until eptember to finish the stitching. . When I was sick, I had no idea what to stitch, so I picked ths project up and finished it. Yes, I could have substitued the red floss, using the DMC red, but I tried that and the trees looked like blobs - and I was not sure what the red Gloria looked like so I could not sub with a Weeks floss. Again, I decided to wait it out. I love how the red trees turned out, and felt it was worth the wait. When you look at this framed, it has a 3-D appearance.Th fabric I used was 28 Ct. Golden Needle Linen from Wichelt. I decided to frame with a yellow frame that bings out the yellow trees.
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| SHOP MODEL-HELLO SPRING |
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When I was looking for something to stitch for Spring, I found this piece frm Tiny Modernist that was in 3 parts. I loved the flowers and the colors of DMC used, nothing hard, and decided to use 28 Ct. Navy Lugana for the background. I framed with a brushed edge pink frame.
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| SHOP MODEL-ELEGANT MERRY CHRISTMAS |
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This is another piece that I stitcher prior o Christmas - however Iliked the cherry frame with a gold lip and had to wait until May for it to arrive. This design is by Imaginating, nothing hard, and lovely to look at. I used 28 Ct. Opalescent Lugana and DMC floss
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| SHOP MODEL-LET HEAVEN & NATURE SING |
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Again, this is another piece from Imaginating that I stithed in December that I had to wait on the frame. I love cardinals, and this piece with the verse said it all. Again nothing hard, I used 28 Ct. Opal Lugana and DMC Floss. The frame is a custom Cherry with a gold lip
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| SHOP MODEL- WINTER DELIVERY |
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When this pattern arrived in our shop, I knew that I would be doing a model as I had stitched the three other seasons in this series. Again, nothing hard, and just loved the winter coat the little girl is wearing. Nice to keep up all Winter as other than the flowers, it doesn't scream Christmas. I used 32 Ct. Opal/Raw Belfast and the recommended DMC flosses. The frame is a custom
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| SHOP MODEL- STRANGE SURPRISES |
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When this fun pattern arrived right before Easter, I knew thought it would be a great addition to our models.
Nothing hard, I did use 32 Ct. White Jobelan, and the recommended DMC floss. The frame is a customer brushed edge red
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| SHOP MODEL- WE BUILD A SNOWMAN ZIPPER |
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As many of you know, I love the Bent Creek Zipper kits and this one I had started last year and used as a car stitching project. Kit includes all flosses and fabric, you provide the needle
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| SHOP MODEL- VALENTINE BALLOONS |
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This year at Valentine's Day I was very busy with getting our inventory up to date, and really did not have much time to stitch. So when we received this pattern from Fabby Reilly Designs, I felt I could get this done without any worries. Thought it was cute, and did not take long to stitch - I used 28 Ct. Platinum CashelLinen and DMC floss and the white frame is a custom
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| SHOP MODEL- SWINGIN SNOWFLAKES |
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C. M. Designs has a whole series of hanging items and when I was doing inventory I found this one and through it would be a good Winter model. Again, nothing hard, and I used a Smoky Pearl linen for the background and DMC floss
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| SHOP MODEL - LET'S MINGLE & JINGLE |
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Again I love those patterns from Imaginating and have done many in their snowglobe series, so when I saw this one, felt it would be a good fit for our shop. I stitched on 28 Ct. Opal/White Lugana and used the recommended DMC floss. The frame is a custom brushed edge red. Isn't it cute!
NOTE: I still have two more Christmas models - Let Heaven & Nature Sing and Elegant Merry Christmas both by Imaginating that I will be posting in the future once the frames arrive.
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| SHOP MODEL-CHRISTMAS HOUSE |
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It has been a while since I posted shop models. Frames were the issue and I like to post in the order that I stitch the model. Well since I had models from September that were not posted, I relented and now have posted what is framed up to date. When all is said and done, I will have more than 10 new models, not counting the 2 that are still waiting on frames from Christmas - so please excuse if I post out of date. I just wanted everyone to see what new models we have added to our ever growing shop collection.
This model is by Les Petites Croix De Lucie and I loved the red house decorated for the holidays. Nothing hard, coded for DMC, and I stitched on 32 Ct. Pearl Gray Belfast Linen.
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| SHOP MODEL-SANTA HAT OF HOLLY, PRESENTS ZIPPER |
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If you follow by models, you will notice that I love the Bent Creek Zipper kits, and when this one arrived, I just had to stitch for a model. Everyting except a needle is included in the kit, and I framed in a custom red
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| SHOP MODEL-MEET ME AT THE PUMPKIN PATCH |
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When I was looking for Autumn items to stitch, I came across this release from Imaginating and loved the colors and theme - again nothing hard, coded for DMC, and I used 28 Cream Lugana
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| SHOP MODEL-HEART OF WINTER |
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Every so often, Iona, who works in the shop, give me something that she stitched for a model - this is one that she did from Little Dove Designs that is coded for DMC, and she stitched it on 32 Ct. Vintage Stormy Clouds Belfast. We custom framed with a deep blue colored frame to bring out the blue in the pattern - nice for Winter
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| SHOP MODEL-HARVEST MOON CAT |
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Since I love black cats even though I am cat-less at the present, I had decided to stitch is piece last September. Loved the flower quarter moon which brings out the kitty - again nothing hard, the pattern is from Kitty & Me Designs, coded for DMC, and I framed in a plain black frame
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| SHOP MODEL-WADERS KIT |
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I love beach scenes and when this Bothy Kit arrived, I felt it would be a great addition to our shop models. When you go to the beach, the sea gulls always are walkin on the sand picking scraps - again nothing hard, the kit includes 14 Ct. Aida, all flosses are separated, and the chart is very clear. I used a barnboard style custom frame
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| SHOP MODEL-WATERMELON PARTY |
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This shop model was stitched in August. I was looking for something fun for summer, and when I saw this design, I knew this fit the bill - nothing hard, was coded for DMC and I stitched the model on 32 Ct. Natural Belfast Linen. The frame is a custom dark green with brushed edges
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| SHOP MODEL-PATRIOTIC PICNIC |
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This model is by Primrose Cottage Designs - I was looking for Patriotic patterns, and when this arrived in the shop, I knew I was going to stitch for a model. I added Kreinik #4 metallic floss for the fireworks to give it a little something extra. The frame is a custom blue
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| SHOP MODEL-SANTA SEASON |
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Every so ofter, my employee Iona will stitch something and give it to me for the shop. This is one of those pieces. She stitched the model on 28 Ct. Arctic Linen from Picture This Plus using the recommended flosses. Now we have a Christmas model months ahead - Isn't it cute. The frame is a custom Christmas Green frame
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| SHOP MODEL-CHALK FULL LIBERTY |
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Again in July I was looking for Patriotic items to freshen up our models, and found this offering from Hands on Design. Nothing ard, in fact, it stitched up quickly. I used the Classic Colorworks floss and stitched on 32 Ct. Chalkboard Black Linen from Wichelt. The frame is a rustic white.
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| SHOP MODEL-SIMPLY SPRING, SIMPLY SUMMER, SIMPLY AUTUMN & SIMPLY WINTER |
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This model was stitched in April - May, and I had to wait for the frame which seemed to take forever. It is a combination of four seasonal patterns by The Drawn Thread that I stitched together to form this four season sampler style design. On the back of each pattern it shows these patterns combiined, but not the same way that I did mine. I started with Spring, and ended with Winter. I used the recommended sampler thread and custom framed with a gold lip brown frame. It has been a hit in our shop - hope you all like it as well
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| SHOP MODEL - B&B NAUTILUS SHELL KIT |
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Since summer is upon us, and I stitched 4 of th Mill Hill shell kits, the only one that I did not due was the Nautilus - so here it is. Nothing hard, and it fit a pre-made Mill Hill soft white frame
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| SHOP MODEL - STRAWBERRY FARM |
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Since I stitched the Sunflower Farm from Cuore E Batticuore and then the Lavender Farm from the same designer, I decided to see what other farms they had and found this one. I did add Weeks Hibiscus, and to replace the two European hand-dyed flosses that were used instead of the DMC subs. I love this finished offerin and frames in a red brushed edge custom frame.
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| SHOP MODEL - COTTAGE WELCOME |
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When I was looking for something to stitch this past spring, I came upon this Welcome from The Cricket Collection that was just what I was lookng for. Nothing hard, all DMC floss, and I chose Ice Blue Linen for the background and framed in a white frae to bring out the word "Welcome"
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| SHOP MODEL - CHITTER CHATTER KIT |
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When this kit was offered by Bothy Theads I knew I wanted to do it as a shop model - loved everything about the design with the birds looking so realistic as well as the black-eyed susans. Again nothing hard, was stitched on 14 Ct. Aida, and customed framed. If you have not tried a Bothy Thread Kit, take a look. They are nicely presented, and even their floss is pre-sorted.
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| SHOP MODEL - CATS IN THE RAIN |
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This cute design is from Madam Chantilly - I used 32 Ct. V. Stomry Night- the backside of the fabric rather than with the markings, and recommended DMC floss. The frame is a vintage dark blue. This design reminded me of April showers and that is when I stitched this model
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| SHOP MODEL - SUMMER DELIVERY |
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As you can see, I like the Madam Chanilly patterns, and this one is from her Delivery series - I used 32 Ct. Natural Belfast Linen and the recommended DMC floss. The frame is a country white with markings. I cannot wait for them to release Winter delivery as that is the last in the series. I think these patterns are fun to stitch, and look great when they are finished.
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| SHOP MODEL - WINTER'S RABBIT |
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When I was looking for something for Winter, I would this rabbit by Les Petites Croix De Lucie that can hang all year if you do not mind the white poinsettias - nothing hard, I stitched the model on 28 Ct. White with a tint of silver from Fabric Flari using DMC floss. The frame is a brown custom
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| SHOP MODEL - BELIEVE |
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I know everyone thinks that we should stitch new patterns, well I am a firm believer if you have a stash, go though it once in a while. You might be surprised to find something that you kept putting aside, now appeals to you. This pattern is an oldie but goodie by Stoney Creek, I stitched on the recommended 28 Ct. Antique White Cashel Linen so that I could used the custom mats available by Stoney Creek. I loved the finished product - but had to wait until after Christmas for framing as our frame maker has to wait for mouldings to arrive back in stock aftr January1st.
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| SHOP MODEL - CHRISTMAS WREATH |
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This lovely model is by Twin Peak Primitives and was gifted to us by Iona, one of my helpers. She used Raw w/Opal Belfast Linen using the recommended DMC floss. We chose a custom white tinted with gold frame. I love the finished result.
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| SHOP MODEL - DECEMBER |
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When I was trying to decide what to stitch at the end of October, I knew that I had not stitched the last four months in the Cricket Collection monthly series - so I knew I could not get November done before Christmas, I then picked December. Some of these monthly patterns I have changed the month color, and when I really gave December a look decided that I wanted to stitched on Opalescent Linen - so I knew a few things would need to be changed. Here is what I did:
I stitched the lettering in WDW1280 Verdigris (I needed 3 skeins on 32 Ct. Opalescnet Belfast Linen - if you use some other fabric, you might need more). Next I used B5200 in place of DMC white throughout. I also knew the #4 Kreinik 032 would not show up - so I change the snowflakes by Santa and the Letter C to Kreinik #4 001HL and used the came color for the stars and snow on the ground in the letter C. For Santa I used Rainbow Gallery Whisper W88 for his beard and for the mittens, scarf, and hat in letter E. Also, for the fur on Santa's hat and coat I used Fuzzy Stuff FZ15. The star on top of the tree on the letter M I used #4 Braid-003HL instead of the white floss. The letters B, E, and R - I used #4 Braid 102 for the angels wings, ornament, and wing of angel holding replacing the 032. I framed in a custom cherry color which brought out the red - I wanted December to
be more in the traditional colors of Christmas, and I think the finished result fits perfectly of what I wanted.
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| SHOP MODEL-THE VILLAGE TREE |
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When I was thinking abut patterns to stitch this past Christmas, 2020, I decided to take a look through our racks rather than going to our new book rack. Since I like scenes, I decided on this pattern from Stoney Creek. I loved the touches of Kreinik metallic, and rather than stitch on Antique White Linen, I decided to stitch on Cashel Opalescent - I loved the finished result - hope you all do as well. The frame is a custom brown with a gold lip.
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| SHOP MODEL-LOOKS LIKE CHRISTMAS |
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This pattern is from Shannon Christine Designs and was not hard - I was looking for something that would not take forever, and still look nice. This fit the bill - I loved the versee and the wagon filled witha decorated tree. The pattern was coded for DMC and I stitched on 28 Ct. Beautiful Beige which matched the front cover of thepattern. Again I custom framed in a bbrown frame
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| SHOP MODEL - AUTUMN DELIVERY |
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Picking Autumn designs for models I found this pattern from Madam Chantilly that I just loved. There were not many colors, and really has the feel of Autumn with a little Halloween in the mix that you can keep
on your wall all year or during the fall season - I used 32 Ct. Natural Belfast Linen and DMC floss. The frame was a rustic brown
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| SHOP MODEL - LET'S BE MAGICAL |
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I know it has been a while since I posted shop models, but my stitchig time has been reduced since COVID. It seems that I am now on the computer each night, yes every night well after 9 p.m. processing orders and ordering merchandise. Everything seems to be coming in slower and slower, and we are trying to ship within days if we have the supplies. So enough said abut that - this is something that I stitched around Halloween. I love the globes by Imaginating, and since I often say I don't have a crystal ball, felt this pattern would be my crystal ball and with the witch shoes as the base, it was fun to stitch. I stitched the model on 28 Ct. White Jobelan using DMC floss. We have a molding that we use for many of out Halloween models, and it worked for this piece also - it is black with a wave look - hope you all like the new models that I posted, and will have a few more once the frames arrive.
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| SHOP MODEL-CACTUS GARDEN |
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Since we did not have any shop models of cactus, which is plant that I grow at my home, I decided it was time to find a nice cactus to stitch. Well this offering from Heritage Crafts was just what I was looking for - I stitched my model on 28 Ct. White Jobelan using the recommended DMC floss - the frame was a custom brown
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| SHOP MODEL-BUCKET OF SHELLS |
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As many of you know, I try to stitch patterns relating to the time of year and found this cute offring from Imaginating a good pick for Summer. Again nothing hard, again I stitched my model on 28 Ct. White Jobelan using DMC floss - isn't she cute!. The frame is a custom brown with marking to bring out the sand
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| SHOP MODEL-LAVENDER FARM |
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This pattern is from Cyore E Batticyore, one of our overseas designers. I had stitched their Sunflower Garden last year, and decided to do this garden because I love Lavender - nothing hard, again I stitched on 32 Ct. Lt. Mocha Belfast using DMC floss. The frame is a custom purple with brushed edges - It has been a real hit in our shop.
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| SHOP MODEL - FREEDOM |
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When I was picking out patriotic offering to stitch, I fell in love with this cute pattern from Madam Chantilly. I especially like the watering can which looked in the photo to be stitched in a hand-dyed floss, even though it was charted for DMC . So - I opened by trusty box of Weeks flosses and substituted the red for the watering can using WDW2266 Turkish Red, the stars I used WDW2269 Liberty, and for the blue I used WDW1307 Americana. - I loved the finished result. It looked like the pattern cover. I stitched the model on 32 Ct. Natural Belfast Linen and frame is a brushed edge navY
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This kit was in my stach for a while and I was going to have it finished as an ornament - then I checked my frame stash and found this frame adorned with snow and acorns - as you can see, I decided to frame instead. Many times when I visit chain stores I check out their pre-made frames. Many times they work for smal procjects . Both the kit and pattern recomment 18 Ct. Linen which is what I used. 
As many of you know, I only do I project start to finish before I start something else unless I call it a car project which is something that I only work on when I visit my daughter who lives 1 1/2 hours away. Well this kit was started when I visited my best friend in Michigan before COVID. When I returned home, I forgot all about it, and recently when searching my stash, I came across it and decided to complete immediately. Nothing hard - the fabric is 14 Ct. Aida, and stitched with wool floss. I love the hanging herb tags. The frame is a custom light brown. 
I love nautical designs and when summer hits, I look for patterns that are a little different - well I came across the under sea pattern from Heritage Crafts and it fit the bill. When I snorkled in the Caribbean many years ago, these are the fish that you see. I stitched on White Jobelan fabric using DMC floss - the frame is a custom 
Again I love summer and found this pattern from Imaginating. The sea horses are done in bold colors with the bubbles matching - again, nothing hard, I used 32 Ct. White Jobelan fabric, and DMC floss. The frame is a custom teal to bring out the colors
With suppy chain issues, I don't always get the frame in timely for my shop models. This is one that I had to wait on. The patteer is from Artful Offering, and I used an Antique Ivory fabric. I have a tendency to stitch bunnies and when I saw this one, it was a good fit for the others that are on display in our shop. The frame is a custom grey
This cute dog is a kit Lanarte and was gifted to me by my customer Ellis, who has been a friend for years, moved from my area, and he needed to down size so many of his partial stitch projects were given away. This piece was not finished, so I had to complete. Isn't he so cute! The frame is a custom brown.
As I aways state, I have a tendency to stitch Madam Chantilly patterns because they are fun, and look nice when done. When this pattern was released, I knew I would welcome it as a wall model - however, there were major errors on the pattern, which the designer stated and is going to re-print. She also has the corrections on her web site. My model is correct. I wanted to stith something for Summer, nothing involved, and this pattern fit the bill. Loved the fish and lighthouse. The fabric is 32 Ct. Natural Belfast Linen. The frame I used is a blushed blue custom.
A you will notice if you look at our shop model, I just love stitching the Bent Creek Zipper kits. They are not hard, most are done on 18 Ct. Linen whic makes a large X, and the kits include everthing separated. All you need to add is a needle. These kits are also good take along kits if you are traveling. This fun butterfly tree called my name and I framed with a matching blue frame
When this pattern from Sweet Wing Studio arrived in the shop, I just fell in love with the patterned stripes - so after ordering from my distributor, and waiting to no avail, I contacted the designer and ordered directly. I followed the chart, and love the finished result as others who come in the shop and see this model. Again, nothing too hard and I framed with a blue frame
Usually I like to stitch patterns relating to the season or holidays. When this piece from Shannon Christine arrived in the shop, I loved the fireworks - so I had to add to my stash and stitch. Again, this is not a hard piece, but I did add a little Kreinik Metallic and Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid to give a little sparkle to the fireworks - nothing flashing. and I framed in a matching blue frame
This model was a long time coming. Again, I like Bent Creek patterns and kits that are done on 18 Ct Linen as they are easy to stitch in the car when I am traveling to my daughter's, which is an hour and 1/2 away from me. I had started this on one of my trips, and it was finished in April. I picked out a red frame, never thinking it would become a problem. Well - when my frame did not arrive by July,I akd my framer for a suggestion for a patrotic pattern that I wanted to hang this year - my frame man suggested the frame that I finally used and it has become such a hit.
This project I had started in November by Autumnn Lane Stitchery, and did not have the red Gloria Silk that was needed in the pattern, I put it away and the foss arrived in January and I thought I would wait until eptember to finish the stitching. . When I was sick, I had no idea what to stitch, so I picked ths project up and finished it. Yes, I could have substitued the red floss, using the DMC red, but I tried that and the trees looked like blobs - and I was not sure what the red Gloria looked like so I could not sub with a Weeks floss. Again, I decided to wait it out. I love how the red trees turned out, and felt it was worth the wait. When you look at this framed, it has a 3-D appearance.Th fabric I used was 28 Ct. Golden Needle Linen from Wichelt. I decided to frame with a yellow frame that bings out the yellow trees. 
When I was looking for something to stitch for Spring, I found this piece frm Tiny Modernist that was in 3 parts. I loved the flowers and the colors of DMC used, nothing hard, and decided to use 28 Ct. Navy Lugana for the background. I framed with a brushed edge pink frame. 
This is another piece that I stitcher prior o Christmas - however Iliked the cherry frame with a gold lip and had to wait until May for it to arrive. This design is by Imaginating, nothing hard, and lovely to look at. I used 28 Ct. Opalescent Lugana and DMC floss
Again, this is another piece from Imaginating that I stithed in December that I had to wait on the frame. I love cardinals, and this piece with the verse said it all. Again nothing hard, I used 28 Ct. Opal Lugana and DMC Floss. The frame is a custom Cherry with a gold lip
When this pattern arrived in our shop, I knew that I would be doing a model as I had stitched the three other seasons in this series. Again, nothing hard, and just loved the winter coat the little girl is wearing. Nice to keep up all Winter as other than the flowers, it doesn't scream Christmas. I used 32 Ct. Opal/Raw Belfast and the recommended DMC flosses. The frame is a custom
When this fun pattern arrived right before Easter, I knew thought it would be a great addition to our models.
Nothing hard, I did use 32 Ct. White Jobelan, and the recommended DMC floss. The frame is a customer brushed edge red
As many of you know, I love the Bent Creek Zipper kits and this one I had started last year and used as a car stitching project. Kit includes all flosses and fabric, you provide the needle
This year at Valentine's Day I was very busy with getting our inventory up to date, and really did not have much time to stitch. So when we received this pattern from Fabby Reilly Designs, I felt I could get this done without any worries. Thought it was cute, and did not take long to stitch - I used 28 Ct. Platinum CashelLinen and DMC floss and the white frame is a custom
C. M. Designs has a whole series of hanging items and when I was doing inventory I found this one and through it would be a good Winter model. Again, nothing hard, and I used a Smoky Pearl linen for the background and DMC floss
Again I love those patterns from Imaginating and have done many in their snowglobe series, so when I saw this one, felt it would be a good fit for our shop. I stitched on 28 Ct. Opal/White Lugana and used the recommended DMC floss. The frame is a custom brushed edge red. Isn't it cute!
NOTE: I still have two more Christmas models - Let Heaven & Nature Sing and Elegant Merry Christmas both by Imaginating that I will be posting in the future once the frames arrive.
It has been a while since I posted shop models. Frames were the issue and I like to post in the order that I stitch the model. Well since I had models from September that were not posted, I relented and now have posted what is framed up to date. When all is said and done, I will have more than 10 new models, not counting the 2 that are still waiting on frames from Christmas - so please excuse if I post out of date. I just wanted everyone to see what new models we have added to our ever growing shop collection.
This model is by Les Petites Croix De Lucie and I loved the red house decorated for the holidays. Nothing hard, coded for DMC, and I stitched on 32 Ct. Pearl Gray Belfast Linen. 
If you follow by models, you will notice that I love the Bent Creek Zipper kits, and when this one arrived, I just had to stitch for a model. Everyting except a needle is included in the kit, and I framed in a custom red
When I was looking for Autumn items to stitch, I came across this release from Imaginating and loved the colors and theme - again nothing hard, coded for DMC, and I used 28 Cream Lugana
Every so often, Iona, who works in the shop, give me something that she stitched for a model - this is one that she did from Little Dove Designs that is coded for DMC, and she stitched it on 32 Ct. Vintage Stormy Clouds Belfast. We custom framed with a deep blue colored frame to bring out the blue in the pattern - nice for Winter
Since I love black cats even though I am cat-less at the present, I had decided to stitch is piece last September. Loved the flower quarter moon which brings out the kitty - again nothing hard, the pattern is from Kitty & Me Designs, coded for DMC, and I framed in a plain black frame
I love beach scenes and when this Bothy Kit arrived, I felt it would be a great addition to our shop models. When you go to the beach, the sea gulls always are walkin on the sand picking scraps - again nothing hard, the kit includes 14 Ct. Aida, all flosses are separated, and the chart is very clear. I used a barnboard style custom frame
This shop model was stitched in August. I was looking for something fun for summer, and when I saw this design, I knew this fit the bill - nothing hard, was coded for DMC and I stitched the model on 32 Ct. Natural Belfast Linen. The frame is a custom dark green with brushed edges 
This model is by Primrose Cottage Designs - I was looking for Patriotic patterns, and when this arrived in the shop, I knew I was going to stitch for a model. I added Kreinik #4 metallic floss for the fireworks to give it a little something extra. The frame is a custom blue
Every so ofter, my employee Iona will stitch something and give it to me for the shop. This is one of those pieces. She stitched the model on 28 Ct. Arctic Linen from Picture This Plus using the recommended flosses. Now we have a Christmas model months ahead - Isn't it cute. The frame is a custom Christmas Green frame
Again in July I was looking for Patriotic items to freshen up our models, and found this offering from Hands on Design. Nothing ard, in fact, it stitched up quickly. I used the Classic Colorworks floss and stitched on 32 Ct. Chalkboard Black Linen from Wichelt. The frame is a rustic white.
This model was stitched in April - May, and I had to wait for the frame which seemed to take forever. It is a combination of four seasonal patterns by The Drawn Thread that I stitched together to form this four season sampler style design. On the back of each pattern it shows these patterns combiined, but not the same way that I did mine. I started with Spring, and ended with Winter. I used the recommended sampler thread and custom framed with a gold lip brown frame. It has been a hit in our shop - hope you all like it as well
Since summer is upon us, and I stitched 4 of th Mill Hill shell kits, the only one that I did not due was the Nautilus - so here it is. Nothing hard, and it fit a pre-made Mill Hill soft white frame
Since I stitched the Sunflower Farm from Cuore E Batticuore and then the Lavender Farm from the same designer, I decided to see what other farms they had and found this one. I did add Weeks Hibiscus, and to replace the two European hand-dyed flosses that were used instead of the DMC subs. I love this finished offerin and frames in a red brushed edge custom frame.
When I was looking for something to stitch this past spring, I came upon this Welcome from The Cricket Collection that was just what I was lookng for. Nothing hard, all DMC floss, and I chose Ice Blue Linen for the background and framed in a white frae to bring out the word "Welcome"
When this kit was offered by Bothy Theads I knew I wanted to do it as a shop model - loved everything about the design with the birds looking so realistic as well as the black-eyed susans. Again nothing hard, was stitched on 14 Ct. Aida, and customed framed. If you have not tried a Bothy Thread Kit, take a look. They are nicely presented, and even their floss is pre-sorted. 
This cute design is from Madam Chantilly - I used 32 Ct. V. Stomry Night- the backside of the fabric rather than with the markings, and recommended DMC floss. The frame is a vintage dark blue. This design reminded me of April showers and that is when I stitched this model
As you can see, I like the Madam Chanilly patterns, and this one is from her Delivery series - I used 32 Ct. Natural Belfast Linen and the recommended DMC floss. The frame is a country white with markings. I cannot wait for them to release Winter delivery as that is the last in the series. I think these patterns are fun to stitch, and look great when they are finished.
When I was looking for something for Winter, I would this rabbit by Les Petites Croix De Lucie that can hang all year if you do not mind the white poinsettias - nothing hard, I stitched the model on 28 Ct. White with a tint of silver from Fabric Flari using DMC floss. The frame is a brown custom
I know everyone thinks that we should stitch new patterns, well I am a firm believer if you have a stash, go though it once in a while. You might be surprised to find something that you kept putting aside, now appeals to you. This pattern is an oldie but goodie by Stoney Creek, I stitched on the recommended 28 Ct. Antique White Cashel Linen so that I could used the custom mats available by Stoney Creek. I loved the finished product - but had to wait until after Christmas for framing as our frame maker has to wait for mouldings to arrive back in stock aftr January1st. 
This lovely model is by Twin Peak Primitives and was gifted to us by Iona, one of my helpers. She used Raw w/Opal Belfast Linen using the recommended DMC floss. We chose a custom white tinted with gold frame. I love the finished result.
When I was trying to decide what to stitch at the end of October, I knew that I had not stitched the last four months in the Cricket Collection monthly series - so I knew I could not get November done before Christmas, I then picked December. Some of these monthly patterns I have changed the month color, and when I really gave December a look decided that I wanted to stitched on Opalescent Linen - so I knew a few things would need to be changed. Here is what I did:
I stitched the lettering in WDW1280 Verdigris (I needed 3 skeins on 32 Ct. Opalescnet Belfast Linen - if you use some other fabric, you might need more). Next I used B5200 in place of DMC white throughout. I also knew the #4 Kreinik 032 would not show up - so I change the snowflakes by Santa and the Letter C to Kreinik #4 001HL and used the came color for the stars and snow on the ground in the letter C. For Santa I used Rainbow Gallery Whisper W88 for his beard and for the mittens, scarf, and hat in letter E. Also, for the fur on Santa's hat and coat I used Fuzzy Stuff FZ15. The star on top of the tree on the letter M I used #4 Braid-003HL instead of the white floss. The letters B, E, and R - I used #4 Braid 102 for the angels wings, ornament, and wing of angel holding replacing the 032. I framed in a custom cherry color which brought out the red - I wanted December to
be more in the traditional colors of Christmas, and I think the finished result fits perfectly of what I wanted.
When I was thinking abut patterns to stitch this past Christmas, 2020, I decided to take a look through our racks rather than going to our new book rack. Since I like scenes, I decided on this pattern from Stoney Creek. I loved the touches of Kreinik metallic, and rather than stitch on Antique White Linen, I decided to stitch on Cashel Opalescent - I loved the finished result - hope you all do as well. The frame is a custom brown with a gold lip.
This pattern is from Shannon Christine Designs and was not hard - I was looking for something that would not take forever, and still look nice. This fit the bill - I loved the versee and the wagon filled witha decorated tree. The pattern was coded for DMC and I stitched on 28 Ct. Beautiful Beige which matched the front cover of thepattern. Again I custom framed in a bbrown frame
Picking Autumn designs for models I found this pattern from Madam Chantilly that I just loved. There were not many colors, and really has the feel of Autumn with a little Halloween in the mix that you can keep
on your wall all year or during the fall season - I used 32 Ct. Natural Belfast Linen and DMC floss. The frame was a rustic brown
I know it has been a while since I posted shop models, but my stitchig time has been reduced since COVID. It seems that I am now on the computer each night, yes every night well after 9 p.m. processing orders and ordering merchandise. Everything seems to be coming in slower and slower, and we are trying to ship within days if we have the supplies. So enough said abut that - this is something that I stitched around Halloween. I love the globes by Imaginating, and since I often say I don't have a crystal ball, felt this pattern would be my crystal ball and with the witch shoes as the base, it was fun to stitch. I stitched the model on 28 Ct. White Jobelan using DMC floss. We have a molding that we use for many of out Halloween models, and it worked for this piece also - it is black with a wave look - hope you all like the new models that I posted, and will have a few more once the frames arrive.
Since we did not have any shop models of cactus, which is plant that I grow at my home, I decided it was time to find a nice cactus to stitch. Well this offering from Heritage Crafts was just what I was looking for - I stitched my model on 28 Ct. White Jobelan using the recommended DMC floss - the frame was a custom brown
As many of you know, I try to stitch patterns relating to the time of year and found this cute offring from Imaginating a good pick for Summer. Again nothing hard, again I stitched my model on 28 Ct. White Jobelan using DMC floss - isn't she cute!. The frame is a custom brown with marking to bring out the sand
This pattern is from Cyore E Batticyore, one of our overseas designers. I had stitched their Sunflower Garden last year, and decided to do this garden because I love Lavender - nothing hard, again I stitched on 32 Ct. Lt. Mocha Belfast using DMC floss. The frame is a custom purple with brushed edges - It has been a real hit in our shop. 
When I was picking out patriotic offering to stitch, I fell in love with this cute pattern from Madam Chantilly. I especially like the watering can which looked in the photo to be stitched in a hand-dyed floss, even though it was charted for DMC . So - I opened by trusty box of Weeks flosses and substituted the red for the watering can using WDW2266 Turkish Red, the stars I used WDW2269 Liberty, and for the blue I used WDW1307 Americana. - I loved the finished result. It looked like the pattern cover. I stitched the model on 32 Ct. Natural Belfast Linen and frame is a brushed edge navY