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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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| SHOP MODEL - SADIE STUART: I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE SAMPLER |
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When I was looking for something Patriotic to stitch, and I just loved this Pledge of Allegiance from the 1892, I decided to stitch this and add to our shop model collection. I don't always pick new patterns, a many of the older patterns worthy of my time. This is the original Pledge, not the updated version that is spoken today. I used the recommended 30 Ct. Havana, and Classic Colorworks flosses. The frame I picked is a custon Cherry with a gold lip.
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| SHOP MODEL - BLACK KIT KIT |
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Since we have a cat display in our shop, usually I try to find a design to add to our models - this is a complete kit from Riolis that is done on 10 Ct. Aida. Yes, I mean 10 Ct. What a breeze it was to stitch, and I really love the finished look. The frame is a black custom. It was fun to stitch out of the box as I mostly stitch on evenweaves or linens. Adding an aida project evry so often gives me complete joy and less counting.
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| SHOP MODEL - SPRING TOUR |
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When I was looking for Spring items to stitch, I found this one from Madam Chantilly that you can change the sign to Easter. Nothing hard, stitched on 32 Ct. Raw Belfast Linen using DMC floss. The frame is a custome white this a little antiquing.
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| SHOP MODEL - LITTE ROBIN |
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This little robin is by Heritage Crafts and was a fast to stitch. I was looking for a bird for spring, and
this little robin was just the thing. I stitched it on 28 Ct. White Evenweave and the frame was in my stash.
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| SHOP MODEL - HEART BERRY SMPLEER |
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As you can see, I have been stitching, just taking a while waiting on frames. This little gem is fron Bent Creek. Again, nothig hard, and there are others in this sampler series. I stitched the model on 28 Ct Platinum Cashel linen using the recommended flosses. The frame is a custom cherry
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| SHOP MODEL - FULL OF BUNNIES |
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If you following my shop model posting, you will see that I love Madam Chantilly patterns. They are easy, yet look nice. I was hunting for something Spring, and I found this one. Again, nothing hard, I used 32 Ct. White Jobelan, and the floss was DMC - the frame is a custom pink
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| SHOP MODEL - SEASON SAMPLER -SPRING |
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This another pattern fom Madam Chantilly. I had stitched heer Winter Sampler, and felt that I should stitch all 4 sesons. So for Spring this sampler with daffodils has been a hit. I stitched it on 28 Ct. Natural Linen using DMC floss. The frame is a custom with a tint of orange. I will be stitching the Summer in the coming weeks.
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| SHOP MODEL - EASTER TREE |
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As I always like to add a new model for a holiday, I found this offering from Shannon Christine and loved the tree idea for Easter. I stitched the model on 28 Ct. Natural Cashel Linen using DMC floss. The frame is a custom yellow
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| SHOP MODEL - OLDE IRISH BLESSING |
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For a long time I have had an Irish Blessing on our shop wall that is by The Trilogy. This year I decided to find another one so I could switch and this one from Erica Michael was the one. I stitched the model on 32 Ct. Antique White Jobelan. This re-release from Erica was originally done on silk gauze, but I wanted a large finished design. Again the frame was a custom brushed edge green
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| SHOP MODEL - POP OF WINTER ZIPPER |
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As many of you might know, I spent St. Parick's Day in a hospital waiting room - my son and husband had surgery the same day. To kill the time, I brought a book and decided at the last minute to include something to stitch. I picked this kit as I had already stitched the Pop of Summer Zipper. The kit included large 18-20 Ct. Natural Linen, all flosses and all I needed to add was a needle Needless to day, I stitched it while waiting the 12 hours that I sat there. The frame i a custom white.
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| SHOP MODEL - MERRY CHRISTMAS MASON JAR |
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I love certain design companies, and Imaginating is one of them. This pattern was not hard, and designed by Diane Arthurs. I stitched the model on 28 Ct. Opalescent Cashel Linen and the design is coded for DMC. The delay was the Cherry frame with a gold lip, but I felt it was worth the wait.
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| SHOP MODEL - MY LOVE |
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I was looking for something for Valentine's Day, and came across this pattern from Madam Chantilly. I loved the simplicity, and realized that it could be used for a wedding or anniversary - So if you look closely you will see that I personalized the heart to honor my 50th Wedding Anniversary. The fabric is 32 Ct. Chocolate and the floss was DMC. The frame is a white custom - nothing fancy.
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| SHOP MODEL - CRAZY LOVE |
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When I was looking for something to stitch for Valentine's Day, I came across this pattern from C. M. Designs. I had stitched another offering from C. M. Designs with hanging snowflakes, so I felt this one was just want I wanted. Again, nothing hard, stitched on a pink linen using DMC floss. The frame is a custom raspberry color.
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| SHOP MODEL-LOVES GNOMES |
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I am posting an array of new shop models that I stitched from October 2022 up to February 2023. With my life in a turnoil since November, I stitched, just did not have time to post the models. Hope you all like my choices.
This pattern is from Les Petites Coix De Lucie and I was looking for something for Valentines, and this fit the bill - Nothing hard and I stitched on 32 Ct. White Belfast Linen using DMC floss. The frame is a custom pink
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| SHOP MODEL-SEASONS SAMPLER - WINTER |
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This sampler from Madam Chntilly has been a hit in our shop. I wanted to stitch a sampler, but something a little different. I was drawn to this pattern because of the birds, in fact, I will be stitching the other three seasons in this series. Again, nothing hard, coded for DMC and I stitched the model on 28 Ct. Natural Linen from Wichelt. The frame is a custom that I ordered wrong, but love how it turned out
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| SHOP MODEL-WINTER |
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I always seem to start seasonal patterns, yet never finish the series - So in January I decided to turn over a new leaf this year and if I start a series, I need to complete all four. This is one from Cross-Eyed Cricket. I love the finished project - I used 28 Ct. Smokey Pearl Cashel Linen, and DMC floss. Again, nothing hard and the frame is a custom brushed white.
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| SHOP MODEL-SNOWBALLS AND ICICLES |
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Sometimes when I look for something to stitch, I look for small cute designs - this one from Designs by Ethel was just want I wanted. I loved the winter theme, used a piece of 28 Ct. Crystal Helix from PTP that I had in my stash, and found a frame in our sale frames that worked.
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| SHOP MODEL-POP OF SUMMER ZIPPER |
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As many of you know if you read about my models that I just love the Zipper kits from Bent Creek. The include 18 Ct. Linen, all flosses, and all you need to add is a needle. When I sit in the car on the way to my Daughter's, she lives 1 1/2 hours away, it give me something to do. For those who are afraid of linen, the block over 2 threads makes the X a 9 count, which is a bigger X than 14 Ct. Aida. I frames in a brushed red custom
( Note: I finished Pop of Winter Zipper when I was sittingin the waiting room for 12 hours at the hospital when my son and husband had surgery recently - it took 5 hours and I will be posting once it is framed)
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| SHOP MODEL-T'WAS THE NIGHT |
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Everybody thinks when a new pattern comes in, we should stitch it as a shop model. Not here at YOCS. I pick and choose what I like, and this design from Sue Hillis is an oldie, but goodie. I was looking for something Christmas in December that was a little different, and this pattern was just what I wanted. I loved the holly in the border. I stitched the model on 32 Ct. Antique Ivory Belfast Linen, and this pattern is again coded for DMC. The frame is a custom gold
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| SHOP MODEL-NOEL |
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When I was looking for Holiday patterns, I found this pattern from Heritage Crafts. We did not have a Noel model, so this one was just the thing. I loved the mix of gifts as well. The model was stitched on 32Ct. White Opalescent Belfast Linen with DMC floss
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| SHOP MODEL-2016 PRAIRIE SANTA |
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Since I have not stitched a Prairie Schooler Santa for a while, I decided to do one as a new model. I looked through their patterns and settled on the 2016 as I wa attracted to the reindeer. I used French Knots for his beard to make it a little different. I did stitch on the recommended 18 Ct. Khaki Davos with DMC floss, and framed in a pre-made 4x6 frame
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| SHOP MODEL-GOSSAMER SLIPPER KIT |
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In October a customer placed an order for this kit from Bothy Threads. When I was packaging the order, I took a close look and just loved this pattern - so I decided to order a kit for me to stitch as a shop model. As all Bothy Kit, everything is nicely separated and labeled, and always includes 14 Ct. Aida. The frame is a custom silver and black to pick out the spider web. Isn't it cute!
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| SHOP MODEL-THE AUTUMN GARDEN |
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In one of my earlier posts, I noted that I was turning over a new leaft and finishing up series - well this is one of those that I did 2 sesons and still have one more to go. The pattern is from The Drawn Thread. I used 28 Ct. Antique Lambswool Linen and the recommended Silk flosses. If you have ever done any patterns from The Drawn Thread, she has a tendency to use the same pallet of colors, so you only need to purchase a skein or two of floss (just for your info - silk floss goes further than cotton floss as it has more plys) I also like this brand of patterns as they feature some different stitches which give her designs a unique look. I did stitch with 2 ply of floss rather than the recommended one ply that she states. The specialty stitches were stitch as direted. I like denser colors. and find that using one ply is too light looking for me. The frame is a custom walnut
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I am finally getting around to finishing the 12 months from The Cricket Collection - October is one of those. (I still have September and November to do) I chose 32 Ct. Tuscan Sun Belfast Linen, and used the recommended DMC flosses, the lettering was done with a hand-dyed Sil 'n' Color from The Thread Gatherer, and accented with JAB co. buttons. The frame is a custom.
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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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When I was looking for something Patriotic to stitch, and I just loved this Pledge of Allegiance from the 1892, I decided to stitch this and add to our shop model collection. I don't always pick new patterns, a many of the older patterns worthy of my time. This is the original Pledge, not the updated version that is spoken today. I used the recommended 30 Ct. Havana, and Classic Colorworks flosses. The frame I picked is a custon Cherry with a gold lip. 
Since we have a cat display in our shop, usually I try to find a design to add to our models - this is a complete kit from Riolis that is done on 10 Ct. Aida. Yes, I mean 10 Ct. What a breeze it was to stitch, and I really love the finished look. The frame is a black custom. It was fun to stitch out of the box as I mostly stitch on evenweaves or linens. Adding an aida project evry so often gives me complete joy and less counting.
When I was looking for Spring items to stitch, I found this one from Madam Chantilly that you can change the sign to Easter. Nothing hard, stitched on 32 Ct. Raw Belfast Linen using DMC floss. The frame is a custome white this a little antiquing. 
This little robin is by Heritage Crafts and was a fast to stitch. I was looking for a bird for spring, and
this little robin was just the thing. I stitched it on 28 Ct. White Evenweave and the frame was in my stash.
As you can see, I have been stitching, just taking a while waiting on frames. This little gem is fron Bent Creek. Again, nothig hard, and there are others in this sampler series. I stitched the model on 28 Ct Platinum Cashel linen using the recommended flosses. The frame is a custom cherry
If you following my shop model posting, you will see that I love Madam Chantilly patterns. They are easy, yet look nice. I was hunting for something Spring, and I found this one. Again, nothing hard, I used 32 Ct. White Jobelan, and the floss was DMC - the frame is a custom pink
This another pattern fom Madam Chantilly. I had stitched heer Winter Sampler, and felt that I should stitch all 4 sesons. So for Spring this sampler with daffodils has been a hit. I stitched it on 28 Ct. Natural Linen using DMC floss. The frame is a custom with a tint of orange. I will be stitching the Summer in the coming weeks.
As I always like to add a new model for a holiday, I found this offering from Shannon Christine and loved the tree idea for Easter. I stitched the model on 28 Ct. Natural Cashel Linen using DMC floss. The frame is a custom yellow
For a long time I have had an Irish Blessing on our shop wall that is by The Trilogy. This year I decided to find another one so I could switch and this one from Erica Michael was the one. I stitched the model on 32 Ct. Antique White Jobelan. This re-release from Erica was originally done on silk gauze, but I wanted a large finished design. Again the frame was a custom brushed edge green
As many of you might know, I spent St. Parick's Day in a hospital waiting room - my son and husband had surgery the same day. To kill the time, I brought a book and decided at the last minute to include something to stitch. I picked this kit as I had already stitched the Pop of Summer Zipper. The kit included large 18-20 Ct. Natural Linen, all flosses and all I needed to add was a needle Needless to day, I stitched it while waiting the 12 hours that I sat there. The frame i a custom white.
I love certain design companies, and Imaginating is one of them. This pattern was not hard, and designed by Diane Arthurs. I stitched the model on 28 Ct. Opalescent Cashel Linen and the design is coded for DMC. The delay was the Cherry frame with a gold lip, but I felt it was worth the wait.
I was looking for something for Valentine's Day, and came across this pattern from Madam Chantilly. I loved the simplicity, and realized that it could be used for a wedding or anniversary - So if you look closely you will see that I personalized the heart to honor my 50th Wedding Anniversary. The fabric is 32 Ct. Chocolate and the floss was DMC. The frame is a white custom - nothing fancy.
When I was looking for something to stitch for Valentine's Day, I came across this pattern from C. M. Designs. I had stitched another offering from C. M. Designs with hanging snowflakes, so I felt this one was just want I wanted. Again, nothing hard, stitched on a pink linen using DMC floss. The frame is a custom raspberry color.
I am posting an array of new shop models that I stitched from October 2022 up to February 2023. With my life in a turnoil since November, I stitched, just did not have time to post the models. Hope you all like my choices.
This pattern is from Les Petites Coix De Lucie and I was looking for something for Valentines, and this fit the bill - Nothing hard and I stitched on 32 Ct. White Belfast Linen using DMC floss. The frame is a custom pink
This sampler from Madam Chntilly has been a hit in our shop. I wanted to stitch a sampler, but something a little different. I was drawn to this pattern because of the birds, in fact, I will be stitching the other three seasons in this series. Again, nothing hard, coded for DMC and I stitched the model on 28 Ct. Natural Linen from Wichelt. The frame is a custom that I ordered wrong, but love how it turned out
I always seem to start seasonal patterns, yet never finish the series - So in January I decided to turn over a new leaf this year and if I start a series, I need to complete all four. This is one from Cross-Eyed Cricket. I love the finished project - I used 28 Ct. Smokey Pearl Cashel Linen, and DMC floss. Again, nothing hard and the frame is a custom brushed white.
Sometimes when I look for something to stitch, I look for small cute designs - this one from Designs by Ethel was just want I wanted. I loved the winter theme, used a piece of 28 Ct. Crystal Helix from PTP that I had in my stash, and found a frame in our sale frames that worked.
As many of you know if you read about my models that I just love the Zipper kits from Bent Creek. The include 18 Ct. Linen, all flosses, and all you need to add is a needle. When I sit in the car on the way to my Daughter's, she lives 1 1/2 hours away, it give me something to do. For those who are afraid of linen, the block over 2 threads makes the X a 9 count, which is a bigger X than 14 Ct. Aida. I frames in a brushed red custom
( Note: I finished Pop of Winter Zipper when I was sittingin the waiting room for 12 hours at the hospital when my son and husband had surgery recently - it took 5 hours and I will be posting once it is framed)
Everybody thinks when a new pattern comes in, we should stitch it as a shop model. Not here at YOCS. I pick and choose what I like, and this design from Sue Hillis is an oldie, but goodie. I was looking for something Christmas in December that was a little different, and this pattern was just what I wanted. I loved the holly in the border. I stitched the model on 32 Ct. Antique Ivory Belfast Linen, and this pattern is again coded for DMC. The frame is a custom gold
When I was looking for Holiday patterns, I found this pattern from Heritage Crafts. We did not have a Noel model, so this one was just the thing. I loved the mix of gifts as well. The model was stitched on 32Ct. White Opalescent Belfast Linen with DMC floss
Since I have not stitched a Prairie Schooler Santa for a while, I decided to do one as a new model. I looked through their patterns and settled on the 2016 as I wa attracted to the reindeer. I used French Knots for his beard to make it a little different. I did stitch on the recommended 18 Ct. Khaki Davos with DMC floss, and framed in a pre-made 4x6 frame
In October a customer placed an order for this kit from Bothy Threads. When I was packaging the order, I took a close look and just loved this pattern - so I decided to order a kit for me to stitch as a shop model. As all Bothy Kit, everything is nicely separated and labeled, and always includes 14 Ct. Aida. The frame is a custom silver and black to pick out the spider web. Isn't it cute!
In one of my earlier posts, I noted that I was turning over a new leaft and finishing up series - well this is one of those that I did 2 sesons and still have one more to go. The pattern is from The Drawn Thread. I used 28 Ct. Antique Lambswool Linen and the recommended Silk flosses. If you have ever done any patterns from The Drawn Thread, she has a tendency to use the same pallet of colors, so you only need to purchase a skein or two of floss (just for your info - silk floss goes further than cotton floss as it has more plys) I also like this brand of patterns as they feature some different stitches which give her designs a unique look. I did stitch with 2 ply of floss rather than the recommended one ply that she states. The specialty stitches were stitch as direted. I like denser colors. and find that using one ply is too light looking for me. The frame is a custom walnut
I am finally getting around to finishing the 12 months from The Cricket Collection - October is one of those. (I still have September and November to do) I chose 32 Ct. Tuscan Sun Belfast Linen, and used the recommended DMC flosses, the lettering was done with a hand-dyed Sil 'n' Color from The Thread Gatherer, and accented with JAB co. buttons. The frame is a custom.
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