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Michaels is currently in the process of changing its design and layout, adding new products while removing others throughout the store. Following the acquisition of Joann assets, the goal appears to be expanding the fabric and yarn departments—and that could be either a good thing or a bad thing for cross stitchers. For those of us who love needlework, these changes are definitely worth watching. Needlepoint has taken the crafting world by storm, thanks in large part to social media. What was once considered a more traditional hobby has found a whole new audience, and its popularity continues to grow. Michaels seems to have understood the assignment and is responding by adding more needlepoint products to its stores. When I visited Michaels today, I was excited to discover several new items that I hadn't seen before. DMC Pearl Floss 25  Could this renewed focus on needlework mean more options for stitchers? Will the expansion of fabric and yarn create more opportunities for cross s...
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Duck Duck Boo! Cross Stitch Halloween Pattern has been added to the Etsy Shop

 


Duck Duck Boo! has been added to the Etsy Shop .  

This is a super cute Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern for Jeep, Rubber Duck, or Duck Lovers.  These cute ducks can be stitched individually or together as the model. 


I stitched this pattern on 14ct hand dyed Zweight Aida.  I dyed the fabric with Rit dye using the colors Purple, Indigo, and Charcoal.  I used a "tie dye" method that I absolutely love. The modeling turns out amazing. 

DMC is always the floss I go to.  I tend to purchase my DMC from Michaels when there is a 40% off coupon.    The main pattern uses 13 different colros. 
The model as stitch has a stitch count of 63 x 174.  It is 4.5 x 12.4". 


I finished this pattern the same as my Summerween Ghost and Skulls.  I purchaed a Whitewash Rectangle Unfinished Wood Frame from Hobby Lobby.  The normal price is $7.99, however I waited until they were on sale for 40% off and purchaed several at once.  
The item # 1935824.
I knocked out the center board, and spray painted the frame black. 

It turned out perfect. 


This chart does include Ghost Duck which I released on this blog for free a few weeks ago.  I did make Ghost Duck into a pillow. He turned out so good. 






When you purchase the Duck Duck Boo! in the Etsy Shop it does come with an additional free pattern, "Frankin Duck". 



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