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New Stitch Items at Michael's

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...

Lovely Birdhouse added to the Etsy Shop

 

  

Just in time for Valentines Day.  I have added Lovely Birdhouse to the Etsy Shop. Etsy Shop

This pattern is 56 x 60 stitches. It measures 4 x 4.3".  I hand-dyed 14ct Zweigart with petal pink for fabric.  I used DMC floss.



I finished this piece with TURQ Rick Rack from Hobby Lobby item # 474122. The background fabric is  Hot Pink XOXO from Joann.  The roses and the Finishing Pink Ribbon Box item # 5773155 is from Hobby Lobby. 










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