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The summer trade shows were really packed full of new goodies including new designs, new designers, new fabrics, new threads, and new gadgets. We’ve contacted our suppliers and deliveries have been arriving daily. When you come in, be sure to leave some time to browse all the corners of the store. We’re sure you’ll find things you haven’t seen before. Here’s a summary of what’s new:

New Designs from some of our favorite designers including:

  • Bent Creek
  • Cedar Hill
  • Little House Needleworks
  • Indigo Rose
  • Elizabeth’s Designs
  • Sue Hillis Designs
  • Carriage House Samplings
  • Hillside Samplings
  • Sweetheart Tree
  • Trilogy
  • Sam Sarah Designs
  • Homespun Elegance
  • Needle’s Prayse
  • Heart In Hand
  • Shepherd’s Bush
  • Periwinkle Promises
  • Sekas
  • Jeannette Douglas Designs
  • TW Designworks
  • Samplar Works
  • Just Nan
  • Sisters & Best Friends
  • Lavender & Lace
  • Blackbird Designs
  • Mirabilia
  • Victoria Sampler
  • JBW Designs

    • It’s been tough keeping the new patterns in stock, so if you’re looking for a particular piece, please let us know and we’ll get it in.

    New Designers whose designs have been added to our inventory include:

  • Raise The Roof
  • Abbey Lane Designs
  • Anagram Diffusion
  • S.P. Ink
  • A Stitcher’s Retreat
  • Prairie Grove Peddler
  • Medeiros Needlecraft


    • We’re sure that you’ll find their designs to be challenging, breathtaking, elegant, and fun.

    New Fabrics & Threads continue to come into the marketplace. When planning your next projects you will want to be sure to consider these additions to the lines that we carry, as they all have added some exciting new colors:

  • Zweigart
  • R&R
  • Picture This Plus
  • Wichelt
  • Caron Collection
  • Gentle Art
  • Weeks Dye Works
  • Kreinik
  • Needle Necessities
  • Thread Gatherer

    • DMC has introduced a new linen thread available in 24 colors. This beautiful thread opens up many new possibilities for your needlework. They have also expanded their metallic floss line by adding 25 new colors including jewel tones, precious metals, Glow in the Dark, Antique, Fluorescent, and Pearlescent shades. These, too, are being added to our DMC in-store inventory.

    We also have access to many new fabric and thread lines including:

  • Silkweaver Fabrics
  • Crescent Colours
  • River Silks
  • Stranded By The Sea
  • Northern Lights
  • Six Strand Sweets

    • Should your project call for these (or if you just want to experiment with something new) we’re happy to order them for you.

    New Books & Magazines are available to provide you with ideas and tips, and to keep you current with activity in the industry. Magazines include:

  • Jill Oxton’s Cross Stitch & Beading
  • Bead & Button
  • Inspirations
  • Embroidery & Cross Stitch
  • Bead Style, Bead Dreams
  • Chic & Easy

    • Books include:

  • Hip to Stitch
  • Backgrounds – The Finishing Touch
  • Wonderful Stitches
  • Sandy’s Finishing Touches
  • The Cross Stitch Garden
  • The Embroidery Stitch Bible
  • Complete Beading
  • The Beader’s Bible
  • A Beader’s Reference
  • The New Beader’s Companion

    • New Gadgets are always exciting. Have you seen the Up-Light from Daylight Co.? It’s perfect for working on dark fabrics. The padded bottom makes it comfortable for your lap or for a table. New wooden Laying Tools and Embroidery Punches. PunchNeedles, hoops, and patterns. Be sure to see the 3-in-1 Color Tool to help create perfect color combinations for all craft work. Stop in to check out all the new goodies at