July, 2015

Summer is here in full force.  We haven't seen these high temperatures in Victoria for years.  Today, temperatures rose to nearly 30 degrees, and tomorrow is supposed to be even hotter, (not that I'm compaining..maybe a little bit)! The city is very hot and dry right now.  No green grass in sight, but the flowers are still going strong.  Here are a few new things in the shop that you can take out to the deck as you relax and take in this amazing weather.


Beacon Hill Park.  We love to go here for a stroll at the end of the day to cool down.


Jeannette Douglas has a new design, "Oh Canada, True North".  Just in time for Canada Day. 


This patriotic Canadian themed sampler is stitched on 32ct. linen using silk threads.  A variety of stitches are used including cross stitch, and the finished product makes a beautiful memento.  Chart: $21.95.  Silk thread pack is available seperately.

The Victoria Sampler has some great new charts to stitch as well, like the Beach Cottage below.  This chart is stitched on 28ct. Cashel linen using silk threads.
Chart: $13.95.  Silk thread and embellishment pack is available seperately.


  Beach Cottage, Dreams are Made of Sand and Sun


 

  Stitchin' Witches
Get started on this now for Halloween!  This sampler is whimsical and looks like a lot of fun to stitch.  Stitch the smaller panels by themselves, or stitch the whole fabulously colourful Witchy and Stitchy sampler to hang on your walls for Halloween! Chart $18.95  Silk thread and embellishment pack available seperately.


New Crazy for Crewel design, "Daisy"


Daisy, a fun, whimsical crewelwork design to stitch. The kit is complete and includes printed crewelwork twill, Appleton crewel wools, needles, buttons, and instructions.
See this and other Crazy for Crewel Kits here:
www.buttonedup.com/Catalogue/Needlework/Crewelwork-Kits/Crazy-for-Crewel-%281%29.aspx
 

New colors just in for HiKoo's Simplinatural
One of our favorites, this worsted weight alpaca, silk, wool blend is a dream to knit.  Expertly blended to highlight the best of each fiber.






40% Baby Alpaca, 40% Fine Merino Wool,
20% Mulberry Silk  183yds per 100gm hank 
5-5.5mm needle (US 8-9), 4-4.5sts per inch


Find this Cushy Cable Reversible Loop Scarf pattern here:

www.skacelknitting.com/21100426_Cushy-Cable-Reversible-Loop-Scarf

ChiaoGoo interchangeable needles and accessories have arrived in the shop:



Spin Bamboo Complete Interchangeable Set includes 5" bamboo patina tips and three cable lengths to make 24", 32", and 40" circulars.  Spin nylon cables allow the tips to swivel feely and have lifeline holes.  Connectors, end stoppers, T-shaped tightening keys, stitch markers, a needle gauge and a compact, green-ribboned, fabric case are all included with the set.




Twist Stainless Steel Lace Complete Interchangeable Set includes 5" surgical grade, stainless steel, lace tips and three cable lengths to make 24", 32", and 40" circulars.  Twist cables are memory free and have lifeline holes.  Connectors, end stoppers, T-shaped tightening keys, stitch markers, a needle gauge and a compact, red-ribboned, fabric case are all included with the set.



ChiaoGoo Stitch Markers
These fun markers are made of resin and come in four different colors.  One size per color. 40pcs.




ChiaoGoo Yarn Butler
Place your ball of yarn on the spindle and ball bearings allow the Yarn Butler to spin easily as you knit or crochet.  Approx. 6 1/2" x 10"



Bamboo Needle Holder
An actual section of Moso bamboo with a beautiful, laser engraved ChiaoGoo on it.  6" tall and easily holds up to 20 pairs of needles.  Great for single points.






Lil loves Summer!
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To June, 2015