What's New

 

June 2008-

Traquair Herbals are new from Historic British Needlepoint.  These gorgeous canvases are reproduced from Elizabethan era canvas work at Traquair House in Scotland.  Like the Traquair Woodblocks and Florals, the Herbals were worked as "slips", which were designed to be cut out and applied to another ground fabric.  The originals are worked in tent stitch, and as they have never been used they are in excellent condition considering their age.  For a beautiful, hisorical look we recommend working the motifs in Trebizond filament silk or Appletons crewel wool, and leaving the background un-stitched.  (Please contact us for help with thread kits.)  There are six Traquair Herbals available on our website, one of which is pictured below.  To view the other choices click on these links: Acorns, Columbine, Hazelnut, Mallow and Vine.

Traquair Herbal- Wild Peas

 

New Crewel Kit-

Rabbits! from The Crewel Work Company

 

 

May 2008


Victoria Sampler - Here is the latest in their Alphabet series-       "T" is for Teacher.  Perhaps it would be an appropriate gift for someone you know- or for yourself!



New from Just Nan- We have the "Hop" Over the Top tin and needlebook fob.  These designs are new for Spring 2008.  Both are limited edition and are in big demand, so don't wait too long!

 

 

 

Sampler of the Month- Our featured sampler for May is "Where Stitchers Gather" from Victoria Sampler.   Shown here is the back of the Stitcher's Pocket.  For other views please go to our Sampler of the Month page. 

 

 

Historic British Needlepoint-  We have two new canvases from Phillipa Turnbull:   Muncaster Stag & Muncaster Lion.  Both are hand-painted on 18 count brown mono-canvas.  

 

Lion and Stag are from a 16th century canvas work panel at Muncaster Castle in Cumbria, England.  Lion and Stag are the first in a series; others will follow.  The original canvas is pictured below.

 

 

Sampler of the Month

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We comb the shop and choose a favorite sampler to showcase each month. Each has its own charms and challenges. See our latest selection as well as those of past months.

 

Newsletter

Our quarterly newsletter highlights the new arrivals to the shop, upcoming events, and insider tips learned over the course of our own stitching. Read the latest edition or check through past issues to learn about materials, designers, and projects.

 

Classes

Master a new needlework technique.  Attend a lecture given by experts in their field.  Or join us for a few hours of fun at our monthly Stitch-In.  Whatever your interest, we are pleased to offer a variety of opportunities for stitching and socializing.

 

Works in Progress

There’s always something happening at Accomplishments.  Take a look at the latest!