It s 2017! Stitch-Bit for January. January 2017

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Canvases for the New Year Ideas to get you started planning your 2017 stitching. A Free Pattern Diane Snyder has designed a small, quick project to start your stitching new year.

1 January 2017 In this Issue: It s a New Year! Jill Elia has some great announcements about new classes, clubs, and programs at Louise s. Stitch-Bit A new feature highlighting hints for more professional results in your stitching. A Family Affair Karen Chrissinger gets her family involved in her stitching choices. Canvases for the New Year Ideas to get you started planning your 2017 stitching. A Free Pattern Diane Snyder has designed a small, quick project to start your stitching new year. Clubs The Easter club features Peeking Bunny. Store Calendar January Birthday Coupon Contact Us: 244 W. Olentangy St. Powell, OH (614) Jill@louisesneedlework.com sesneedlework Store Hours: (EST) Monday: 10am to 4pm Tuesday: 10am to 7pm Wednesday: 10am to 4pm Thursday: 10am to 4pm Friday: 10am to 4pm Saturday: 10am to 4pm It s 2017! We are heading into a brand new year and we at Louise s are excited about what we have planned for the coming year. First up will be a new class with Karen. We will work once a month on a beautiful canvas with lots of ribbon work. Watch our Facebook page and website for information. We also have a new and different club coming this year that is so exciting and different that you can t help but love this new project. Information will be coming on this as well. Louise s loves our customers and we would love to help you celebrate your birthday! Beginning this month if it is your birth month you will receive a gift from us at Louise s. Just bring the Birthday Coupon below and proof of your birthday and get a discount on your next purchase. An extra birthday present is always exciting! We hope to see all of you celebrating in January with your coupon soon. As the New Year begins we look forward to seeing your current projects finished and help you begin new ones. When finishing a project, you should always think ahead as to when you may want the project back and plan for the necessary finishing time. Our largest finisher has just sent out their deadlines and I would like to share them with you. There are other finishers with later deadlines but it is in your best interest to be conservative and get your projects in as soon as you can. The second half of the year is very busy for the finishers and they begin to get large amounts of finishing in the queue. Easter January 27, 2017 Independence Day April 1, 2017 Halloween August 4, 2017 Thanksgiving/Chanukah August 11, 2017 Christmas August 18, Stitch-Bit for January Never fold your needlepoint canvas! Those fold marks may become permanent. We at Louise s suggest hanging your canvas on skirt/pant hangers or laying them flat in a dust free area. If short on storage, a canvas can be rolled around a tube and secured with paper clips, metal spring office clips or even a rubber band.

A Family Affair One of Louise s customers commissioned us to stitch Babe the Witch by Artists Collection.

The buttons were rather large in scale to fit the piece. As the witch was being stitched, I positioned the buttons here and there, trying to find a good location.

I would find each time I went to stitch, the buttons were located in different areas. I took note for when I did finally tack the buttons down. But their participation opened other windows.

I had stitched the squiggles on the sleeves, assuming just that they were squiggles. The grandson walked by a few days later and told me that the snakes needed red eyes. So red eyes they got.

That got rid of the polka dot issue! And I loved the idea! I was working on the hair and the granddaughter strongly suggested that I put a scrunchy in the witch s hair.

2 A Family Affair One of Louise s customers commissioned us to stitch Babe the Witch by Artists Collection. She had no set requirements other than to say that she had five buttons that her father had given her before he died that she would like incorporated onto the canvas. It wasn t an easy task. The buttons were rather large in scale to fit the piece. As the witch was being stitched, I positioned the buttons here and there, trying to find a good location. The grandkids, who typically pay no attention to my stitching, watched me fussing with these buttons and decided they would have some input. I would find each time I went to stitch, the buttons were located in different areas. I took note for when I did finally tack the buttons down. But their participation opened other windows. I now had three helper bees the daughter, the grandson, and the granddaughter. Each had very clever ideas and suggestions to dress up the witch. I had stitched the squiggles on the sleeves, assuming just that they were squiggles. The grandson walked by a few days later and told me that the snakes needed red eyes. So red eyes they got. I had stitch issues with the polka dots on the purse and their prominence. Finally, the daughter got tired of my indecision as to what to do and told me to put legs on the dots and make them spiders. That got rid of the polka dot issue! And I loved the idea! I was working on the hair and the granddaughter strongly suggested that I put a scrunchy in the witch s hair. She really likes the color purple; so a purple scrunchy it is! I added other embellishments here and there without too much comment from the helper bees. I had some old jewelry green beads and created multiple bangle bracelets and a dangling earring. I added cord shoe laces on top of stitched shoe laces for dimension. I even found a pretty engraved silver bead to serve as the purse latch. A pink ruffle made from Frosty Rays was a must to match her hot pink lips. Finally I was at the end of the project and back to fussing with the oversized buttons. The hubby looked over at me as he was sitting in his big black chair and said You are going to make a pumpkin patch with those buttons aren t you? Brilliant! Problem solved! Three of the buttons became a pumpkin patch with a bit of stitched greenery placed between them. The button witch fell into place atop the witch s hat and I am taking credit for that button location. But, I still had the darling ghost button to locate. I wanted to place her by the purple pumpkin and treat her as if she were a doll being held. But, she was too large for the space. So the ghost girl is packaged up and will be an adornment on the matting if the witch is framed or a stitched accent to the back of the piece if made into a stand up doll or box. So, dear customer, I hope that the witch with those special buttons bring fond memories of your Dad to mind. But, I want you to know that stitching the witch has created fond memories for me. What would we do without family?

Plan for the New Year This is a great time to plan

Here are some wonderful new canvases you might like.

for you that we don t currently have in stock.

Handpainted on 13 mesh. Canvas size 13 x 14.

Handpainted on 14 mesh. Canvas size 11 x 8.

Hand painted on 18 mesh. Canvas size 6 x 7.

painted on 18 mesh by The Artists Collection.

Cat and Raven Halloween $120 Alice Peterson designs

3 Plan for the New Year This is a great time to plan your stitching for the new year. Here are some wonderful new canvases you might like. And, don t forget, Louise s staff can order any canvas for you that we don t currently have in stock. Martini Time $113 Alice Peterson Designs. Handpainted on 13 mesh. Canvas size 13 x 14. Love Kiss $39 Barbara Bergsten Designs. Handpainted on 14 mesh. Canvas size 11 x 8. Leprechaun $30 Kathy Schenkel Designs. Hand painted on 18 mesh. Canvas size 6 x 7. Rabbit Pull Toy (4 pieces) $150 Brenda Stofft Designs Hand painted on 18 mesh canvas. Total canvas size 9 x 12 Flower Cart with stitch guide $174 Sandra Gilmore designs. Hand painted on 18 mesh canvas. Total canvas size 12 x 12 4th of July house $143 Hand painted on 18 mesh by The Artists Collection. Canvas size 10 x 20. Cat and Raven Halloween $120 Alice Peterson designs Hand painted on 13 mesh canvas. Total canvas size 13 x 15. Harvest Angel $76 Painted Pony design hand painted on 18 mesh. Canvas size 9 x 9. Fawndly $345 Sandra Gilmore Designs. Hand painted on 13 mesh. Canvas size 19 x 28.

Start As You Will Continue There is an old tradition in my family that whatever you are doing on New Year s Day will be what you will be doing throughout the year.

Since the design elements share holes, thinner threads or stranded threads will work well. Glue a magnet to the back or finish it with a bit of ribbon.

4 Start As You Will Continue There is an old tradition in my family that whatever you are doing on New Year s Day will be what you will be doing throughout the year. In that spirit, here is a quick project that you can start and finish in just an hour or so! You only need a little bit of threads from your stash and a small piece of scrap canvas or linen. Since the design elements share holes, thinner threads or stranded threads will work well. Glue a magnet to the back or finish it with a bit of ribbon. Here s to starting, stitching and finishing projects all year long! Pepperberry Designs Easter Basket Club. It s not too late to begin the Pepperberry Easter Club. The Peeking Bunny is featured in January. As always the kit will include an exclusive stitch guide and threads to complete the canvas. A complete club consists of 10 canvases. Start with the current kit and we ll make sure you get one a month until you have all 10. The basket is available separately with a stitch guide by Laurie Walden. January Calendar Chili and Stitch - Our next monthly Stitch In will be Saturday, January 14, 2017 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. This will be a special Stitch In: Chili, chips, and brownies will be served. For planning purposes, a RSVP would be appreciated. Just call the store at and let us know you are coming. Changes to Store Hours We will close Friday, December 30 at 4:00 pm. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 3 at 10:00 am. Threads, Stitches and More - every Monday, 1:00 to 4:00 pm - an informal canvas embellishment class with Karen Chrissinger. Classes are $11 for two hours and $15 for three hours. Sip and Stitch every Tuesday, 7:00 to 9:00 pm - an informal canvas embellishment class, with Jill Elia - and wine. Classes are $11. Thursdays with Karen - every Thursday, 1:00 to 4:00 pm - an informal canvas embellishment class. Classes are $11 for two hours and $15 for three hours. Private Classes One-on-one sessions are also available. These sessions are $25/hour and require advance arrangements.

January Birthday Bucks Louise's Needlework 20% OFF Your Total Purchase 244 W. Olentangy St. Powell, OH 43065 Phone: 614-436-3902 E-mail: jill@louisesneedlework.

5 January Birthday Bucks Louise's Needlework 20% OFF Your Total Purchase 244 W. Olentangy St. Powell, OH Phone: Bring this coupon and proof of January birth date. One coupon per year per newsletter subscriber. May not be combined with other coupons and may not be used for the purchase of gift certificates. To use this coupon for special orders, coupon must be present and payment received at the time special orders are placed. Expires January 31, 2017 Happy Stitching!

Finishing Deadlines. Jill Elia. June 2018

Finishing Deadlines. Jill Elia. June 2018 June 2018 In this Issue: Finishing Deadlines Fringe Beading Diane Snyder discusses how to add a cute beaded fringe to your needlepoint. Store Calendar Canvases Finishing Deadlines Jill Elia Summer is finally