Newsletters from Cecilia's Samplers

Cecilia's Idle Time News
2652 Shepherd of the Hills Expy; Branson, MO 65616; 417-336-5016; www.ceciliassamplers.com

Welcome autumn! The leaves are turning brilliant colors and the weather is cooler! We’re almost as excited about the change of season as we are about all the new charts, patterns, and kits that are out. We have so many wonderful new items that we’re stitching our fingers off!!

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Lavender & Lace
‘Dance of the Roses’

This elegant lady from Lavender & Lace will dance right into your heart. Her beautiful pink, silken sleeves are graceful, like a rose. Folds of rose petals make up her lovely gown.

Stitched on 28 count Summer Khaki or Country French linen "Spring Meadow". The design size is approximately 12.50" x 17.25" and is stitched with DMC floss and Splendor Designer Collection (silk) from Rainbow Gallery.

Carriage House Samplings ‘The Village of Hawk Run Hollow"

"Over the river on a hill lieth a village sweet and still. All around it the forest and the trees shiver and whisper in the breeze. Over it sailing shadows go of soaring hawk and screaming crow. And mountain grasses low and sweet grow in the middle of every street."

This sampler is the sequel to ‘Houses of Hawk Run Hollow’. It’s stitched on Sand Dune linen from Lakeside Linens and has a stitch count of 278 x 371.

You can e-mail or call us if you would like to order The Village of Hawk Run Hollow".

Prairie Schooler ‘ 2006 Santa Card’

This is the 23rd in Prairie Schooler’s line of Santa cards. It’s stitched on 18 count Putty Khaki Davosa. Prairie Schooler has done a Santa card every year since they've been in business. They start in 1983 and are still available.

Mirabilia ‘Autumn in my Garden’

A wonderful addition to any gardener’s collection is ‘Autumn in my Garden’ by Mirabilia. You can almost feel the autumn breeze as you see her tend to her garden. Fourth in Mirabilia’s garden series, you can celebrate autumn everyday while your stitching!

Stitched on 32 count Natural Linen. Stitched size on 32 count is approximately 11.25 x 16.25 and stitched size on 28 count is approximately 13 x 18. Uses DMC floss and Mill Hill beads.

Victoria Sampler ‘Gingerbread Garden’

Gingerbread Garden is the eleventh sampler in Victoria Samplers’ garden series. Stitched on gingerbread colored fabric, it’ll put you in the gingerbread-making mood! Using colorful beads and silks for candies, you could eat it right up!!

Stitched on 28 count Dirty Linen , design size is approximately 2.1" x 8.2".

Uses Gloriana silk, Kreinik Mori, Au ver a Soie, Trebizond, Needlepoint Inc. silk, Mill Hill beads, and SJ Design beads. Thread/Accessory pack available.

Little House Needleworks and Crescent Colours have joined forces to bring you these charming kits. Designed by Little House and stitched with Crescent Colour threads, they’re simply delicious!! Contact us if you would like to receive one a month for the next 12 months!

Pine Mountain Designs has 4 new kits out. The first 2 are a brand new type of pillow called "All Tied Up". These kits come with the pre-sewn pillow sham with organza ribbon tie, DMC floss, tapestry needle , and compete instructions. As always, these pillows are a great accent to any home, and they stitch up quickly and easily. Buy one today, finish it tomorrow!! They’re that simple!

Well, it’s been fun visiting with you and showing you some of the new products that are in the shop. To see more you can visit us online at www.ceciliassamplers.com or if you’ll be in Branson you can come by the shop and see us. We have new hours: Monday – Friday we’re open from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Saturday we’re open from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hope to see you soon and Happy Stitching!!