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

Hello all!!  Thank goodness, Spring is finally here, woohoo!  Warm weather, not too hot, not too cold, it's just right.  I like winter but I love spring.  I love to see all the trees come to life with all those beautiful greens and my rose bush bloom pretty pink roses.  Spring also brings brand new designs for cross stitch.

Come join us this November in Branson Missouri for a weekend of fun, fellowship, and stitching.  The theme...SANTA'S WORKSHOP!!  The weekend includes 3 nights of lodging; ALL meals from Thursday evening to Sunday morning, a variety of projects, goodies and surprises, and new friendships you'll enjoy for years to come.  The deadline to register for the weekend is August 15th, 2008 so sign up soon!!  You can click here for more information or you can call us at 417-336-5016.

"Farmer's Almanac"	"Daffodils"

"Old Macdonald"	"Weather Wise"

"Heart of America" kit by Little House This kit contains threads by Crescent Colors, button pack from Just Another Button Co., and chart by Little House Needleworks.  The chart calls for 30 ct Creek Bed Brown linen and the frame is by Crescent Colors from their "Family Tree" line of frames.	"My Needle's Work" kit by Little House Needlework inside needlework!  This cute little kit includes Crescent Color threads and the chart by Little House Needleworks.  Shown, it's stitched on 28 ct Vintage Lentil linen fabric from Lakeside Linens and the frames is by Crescent Colors.

Two more new charts from Little House:

"Wool Needlebook & Fob"	"Always & Forever"

 

Coming Soon!!! Watch for new accessories to match your Jeanette Douglas "Stitching Treasures" box!!

What side of the Tracks are your from?!?  New series from Raise the Roof is "Wrong Side of the Tracks".  Shown here is Shiner's Tattoo Parlor and some of the border chart.  The fabric used is 28 ct Mello by Picture This Plus and the threads are from Week's Dye Works and The Gentle Art.  This series also uses buttons from Just Another Button Co.

Hawk Run Hollow is expanding!!  New from Carriage House Samplings: "The Shores of Hawk Run Hollow" Verse: "Light the way come what may.  The moon above will guide my love while he's at sea away from me.  My love at sea I will wait for thee.  Beneath the blue of Heaven's dome lies the sea that fish call home." Pictured below are the first 2 charts in the Hawk Run Hollow series: "Houses of Hawk Run Hollow" & "Village of Hawk Run Hollow".

 

Country Cottage has 2 new charts!  The first is called "Bless Our Home" and is their first venture with a patriotic design.  Stitched on 28 ct Country French Cafe Mocha linen with Crescent Color threads, they've really out done themselves with the pattern.  The frame is from Crescent Colors' line The Family Tree.	Stitch "You Are My Sunshine" for that special light in your life.  Country Cottage uses bright colors from Crescent Colors cotton line of threads, DMC,  and also a bright color of blue fabric to make anyone who sees this smile. The model is stitchied on 32 ct Vintage Blue Dynasty linen and the frame is from Crescent Colors Family Tree line.

Two new Pixies in Nora Corbett's series "The Pixie Couture Collection".  On the left, Tiger Lily, and on the right is Poppy.  Both can be stitched on 32 or 28 count Antique White Jobelan, 32 ct French Lace linen, or 16 ct French Lace Aida.  Each pixie also uses Mill Hill beads that are perfect to embellish these delicate designs.  Kreinik #4 braid is also used.