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NEW RELEASE:
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Here is another fun conversion to needlework!
Based on the artwork of Shelley McVittie, this one has some great detail - including layers of beads for the blackberries

"Soft Landings"   Stitch Count: 140W x 160H

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Cross-stitching can be a very
​rewarding & fun pastime.
It`s one of the few crafts
one can enjoy
& feel confident about the finished results.


Unleash Your
Creative Side With
Cross Stitch Patterns by Shelley McVittie




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the Adventurers
Stitch Count - 166 H x 122 W
Chart only $12
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Afternoon Delight
Stitch Count - 155 W. x 192 H
Chart only $12
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And Sew On
Stitch Count - 273W x 120 H
Cross Stitch Tips & Tricks at bottom of page!

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the Inside Story
Stitch Count - 262 W x 228
Chart only $12
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His Story
Stitch Count - 124 H x 112 W
Chart only $12
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Her Story
Stitch Count - 124 H x 112 W
Chart only $12
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the Bookends
Stitch Count - 140 H x 300 W

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the Sewing Lesson
Stitch Count - 224W x 285H
Chart only $12
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His Swing
Stitch Count: 161 H x 117 W
Chart only $12
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Her Swing
Stitch Count: 161 H x 117 W
Chart only $12
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Slicker Parade
Stitch Count: 119 H x 315 W
Chart only $12

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Piccadilly Lane
Stitch Count: 280W x 110H
Chart only $12

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Line Gallery
Stitch Count: 154 H x 280 W
Chart only$12
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When All the World
Stitch Count: 118 H x 304 W
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Twas Twilight on Main Street
Stitch Count: 90 H x 262 W
Chart only $12

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Please, Mr. Postman
Stitch Count: 140 H x 216 W
Chart only $12
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Nearly Christmas
Stitch Count: 94 H x 196 W
Chart only $12
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Will You?
Stitch Count 170h x 92W
Chart only $12

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Quilted 1
Stitch Count: 95 H x 69 W each one.
Chart only $12
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Quilted 2
Stitch Count: 95 H x 69 W each one.
Chart only $12
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little booklet of monthly projects just waiting for a mind to cultivate its creativity
Contains 12 images to create over the next year into:
12 uniquely stitched cards • 12 lovely napkins or tea towels •
12 little pillows • or scrapbook with the finished results and leave your own historical mark to last generations.

Recommended for age 10+ 
Reg:  
$11.95 Sale $6.00

CROSS STITCHING TIPS & TRICKS:
# 1
Don’t cut your floss too long. A 16- to 18-inch length is perfect. It won’t get too tangled, but you won’t be re-threading needles too often either.

# 2
Separate the length of floss into individual threads.
The popular cotton flosses from DMC, and Crescent Colors are 6-ply threads. If I am stitching on fabrics that are 14-count or 28-count (over two), or a tighter weave, I separate into 6 strands and then reassemble into 3 2-strand sets. If I am stitching on fabrics with a looser weave, I reassemble into 2 3-strand sets.

# 3
Straighten the floss by dampening it. As part of the separating step, I also dampen the floss and pull it straight to get rid of any kinks or twists.
As I separate the strands, I lay them out flat and by the time I begin to reassemble them they are dry.

Use a little plastic rectangular box with a sponge in it. You get the sponge wet, simply pull the 6-strand length of floss across the top – and voila, it’s damp but not too wet. The plastic box has a lid, so the sponge stays damp.
# 4
Make your stitches consistent. In other words, make sure the top “cross” stitches all go in the same direction. I typically begin a stitch from upper left
down to lower right, and complete it from upper
right to lower left.

#5.
Complete one stitch at a time if you are using an overdyed, variegated floss. This makes the subtle color changes more visible in your stitching. However, if you’re using solid-color floss, you can do the first part of the stitch for an entire row and then go back and do the top cross stitch.
If you have a large area to fill in, this makes a lovelier finish because the floss lies more evenly and flat.

# 6.
Use a hoop. a spring hoop, or a tension screw-hoop will work fine. You can certainly stitch without a hoop, but I think the stitching turns out neater if you use one. My preferred hoop is a 5-inch spring hoop. It allows for a large enough area for stitching, is easy to put on/take off, and is small for travelling

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