Archive for August, 2007
August 23, 2007 · Filed under stitching
You asked for it, we’ve expanded the shop to include stitching projects!
To start out we picked up Sublime Stitching and Olympus Sashiko.
Not only do we have the Sublime Stitching kits and patterns
We also have a pack of embroidery floss to create ANY of the patterns. So if you already have a hoop and needle, pick up a few patterns and the floss pack to create tons of projects! You can work the patterns any way you like: stitching, cross stitch, crewel, more.
The patterns are on 8-1/2″ x 11″ transfer paper, each little pattern (which should be cut from the sheet before use) is larger than you might think, some are 6″ tall. The transfers can be used up to 8 times.
Next up is Sashiko, a traditional Japanese stitching technique. Simple yet elegant.
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Here is a sample of Sashiko embroidery, the pattern is
printed on the cotton fabric, and the ink washes out!
These kits include everything you need to finish the project: needle, Sashiko thread, zippers, beads, high quality cotton fabric, Sashiko thimble, and more.
The graphics on the instruction sheet are so easy to follow even though the text is Japanese. Click here for all 5 kits available!
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August 17, 2007 · Filed under pattern updates, brand new yarn
The new Tilli Tomas yarns came in!
The Voile de la Mer was on my list of must-knit-with, a laceweight yarn in a blend of silk and seacell. Tilli Tomas has done it again, a great addition to her line of hand dyed yarns. The look and feel of this yarn reminds me of heirloom shawls and knitted lace. Glides smooth on the needles, a slight halo of seacell to fluff up the stitches, gorgeous colors in muted tones and brights.
Here are some skeins of the new laceweight yarn, Voile de la Mer
We also have Plie and Fil de la Mer.
They both knit up at the same gauge and have a similar look,
but one is 100% silk and the other is a silk and Seacell blend.
And the Trapeze Jacket pattern by Stitch Diva is in stock!
We’ve got a kit in the Elsie yarn, click above.
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August 3, 2007 · Filed under brand new yarn
Hey fiber fans! The kpixie girls are back from their summer vacations and gearing up for Fall Knitting. We have a few new items to show you and much more coming!
have you seen the new yarn “Asia“?
50% cotton, 50% bamboo goodness
The perfect all-weather yarn, and so smooth to knit with.
We also have new colors of New Cotton!
New colors of Claudia’s Hand Painted sock yarn
Including the above color “Blue Terra Cotta”
Cool new Stitch Diva patterns including the above “Blue-Blooded Boob Tube” top done in hairpin lace. If you are afraid of hairpin lace, don’t be! The pattern includes a tutorial and there is great information on the web as well.
Loop-d-Loop is here!!
The below booklet launches the new line of Loop-d-Loop yarns! Yeah, that’s right, Teva Durham has created her own line of yarns. The first three yarns are totally awesome, and the pattern support is really great.
<– click for a larger photo of one of the new patterns in the booklet.
Also coming very soon: Vogue Anniversary issue, Loop-d-Loop Crochet book, a book of kimono patterns, kits for our new favorite patterns, and more
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