Lanarte have produced this beautiful Diva design in their Romantic Collection. It is stitched on 14ct aida which is shaded from coffee to white to create this unusual effect.
The lace detail and the thoughtful expression on her face will make this one of those projects that you can’t put down and the end result will be stunning.
Threads are pre-sorted and the chart is large and very clear.
This is a stunning kit for bird watchers. It features a pair of magpies with foliage and flowers.
It is produced by Thea Gouverneur of Holland and is stitched on linen. There is a wide range of colours in the kit and the detail is fabulous.
If you have a new baby to knit for, you will be pleased to know that we now sell Peter Pan baby double knitting wool by Wendy.
It is currently available in white, lemon, blue, pink and cream. We also have a selection of baby pattern booklets, needles and accessories.
I was contacted a few weeks ago by someone who wanted to convert a family photograph into a cross stitch kit and wondered if there was a way of doing it.
I suggested she should look at the DMC Stitch A Photo kit. The kit includes a pre-addressed envelope for your chosen photograph. Allow about 28 days and they will send you an easy to follow chart, along with your original photograph and easy to follow instructions.
There have been some wonderful TV programmes recently and if you fancy stitching your own wild life scene, there is plenty of choice.
How could anyone resist these two appealing faces? The kit is called “Waiting for Mum” and is one of the new designs in the Pollyanna Pickering Collection from DMC.
There are lions, wolves, tiger, barn owl, lynx and a woodland scene.
The latest Lickle Ted designs have just arrived, and they are gorgeous.
There is a Lickle Ted toy which is really soft and cuddly and only 5 inches high.
The kits include 3 summery designs, Lickle Holidays, Lickle Butterfly and Lickle Picnic. There is also First Lickle School Day (although I am sure the teacher wouldn’t approve of that spelling!). It would be a good one to stitch if you have someone starting school for the first time this year.
If you have not come across Lickle Ted yet, you can see all the designs here.
If you are looking for a project to stitch on your travels this summer, on a car, train or coach journey and don’t want to take up too much room, then these kits from Textile Heritage will be ideal.
Choose from bookmarks, keyrings, coasters, sachets and fridge magnets, and all at less than £10.
The kits are complete with everything you need, including the needle.
We have just received the first delivery of the new Baby Popcorn knitting kit and it is lovely.
The kit contains everything to knit the kit, including exclusively dyed polyester yarn, easy to follow instructions, safety eyes, fleece, felt, stranded cotton, gold heart button and adoption certificate. The height is just 20cm, seated.
Please note that knitting needles are not included.
Have you got a football fan in the family? If so, they would love to receive a stitched picture in the colours of their favourite team.
We have a good choice of colours including black and white stripes, blue and white, red and white and other combinations.
Why not try to get some of the male members of the family stitching their own picture?
Letters are included with the kit to add your favourite team name or personality.
If you are not a football fan, there are lots of other sports and passtimes kits.
I can hear people shouting don’t mention Christmas yet, but we are already selling Christmas card kits and for those who appreciate a bargain, there couldn’t be a better time to stock up.
We have a range of six designs, all using the DMC Light Effects threads. They normally retail at £4 each, but we are currently offering them for half price.
Each kit contains lurex fabric, DMC threads, chart, needle, card, envelope and a decorative embellishment.
Choose from Snowman, Tree, Hat & Gloves, Stocking, Bauble or Reindeer.