There’s LOTS of information in this newsletter, so grab your favorite beverage, sit down, put your feet up and read on!

Beth Gantz Trunk Show – Canvases and Small Frames

Beth has been designing for years.  She has lots of small easy to stitch canvases that are perfect for her variously sized frames.  Just think about how great it would be to stitch a canvas and frame it yourself!  It would be a memorable gift for a friend, for Halloween, Christmas or for a wedding.  And the best part is that she will custom paint one for you.  Do you want your initial with one of her backgrounds like chevron, gingham, bubbles or stripes?  She’ll do that for you.   You can have it square, round, heart-shaped or mini sock sized in the colors of your choice.  What about a banner of your family name?  That would be clever!

The frames include easel and flat back.  The easel frames come in 3″ round, 4″round, 3″ square, 4″ square and 5″ square.  The flatback frames come in 3″ round, 4″ round, 3″ square, 4″ square, 5″ square and heart shaped.  There are also boxes that fit the 1″ square canvases.  The colors include aqua, black, blue, brown, grey, lime (more of a minty color), orange, pink, purple, red and white.    Think about your small ornaments that you want to stitch…will one of these frame sizes work for you?

All items in the Trunk Show are 20% off regular prices.  All canvases and frames are very reasonably priced.  The trunk show will be here through Friday, June 29 but for best choices, shop early!  I can always order for you also.

I have video links to the Show
Video #1 Canvases
Video #2 Canvases
Video #3 Finished Items and Frames

Vacation Closure
I will be closed Friday and Saturday, June 14 and 15 for a short vacation.  Please shop online or see me the following week.   The canvas above pretty much looks like my vacation!

New Chart by From Nancy’s Needle – Quilted Flamingo

If you love all things flamingo, you’re going to want this new chart!  The design size is 8 x 8″ and calls for Caron Collection Snow,  DMC #5 Perle Cotton Color Variations and DMC #5 Perle Cotton.  Ten other threads are included with the chart.  Retails for $22.50.  Let me know if I can order this for you.  If this doesn’t float your boat, here are a couple more summery charted designs from Nancy, Summer Quilt Revisited and Celebrate America Barn Quilts.  Just call me to order 810-694-3040.

Saturnalia Stitching has New Canvases to Order

Abbey from Saturnalia has new designs coming out in 12 weeks.  Abbey is MICHIGAN BASED so I love to support her.  Her new designs follow this paragraph.  These are all painted on 13 mesh canvas, and prices range from $108 to $120.   Pumpkin, Sweet Pumpkin is 7-1/2 x 7″,  Grimoire Book Shop is 9 x 5-1/2″, Norman’s house is 8-1/2 x 7-1/2″,  Boos and Brews is 7-1/2 x -7-1/2″ and Broom Shop is 9 x 7-1/2″.  Get on the PREORDER list now so that you can have these to start stitching before Halloween!  Call me to order, 810-694-3040.


New Magnets

I have some new simple magnets for you to hold your needles.  Above is a picture of just a few of them.  Only $8, my favorite is “You inspire my inner serial killer.”

Okay, that’s it for now.  Remember, I’m closed next Friday and Saturday.  Happy stitching!

Theresa

810-694-3040

email:  homesteadneedle@sbcglobal.net