Friday, January 18, 2013

Alphabet Blocks


Thanks to Isabelle Tasset from France for sharing her beautiful Alphabet Blocks, Whole Kit & Caboodle. She used DMC thread on a very old hand-woven linen cloth ...


 . . . two cotton threads over one linen thread, using half stitches.


Congratulations, Isabelle!

Monday, January 7, 2013

More Elizabeth's Garden

I somehow missed "True Love" by my amazing niece Liz Mathews 
PLUS, I came across additional copies of "Night Time in Olde Towne"

Get them while they last! 
Retail price: $4.00 each + shipping.

Thank you!
Marty 
CHSamplings@gmail.com

Friday, January 4, 2013

More Signs of Spring

A few more sneak peeks at 

Spring at Hawk Run Hollow

 Carol Sims is stitching the model with a turbo-needle!

And Janet and Mike from Valley House Primitives are preparing the frame!

Suggested retail price: $32.00
Orders before February 14, 2013 receive 10% off!

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Elizabeth's Garden

Carriage House Samplings is happy to be able to provide this collection of charming counted cross stitch designs that were created by my very talented niece, Liz Mathews! These charts are out-of-print, and I have just a few on hand of some. The retail price is just $4.00 each.

After you've taken a look at these, please visit: www.lizmathewsstudio.com
Liz has begun a unique line of needle art that combines beautiful printed collage and embroidery. The kits come with embellishments, such as worn keys and vintage sequins. But first...

The Snowflake Sampler, One Zany Bird, Fleur (my favorite), Lydia C. Durgin, Lydia's Sampler, New England Reindeer Sampler (also a favorite), Remember Me and A Coverlet Sampler.... Wait there's more:

Another Carnation Sampler, Quaker Star Sampler, Christmas Tulip Sampler, Valentine Sampler, Carnation Sampler, With Heart & Soul, Trudy's Flower (sold out) and Tuscan Poppies.... Still more:

 Leah's Tree, Bargello Border, Night Time in Old Towne, My Cat's Quilt, Three Swedish Pincushions (so charming!), Flower Baskets, Bittersweet House (sold out), Nantucket Sampler (sold out) and A Tree for Thee!

Please let me know if I can email you an image for better viewing.
An update: We're out of  "Trudy's Flower" and "Nantucket"
I hope you all have a happy and healthy New Year,
Marty
CHSamplings@gmail.com