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

Monday, December 31, 2012

A Twist on Christmas

Pat Young, owner of Stitches Unlimited in Lancaster, PA, 
combined the Christmas at Hawk Run Hollow blocks 
that have song lyrics. 
Here it is, stitched on 28 count linen. It's colorful and gorgeous!

Thanks for sharing this!

I hope you all had a Merry Christmas!
Marty

Monday, December 17, 2012

Preparing for Spring!



I've had a number of requests for the Spring at Hawk Run Hollow supply list. Here you go:

Stitch count: 185 x 614
40 count Straw Weeks Dye Works linen

DMC / Needlepoint Silk:
310 / 993 Black
317 / 965 Dapple Gray Dark
318 / 963 Dapple Gray
319 / 406 Forest Green Very Dark
355 / 866 Pumpkin Very Dark
367 / 403 Forest Green
368 / 401 Forest Green Very Light
433 / 766 Sable Brown Dark (2 skeins)
434 / 775 Sunflower Gold Very Dark
453 / 886 Orchid Light
472 / 331 Avocado Green Very Light
598 / 524 Jade Light
720 / 864 Pumpkin Dark
733 / 843 Hellenic Gold Dark
921 / 863 Pumpkin
964 / 491 Ice Blue Very Light
973 / 553 Canary Yellow
3024 / 962 Dapple Gray Light
3031 / 187 Bunny Brown Very Light
3042 / 885 Orchid Dark
3047 / 692 Palomino Gold Very Light
3341 / 857 Salmon
3770 / 877 Pale Peach
3790 / 184A Bunny Brown
3822 / 471 Marigold Yellow Very Light
3847 / 527 Jade Dark
3849 / 524A Jade
3865 / 871 Winter White (2 skeins)


And thank you for all the kind words! Happy Holidays! Marty

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Coming Soon to a Shop Near You!

"Spring at Hawk Run Hollow" 


Starring birds, bees, bunnies and a host of other characters from The Hollow. 
This will be the seventh of the Hawk Run series!
A special thank you to Carol Sims who's currently stitching our model.
And, thanks to Week Dye Works for providing the beautiful 40-count Straw linen
and to Needlepoint Silk for the gorgeous threads! 
Looks for Spring's arrival in early 2013.
 Order by February 14 for a 10% discount.

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Trunk Show in Progress!


Patti Chambers is hosting a Carriage House Trunk Show in her charming shop, Threads Needlework, in East Petersburg, PA. It's an easy commute from Reading, Lancaster, Hershey, York, Harrisburg and Lebanon. She's featuring all our 2012 designs plus many old favorites, including Autumn at Hawk Run Hollow and The Girls series.

Threads Needlework
Village Commons Business Center
2019C Miller Road
East Petersburg, PA 17520

Phone: 717.435.8245
www.threadsneedlework.com