Showing posts with label PFOS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label PFOS. Show all posts

Jul 3, 2017

Decisions, Decisions (Sandra Gilmore and Joan at PFOS) UPDATED

Joan at Pocket Full of Stitches (fondly known as PFOS here in Chilly Hollow) has written a stitch guide for Sandra Gilmore's fun "Decisions, Decisions."
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2017/06/decisions-decisions.html

Joan is now stitching this new Halloween piece so the shop blog showed off some progress photos.  If you want to join in the fun, contact Pocket Full of Stitches.
http://pfos.com

UPDATE:  Marina Perna also has a stitch guide for this fun Halloween piece.  Contact Stitch by Stitch in Larchmont, NY to get Marina's guide.
https://www.facebook.com/stitchbystitchlarchmont/photos/a.295409377174813.67440.175899759125776/1416613405054399/?type=3&theater

UPDATE #2:  Patricia Sone has a guide for this design as well.

UPDATE #3:  Lisa Kessler of BeStitched also has done a guide for this cutie.


Jan 15, 2017

Camo Chameleon (Zecca and Pocket Full of Stitches)

Ellen just showed off her colorful Camo Chameleon on Facebook.  This is a Zecca canvas, stitched following a stitch guide from Pocket Full of Stitches.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210841442213109&set=gm.1198782926865530&type=3&theater

I'm sure the shop can help you pick up the guide and canvas if you don't own it already.
http://pfos.com

Jan 3, 2017

Arctic Circle (Charley Harper and Pocket Full of Stitches)

Susan shows off her framed "Arctic Circle," a Charley Harper classic design stitched using a stitch guide by Pocket Full of Stitches.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=959033477563838&set=gm.1214115098665646&type=3&theater

Charley Harper's artwork is distributed on needlepoint canvas by the Meredith Collection.  Your favorite shop can order this or any other Charley Harper canvas for you.  Pocket Full of Stitches will gladly help you with the guide.
http://pfos.com

Dec 23, 2016

Santa with Toys Stocking (Strictly Christmas and Diana Bosworth)

Margie just posted a photograph of her finished Strictly Christmas stocking on Facebook.  It shows Santa with toys and is a real charmer.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10211320636079787&set=gm.1202671303143359&type=3&theater

Margie stitched this using a stitch guide by Diana Bosworth from Pocket Full of Stitches.  The shop can get you Diana's guide and the stocking, too, if you want.  Merry Christmas!
http://www.thefrenchknot.com/index.htm


Dec 11, 2016

Embracing Horses (Laurel Burch/Danji and Pocket Full of Stitches)

Pocket Full of Stitches wrote a stitch guide for Linda to use in stitching Laurel Burch's "Embracing Horses."  Linda just finished a posted a photograph on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10208695460958579&set=gm.1194736710603485&type=3&theater

Call the shop for help getting the guide and canvas.
http://pfos.com

Nov 21, 2015

Mary Made the Cover!

The Nov.-Dec. 2015 Needlework Retailer
Needlework Retailer is a wholesale only magazine for the shops, alerting them to all the new needlework things.  Guess who made the cover?  Our own stitch guide writer Mary Waldsmith!  You can see a good close up photo of Mary's model of Needle Deeva's gingerbread Christmas House here.
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2015/02/finishing.html

By coincidence, Stitch By Stitch in Larchmont, NY has the canvas, guide and threads on sale as a package deal.  I'm pretty sure the guide included is Mary's but you can always ask before you add this to your list for Santa Claus.
http://www.stitchbystitchneedlepoint.com/so/3L3ngDkv?cid=68bf7f60-0c49-4a61-b2cc-4a9944579072#/main

Your local shop can also pick up the canvas and guide for you from Needle Deeva if you prefer to use up your stash of wonderful threads and save a little money.

Congratulations on being our latest Cover Girl, Mary!

Apr 30, 2015

Suzanne and Jean Smith's Pink Poppy

Suzanne of Hugs and Stitches taught Jean Smith's Pink Poppy at Pocket Full of Stitches in late April.  If you are a fan of Jean's or of floral designs and missed the class, you will be able to pick up the kit including Suzanne's guide after class.  Just talk to PFOS.
http://suzannehicks.blogspot.com/2015/04/open-spots-and-kits-available-for.html

http://www.pfos.com/PocketFullofStitchesClasses.htm

Nov 16, 2013

Robin Went to Texas UPDATED ALREADY

Robin went to Texas to visit Pocket Full of Stitches and lead their annual retreat.  Doesn't this sound like FUN?!  There were twenty students which means Robin has added twenty new stitch guides to her catalogue.  You can see the designs and get glimpses of Robin's magic underway on her blog.
http://needlepointstudyhall.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-pfos-wrap-up.html

UPDATE:  Patricia, the winner of the Turbo Needle Award this week, has finished her Autumn Blossoms piece from Labors of Love using Robin's guide from the retreat.  Isn't she beautifully dressed?!
http://needlepointstudyhall.blogspot.com/2013/11/autumn-blossoms-ll-532-is-finished.html


Aug 21, 2013

Sources for Stitch Guides for Moonlight Tea Party

Moonlight Tea Party Courtesy of 2 the Point

Recently I got a message from someone who was hoping to find a stitch guide for Tapestry Tent's Moonlight Tea Party (pictured above).  I did a little online research and checked with the stitching mavens at Needlepoint Nation on Facebook and discovered several sources.  I thought since this was a popular canvas, I would list all the places that have guides here to help out other folks who want to stitch this with the help of a stitch guide.

Terry Christopher Costillo did a stitch guide for this piece.  You can contact Terry at her shop, 2 the Point, to inquire about the guide.  Actually, the photo above is courtesy of Terry. It shows the stitched version done by a customer at 2 the Point following Terry's instructions.
http://www.topoint.com

Pocket Full of Stitches probably has done a stitch guide for this canvas.  You can inquire at the shop or email them at pfos@pfos.com.  No one at the shop has stitched this, they've just written a guide, according to my informant.
http://www.pfos.com

BeStitched is working on a stitch guide for this right now.  If you want a copy as well, inquire at the shop.
http://bestitchedneedlepoint.com

Tony Minieri has done a guide for this piece, too.  You can reach him at The Edwardian Needle but since the shop is moving to a new location now, it is closed.  You will have to call and hope that they can help you despite being surrounded by moving boxes!  The shop should be in their new place in early September 2013, by the way.
http://www.theedwardianneedle.com/contact/

Both Amy Bunger and Robin King have done stitch guides for other designs in this series.  You probably can reuse parts of those guides to stitch Moonlight Tea Party.  To see Amy's pricing on Witch Reading, scroll down toward the bottom of this page from her shop stitch guide catalogue.  You will have to buy this canvas or the thread kit for it to be able to buy the stitch guide from Amy, however.
http://www.amybunger.com/f/Peas-Trubey-1.pdf

You can see more about Robin King's Halloween March by looking at her catalogue of available stitch guides here.
http://needlepointstudyhall.blogspot.com/p/stitch-guides-by-robin-king.html

Hope this helps fans of the little witch series stitch their Moonlight Tea Party.






Aug 19, 2011

PFOS' New Stitch Guide

Pocket Full of Stitches has just posted photos of the newest finished canvas done from one of their guides.  The elephant canvas is from Maggie and it's wonderful!
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2011/08/maggies-elephant.html

Jul 25, 2010

SHEAR Creations Canvases with Guides UPDATED

Bet you are familiar with the Stitches for Effect books.  Did you know the authors (Suzanne Howren and Beth Robertson) also sell painted canvases, most of which come with stitch guides?  Their company name is Shear Creations.  They specialize in small designs with large empty spaces, perfect for embellishment.
http://www.artistscollection.net/Artists_Collection/SHEAR_Creations_Gallery.html

UPDATE:  Pocket Full of Stitches posted photos of many Shear Creations canvases on their as part of a trunk show in the shop.  Since many of the photos show the stitched versions which have guides, I thought I would add the links here.  Enjoy!
http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-artists-collection-trunk-show-shear_8094.html

http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-artists-collection-trunk-show-shear_5.html

http://pocketfullofstitches.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-artists-collection-trunk-show-shear.html