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I learned to embroider when I was a kid, when everyone was really into cross stitch (remember the '80s?). Eventually, I migrated to surface embroidery, teaching myself with whatever I could get my hands on...read more

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December 21, 2016

A Stitcher’s Christmas #9: Miniature Tapestry Kits!

 

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Good morning, and welcome to A Stitcher’s Christmas #9!

A Stitcher’s Christmas, 2017 is a series of pre-Christmas give-aways here on Needle ‘n Thread, featuring delectable needlework prizes from a variety of excellent small needlework businesses known for their beautiful products and terrific service!

So far, we’ve had 8 give-aways in the series. From threads, to books, to kits, to tools, to classes – each give-away has featured lovely embroidery-related goods for the needlework enthusiast.

We still have two more to go in the series – and today is one of ’em!

Today’s give-away is for two kits – one to each of two winners – but they aren’t just any kits. You’ll want to pay a little attention to the details here, because you’ll want to know you’re getting into with these kits before you commit to them!

I’ll also announce the winner of the Rouge du Rhin Christmas wreath embroidery kit, so read on, read on…

Miniature Tapestry Kits
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December 19, 2016

A Stitcher’s Christmas #8: Trish Burr Needle Painting Kit!

 

Good morning, oh stitching world! And Happy Monday from a freezing cold Kansas!

Two Monumental Things happened in my life this past weekend: I actually did get the tree up (all three feet of it), and we had snow (all three inches of it)!

It doesn’t take much to make me happy!

Today, we continue with my Christmas 2017 give-away series, A Stitcher’s Christmas. This one is for all of you who want to try needle painting, but haven’t taken the plunge yet; for those of you who have tested the needle painting waters and want to improve your skills; or for those of you who love needle painting and just want a fun kit to work on!

I’ll also announce the winner for A Stitcher’s Christmas #6, the Inspirations Calendar shown here, and I’ll tell you about a challenge I’ve received (repeatedly).

Trish Burr Needle Painting Embroidery Kit
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December 16, 2016

A Stitcher’s Christmas #7: Christmas Wreath Embroidery Kit!

 

Oh, look! It’s Finally Friday!

I hope you’ve had a jolly week so far, and that you’re ready for a relaxing weekend. (Hopefully relaxing?)

With nine days left until Christmas, there’s still a bit of stuff I need to do.

My tree is still not up, for example.

But that’s no reason to not continue the pre-Christmas celebration here on Needle ‘n Thread! And today, we’re going to do just that, with a very holiday-appropriate give-away for A Stitcher’s Christmas #7!

I’m also announcing the winner of A Stitcher’s Christmas #5 – a beautiful stumpwork kit from Celeste Chalasani and her stumpwork class on Craftsy.

Today’s give-away, courtesy of The French Needle, features this gorgeous Christmas wreath embroidery kit from Rouge du Rhine.

Christmas Wreath Embroidery Kit for A Stitcher's Christmas
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December 14, 2016

Stitcher’s Christmas #6: Gorgeous Needlework Calendar for 2017

 

Can you believe we’re halfway through the week before the week before Christmas? Where’s my snow? And why isn’t my tree up yet?

With time flying by so very quickly, I think it’s a perfect day to give away a calendar.

Not just any calendar, mind you! This is a calendar you’ll want hanging where you – and the rest of your world – can see it daily! It’s beautiful. It will keep you inspired all year long!

And I’m also going to announce the scissor winners from A Stitcher’s Christmas #4! So read on!

A Stitcher's Christmas #6: Inspirations Calendar
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December 12, 2016

Stitcher’s Christmas #5: Online Stumpwork Class & Kit

 

Happy Monday to you!

As we head a little closer to Christmas, A Stitcher’s Christmas – my series of embroidery-related give-aways to add to your holiday celebrations – is heating up!

So let’s start the week with another delectable pre-Christmas give-away! Today, it’s A Stitcher’s Christmas #5 – and it involves free tuition to an online class and the full materials kit.

Read on for the details…!

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December 9, 2016

A Stitcher’s Christmas #4: Embroidery Scissors!

 

Since it’s Friday, and since I love you this much, it’s a perfect day to continue with A Stitcher’s Christmas, and to venture into that realm that most stitchers can’t resist: tools…

…and more specifically…

Scissors!

I haven’t met one committed stitcher in my life who doesn’t love a good pair of scissors. Sure, you can get by with anything that’ll cut a piece of thread, but the pleasure that comes from using a Really Good Pair of Embroidery Scissors? It’s hard to beat!

So here it is – A Stitcher’s Christmas #4 involving scissors! We’ll also find out who the five winners are of A Stitcher’s Christmas #3 – embroidery kits and magazines from Inspirations.

Read on…and don’t forget to follow the give-away guidelines if you want a chance to win some fantastic embroidery scissors!

Stitcher's Christmas #4: Embroidery Scissors!
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