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Stitcher’s Christmas 7: Expand your Needlework Library!

 

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Oh, golly.

I am a book lover. And when it comes to needlework books, I might be somewhat of an addict. I learn so much, and I take so much enjoyment, from well-written and well-presented books. I doubt I’m the only one of us who does… right?

This is what I’m always so delighted when Search Press North America joins in on A Stitcher’s Christmas. They offer wonderful books… fun books! Fabulous books! And always generous collections of them.

Today, we’ll look at the first of two installments from Search Press North America, in which you have the opportunity to expand your library with one of two lovely collections of needlework books.

But first, business – I’ll announce the winners of Monday’s Snowflakes!

Needlework Books from Search Press North America
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Stitcher’s Christmas 6: Snowflakes!

 

Welcome to the sixth installment of this year’s A Stitcher’s Christmas! This morning, we’re going to go a bit light – as light as snow, actually.

Before we dive into today’s gifts, which are coming from me here at Needle ‘n Thread, I’ll announce the winners of Friday’s gorgeous kits from Inspirations Studios.

Come along, and let’s get things rolling…

Stitcher's Christmas - Snowflake Ornaments
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Stitcher’s Christmas 5: Inspirations Handpicked Embroidery Kits!

 

We’re at the halfway point of this year’s Stitcher’s Christmas series, and today’s gifts are exquisite and timely!

From Inspirations Studios comes three delightful embroidery kits from their new handpicked line, which I’ll tell you all about below.

First, though, I’ll announce the winner of Wednesday’s stocking kit and ornament, so read on!

Stitcher's Christmas 5: Embroidery Kits from Inspirations Studios
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Stitcher’s Christmas 4: A Stocking Kit & Ornament

 

We’re moving along pretty quickly here – one more give-away, and we’re half-way through this year’s series.

As Kermit the Frog would say, time’s fun when you’re having flies!

Today’s Stitcher’s Christmas features miniature stocking ornaments – finished and unfinished. I’ll explain below, but first, I’ll announce the lucky duck who gets to select a five-skein collection from Colour Complements!

Stocking embroidery kit & stocking ornament
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Stitcher’s Christmas 3: Pick Your Own Thread!

 

I don’t know about you, but I love embroidery thread! If you love it, too, then today’s episode of A Stitcher’s Christmas should be right up your alley!

Lorraine from Colour Complements – a small business specializing in hand-dyed fibers – is offering a you-pick selection of five skeins of her thread for today’s give-away.

Oh, yummmmmmm!

First, I’ll announce the names of last Friday’s give-away, and then we’ll look at today’s lovely gift.

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2021 Stitcher’s Christmas #1: Ribbon Embroidery Treats

 

As we near the end of 2021 and approach Christmas, it’s time for my yearly Stitcher’s Christmas series here on Needle ‘n Thread!

This is a series of give-aways leading up to Christmas, where other small needlework-related businesses join me in some Christmas Cheer by offering some stellar give-away prizes for the community here on Needle ‘n Thread. It’s a way of giving back to all the folks who support small needlework businesses throughout the year.

We’re going to kick off this year’s Stitcher’s Christmas with some gorgeous ribbon embroidery treats all the way from South Africa!

Read on for information about today’s give-away and for the guidelines for entering all the Stitcher’s Christmas give-aways this year. (The guidelines are important – please read them!)

Stitcher's Christmas 1: Ribbon Embroidery Treats
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