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In the Next Issue March/April 1992
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Footstool, call: Sunshine Station, ТУ (704)324-4445
Zach season a new hobby horse will appear.
Designed from a circus horse of long ago, I’m made of wood, paint and a bow. I’ve gone from playrooms to imaginary places.
As seasons change, so shall I To albino, gray, or gold. And now you know why I shall never get old.
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Valenlincs Day is not complete without crunchics and yummies.
Cute gifts!
Fill them with hearts, Or nuts, or slick candy tarts.
Candy machine and Incite nut holder are both worked on 14 ct. white Zweigart aida. Fabric courtesy of Joan Toggitt, Inc. Candy machine courtesy of Sunshine Station. Lucite nut holder from Personal Touch. Charts on page 12.
for accessories, see Buyer’s Guide on page 4.
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Come with me to a quilting bee
Then to a quilting fair.
We’ll take the wagon on a shopping spree
Now, aren’t we quite a pair?
Sampler worked on 14 cl. ivory Zweigart aida and picture on 14 ct. white Zweigart aida. Fabric is courtesy of Joan Toggitt, Ltd. For frames, see Buyer’s Guide on page 4. Chart on pages 4&5.
For wagon, call: Sunshine Station TS (704) 324-4445
Ask Judie
by Judie Solomon, Thistle Needleworks
Q. Some of my friends separate all their floss when
doing cross stitch. Is that really necessary?
Charlotte C.
A. The individual threads within a strand of 6-ply embroidery floss are all twisted on each other. When you separate the ply of your thread and then put them back together again, called "stripping", they will lay next to each other. I’m sure you can sec that you will get better coverage of the fabric and smoother stitches
rather than
. This is true
no matter how many ply you are using - 2 to 12 . . .
There arc several tools on the market that may be used for stripping floss -- ask for a demonstration at your local nedddlework shop.
"Ask Judie",
c/o Cross Country Stitching Magazine, P.O. Box 710, Manchester, CT 06040
The "old-fashioned way” still works, however. Hold one end of the strand of floss between the thumb and fore-finger of one hand with about 1/4 inch showing above the fingers. With the thumb and fore-finger of the other hand pull one ply out and straight up. The floss will tend to gather up under the holding fingers, but fall down again after the one ply is pulled all the way through. Lay that one ply down and repeat until you have the number of ply needed. When these are put together again, you will see the difference (and appreciate it as you continue stitching).
Frequent stroking on the thread whenever you drop your needle to untwist the thread will maintain the smooth, flat effect initially created.
Marlitt, a 6-ply rayon embroidery thread, is also helped by moistening. Pieces of nylon sponge in a small plastic box are available to help with this, or use a piece of sponge sheet (paper towels leave an unwanted residue).
Happy stitchin’!
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Candy machine directions Iron aida back on top and bottom.
Stretch around back of candy machine and slip stitch on back. This can be easily slid off for cleaning and then restretchcd.
Basic Stitches
CROSS STITCH: One cross stitch is equal to one square on each chart. The cross stitch is formed by two straight stitches that cross each other at their centers. When working in a horizontal or vertical line, do bottom stitches first(a]| in the same direction); then work top stitches back in opposite direction to complete row. Use two ply floss for all basic stitching, unless otherwise indicated. Use one ply for all outline stitching.
THREE-QUARTER STITCH: The three quarter stitch is formed by a one-half cross stitch and a one-quarter cross stitch.
OUTLINING ONE-QUARTER STITCH:
BACKSTITCH: Backstitching is used for outline or detail. Backstitching should be done after design is completed.
RUNNING STITCH: May be used in lieu of backstitch. When one-quarter stitch is to be outlined, use a one-quarter stitch (2 ply) for basic stitching, and then complete with backstitch (1 ply) for remainder of square.
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Ruth’s Stitchery
3517 N. Carefree Circle Colorado Spgs, CO 80917 X-Stitch, Quilting, Smocking, French Machine
Thistle Needleworks 63 Hebron Ave.
Glastonbury, CT 06033
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Lisle, IL 60532 708-969-4471
Country Cupboard 14314 Beacon Ave.
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(complete for your bedroom and bath. A potpourri banger for your door, a planter of dried flowers, closet hangers, all on a background of mauve and blue moire silk. Be creative. Try your own variation. Find endless ways to use the same design.
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STRENGTH AND HONOR COLOR yellow It pale old gold med antique blue vy II antique blue med antique blue dk antique violet med antique violet It blue green blue green vy dk terra cotta vy It shell pink med shell pink dk terra cotta
Outlines: 1 ply 3371
Verse: 1 ply 3371
Stents: 2 ply 500
Stitch count: 92x64
Design area: 11 count: 81/4x5% 14 count: 6*Лх4Й 16 count: 54x4 18 count: 5хЗ*Л 22 count: 4'Ax27/s
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Country Sampler Town
WOOL
Every style is found
in Country Sampler Town.
Visit the grist mill and mid-century farm, Get your teed and seed, your soft smelling yarn. Early colonial, a cottage by the sea, All designed for you and me.
Lady Elisabeth is an antique white, 14 ct afghan. It is woven from "Royal Classic" Trevira/Viscose yarn. It can be machine washed and dried. Sampler is worked on 14 ct platinum aida. Afghan compliments of Charles Craft, Inc.
Chart on pages 20, 21, t& 22.
From Dorothy’s Kitchen
New England Country Beef
Brown in 2 tbsp, oil in a dutch oven or heavy kettle: 3 lbs. boneless beef, cut in 1 inch cubes
Combine and sprinkle over browned beef:
1/4 cup flour 1/2 tsp. seasoned or black pepper
1/2 tsp. celery salt 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
After mixing above into meat, add: 1 qt. canned tomatoes 1 envelope onion or onion/mushroom soup mix 2 cups chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced (opt') 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup molasses
Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 2 hrs. Stir occasionally. After the 2 hrs. add: 1 1/2 lbs. carrots, cut in 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 chunks 1/2 cup raisins
Simmer for another hour, but remove cover for last 1/2 hr. Serve over noodles or with mashed potatoes. Serves 10
I like to double this recipe and put 1/2 in. in the freezer for those days when you’re too tired to cook or you have unexpected company. Just thaw in the
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This recipe has been tested in our own Kitchens - Yumm!
To order stitcher Doll, call: Country Accents, "S (413)527-7434
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Spool shelf with tomato pin cushion, You keep me organized and my projects pushin’ You’ve saved me from huntin'* thread on the floor, Under the cupboard, behind the back door!
Now I can see my floss where once it was hidden. I’m no longer back slidden! Neither’s my stitchin’.
Sampler is worked on 14 ct ivory Zweigart aida.
Spool holder is stitched on 18 ct. white Zweigart aida. Fabric is courtesy of Joan Toggitt, Ltd. For accessories, see Buyer’s Guide on page 4.
To order frames and things, see Buyer’s Guide on page 4 . . . 19 |
Cover Story
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Baby’s room for girl or boy, Nursery pals for playtime joy. Talking bears in animation Ready for toddlers crayon creations.
I^irge bear is worked on 14 Ct. rose aida. Heart is stitched on 18 a. pink aida. Small bear is worked on 14 ct. wheatstraw aida. Fabric is available from Charles Craft, Inc. Small acrylic bear is a crayon holder. Charts on pages 28&29.
For Acrylic Bears - call: Wheatland Crafts C 1-800-334-7706
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Tliis hand finished oak frame gives a firm-even tension. It even blocks your needlework as it is stitched.
(includes 3 sizes: 6", 12", & 18") For all your immediate needs.
Scroll Frame Starter Set: SF - $37.95 add shipping & handling charges (see chart)
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Manchester, CT 06040
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‘Ihe Jam Shop
.Specializing in counted cross stitch
Karen Martin Triple Trouble ‘farm
‘Route 11®
603-293-0722 gUford, 9<jK. 03246
Story by Sara Emmons
Up a winding country road to what used to be called "Triple Trouble Fann,” is an impressive business called "The Yam Shop.”
Drawing interest from locals and travelers, The Yam Shop does very well, but the land it sits on wasn’t so lucky. That’s why they called it "triple trouble." It used to be a dairy farm that didn’t last And a sheep farm. That too disappeared. Then another business also failed or moved or otherwise vanished. But the little yam shop came along and blossomed, in fact, boomed! So, one crisp fall weekend, we, along with crowds of leaf peekers, wrapped up in our woollies, and drove north to New Hampshire to visit this shop, which is on our list of favorites! It was worth the effort for the scenery, naturally, but even the drive was easy. Being from Connecticut, we felt very nestled in exquisite New England terrain swelling all aroung us with the foothills of the White Mountains. We were moments away from the sprawling Lake Winncpesaukec that draws thousands of tourists every year.
How pleasantly surprised we were as we drove up to this large, well-arcbitecturcd cow bam, hinting of sophisticated country charm. It seemed almost too large for country vistas and quiet fanning villages. We soom realized that even at a time when farms arc floundering, specialty shops like this, with eye appeal and customer appeal do very well. When stitchers in business do well, we arc very happy indeed!
Inside we were fascinated with post and beam construction, high ceilings, white walls, bam boards --all offset with homey warm colors, like the fabrics and soft yarns peeping out of bins. Two stories (we guess about 3,000 square feet total) are highlighted by a unique stairway leading to the Christmas loft, brimming with treasures. There’s ample room for big furniture - many hutches and country tables, chests, and chairs, - but everything is well organized, versatile for many tastes, and fun to browse. Check out the beats, dolls and Afghans!
For many women customers, spending 4 hours in The Yarn Shop is no big deal. When husbands come in with their wives, says owner Karen Martin, it won’t be long before husbands are found napping in the big comfy rocking chairs in the Christmas loft. After all, for many men, shopping is a big ordeal.
Half and half is one way to describe the inventory, that is, 50 percent knitting; 50 percent cross stitch. There are many kits, about 75 models, a large selection of frames, a large book collection, and a complete line of fabrics. The extensive floss selection is DMC, Anchor, DMC flower thread, Danish Hower thread, Medicis, watercolours and four lines of overdyed. Country accessories and a complete button line also await you. The list goes on, impressive for any shop in the Northeast.
Reproduction samplers are quite popular. Folks go for the antique look.
For healthy cross-fertilization, knitting and stitching classes are held together. Classes are evenings beginner through advanced. Monday night class is an informal sit and stitch gathering for a $5 fee. It gets lively and includes desert.
The shop hosts an all day stitch-in field trip at the end of the school year for moms and teachers and anyone who wants to attend. They compare projects and everyone brings a yummy or two. Sometimes it lasts into the evening.
The store has been in its present location since October 1989. Karen has 25 yars stitching experience. She is an expert knitter and stitcher and her love for both is obvious anywhere you look in the shop. She pays careful attention to detail and is very friendly to her customers.
Store hours: 10-5 Mon-Sat Closed Sun.
For People Who Count
June 6-21, 1992
Show hours 9a.m.-5p.m. The largest judged cross-stitch show in the nation, displays of nationally known designers, seminars and a cross stitch shop. Many new surprises in 1992. For more information contact: Rockome Gardens
Attn: NCCSS, Rt #2. Box 600, Arcola, IL 61910 or phone: (217)268-4106.
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DMC ANCHOR COLOR Outlines & Words: 1 ply 939
while □ while white Stitch Count: 50x53
822 «1 950 744 725 334 312 □ □ 0 Ш в в s 387 366 4146 301 306 145 147 beige gray II sportsnan flesh vy It sportsman flesh It yellow pale baby blue med navy blue It Design area: 11 count: 3%x43/4 14 count: 3Vix33/4 16 count: 3x31* 18 count: 23*x3 22 count: 21/4x23*
939 127 navy blue vy die
315 E 896 antique mauve dk
677 И 292 old gold vy It
Т2Ч @ 890 old gold med
368 0 240 pistachio green It
760 0 10 salmon
3687 E 69 mauve
DMC ANCHOR COLOR Outlines: 1 ply 939
677 в 292 old gold vy It Words: 1 ply 939
729 □ 890 old gold med Stitch couni: 46x53
951 950 341 760 939 407 632 □ 0 в a в в 366 4146 117 10 127 882 352 sportsman flesh vy II sportsman flesh II blue violet II navy blue vy dk sportsman flesh dk Design area: 11 count: 41*х4ЗД 14 count: 31*x3U 16 count: 2 7fec3’/4 18 count: 21*2x3 22 count: 2x23*
367 в 216 pistachio green dk
3733 a 969 dusty rose
3687 в 69 mauve
349 @ 13 coral dk
814 E 45 garnet dk
To order Keepsake cones, call: CT 1-800-231-8108 (8am-5PM EST) 29 |
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Ornaments are worked on 14 a. navy blue aida courtesy of Charles Craft, Inc. Metallic gold Ribbonfloss is compliments of Rhode Island Textiles, Inc.
Directions
Using template, cut out finished necdlwork. Stitch face to face (3/8" scam allowance) with red calico. Stitch all the way around. Leave no opening. Slit calico in middle, being careful not to slit needlework, about 2". Trim seams. Turn right side out. Stuff in back with polyester fill. Slip stitch closed. Trim by handstitching with braided cord and satin bow.
Tip for braided trim: 13 Pc-^ icut ^ere trim
Tape trim and cut in middle of tape. Do this when beginning and ending project. This way the trim will not unravel.
To order, call: 1? 1-800-231-8108 (8AM-5PM EST)
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