These new colors by Brown Paper Packages make me think of spring flowers bursting into bloom. The new colors are Maize, Lavender, Clematis and Morning Glory.
Girls Rule!
I fell hard for this canvas--not only is it beautiful, but it sends a message that all our girls need to hear. The amazing Patricia Sone wrote the included stitch guide.
New canvases arriving daily!
I loved so many things at the Winter Market in San Jose CA that I picked many, many new canvases.
Here on the island the azaleas and camellias are blooming and spring is definitely underway.
Here are 5 new Easter egg canvases from Kelly Clark. Aren't they adorable?
You can see them on our New page and our Easter page.
https://www.bristlythistle.com/new/
We will be posting new canvases as they arrive-stay tuned!
First few stitches...
I am having so much fun with this Raymond Crawford tree.
I have pretty much decided on stitches for each ornament and I have pulled several different threads in each color to play with.
I tend to look at/think about a project before I pick up a needle. For a bit I was stalled as I thought about which ornament should have sequins, beads, crystals or all of the above. I had a Eureka! moment when I decided to stitch the foundation stitches and then decide what embellishments to add where.
Favorite things so far--basket stitched with Straw Silk and the center of the blue ornament stitched with Kreinik Braid size 8 in 9032.
My post-inventory reward--two days to finalize my stitches.
'tis the season!
Beautiful finished Christmas pieces have been arriving. Here are three gorgeous stockings headed for their homes.
Squid and Whale
This fabulous new canvas of Charley Harper's Squid and Whale just arrived in the shop. It is stunning.
13 mesh 28" x 10"
Find it online in our New and Animals sections.
We have moved!
Our new shop is at 811 Beech Street on Amelia Island. Our email and phone numbers are the same.
We have a room just for threads and room to add more threads.
We have loads of wall space to display canvases and lots of wonderful light (the lights need a little adjustment, but I need someone to hold the ladder).
We have space to display our terrific finishing, loads of books and accessories.
Come see us on the island!
The Meredith Collection
We are so excited about April happenings in the shop--not only do we have The Meredith Collection trunk show all month, but Meredith will be teaching embellishment classes here for 3 days.
This is a custom variation on Meredith's Thanksgiving doors. My version will say "Welcome". We want to be able to show off the finished canvas all fall, y'all. Let us customize a fall door canvas for you!
New Canvas from Melissa Prince
This seaside wreath by Melissa Prince just arrived at the shop. I will be writing a stitch guide for this beautiful canvas. The piping plover in the center of the wreath doesn't have 4 legs--the momma shelters her chicks.
I'm looking forward to beading, stumpwork, textured stitches, raised stitches and more as I have fun with this stitch guide.
Mesh 18 count Size 14 x 14
Little Gifts
I just had a lot of fun putting magnets on the website--there is a new category called Books, DVDs and Gadgets. Magnets are the first category I added because some of us (like me) haven't finished our holiday shopping. Until I opened the shop on Amelia Island, I hadn't imagined that you can match your magnets to your project or your mood. I learn so many things from my customers and friends!
Getting into the Christmas Spirit
It's taken a couple of years to get here, but I am finally ready to start stitching Christmas stockings again. That's a good thing because I am now 4 stockings behind. This if for Elliot, Grant's middle brother. Still to come, one for Adam, William and Karyn. This stocking is by Susan Roberts and is on 13 count canvas.
Trunk Show Baskets and Hinged Boxes
I just finished putting the baskets and hinged boxes from Julia's trunk show up.
They are so much fun--just like the nutcrackers they are fun to collect.
As always, trunk shows are 20% off. Enter the code HOLIDAY2015, or if you forget, we will take the 20% when we fill the order.
Some of favorites:
Nutcrackers will appear soon!
Hinged boxes
These hinged boxes by Julia's Needleworks just came back from the finisher. My photography doesn't do them justice.
They are the perfect inspiration for the coming trunk show of hinged boxes and nutcrackers.
Mermaids!
This Mermaid flag from The Collection just arrived. It's a perfect canvas for a beach house (or dreaming of a beach house), the 4th of July or any room with red, white or blue colors.
My first thought was that her tail and top would be perfect stitched with red sequins and beads. Muhahaha!!! (evil laugh)
Buddie Trees!
Just in--cute metal stands to hold and display your magnet collection. Available in black or white. $34 each. Find them in Accessories and Lamps.
All Decked Out--Totes
One of our customers stitched these canvases from Kelly Clark and asked to have them attached to her totes. We've also finished totes with the canvas lined and attached as a pocket.
Holiday Doors
The series of holiday doors by Elizabeth Turner flew out of their room at Destination Dallas. I managed to snag Valentine's and Thanksgiving. Here are the rest. They will make perfect signs, framed pieces, pillows or standups. Imagine how much fun you will have decorating each door!
Easter Doors 14 x 8; Mesh 18; $200
Halloween Doors 14 x 8; 18 mesh; $200
Christmas Doors 14 x 8; 18 Mesh; $200
New canvases from new artists
These 3 canvases are from Unique NZ Designs. Opening the box and unrolling the canvases made me very happy.
Beach Boys
Mockingbird
Penguins
Christmas Cheer!
This canvas makes me smile and want to break out in song. (I'm a terrible singer, but the canvas is beautiful.) The canvas comes with the stitch guide written by the artist, Robin Givens.
Star Patchwork Kit
Here's a Star Patchwork kit headed out to a customer today. Sparkle and buttons and bling!
