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Well its been six months since Brenda and I
took over running The Embroidery shop. And oh how the time has flown
by. So fast in fact that I only realised the other day that we hadn't
sent out a newsletter in ages. Mind you we haven't been idle
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have
spent the last month or so collecting lots ideas for this issue.
We decided it was time to celebrate the efforts of New Zealand designers
and manufacturers. So take a look inside where we are profiling the
latest and greatest from Krafty Kiwi's.
Before moving on though I thought you may be interested in this wonderful
compendium of Christmas designs. I reckon there is nothing better
than personally made decorations and gifts. In this book from the American
School of needlework you will fund an amazing array of designs from the
whimsical Santa's to the traditional twelve days of Christmas.
Usually retailing for $62.90 it is available to you for just $50.
Code 365CD
$50.00 |
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I
thought I would try out some of the new products that feature inside this
newsletter. I have come up with a little sachet using the new Zweigart
Pastels and the Dyepot Trio selection C (stranded, twist and
rayon). I have worked a simple cushion stitch design using 18ct |
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To help you get started straight away why not grab some Hobby
Art Canvas from Zweigart. The canvas is available in black,
yellow, cream, pink, lt blue, navy, lt green, pewter & Xmas red and
is especially suitable for cards and decorations. When combined with
pipe cleaners it makes great 3-D shapes for the tree . Hobby art
canvas is 100% cotton and is available in 12, 14 and 18 count, in handy
pre-cut sizes (33cm x 40cm) with 5 pieces per packet. And if
you like we can put together a selection of festive threads to complete
the package. So lets make this Christmas really special .
Code ZHAC Hobby Art Canvas
$29.95 per 5 pack
Code FTHD Festive Thread
Pack
$20
Code PC
Pipe Cleaners
$2.00 per 20 pack
Finally in the spirit of
Christmas you can buy the book plus all the materials worth $115
for just $99.
Code XMAS
Christmas Stitch Pack
$99 |
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canvas
and the twist thread on the front. While on the back I have
created a blockwork pattern using the rayon thread. The finishing
touch is a cord made from the stranded cotton.
If you are interested in making this sachet I would be happy to put
a kit together for you. The colourway I used was pink Cashel
28ct Linen mentioned in our last newsletter with Dyepot Trio
C variegated dark pinks light pinks and mauves.
Code BR1
$14.95
PS if pink doesn't match
your décor then Cashel Linen is also available in ice blue, yellow,
mint green, lilac and apricot. |
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As
you will be aware when we cut linens and Aida for your projects we end
up with lots of offcuts. So this month we have put together
some Offcut Packs. Great for those little projects including
Christmas decorations and cards. You can choose either Linen or Aida
or a mixed bag if you prefer. As always these packs represent great
value:
Code OCUTA
$20 Aida $10.00
Code OCUTL
$20 Linen $10.00
Code OCUTM
$20 Mixed $10.00 |
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DMC
have introduced the 2002 Collection - 27 beautiful new tones of
Stranded Cotton. Recently introduced in Europe these are currently
not available in New Zealand as single skeins. But you can complete
your own DMC Stranded collection with a Limited Edition Pack. The
pack contains one skein each of the 27 new shades plus free designs &
Aida cloth to get you started. Available from October for $49.95 you can
reserve yours now at the special pre release price of $45.
Code DMC2002 RRP
$49.95 $45.00 |
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We have added a list of contacts for the Embroidery Guilds scattered
throughout New Zealand .
If you have any ideas
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Victoria
Ellen September 2001 Page 1
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