Crewel Kits in the store!

Once again the crewel kits are returning to the store! I'm really excited about being able to do this. I love working with the wool threads and the soft effect they give.  The wool fibers are strong and  durable and feel great.

These are all lots of fun to stitch, and since they are designed to fit in a hoop, they are so easy to put up on the wall and enjoy.

Academy of the Wizard Arts Cross Stitch

Back to blogging, finally. Things were hectic for awhile, some things got pushed aside, but now is the time for some catch-up!

This new pattern is inspired by a story you all know.

This one took awhile to put together, but it was fun to design!

Thanks for dropping by!

Snow Sampler Cross Stitch

Get ready to do some cozy winter time stitching with a wintery sampler!

The new Snow Sampler Cross Stitch pattern can be find in the store.

Thanks for dropping by!
Happy stitching. :)

Snow Party Cross Stitch

It's time for some winter stitching!

The Snow Party Cross Stitch pattern is in the store now!

Hurricane Sandy Relief Pattern

(Cross post from my needlework blog)
This past week's hurricane hit close to home. My little sister lives in New York City. She is lucky enough to live on higher ground, but her former neighborhood of Long Beach has literally been flattened. She is quite upset by the situation.

People have lost homes, businesses, loved ones, just everything. Gone. So she has set up a volunteer effort to buy supplies and necessaries for the folks in her old neighborhood. The FEMA and red cross food is apparently just really not at all nice.

I have decided to do what I can from far away, even if it is small in comparison to what needs doing. I created a special pattern for the victims. All proceeds will go to her volunteer fund. All of the money she raises is going straight to victim aid. There is no administration, offices, staff or overhead to be paid.

I'm going to try to get her to send me a few pics of the neighborhood and her progress helping. She is going out to volunteer over there for the whole weekend.

If you can at all help, please purchase the Sandy Cross Stitch design in my store.

I'll be working on an embroidery version. But the people can't wait, so if you are interested, please purchase the cross stitch for now, and send me a message that you prefer the embroidery version. I will see that you get it.

Minnesota Cross Stitch

A new state has been added to the collection of US state cross stitch patterns!  This time it's Minnesota.

The house featured in this pattern is the Alexander Ramsey House, home to Minnesota Territory's first governor.  This house was built in 1872 and is now listed on the National Register of Historical Places.  Check the Minnesota cross stitch pattern out in the store!

Thanks for stopping by!

More State Cross Stitch Patterns

I've added two more states this past week!  Massachusetts and Michigan.

The Massachusetts cross stitch pattern features the Crowninshield-Bentley House in Salem, MA built in 1727 by a fish merchant and sea captain. You can find the Massachusetts cross stitch pattern in the store.

The Michigan cross stitch pattern features the Sand Point light house built 1867-67. The lantern is made of cast iron from the UP! The house faces land instead of out to the lake as one might expect. You can find the Michigan cross stitch pattern in the store.

And finally I have updated the California cross stitch pattern with a more appropriate house.

This one is the John Marsh (an early pioneer to CA) house built in the mid 1800s.  He is credited with being California's first doctor although he had no medical education!  You can find the California cross stitch pattern in the store. 

Alice and the Mad Hatter Cross Stitch

Some time ago I received a request for an Alice in Wonderland themed pattern. It took awhile to get the inspiration to create something to do the story some justice. Here is my creation.

You can find Alice and her friends in the store.

Christmas Angel of Joy

This is the first of a small series I am working on.

Check the store for the Christmas Angel of Joy pattern.

Thanks for stopping by!

The Planets Crewel Embroidery Pattern and Kit

The popular Planets embroidery pattern has been made into a crewel embroidery kit! This is a fun, colorful design perfect for the science lover in your life.

The kit comes with pre-printed linen fabric, Appleton crewel wools, complete stitching instructions and a stitch guide. Visit the store to see The Planets Crewel Embroidery.

Maine Cross Stitch

The Maine Cross Stitch pattern is now available:

One of Maine's lighthouses is featured in this design! You can find the Maine Cross Stitch Pattern in the store.

Thanks for visiting!

The Zombie Woods Cross Stitch

It's never too early (or too late!) to do your Halloween stitching!

You'll find The Zombie Woods Cross Stitch in the store.

Thanks for visiting and happy stitching!

Grapes Crewel Embroidery

The newest design in the Crewel in a Hoop series is now available!

This design is available as either the pattern alone or the pattern plus the kit materials. Check the Grapes Crewel Embroidery out in the store.

Ladybug on a Leaf Crewel Embroidery

I've just added a new crewel in a hoop embroidery design! 

This design was a joy to create and very fun to stitch!  This design is available as either the pattern or the pattern and kit. Visit The Floss Box store for this perfect summer crewel project.

Louisiana Cross Stitch Pattern

Next in the cross stitch series of US states is Louisiana!

The Louisiana state cross stitch pattern is available in the store.

Happy stitching and thanks for dropping by!!

New Biscornu Patterns

Three new biscornu patterns are now available!
Biscornu 653

Biscornu 654

Biscornu 655

As you can see Halloween is already on the mind. It's never too early to start holiday stitching!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Biscornu 652

The days grow longer, the flowers bloom, spring brings warmth. It's a perfect time for a little spring-inspired biscornu!

Click to view Biscornu 652 in the store!

Iowa Cross Stitch

The next in line for the state cross stitch pattern collection is Iowa.

I chose the General Dodge House in Council Bluffs for the inspriation for the house. I spent a chunk of my life in this city, so I took the opportunity to make this one more personal. Click to see the Iowa Cross Stitch pattern in the store.

Biscornu Packs

Biscornu packs have once again returned to the store. You can find them in the cross stitch store. I still have a small amount of catching up to do with the recent biscornu, but they will be there soon too.

Two Sheep Crewel Embroidery

New crewel pattern and kit is now available!

This pattern uses basic embroidery stitches, so it's just right for a beginner! The crewel wools are soft and very nice to work with and look great.

Be sure to check the Two Sheep Crewel Embroidery pattern out!