Todays news ~ 6 new EdMar designs, 40% off a couple Threads in Bloom designs and  introducing the first 2 in my Bookmark series.

Iris

Picot Daisy

There is still time to make some easy and quick to stitch gifts ~ Introducing the first 2 in a series of my Book Mark designs. Stitching time is about one hour and assemble into the book mark in an additional 5-10 minutes with a little double sided tape and dab of glue.  The package contains the 2 design patterns and instructions, two 6″ X 6″ pieces of fabric to trace the designs onto, two heavy card stock folded book marks  ( folded allows the back of stitching to be covered for a nice finish).  The Book marks have a proverb:  ”Friends are the flowers in the garden of life” and two clear cellophane  envelopes for gift giving.  Each designs only a few strands of  EdMar rayon thread – you can use those extra strands from previous projects.  Card stock will vary from white, ivory or a whisper periwinkle. Find them in the Threads in Bloom design department. Below shows the completed Book marks, plus 2 future designs.

showing completed book mark

Cornflower #1701

The six new EdMar designs are taken from the large Primavera design.  EdMar has taken sections Primavera to make separate designs of each flower.

Chinese Poppy 1706

Camelias #1702

They range from 1.75 X 4″  to  3 x 4.5″  I like the smaller individual designs.

Chinese Columbine #1703

For me it makes learning her new techniques and enjoying each one in a more stitchable time frame.  You will find all six new designs in the EdMar design department

Ginger #1704

Grevillea 1705

Mary's St. John's Wort Bouquet #2118

Its-a-Belle # 2216

SALE ~ 40% off

Mary’s St John’s Wort Bouquet

Reg. $17.00         Sale $10.20

Its-a-Belle

Reg. $16.00        Sale  $ 9.60

Find these in the Threads in Bloom design depart.

Somehow I duplicated 3 books  ( I really need to have an inventory of my needlework library )  Before I put them on Ebay, I want to offer them to you.          Since I only have one of each, please drop me an email that you are ordering the book, to make sure it is still available, before you push that ‘order’ button.   If there is an over sale, I can credit you account.     One, a really gorgeous  book ‘GOLDWORK – Techniques, projects and pure inspiration, by Hazel Everett.   I found techniques I can adapt to Brazilian Embroidery.  It is truly a book of inspiration.  I am wowed by some of these flowers that would be beautiful in beads.  The cover project looks like a piece of jewelry, the inside illustrations are just as stunning.  144 pages, soft cover.         The next is  Redouté’s Finest Flowers in Embroidery ~ by Trish Burr.  She is an expert  Needle Painting artist form Australia.  If you are not familiar with Needle painting, it is satin stitches, shading the colors look as if it is painted.  Although, I do not do Needle Painting  ( another one of those embroidery techniques I want to learn ), the book is wonderful for learning Satin stitching, how to create curves, do tapering; we all do Satin stitch – this is a good book to add to your needle art library – if only to look at for the stitching beauty.  Soft cover – 95 pages.

Redouté's Finest Flowers in Embroidery ~ by Trish Burr

Needle Painting Embroidery Fresh ideas for Beginners ~ by Trish Burr

GOLDWORK book

And the third is Needle Painting Embroidery – Fresh Ideas for Beginners, also by Trish Burr

It has detailed instructions from the beginning of supplies and materials, on shaping and direction of stitches, several projects are included in the book, with ‘what to do with the completed stitching’ showing a scissor case, scissor fob, pincushion and pinwheel.  Also soft cover, 120 pages

I am offering each at 25% off – they are all new, and found in the  book department at ThreadsinBloom.com

Now I am off to make some pretty coral Pepper Jelly to go with my jelly assortment for Christmas gifts.  The pretty coral color comes from Cranberry juice. This is the first time I made this kind – hope it turns out good.  I like Pepper Jelly over cream cheese, served with assorted crackers.   This year in my assortment is  Santa Rosa Plum and Blueberry. The Blueberry didn’t set as it should, so I labeled it syrup – great over ice cream or pancakes.   I didn’t make any pomegranate this year – I still have a few jars left from 2010 crop.  The mint in our front yard is perfect right now for another batch of Mint Jelly, of course lovely with lamb.  I still have some tea towels to finish to tuck in the Christmas packages and make a few more of those bookmarks to give to friends who enjoy reading – or mark pages in the needle art books.  Sometimes I go to the used book store and find some really fun books, adding the Brazilian Embroidery book mark for a complete gift.

I have been on vacation this past week – it is back to work tomorrow.  I do customer service for an insurance company.  Threads in Bloom is my evening and week end enjoyment.  I did get a lot done this week, but honestly could have another week to finish up; oh well, it will be there to keep me from ever having to look for something to do.  Life is never boring.

I was watching ( while stitching)  the old Jimmy Stewart movie last night, ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’.  What a great movie, even if I have seen it numerous times.  At the end, he is given a book with a note  ”No man is a failure who has friends”.  How true that is.

Here is my email to contact me about the books or anything else you need:      thrdsnblm@comcast.net     and of course the website is ThreadsinBloom.com

Thank you for your time, I enjoy talking to you.       Have a Wonderful Winter or Summer Holiday – where ever you may be.  Sharon  ~  Threads in Bloom ~ Modesto, CA USA   thrdsnbloom.comcast.net  ~  ThreadsinBloom.com

But, I have been working, besides my full time job;  I have been stitching a new design and flower.  On my calendar at work, there were these really pretty periwinkle color flowers.  As I looked at the calendar  5 days a week, I was thinking Brazilian embroidery.  That is the new design and flower I am stitching.

I am adding another EdMar design to the store.   (shown above )  Country Basket  #1032 It is a nice little sampler   ( 3″ X 4″  ) of flowers and  10 basic embroidery stitches.  You will use Lola, Iris and Glory thread.  I  like the wicker look of the basket.

Go to    www.ThreadsinBloom.com   for details of flowers and thread EdMar used, or use your favorites.

Blazer Poplin

The fabric we use for Brazilian embroidery is Blazer poplin  ( it was first known as ‘Trigger”). It is poly cotton blend with a good weight to take the stress of pulling on the bullions and cast-on to get proper placement.   It is available in cream.  It is not a yellowish cream, more ivory.  If you have gotten any of my designs, Blazer Poplin is what I use.    It is 60″ wide and I do get it on a roll, so no fold lines.  You will find it available in the e-store in the FABRIC department.

Another item to assist you with transferring is Printable Sticky Fabri-Solvy ~

Printable stitcky transfer fabric

Simply place the sheet in your printer tray to copy your design onto the sheet;  peel off the paper backing, placing the sheer wash out fiber transfer sheet onto your fabric ( easy to reposition )  and stitch.  When stitching is complete,  submerge in water, hold under faucet of running water or put in washing machine.   The water soluble sheet desolves.    I have used it on embroidery on tea and flour sack dish towels; any embroidery you want to transfer.  Wonderful stuff, so easy to use, faster and much easier than getting out the light box or tapping the pattern and fabric to a window to trace…..  There are 12 sheets per package, each sheet is 8.5 x 11″ to use in your home printer.  Look in the Stitching Necessities department.

The five designs that are being reprinted:   Birthday Bouquet,  Opposites fit Together, Rings of Enchantment,  Eloquent and Destiny should all arrive here in the next couple weeks.  I have everything ready to package them when they arrive.  To all of you who have placed orders, knowing there would be a wait ~ Thank you for your patients.

Now, that you have listened to how I have spent my time lately…..  what about you.   What have you been up to, or planning on doing.  Christmas is just around a couple corners.  Are you stitching any Christmas gifts;  or making gifts, maybe baking.  Let me hear from you.  I would like to post some of your ideas and what you are up to, with your permission.   One gal in Scotland and I have become really good friends, meeting through our stitching.  I have always wanted to go to Scotland and now because of our friendship I am planning a trip next year, with another local stitching friends.  I am so excited about the trip.  Share your thoughts and plans.

Until next time ~ thank you for your time, business and support of a tiny home business

pink roses @ Shore Acres, OR

This is one of my favorite pictures I took at Coos Bay, Shore Acres State Park in OR…

Stitching keeps our souls content ~  Sharon

Threads in Bloom – Modesto, CA         www.ThreadsinBloom.com

Bohin needles

Yes, you are right, it has been a long time, to long.  I started to write several times, deciding to wait until a design was really completed or the restock item was in my hands.  I need to become more consistant, even if only to tell you about one thing and chat a bit.

First ~ Bohin needles are back.  I finally found a distributor that will allow a tiny business, such as mine to order, instead of such a large minimum that I could never meet their requirements.  Remember before it took me months to find a one time opportunity.  I am very pleased they will now be in constant supply.  Why am I so happy to carry Bohin needles ?  The company has been in business since 1833 – five generations of craftsmanship.  The needles has a maximum strength, minimum bending, exceptional polish for a smooth glide through your fabric; fine point in minimize holes, the eye is polished with a unique process to minimize breaking thread;  there is  quality control on every needle – those not meeting their high standards are thrown away.

Opposites fit Together

Second ~  Opposites fit Together sold out in 2 days.   There have been so many request for the design, I am having it reprinted.  It will be back in stock in about 4 weeks.  Go ahead and place your order, I will send it out as soon as the fabric prints arrive.   It takes that long only because my excellent screen printer is in another state.  There are VERY few good screen printers that know how to use the blue wash out ink.  One business I tried locally  ( most just said they didn’t want to bother learning about how to apply the wash out ink) hoping to keep business local and it would cut delivery back time in half.  Oh my gosh – after 5 attempts with different designs I finally gave up.  The stitching lines would be 1/4″ wide on some.  He tried, but could not get the technique down for those very narrow lines.  Bottom line – it is worth the extra mail time to have the excellent service from my current screen printer.   Gee, all that to tell you Opposites fit Together will be available again…     I did warn you I like to chat..

Next ~        Designs revisited.  Bringing forth some of my previous designs that I really like, but had not shown in my E-store.

1.  Hummingbird and Fuchsia ~   #2103      This one has always been in my favorites category, not just

Hummingbird & Fuchsia

because I really like the simplicity of the design, but also because of the little Hummingbirds wing.  I call it my ‘in flight’ wing.  It is an easy Stumpwork technique.   Shown framed in a Sudberry Crown Plate ( available in 3 sizes ) Soon, I will also add its companion piece – Barnadesia and Hummingbird.   For more details visit  ThreadsinBloom.com

2.   Birthday Bouquet ~ #2105  Another on my favorites list.  Birthday Bouquet was inspired by a special birthday card I received.  Birthday Bouquet is also one of the many

Birthday Bouquet #2105

magazine articles I have done over my many years (31 years) of stitching and designing.  Birthday Bouquet is the top of a Shaker basket.     Would also make a nice pillow top or framed wall hanging.

Need a good, hold tight hoop ?  see  my Morgan No-Slip hoops.     Do you need the large #15 Milliner needle for Nova or Bouclé thread ?

#15 milliner needle

Don’t forget those Mesh Bags to organize your projects and many, many other uses

Morgan No-slip hoop

Mesh zip bags

There are several new designs and projects in the works.  I will bringing in more EdMar designs for fun stitching.

You find all these items and so much more at   ThreadsinBloom.com.       Leave a comment ~

Thank you for your time ~ Have a great stitching week ~ Stitching keeps our souls content

I am off to do a little stitching before ending my day.     Sharon ~  Threads in Bloom

A short note of apology for the delay in getting orders out to all those who ordered either  Opposites Fit Together  or   Leaves ~

The company that does my screen printing called a couple weeks ago apologizing for not getting Opposites to me by the date I requested – said he was going to do them the next evening -  SO, I assumed ( wrong thing to do ) that I would have them and the Leaves in a few days -  I sent out the  Newsletter announcing the new designs – and you placed your orders  ( thank you ).   I got a call on Sunday;  he had just finished the screen printing  ( had run out of the blue wash away ink ).  They were mailed yesterday, I should have them Wednesday.  I will get them packaged and be ready to start filling all your orders.     I will send each of you a note when your order is in the mail.  My goal is to have them all out by Saturday.

I really appreciate your patients and your  business - for a little thank you I will include one of the small Mesh Project bags in each of your orders.  

Stitching keeps our souls content,   Sharon       www.ThreadsinBloom.com

Leaves

On to some serious stuff ~   new products              Leaves ~  an important part in the garden of our lives.     21 page comb binding book with fabric print design gives you an exercise of  13 leaf variations with suggestions for others.  Use these leaf types for any type needle art.    My friend, Mary, taught this class using my design and book at the Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery International Guild Seminar this summer.  The book sold out.  At the request of several, I have done a reprint.  There is a limited number for a limited time.  Design is  approx  6 X 8″   cream fabric printed with wash out ink.  Visit the books  and/or  design department.  www.ThreadsinBloom.com

Opposites fit Together

This is Opposites fit Together ~ #2226

My version of Yin-Yang. The symbol (Yin-Yang) represents the ancient Chinese understanding of how things work.

Stitches used:  Stem, couching, bullions, cast-on, wrapped cast-on. leaves and Palestrina knot.  All stitch instructions are found in Art of Dimensional Embroidery, by Maria Frietas.  Flower instructions are enclosed in the design package with the fabric printed design.  Design size is  4.75″ circle.                                Find this lovely flowing circle in the Threads in Bloom  design department.

Close outs ~    Tacky  bead box A pretty front cover; the back has a non slide cushion so the box

Tacky Bead Box

stays in place.     The inside – both sides have a slightly tacky surface to keep beads in place – easy to pick up with your needle one by one take them with you – no more spills.         only 5 left        Close out $5.00  (reg 8.00)

BE Transfer patterns

Rosie Montague   ( you may recognize the name ) book of 50 Brazilian Embroidery transfer patterns

There is a lot of back ground greenery – I would trace the   patterns, rather than heat transfer, which makes it permanent.    Below is a sample of the patterns.     Book also has a few pages of instructions.   Only 3 left –   Close out –  $4.00   ( regular price 5.95 )  in the Book department

sample of transfer patterns

Thread organizers 16 slots to keep your different weights of thread and colors in order, besides

thread organizer

keeping it from tangling.   In the Stitching Necessities dept.

available in 6 sizes

Mesh project bags

Printable Sticky Fabri-Solvy

Printable Sticky Fabri-Solvy  by Sulky SALE  $10.00 regular price 12.00

FROST THREAD SALE  $1.10 Regular price  $1.65

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Pink Dogwood

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Thank you, I appreciate your business   **    Stitching keeps our Souls Content,   Sharon

Thank you for the notes !!

Sharon

100 Stitches

New FREE design, designs back in stock, 100 Embroidery Stitches book added; one of my favorite summer salad recipes and more.

Let’s start with the little  100 Stitches Embroidery book.  For such a little book, only 35 pages.  It was published by Coates & Clark in 1979.   You will find stitch instructions for a variety of  Flat Stitches, Looped Stitches, Knotted and Composite Stitches; Couching and Filling, Drawn Thread Embroidery, Canvas and Insertion Stitches.   It measures  5.5″ X  8.5 inches, small enough to tuck into your Mesh Project bags.  You will find the pattern for the design on the cover in the book.   Helps give ideas when looking for a different stitch – and the price is the best part - only  $2.70 Find in the book department at  www.ThreadsinBloom.com

Two Threads in Bloom designs are back ~~~  Sonoma ~  Iris and Autumn Rose

Sonoma ~ Iris and Autumn Rose

Design #2205   $10.00

The other design that has had a reprint is ~ The first  Brazilian Embroidery Biscornu * BE Rolled Rose Biscornu.   Biscornu pillows are So EASY to make and fun.   People are fascinated with their quirky little shape.   Design #2215        $14.00

Rolled Rose Biscornu

Little Vase

Another  little FREE Threads in Bloom ‘evening’ design that is perfect for the ‘Gift Cards” available in the  Stitching Accessories department at www.ThreadsinBloom.com

Down load here ~  Little Vase – free design

~ or go to my website to place as an order for me to email to you.  No purchase necessary, no s/h required……   or add to order along with your other stitching supplies.

All stitch and flower instrustions are found in Art of Demensional Embroidery book, by Maria Frietas;  found in the Book department of my E-store.

Little Vase uses Stem stitch, Cast-on, Couching, Leaf and French knots.   EdMar thread I used:   Lola & Iris #71;  Iris & Glory in #50;  Lola & Glory #323;  either Iris or Glory yellow – #114 is nice.   You will need Milliner needles size 1 or 3 for Lola; #5 for Iris and #7 for Glory

All threads, needles or fabric are availaable in the Thread department at www.ThreadsinBloom.com

Recipe ~  My favorite Summer Salad.      Mary  shared this recipe a few years ago.

Strawberry Spinach Salad ~

1 pound Spinach                              1 pint Strawberries

Dressing:              1/2 cup sugar                          1/4 – 1/2 cup oil                      1 Tbs poppy seeds               1/4 tsp Worcestershire  sauce                                         1/4  cup apple cider vinegar  ( I use Balsamic )                 2 Tbs  sesame seeds           1 tsp minced onion                                                             1/4 tsp paprika

Cut the Strawberries in half, quarters or slice.  I like to sprinkle on Sunflower seeds or slivered almonds;  my son likes to top his with a Feta.   You could also use Raspberries or if the wrong time of year for fresh, use Mandarin oranges.    Enjoy ****

We have finished all the salad greens in our garden; the tomato plants are getting tomatoes, we used a few basil leaves and enjoyed some grilled onions last night.  We have 3 Blueberry plants which so far we have gotten a handful of berries from.  My son, Karl, just planted them a couple years ago, so we are told a handful is pretty good for such young plants.  Of course we only get 3-6 at a time, so we HAVE to just pop them in our mouth as we find a ripe few…

Frost is still on SALE  for $1.10 per skein and the Printable Sticky Fabri- Solvy is still on SALE.  This is so easy and convenient to use.  Simply print your design from your printer onto the Printable Sticky Fabri-Solvy ( it goes in your paper tray), peel the paper backing off,  place the pattern on the fabric – isn’t exactly where you want it – move it;  decide you don’t want to stitch something that is on the pattern or change a line –  don’t worry – the design pattern will dissolve when you place it in water.  It is on the Printable Sticky Fabri- Solvy, not your fabric.

Thank you for your time and your business ~ your business is appreciated.

Leave a comment below – I enjoy your notes and comments

Until next time,   Sharon ~  Threads in Bloom

A~Z Bullions book is gone.    However,  Frost thread is still on sale for only  $1.10  per skein

The Printable Sticky Fabri-Solvy is still on SALE for just 10.00 for a package of  12  * 8.5 X 11  sheets.   It is used  in your  ( or any ) printer.   Just lay what you want to transfer as you would when making a copy of anything…..  the  transfer Printable Sticky Fabri-Solvy, goes in the paper tray – push the print button;  out comes your  design.  Peel of the paper backing, place the  “Sticky Fabri-Solvy” were you want the design.  If it a little off center, move it….- ready to start stitching.   What if you  want to change something that shows on the transfer – not to worry.  Stitch as you like.  The design is on the Sticky Fabri,  not your fabric.  When finished submerge in water, rinse – allow to dry, leaves no trace of the transfer lines or Sticky Fabri-Solvy.

I love taking pictures of flowers, usually close ups.  I would like to share this one with you that I took last Sept. at Shore Acres near Coos Bay, Oregon.  There were Roses in full bloom every where.  I took over 60 pictures.  My friend said maybe I missed one – I don’t think so.  They were beautiful.

Thank you for your time, your orders and support.  I appreciate your business

Stitching keeps our Souls Content    **   Sharon   **   www.ThreadsinBloom.com

I have just gotten back from my annual Stitcher’s Retreat in Fargo, ND.  There were 30 new people this year and about 40 oldies.  We have a wonderful time.  It was fun to meet so many new stitchers from around the world.   If you ever get a chance to come to the Nordic Needle Stitcher’s Retreat in Fargo – you must come.  It is every April;  there is a wide variety of classes, ranging from Hardanger, Brazilian Embroidery ( I teach that class ), Canvas, Romanian, Ukrainian, Punch Needle, Huck, Needle Painting, Tamari, on and on.    Not all are offered every year.  Hardanger is ALWAYS  offered.  There are goodie bags when you arrive, everyone gets a door prize, gifts at each meal.  I come home with more stuff from gifts and prizes than I buy.  When not in a class or/and evenings there is a Stitching Room where people can work on what every project they want, just visit or both.  It is a great time to see what others are working, get ideas and inspiration.  The entire Retreat is inspiring.

OK – let’s get to the part you are looking for – the SALE…..    I mentioned Frost in the first paragraph.  Let’s talk about Frost thread.  All FROST thread on SALE  for  $1.10 per skein (regular price $1.60)  no limit.  Frost is the medium weight thread, with a tight twist.  Use it not only for Brazilian Embroidery but also Cross Stitch, Canvas, Hardanger, Surface embroidery and many others.

Another SALE item:    From the highly successful book series ~  A~Z of Bullions book.  Instructions for making bullions, use EdMar thread or many other familiar stitching threads.  129 pages of Nursery themes motifs, vegi’s, fruit, clowns, floral, boats, bugs, many animals, Noah’s Ark.   Regular  $26.95.   SALE  30% off – $18.85   Only 3 left…. Don’t delay

How about one more sale item:   Printable Sticky Fabri-Solvy ~    Simply place the sheet in your printer tray to copy your design onto the sheet;  peel off the paper backing, placing the sheer wash out fiber transfer sheet onto your fabric ( easy to reposition )  and stitch.  When stitching is complete,  submerge in water, hold under faucet of running water or put in washing machine.   The water soluble sheet desolves. I have used it on embroidery on tea and flour sack dish towels.               Wonderful stuff, so easy to use.   There are 12 sheets per package, each sheet is 8.5 x 11″ to use in your home printer ~    Pkg  12 sheets       Regular price   $13.00    Sale  $10.00

Coming soon ~  another FREE THREADS IN BLOOM Brazilian Embroidery design

Thank you for your time and your business.       Stitching keeps our Souls Content ~ Sharon