What's New
November 2008
These wonderful slate frames are now better than ever, with a very strong,non-stretchable webbing and comprehensive lacing directions for
canvas, crewel and linen. Designed by and produced exclusively for Access Commodities, they are made in the USA of solid maple. This slate frame design is based on an 18th century engraving from L'encyclopedie Diderot.
Slate frames are great for any type of needlework where a very taught ground fabric is desirable, including canvas work, crewel embroidery, stumpwork and goldwork. Pictured here is a slate frame laced up with the Traquair Dragon from Historic British Needlepoint. For his project I have used 12 inch Horizontal Bars and 24 inch Vertical Side Slats.
Accoutrements- Pins!
Now on our Accessories page, we have five different typs of straight pins, plus fork pin and safety pins, presented in re-usable plastic containers. The clear lids screw on and off, so your pins won't
go flying everywhere when you pry the top off!
I like the Super Fine Glass Head pins (shown center) for crewel embroidery. They are perfect for pinning up the excess fabric when using either a hand-held hoop or a seat frame. These pins are fine, smooth and sharp; they are longer than regular straight pins but not as long quilting pins.
New from Just Nan- "Jingle" Over the Top & In the Tin
October 2008-
We now have Appletons wool kits to go with the "Traquair Herbals". These gorgeous canvases are reproduced from Elizabethan era canvas work at Traquair House in Scotland. Like the Traquair Woodblocks and Florals, the Herbals were worked as "slips", which were designed to be cut out and applied to another ground fabric. The originals are worked in tent stitchwith wool on a brown canvas ground, and as they have never been used they are in excellent condition considering their age. For a beautiful, hisorical look we recommend working the motifs in Appletons crewel wool and leaving the background un-stitched. There are six Traquair Herbals available on our website:
Acorns Vine Hazelnuts
Wild Peas Columbine Mallow
September 2008
Here are the newest in the limited edition series from Just Nan-
August 2008
Turkish Emery &Rococo Strawberry Emery Kit
New from Access Commodities, the Rococo Strawberry Emery Kit includes everything you need to make the Strawberry Emery pictured below: scroll top, Turkish emery powder, red rococo fabric, cotton twill lining, ribbon, needle & silk thread, and complete instructions. You can also order the Turkish Emery powder separately, and enjoy smoother, brighter needles! Read more about these wonderful products at http://www.accesscommodities.com/blog.htm
New Book- Crewel & Surface Embroidery
If you liked her last book, you will definitely be interested in this new one from Trish Burr, with even more floral designs for crewel or other surface embroidery.
July 2008
New for summer from Just Nan-
[We still have one left of each of this Sizzle set]
New Book-
The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Canvas Work Volume Two
June 2008- New Crewel Kit-
Rabbits! from The Crewel Work Company
Sampler of the Month
We comb the shop and choose a favorite sampler to showcase each month. Each has its own charms and challenges. See our latest selection as well as those of past months.
Newsletter
Our quarterly newsletter highlights the new arrivals to our needlework shop, upcoming events, and insider tips learned over the course of our own stitching. Read the latest edition or check through past issues to learn about embroidery materials, designers, and projects.
Classes
Master a new needlework technique. Attend a lecture given by experts in their field. Or join us for a few hours of fun at our monthly Stitch-In. Whatever your interest, we are pleased to offer a variety of opportunities for stitching and socializing.
Works in Progress
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