Precious Moments Cross Stitch

Recently I came across some Precious Moments Cross Stitch Books.....a stack of them. They were designed by Gloria and Pat and most of them are first editions and first printings. Check out these lovelies.

Tell it to Jesus First Edition

Each book except one, has a number of patterns. 

Clowns, First Edition

Most of the books are First Edition or First Printing.

Birthday Wishes, First Printing

All are Precious Moments and look amazing.

Autumn's Praise, First Printing

The cross stitch charts can be used for needlepoint as well as cross stitch.

Deer Friends, First Printing

All the books are in excellent condition.

Kindness

Blessed Are Those Who Serve Our Country, First Printing

This is my personal favorite. I love a guy and gal in uniform. 
There's more Precious Moments books in the Pattern Haus shop. 

Post by Eileen Patterson of GoofingOff Sewing, Pattern Haus, and Miss Eileen's Vintage. 

Royal Society Floss Embroidery Linen

Recently I came upon some lovely stamped linen for embroidery by  Royal Society Floss like this beauty.

Royal Society Floss Stamped Embroidery, Roses, Roses, No.500

 The stamp is still clear despite the fact the linens are from the 1940's or 1950's. 

So, it got me thinking about the company, Royal Society....

 According to "The Dawn of DIY: When It Was Hip to Stitch" by Ben Marks "(the) Nonotuck Silk Co. of Northampton, Massachusetts, promoted a thread brand called Corticelli, to give the easily replicated commodity a romantic, Italian sensibility. Verran sold its thread and embroidery kits under the wealthy sounding Royal Society brand, even though its cotton thread and rayon floss, Euler writes, were less expensive than the silk floss sold by its competitors. As a point of reference, a typical Richardson Silk Company pattern, without the floss, cost 15 cents; selling thread was business of a lot of nickels and dimes, so differentiating your product in a marketplace where brand loyalty was largely absent was especially important."

He was right; the name Royal Society Floss does sound pretty fancy but honestly, the linens have a good feel to them and the designs are beautiful. 

You can find embroidery linens in my other shop, Patternhaus. There are knitting needles, embroidery, crochet, and knitting patterns, and yarn available for purchase as well. Oh, and some of the patterns are available for immediate download so you can save on shipping costs. 

As a special to blog readers the coupon code BLOGGIN for 15% off is valid in Patternhaus, too. 

Make magic one stitch at a time. 

Post by Eileen of GoofingOff Sewing. 

Summer Handwork for Road Tripping

It's not summer yet but the heat makes you think twice. Temps around these parts are 98 degrees in the shade and over 100 with the heat index (heat + humidity =fried eggs on the sidewalk). It's too hot to be in the garden past 7 AM.....the pools feel like bathtubs.....think I will stay indoors until it is just a little cooler. Here's a couple of things to pass the time away while cooling off. 

Chorus Line Crewel Stitchery Kit by Monarch Horizons

Persian in Roses Counted Cross Stitch by Dimensions.

 Both kit are complete and unused....ready to go. Small enough to take along while traveling. 
Stay cool, y'all. Remember to wear sunscreen when out in the sun and drink plenty of fluids. 

Post by Eileen Patterson....of GoofingOff

Cross Stitch Care Bear Cousins And Merry-Mouse

I didn't know. Really, I didn't know....Know what? I didn't know that Care Bears had cousins. Caught me completely off guard.

Care Bear Cousins Cross Stitch Pattern Book $8 

Each cousin is so cute!

A cousin could be the center of attention on a baby blanket or a picture on the nursery wall.

Penguin with a Care Bear Heart

The Merry-Mouse Book of Toys in Cross Stitch $8

Merry Mouse Book of Toys $8 

Post by Eileen Patterson......GoofingOff
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NFL Huddles Needlework Kits

No matter how much a person loves to create something beautiful with his or her own hands there are some parts of the process that are more fun than others. Some like looking at patterns and dreaming of what to make. Others drape themselves in luscious fabric and have pain when attempting to cut it. Still others like the actual work but hate the finish...the hand work, the hems or buttons.  (I've been at all of these places at some time or another and that's why I have UFO's). Then there are others who like a put together kit...no hunting the right color threads, no trying to decide the right thread count Aida cloth, no fuss, just get down to stitching. 

With the Get-Down-to-Work folks in mind I found these cute football kits. These are NFL Huddles Needlework Counted Cross Stitch kits made by the Nomis Yarn Company. 

Green Bay Packers Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Each kit is complete with 14 count white Aida cloth, appropriate color thread, a chart, instructions, and a needle.

Chicago Bears Counted Cross Stitch Kit

 These kits are unused and in the original packages. The design is 7 x 9 inches.

Los Angeles Rams Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Cleveland Browns Counted Cross Stitch Kit

Happy stitching. Keep your seams straight!