July 2005

 

From the Editor

Enjoying the

Moment

 

Free Design

Carousel Horse

Designed by:

Carole Rodgers

 

Product News

Floral Hardanger 

  Heart

Silk Medley

  Minature

Colonial Milkpaint

  Collection

 

Spotlight on

Stitching

Arlene Mintzer's

inspiring story

 

Needle-Time

Life's Little 

Sparkles

 

Kreinik Recipes

Hot & Spicy

Coleslaw

 

Activity Corner

Carousel

 

Activity Solution

 

Design Buzz

 

Back Issues


 

Tell your stitching friends about Reflections!

 

 

Design Buzz...
Hot new projects on the market

Below is a list of designs that we found using Kreinik threads that are available through your favorite (or maybe soon-to-be favorite) designers. Visit the designers' websites or ask your local needlework shop for more information.

Purchase Kreinik products from a needlework shop near you or from our
online shop at www.kreinik.com.

 

Inspiring Projects
  
For crochet enthusiasts
Check out “Beaded Scarves” leaflet 16039 by Ursula Michael, printed by Jeanette Crews Designs; www.jeanettecrews.com. Ursula offers some gorgeous ideas on making embellished, trendy scarves. Kreinik #12 Braid, #8 Braid, 1/8” Ribbon and Ombre are used throughout for that special sparkle.

  

If you love to needlepoint...
Make sure you check out "Christian Symbols Book I” by Michele Roberts. This book uses lots of Kreinik metallics in 36 needlepoint ornaments. Also check out “50 Crosses Charted for Needlepoint” also by
Michele. If you are looking for church projects, these books are must-haves. Contact Michele at PO Box 271611, Houston TX 77277-1611, or email embroidery@ev1.net

 

Experience the fun of Surface Embroidery
We’re pleased to introduce you to Marnie Ritter’s new 2006 Embroidery Calendar, published by Accord Publishing. It features 12 original designs, coordinating designer mats to use in finishing, and detailed instructions. It would make a lovely gift for yourself or a needleworker friend. Visit www.accordpublishing.com for more information.
  
Attention quilting fans
Popular author J. Marsha Michler has a new book, “Crazy Quilt Décor” published by Krause Books, an imprint of F&W Publications; 1-888-457-2873. This book has 50+ projects for home décor celebrating the crazy-quilt look.

 

And for people who love to cross-stitch:

#4 Braid

012 and 027 are used in “Beautyy of a Dream” by Enchanting Lair; www.enchantinglair.com

007 and 014 are used in “Dream” by by Enchanting Lair; www.enchantinglair.com

5008 and 085 are used in “Aquamarine” by Enchanting Lair; www.enchantinglair.com

002 is used in “Red Hot Mamas” by Ursula Michael, printed by Jeanette Crews Designs; www.jeanettecrews.com

060 and 225C Cord are used in “Lost” by Monsterbubbles

031 and 085 are used in “Seven Stars Tree” Christmas design by Marilyn and Jackie’s Collectibles; email jackiemey@aol.com

3221 is used in “Sampler #1” and “Sarah’s Sampler #2” and “Sarah’s Sampler #3” by Harbour Light Designs; email PLTHARBOUR@aol.com

032 is used in “A Winter’s Night” by Val’s Stuff; http://webpages.charter.net/vals_stuff/

 

#12 Braid

002, 003 is used in “Christmas Memories” by Harbour Light Designs; email PLTHARBOUR@aol.com

 

Silk Mori

4196, 4193, 2024, 7166, 8000, 1057 are used in “64” by Monsterbubbles