Supplies

I've received many requests for the list of threads and fabric used for my upcoming releases, so I'll start with Paradise Lost. I'm thrilled to death, btw, that so many of you like it! It truly was a very enjoyable project to work on - and I don't normally feel that way about my own models. :)

Fabric used: 36 ct. Vintage Light Examplar by Lakeside Linens.

Threads used (with DMC conversion in parentheses):

Needlepoint Inc.:
209 (221),  256 (937),  331 (3013),  843 (733),  202 (3774),  615 (161),  955 (3781),  967 (3787),  587 (3371),  324 (931),  692 (3047),  253 (470),  245 (3011),  312 (833),  851 (Ecru),  562 (827),  755 (223),  811 (162),  962 (648),  315 (831),  348 (3051),  774 (780),  695 (729),  767 (300),  991 (746).

Gloriana Silks:
Elizabethan Green (935)
Schoolhouse Red (304)
Coffee Bean (779)

The gorgeous frame was provided by Valley House Primitives, and you can email them through their website at www.valleyhouseprimitives.com. Joy and Janet are extremely wonderful to work with!

I also wanted to mention that the Needleminder at the bottom of the photo is a new release from Kelmscott Designs for the St. Charles market as well. It's a STUNNING design of Adam and Eve.. and next to it are the new Tudor Rose Scissors from Kelmscott, to be released in St. Charles as well! 

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Stacy - I use a Canon S5 IS, and I love it! But it's a bit heavy to carry around with me, so I also have a Canon SD750 as my purse camera. :)

Wendy - Brea is loving college life! Thanks for asking! (I've been bugging her to update her blog, but I guess she's loving college life a bit too much to take the time to post..hmmmm...)

Giovanna - you and your Bambi eyes crack me up!!

Audrey - If you want, I can give you Laurie Arp's number and you can pay her to stitch it like I did. ;)  (You're my baby sister, so I can speak to you that way. LOL)

Margaret - Sabrina came up with the name for Garden of Eerie. As a matter of fact, she came up with the entire idea. Even the "Rot by Me" part. :) I think, however, I shall stop consulting her for ideas bc she's starting to rub her index finger and thumb together at me before she'll answer. I wonder what she means by that???

Kris - I'm not sure there are any xs shops left in Omaha.. there is a frame shop in Papillion called Reflections Gallery, and  they carry some things, I believe. I'll be visiting their shop soon!

Thank you to ALL of you who took the time to email or comment about the prayers for my mother-in-law and Mike. Frieda had to undergo a second surgery (resulting from a problem with the first one), but seems to be doing somewhat better. She's still in ICU, but we're praying she gets stronger every day.

Comments

[Margaret]

My internet has gone away in the middle of sending this message 3 times now. 4 times a charm? Sending good thoughts and prayers for Mike's mom and you all. Can't wait to get my hands on your new designs!

[Beth]

Ooooooo.... I really, Really, REALLY like Paradise Lost... so very cleverly done!

[Debbie]

I just love this design so much! Thank you for posting the thread list. This will be at the top of my list for sure!!

[Littlebit]

Definitely at the top of my list just as soon as I finish Garden of Erie and the Hornbook Halloween Sampler! And I'm hyperentilating, also, about that needle minder! LLY!

[Julie]

My Paulette, I could pick at your brain all day. Where do you get your inspirations?

[Sherry]

Where oh where have all the LNS shops gone to? I so miss a nice Saturday or Sunday and spending time browsing with some buying on the side!

[Katrina]

Gorgeous piece! I can't wait to stitch it :-).

[KimV]

OMGoodness!!! I love Paradise Lost!!! I love so many of your new designs! Keep up the awesome work!!! ;-)