It's A Stitch of Charleston, SC

  June 2010



It's A Stitch of Charleston, SC
3464 Maybank Hwy. Suites D & E
Johns Island, SC
29455
843-557-0401
843-557-0205 fax
e-mail: itsastitch@bellsouth.net
web: www. itsastitch.net
June 2010
In This Issue
Coming our way - Melissa Shirley Designs and Kelly Clark Designs Trunk Shows, Alligators from Labors of Love Needlepoint Designs, Newly finished canvases, Featured Yarn, and more
Melissa Shirley Designs Trunk Show at It's A Stitch of Charleston 
 
 June 26 - July 18

Melissa Shirley Trunk Show


Kelly Clark Needlepoint Trunk Show at It's A Stitch of Charleston
  July 1-20 

Kelly Clark finished stand-up

 
*note: It's A Stitch discount coupons not applicable on trunk show items
Quick Links
Quick Link 1
       www.melissashirleydesigns.com

Quick Link 2

www.kellyclarkneedlepoint.com

Quick Link 3

www.laborsofloveneedlepoint.com


Margot has finished her "Mystere" piece, designed by Tony Minieri. It was a mystery design, sent in eight monthly chapters. It was exciting to see what new things were added each month, and to marvel at the way Tony can create so many layers of stitching.
Kudos to Margot on a beautiful job!

Mystere finished



 
Linda's Mermaid is back! Here she is, matted with silk in her hand-painted tray with pewter koi handles. The tray fits into a butler's table painted the same way. The finishing is whimsical and beautifully done by Mt. Shadow Studio.

Mermaid tray

TIP...It's difficult to see her bouquet, but the red kelp stitching technique is to pad first with Bullion Knots, then Satin Stitch over the Bullion Knots. This gives the padding real dimension.

 
Greetings!




Summer is here! June is a busy month with the end of the school year, graduations, weddings, travel, Father's Day, and the big trade show for us. It's a perfect time to pick up a project, stay out of the heat, keep your hands busy on trips, or just escape to a quiet place to put up your feet and stitch or knit.

Linda and Margot
Jean, Pat, Lee and Joan

Our "Friendly" Alligator from Labors of Love Needlepoint!

They should all look this friendly! Those of us who live here or visit on occasion, frequently see the real prehistoric - looking gators, sunning themselves on the banks of the lagoons and ponds when the warmer weather arrives. In the spring, we can hear the bellowing cries of the male gators during mating season. They are fascinating to watch, but, of course at a distance. They can move at lightning speed when they are hungry.

We are expecting our next shipment of alligators within days. We sold out very quickly with the first to arrive. A stitch guide is being prepared, and we will be selling complete kits with canvas, stitch guide and threads at a 20% discount. The canvas may be bought without the kit as well (discount would not apply). This little creature can be stuffed and hung on a tree, lamp, etc., or, just think, you could get two complete ornaments made as well!

Stop by, or give us a call to get one of your own.
MS witches


 

Our featured yarn this month is cool, and slinky to the touch. It is perfect for the summer weather made into a shell or light sweater. Can you guess what it is? It is 100% Sugar Cane and is available in soft tone- on-tone shades, as well as variegated colors.


sugar cane yarn


 
Look at the wonderful knit animals Jean made! The patterns are from Schaffer Yarns, and the pig and fish were both knit with soft variegated cotton yarn. They have been very popular with children.


This is Lola Curly the Pig.
 
        

pink pig



This is Lola the Fish.

 

Lola fish

June Yarn Special!
25% off all sock yarn - Noro, Cherry Tree Hill, Art Yarn, etc.
40% off a large selection of novelty yarns
 
Thank you for your continuing support. Look for our report on all the fabulous finds at market in next month's newsletter!

Linda and Margot

It's A Stitch of Charleston, SC
3464 Maybank Highway

Johns Island
, South Carolina 29455
843-557-0401
 
June Needlepoint Specials!


Save 25% June Special...stock up now on Silk & Ivory and Trio and enjoy our 25% discount during the month of June.

Save 25% on any Beau Geste canvases in stock.

Don't forget - we have some canvases on sale at 30 - 50% off too! Come in and find that next project!

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Charleston Crabs!!!


Charleston crabs
Our first catch of the Charleston crabs arrived, but they've all been caught! We have set the traps for more of these little guys, so if you want one, please call the shop and add your name to our special order list so you can catch yours quickly when the next batch arrives. We will package them carefully and ship to you. We are offering the canvas, stitch guide, and thread kit at a 20% discount. You may also buy the crab canvas alone.