The 2019 Spring designs have been released and are in local stitching shops. Here are some details.
French Country Crown (#357)
Two models were stitched of this design - over two and over one. The 'over two' model was stitched on #32 Belfast linen in Blue Whisper and was finished as a small pillow, It is about 4 1/2" W x 4" H. The over one model was stitched on #32 Lugana in Navy and was finished as a small easel. The fibers used were DMC floss, but I can imagine this in many of the beautiful hand-dyed fibers.
Floral Alphabet II (#358)
Once again I have stitched two models of this design, which has a stitch count of 138 W x 117 H. The lighter version (finished as a wall hanging) was stitched on a #32 Belfast Linen in platinum using a combination of Romy's Creations, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks fibers. The darker fabric selection was a #32 Belfast Linen in raw linen, and it was framed by Family Tree Frames in a lovely green. The leaflets include the five buttons which were used in the design.
Forever and Ever (#359)
A lovely, but simple shower or wedding design, that could easily be adapted into a ring bearer's pillow. The design has been stitched on a #32 Belfast Linen in cream and has a stitch count of 109 W x 75 H. It has been mounted on a wooden box available from Hobby Lobby, that has been painted and lined with a coordinating fabric. Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts and Classic Colorworks fibers have been used.
Seaside Series IV (#360)
More lovely little sea creatures to add to your collection! This particular leaflet includes a lobster and a sea turtle, finished in a variety of ways. Both designs were stitched over two and over one. The lobster over two was stitched on a #32 Belfast Linen in Baby Pink. The sea turtle was stitched on a #32 Wexford Linen in the color Meadow Mist (by Silkweavers). Classic Colorworks were the chosen fibers. The 'over one' models were finished as felt ornaments, and the 'over two' models were mounted in an 8" square frame from Hobby Lobby.
Seaside Series V (#361)
The sea gull and conch shell are contained in this leaflet and they were finished in a similar manner to Seaside IV: felt ornaments and framed. The sea gull was stitched on a #32 Belfast Linen in the color Vintage Blue Whisper (from Zweigart). The conch shell was stitched on a #32 linen in the color Elizabeth, from Fabrics by Stephanie, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works were the fibers used in these designs.
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star (#362)
Baby designs are always popular and this little design would make a darling baby shower gift or it could be used as a baby announcement for the new mom. Two models were stitched of this design and are shown in the leaflet. The blue model was stitched on #32 Belfast Linen in the color Vintage Blue Whisper, and the pink model was stitched on #32 Belfast Linen in the color Baby Pink. A combination of Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC fibers were used. They were each mounted as a hanging, using scrapbook paper for the background of the flat finish with matching twisted cording.
A Tisket, A Tasket Limited Edition Kit
The final release is a kit for this darling scissors case and fob. The kit includes the linen, the backing fabric, floss for the cording, two buttons, the chart and complete finishing instructions.