More For March

 

Magic Dragon © Joan A. Elliott photo courtesy of Charles Craft, Inc.

Have you seen Charles Craft’s two new fabrics? They are called Stardust and come in silver and gold. The same quality Aida fabric you’ve come to expect but with sparkling gold or silver threads shimmering throughout. I’ve done two exclusive designs for you to stitch on this lovely 14 count Aida and the charts are free with your fabric purchase. In every box of Gold Stardust you will receive my Magic Dragon, perfect to bring a cheery smile to any child’s room. With  Silver Stardust  you’ll receive the elegant Love’s Promise sampler to commemorate a special anniversary or wedding day. To  purchase either of these delicious fabrics go to their website  www.charlescraft.com

Love's Promise © Joan A. Elliott photo courtesy of Charles Craft, Inc.

This month, Ladybugandfriends is coming out with my latest rubber stamps. There are six new designs in all, three brand new teddies and three featuring sprites and fairies. The team at Ladybugandfriends have recently  redone their website and will now be able to take international orders too. What great news! Check out their site, their beautiful products and creative gallery, and a special offer for some free blog candy. Here’s a look at what’s new:

 

Birthday Bears © Joan A. Elliott

 

Fairies & Sprites © Joan A. Elliott

And I’m thrilled to be able to you show you some of the wonderful work that card makers are doing. I came upon Tammi’s blog yesterday. Have a look at a sample of her gorgeous work:

Love and Birthday Wishes by Tammi of Tropical Dreams

Have A Nice Day Stamp © Joan A. Elliott for Ladybugandfriends 

If you love  the idea of fairy tales and magical gardens as we enter this sweet season of renewal, there is a new design in Issue 212 of the UK Cross Stitcher. A trio of dainty fairies dance among the daisies against the beautiful backdrop of Polstitches pretty ‘Whisper’ Jobelan. There are beads, shimmering Kreinik threads and tiny white lazy daisy stitches to add a little challenge to your stitching and bring lighthearted movement to this design. I hope you’ll choose it to add a touch of magic to your favorite little pixie’s room.

 

Fairy Ring © Joan A. Elliott

 

In a couple of days, the UK’s World of Cross Stitching will be celebrating with its 150th Issue! Congratulations to Hannah and the entire team. You’ll find one of my designs inside too, perfect  to hang above the breakfast table to brighten up the kitchen. Celebrate and wake up with my Good Morning Cockerel bringing a sunny outlook to each new day. He’s stitched on white Aida in the magazine but I’ve tried him on a pretty soft yellow for you here.

 

Good Morning © Joan A. Elliott

 For everyone interested in machine embroidery, I am now working on some  machine embroidery applique designs with a company called Dalco Home Sew. These designs are sold as kits and come complete with pre-cut fabric applique pieces for three  sew outs of each design. The enclosed disk is formatted in 10 different modes. All appliques measure about 5 x 7 inches and are wonderful for making quilts, totes, embroidering sweatshirts and pillows or just about anything your creative side might come up with. Here’s a look at my first two collections.

'Fat Cats' for Dalco Home Sew Machine Applique © Joan A. Elliott

'Dog Days' Machine Applique for Dalco Home Sew © Joan A. Elliott

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