Remember I said I wasn’t going to order anything new unless it really jumped out at me. This one did . . actually these two.
The Silver Needle had a retreat last week with Tanya from The Scarlett House. I have so many of her charts that I want to do. Just looking at these . . I know I need more wall space. These are some of my favorites:
Little Red Chair
Roses for Ruby
Little Deeds
Ceesie Smith
Sarah Jackson
I See Red
Smith Sampler
There are more but I think that gives you an idea of how gorgeous The Scarlett House charts are. One of the ladies who was at the retreat showed a couple of new designs that are not even in shops yet. One of them . . it’s kinda pandemnic related but also I think will be very fitting for the immediate future. For me, I love the samplers that give a glimpse into the life of those who did them. Not all, but some, almost make you feel like you learn a little about the person who designed and stitched them so I love samplers that state how I feel about different things and this new one . . spot on!
I can’t find any photos online where I can link it but I’ll keep watching and as soon as it shows up somewhere (or maybe in my mail box), I’ll add a picture.
I saw it yesterday on my friend’s Facebook page and couldn’t even sleep last night thinking about it. I knew that was one that grabbed me enough that I’ll have to order it! I think it moved right up to the top of my stitching queue .. as soon as Cross Stitch Camp ends. Of course, by then, who knows what new chart will have grabbed my attention.
Betty Edwards says
I was at 123Stitch to check out the charts you listed and more. The prices are a bit much for a chart..but some were gorgeous so I put them in my Wishlist! lolo
Judy Laquidara says
I mentioned the other day that charts have gone up. I just consider that if I pay $10 or $15 (or more) for a chart that will take me weeks or months to stitch, it’s still a bargain. Those of us who started cross stitching 40 years ago and then didn’t stitch for the last 30 or so years . . yes, a bit of sticker shock.