Tree of Promise Project

LilyStitch, Inc was started because I wanted to find a way to share, contribute, nurture, and grow the art that has enriched my life is so many ways.  Since inception, there have been many turns and twists… some planned for, others unexpected.  Over the last year, I have really contemplated what LilyStitch should do, how much time I can realistically devote to it, and the difference it can make.

Lily's Tree of Promise is all about what it can enrich others and where it can make a difference.  As the leaves turn colors and begin to drop off the trees, I've written tiny promises that I'm tucking away in my business task lists, project folders, and on MACyB (nickname for computer).

Thank you, thank all of the generous readers of this blog, supporters, and friends of LilyStitch.  Because of you, there will soon be so much to LilyStitch and I look forward to blossoming together.

Coming soon: Virtual Classes, Online Store (baby steps here), TONS of inspiration within the blog, and launch of the new web site.

So will there be a "Tree" project?  MANY!  But the first one, The Wishing Tree, will make her appearance very soon.  Also, I will continue the Gold Work series, finish MR's Fleur, and Nessie comes back just in time to haunt at Halloween!

Christa,Lilystitch
www.lilystitch.com

New Books Due Out

I have a problem, a VERY serious problem.  I am addicted to Needle Art books.  Really, I'm thinking I should call my Mother and tell her that I need to join some sort of help group.  This morning as I was reading my morning blogs (see column to right of blog), I was innocently reading "The Unbroken Thread" wonderful blog on silk flowers when I noted a couple of new books.  That is when my addiction reared its ugly head (and this wasn't the first time this week, either!) DOW!

So, I thought I'd enable my good stitching friends out there on some new books due out this summer or fall.

Here's the list and below are pictures that click through to Amazon for more information:

"Silk Shading" by Sarah Hamfray
"Needle Painting" by Trish Burr
"Stumpwork" by Kate Sinton
"Di Van Niekerk's Roses in Silk and Organza Ribbon" by Di Van Niekerk
"Goldwork Techniques, Projects, and Inspirations" by Hazel Everett

No affiliation with any of the authors other than I read Trish Burr's and Di van Niekerk's blogs religiously.  I have the blackwork book put out from The Royal School of Needlwork and it's excellent so I expect the silk shading and stumpwork to be the same.  Trish Burr's books and kits are always wonderful so that is a no brainer.  Di Van Niekerk's photography is amazing so that should be a fun one.  The only real unknown in this group is the Golwork techniques but if it's on Goldwork then it has to be in my library! :)

What an exciting time for knowledge on our art!

Christa,Lilystitch

www.lilystitch.blogspot.com and www.lilystitch.com

Sneak Peak at my project board...

Working away at these right now:

Stay tuned to find out what they turn out to be, why you may want to do them, and much more info like where that background canvas is coming from....

Hint: Those of you following me on Twitter/Facebook, you might already know that I've pulled out the paint brushes and paint.  Will share more soon!

Christa, Lilystitch
www.lilystitch.blogspot.com and www.lilystitch.com

Check out this really cool Fendi Bag...

Fendi Baguette Needlepoint Kit

Every girl needs to dream, right?  I want one of these....  Better picture on Neiman Marcus' website.

About Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious...

Kathy at Needle Delights spotlighted how Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious came into being in her Tuesday Tidbit:

"I was asked by Kathy how the design came to being and here is my story! Over the summer I found myself on a 12 hour car ride with my 10 year old niece. To entertain ourselves..." read on.

SYHO - X Stitcher

Hey ya'll! Here is a sneak preview of my/LilyStitch's work that will be the SYHO campaign book. Stitch Your Heart Out is a great cause which promotes heart health. This book is due out in February at your local needlework store. Oh! I'm so excited....

SYHO - A few new letters added to the online gallery - come have a peek if you haven't seen them already!

Links:

SYHO

Michelle Claire-Hayes Photography

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Loose Thread Stitchers at The Online Needlework Show showcases our design! We're so EXCITED!

Add some good, old fashioned charm to your life with this sentimental design. Stitched in joyful colors - it is sure to bring a smile to your face. Choose from a chart or painted Canvas. The chart is 310 x 50 stitches using five DMC floss with only whole stitches. The model is stitched on Ivory linen in variegated silk for lettering and solid flower threads (floss to flower thread conversion included). The painted canvas measures 24 x 9” on either white or eggshell 18 ct Zweigart mono. Chart Size: 310w x 50HAll whole stitches, no halves.

Check out Loose Thread Stitchers virtual store here.

How do you Stitch Your Heart Out?

LilyStitch is proud to be a part of the inaugural year of the Stitch Your Heart Out campaign... Check it out on Facebook and read about it.