• You don't call or email for prices -- I don't know any more than what I'm posting here now!
• You don't inquire as to the size and designs of these -- I know only what I'm giving you here!
• You don't want to see additional pictures -- I won't even see any of these until the Baltimore Fall Market!
• You don't ask for more details -- see above explanations!
• You do let me (OR your local needlework shop) know in advance of what YOU want so I can bring it back for you!

Simply tell us when you call or email in your requests that

1. it's a Market Sneak Peek
2. the name of the company that is carrying it
3. and, the name of the item you want!!

 

First of all .. take a look at the Designers and Companies

that will be showing at Baltimore! 

(a notation .. not ALL those who will be at Market are listed here ... yet!)

      

From BLACKBIRD DESIGNS ... A Schoolgirl's Work - Samplers From The Spencer Museum Of Art

INK CIRCLES has been busy getting ready for Baltimore!

  "99" features brands of beers from around the globe .. from familiar to obscure! The chart will come with a "dance card" to allow you to check off beers either as you stitch them, spot them in a shop, or drink them - your choice!

And ... it's stitched on32ct ALE linen from Picture This Plus!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Norsk Fairytale" is a new design from Tracey's Mum, who brought you the Fjord Ponies.This one has a few Hardanger-style specialty stitches, but don't fret. Clear large diagrams of everything are included. Stitched on 36ct Relic by Picture This Plus using Gentle Arts Sampler Threads.

"Baroque" is her monochromatic tribute to the ornate Baroque style, and the 9 central motifs can also be used for all sorts of smaller projects.   And, she'll have another musical note to her series ... "Alto Gether Now".

 

PUFFIN & COMPANY has been busy too .. with more Needle Nanny's and Scissor Fobs - here are just a 'few' of the newest to come!

 

ROSEWOOD MANOR brings old fashioned fun to your stitching with "Bargello Sampler" - an amazing colorful sampler.  Several Bargello

motifs and an alphabet make this design

challenging and fun to stitch!

"Barnwood Buttons", pictured at left, is a fanciful design that uses several buttons as delightful flowers.  The buttons used are also available through Rosewood Manor!

They will also be releasing: "Baltimore Elegance Quilt", "O Christmas Tree", and "Adam & Eve Quilt"

 

The GENTLE ART will have 6 new colors of SAMPLER THREADS!

 

 

 

 

NEEDLEWORK PRESS presents "How Does My Garden Grow".  Originally stitched on perforated paper, this 19th century spot motif sampler featur4es flora and fauna sure to delight a garden enthusiast!    

And, "The 2012 Book of Days", created for all needlework enthusiasts from NeedleWork Press and The Marking Sampler, features quotes and vintage graphics marking each month, charts from antique pattern books and a grid page for planning.

 

SHEPHERD'S BUSH will

present "Her Blessings" as a complete kit! A sampler within a sampler, motifs odd stitches and a sweet verse combine to make this stunning beautiful sampler.  Stitched on 32ct hand dyed linen with hand painted silks, this design will be a treasure forever! 

And they will also have a companion piece .. "Simple Joys",  (pictured at right) a pincushion kit.  This is another complete kit stitched on 32ct hand-dyed linen with silk threads, this sweet pincushion is finished with gorgeous hand-dyed cotton rick rac and beads.

 

SUE HILLIS DESIGNS invites you to a Halloween Party with "Party Girl" .. this cute witch is dressed for a girls night out in her pointy hat and curly-toed boots.

 

 

 

 

 

  From CHESSIE & ME ...  from left to right are:

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"Pumpkin Row Pincushion" ... "The Breath Of Autumn" is a Whisper to the Soul .. stitched using Belle Soie silks with a variety of stitches ... "All Hallow's Eve" - a delightful small sampler stitched on 36ct Vintage Meadow Rue linen from Lakeside using Belle Soie silks in warm fall colors .. works up to 3" x 6 3/4"

DINKY DYES introduces 5 new SILK flosses ... a fantastic Halloween variegated, brights and single colors.  There will also be 5 new 4mm and 7mm ribbon colors and 4 new silk perle colors.

 ... AND ... scissor junkies take note ... Dinky Dyes will also release their new "Going Batty" Scissors!!

 

HANDBLESSINGS has 14 new designs .. yes 14!!!

CHERRY WOOD DESIGN STUDIO has been busy too ...

"Black Cats Prowl" is pictured here as is the 4th in their limited edition Ribbons designs "HoHoHo Ribbons" (which includes the ribbon and buttons)

but watch for "Good Witch",  as well as "Dictionary Series: Linen/Aida"(both designs are included in this chart pack!) . 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Their EXCLUSIVE LIMITED KIT (a sneak peek at a portion of it is shown at left) with a specially 'just for them dyed" Dinky Dyes silk is called "Thanks Clip" and you know you're gonna want that one (remember how FAST their "Snowman Clip" went??!!!!)!  "Thanks Clip" features soft Fall shades -to make you think of the gentle shades of autumn. The speciality Fnishing hardware is included along with the silk and JABCo button.

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HEART IN HAND says ... "there will be a new series of charts called "Notes To Self".  Reminders of what is important in life, amidst the usual day-to-day craziness!  What keeps you sane?  What "notes to self" serve as reminders to you?  One of mine is to remember to LISTEN ... to music ... to nature ... take the time to be quiet and listen."

CARRIAGE HOUSE SAMPLINGS will present "The Tree Speaks".  Inspired by a verse called "Friend of Man, The Tree Speaks", this design is stitched on 40ct Angel Hair linen from Weeks using one strand of silk over two fabric threads.

    And, for those of you who just can't get enough of  the HAWK RUN HOLLOW series, watch for "The Farms Of Hawk Run Hollow" to be released!

 

 LIZZIE KATE says .. "We're still working on everything, but the things we know for sure are:

 

"Secrets Of The Nereid" from PRAISEWORTHY STITCHES will be 2nd part of their Seafarer's Valentine.  This piece features the wife on the widows always watching for the return of her husband.  While this design could be framed separately, it is made to go in the bottom of the box on top of risers to make a secret compartment complete with a special pocket on the opposite side.

 

CRESCENT COLOURS will be debuting six new colors in her cotton floss line: Eggshell, Wilderness, Honeycomb, Brown Hen, Pebble Beach, and Polliwog.

Sharon will also be introducing 6 NEW Belle Soie silks!!

SAMSARAH says ... "There will be a six month Veggie Stand series with the first chart coming at Baltimore. this will be the companion to the Farmer's Market Fresh series that has just completed.

Another brand new series will begin with the release of the 'center design/, and the first of the 12 smaller surrounding designs.  The center, which is larger and can be stitched alone or as part of the series as a whole, will be a 'full size chart'. Each surrounding design will be released one a month, and will be a Pearl sized chart.

There will also be 2 new charts in her Fresh Mesh series to be stitched on the mesh tote bags and clutch purses.

And .. two new stockings designs will be debuted, as well as two more kits in the "A Day @ Home" series - Thursday Afternoon and Saturday Evening.   PLUS .. another special chart design that Patti won't give any hints about will also be introduced!!