March 31, 2008

Ashtyne's Heirloom Dress Pattern is Back in Stock!


The Ashtyne's Heirloom Dress pattern is one of the most popular patterns we carry and we are very pleased to announce that it is back in stock!

The pattern includes the Trendy Casual Dress adaption supplement.

Whether sewing a fancy or a casual variation of this pattern, you will find Nancy Coburn's detailed instructions extremely helpful.

It is a multi-sized pattern in sizes 1 - 6. For more information and close up photos see Ashtyne's Heirloom Dress.


Beginning Heirloom Sewing by Machine DVD - Back in Stock!



Martha Pullen's new heirloom sewing instructional DVD has sold so fast that it seems to fly off the shelves!

We have more in stock now so you can order yours today.

March 25, 2008

Designer Smocking for Tots to Teens

If you have been looking for trendy smocking designs that are sure to please older girls, you'll love Designer Smocking for Tots to Teens.

You'll find geometric and picture smocking designs in the 10 stylish projects in this book.

Like all smocking books from Country Bumpkin Publications, there are detailed instructions and step by step photographs.

Full size patterns in sizes Newborn to Size 14 are included.


Australian Smocking & Embroidery - Issue No. 82


You will not want to miss the latest issue of Australian Smocking & Embroidery magazine!

This issue has some very cute patterns for summer outfits. There's a sweet playtime romper for toddlers that has a smocked front and shirred back panel, several classic square yoke dresses, a picture smocked sundress, a boy's picture smocked t-shirt with matching shorts, plus many more for a total of 8 projects.

Divine Blessing - Plus, this issue also has a gorgeous antique reproduction baby gown for you to create!!! Divine Blessing is embellished with tucks, hand embroidery and baby lace. See the photo below.



To see a larger photo and for more information, see Australian Smocking & Embroidery No. 82

March 14, 2008

Silk Dupioni Sale - 20% OFF

The Silk Dupioni winter colors sale is now available for online purchase. It includes several colors of the sold colors plus the beautiful red/green gingham dot.

This is beautiful heirloom quality Silk Dupioni from the Martha Pullen Company.


Little Princess Tiara


Our most popular tiara is back in stock! The Little Princess Tiara is perfect for flower girls, birthdays or any special occasion.

The sides of the tiara can be gently shaped to adjust the fit. It has combs on the ends to help secure the tiara in place.

Ashleigh was 4 years old when this photo was taken. Although this particular tiara is very popular for little girls, it is also very popular for older girls and women!


Jeannie B's Heirloom Embroidery Book Update

Wow, Jeannie's new book is flying off the shelves! We just received a second shipment of these embroidery books so if you haven't order yours yet, you can still do so.

March 7, 2008

Jeannie B's Heirloom Embroidery Book

Jeannie Baumeister's new book has arrived!

This long awaited embroidery book by Jeannie is in stock and ready to ship. You will enjoy embroidering the sweet designs. She's included great instructions for those of you who are new to hand needlework.

Jeannie has also included instructions for 3 projects, a Scalloped Bib, a Button Pillowslip and Receiving Blankets.

Read more about Jeannie B's Book of Heirloom Embroidery Designs & Stitches


New Porcelain and Crystal Tiara


Tiaras with porcelain flowers are really popular this year and our new Porcelain Delight Tiara will delight girls of all ages.

The sweet little porcelain flowers sit above a sparkling, crystal embellished silver plated band. Combs on each end help secure the tiara in place. You can gently adjust the sides to fit different sizes.

This would be an adorable headpiece for a flower girl! Very pretty!

February 29, 2008

Did You Miss the Bearissima Swiss Batiste Sale?

It has come to our attention that some of you missed the recent Ivory color Bearissima Swiss Batiste sale because you thought it was still ongoing. That sale ran from February 1 - February 10.

We are going to re-open the sale for 3 days to give those of you who missed it a chance to order at the 30% off sale price. Hurry and order now because the sale will end March 3.


Special Sale for Mail Order Customers - Silk Dupioni

There are still a lot of people who prefer using mail order rather than ordering online. We want to give our mail order customers a chance to be the first in line to order a limited supply sale item.

Our winter colors of Silk Dupioni have been marked down 20% off for Mail Orders Only.

This special sale will be limited to first come, first served mail orders only until March 12.

The sale will then be opened to online orders on March 13, provided we have any remaining in stock.

Supplies are limited, so hurry and mail your orders in today. No rainchecks.

This is beautiful, 1st quality silk dupioni, imported by the Martha Pullen Company. We have solid colors and gingham dot included in the sale.


Stay tuned........Fun with Machine Embroidery is coming next!