Glenariff Forest is one of the world famous Glens of Antrim, an area to which tourists have been coming for over a century. Glenariff, called the Queen of the Glens, is considered by many people to be the most beautiful of the nine Antrim Glens. If you ever get a chance to go to Ireland, GO! It is the friendliest place on earth and beautiful beyond words.

This little cottage design will really bring a touch of Ireland to your home.

The Stitcher's Workshop
Excitement is building around here with our 15th Anniversary Celebration fast approaching. Visit the website to find out how to participate in our 2 day party in mid-October. You need to know now because you'll need time to prepare! Our blog has the latest Newsletter posted along with the Customer Gallery (still time to vote) and our newest product from Mr D. If you've been searching for the perfect stitching stand you'll want to take a look at this one. See it at http://www.stitchersworkshop.com/blog/ Only a few more weeks until the Fall Needlework Hideaway so come take a look at this fun event at http://www.needleworkhideaway.com/ The most popular item on the website is the TOMC otherwise known as the Thread of the Month Club. Serious stitchers are collecting beautiful threads and enhancing their stash every month. Go to the website and click on Threads then on Thread of the Month Club to see all the great choices. Until next month, keep stitching!

The Needlework Guild of Minnesota
Retreat 2011 information will be added to the website shortly. Theme is "Stitching by the Lake." Faculty scheduled is: Meredith Barnhill-Willett with goldwork, silk and metal classes; Jeanette Biederman with a Crazy Quilt felt jacket; and Tricia Wilson-Nguyen with a sampler, crewel and counted thread classes. Visit our website and join our guild now to save your place for Retreat in August, 2011 in Buffalo, Minnesota.

Calico Crossroads
Introducing our first online needlework class, Tranquility, a beginner/intermediate stumpwork piece offered through The Virtual Needle. Over time we intend to offer online classes in various techniques. Tranquility registration begins on September 1st and closes October 10th, with the class starting on November 15th. We invite you to visit www.thevirtualneedle.com to see this piece and welcome you to come back in the future to see what’s new!

Homestead Needle Arts
It's back to school and that includes us needlepointers! New classes are here! We have 3 beginner classes - a plaid star, a bookmark, a sampler and an advanced class of a small leafy wreath! Check our website for our returning favorite classes too!

September brings us the Trunk Show Earth and Sky Designs. Our internet customers can see these delightful designs at www.earthandskydesigns.com. I LOVE her bright colors and southwest pieces. I've had several of her canvases in the shop in the past and I always want to keep them here! So be sure to stop in or shop online and send us your wants.

We've got 2 new books in - Michele Roberts Historic Flags of America and Ruth Schmuff's Stitches - check them out under our "What's New" button at www.homesteadneedlearts.com.

SURVEY:PLEASE LET US KNOW if you're reading this. Drop us an email at shop@homesteadneedlearts.com and let me know you read this. I'll send YOU a coupon for Homestead Needle Arts! Thanks! Theresa

Annalee Waite Designs
BLACK CATS, GHOST & SPIDERS - a sure sign Halloween is on the way! Look for our SPOOKIEST pattern - HAPPY HALLOWEEN - at your local needlework shop. This awesome design includes two paterns stitched in lots of bright colors & tons of fun JABCO buttons. TREAT YOURSELF to HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Look for CELEBRATE AUTUMN coming mid September. This NEW RELEASE pattern has a poem about Autumn stitched in the center of the pattern & circled with leaves in rich fall colors. Chocolate, Gingersnap, Mulberry and Gold Leaf are the Sampler Thread colors used to stitch the many graceful leaves in this NEW PATTERN. THE TOP 3 REASONS YOU WILL LOVE STITCHING "SNOW BUSINESS" 1. What could be more fun than stitching an upside down snowman. 2. Snappy black boots and a red bow tie stand out perfectly against our winter white snowman. 3. The blue grey cashel linen is the perfect backdrop. BestsellerBestsellerBestseller - LONG SPIDER. Quick-to-stitch and fun to display. LONG SPIDER!

Annalee Waite Designs
BLACK CATS, GHOST & SPIDERS - a sure sign Halloween is on the way! Look for our SPOOKIEST pattern - HAPPY HALLOWEEN - at your local needlework shop. This awesome design includes two paterns stitched in lots of bright colors & tons of fun JABCO buttons. TREAT YOURSELF to HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Look for CELEBRATE AUTUMN coming mid September. This NEW RELEASE pattern has a poem about Autumn stitched in the center of the pattern & circled with leaves in rich fall colors. Chocolate, Gingersnap, Mulberry and Gold Leaf are the Sampler Thread colors used to stitch the many graceful leaves in this NEW PATTERN. THE TOP 3 REASONS YOU WILL LOVE STITCHING "SNOW BUSINESS" 1. What could be more fun than stitching an upside down snowman. 2. Snappy black boots and a red bow tie stand out perfectly against our winter white snowman. 3. The blue grey cashel linen is the perfect backdrop. BestsellerBestsellerBestseller - LONG SPIDER. Quick-to-stitch and fun to display. LONG SPIDER!

Just Needlin'
Hello Stitchers! Our September newsletter is on our site. Go to www.justneedlin.com and click on the NEWSLETTER button on the left side of our HOME PAGE. We added quite a few new items last month, and are looking forward to a busy September. Now that the kiddies are back in school, we can stitch, stitch, and stitch! We added new NEEDLEPOINT kits by Dimensions in their Christmas stocking line. Nora Corbett, a division of Mirabilia Designs, added a new STITCHING FAIRY - NEEDLE FAIRY, and it is available in chart form. If you need the fabric, our supplier is also offering the special cut! We already carry all the Kreinik threads, Crescent Colours threads, and Mill Hill beads you will need too. We just added three Monk's Cloth afghan books. ...and more, and more! Feel free to add your email address to our newsletter mailing, and receive a mid-month update, too. Thanks! Wendy

Stitchers' Paradise @ Cross Stitch Station
Gosh have we reached September already - have to start thinking about the holidays. We have new designs and holiday kits in stock - fabulous tree skirts. Our on-line store had many updates over the summer, including the addition of lots of cross stitch designs, fabrics, and threads. We continue to offer a wide range of canvas embroidery / counted needlepoint designs, Jean hilton, DebBee's Designs, From Nancy's Needle, Laura Perin, Northern Pine, Needle Delights Originals, Harbor Lights, and many more. Plus all the canvas and threads. Off to market soon so look out for new things at the end of September, stitching gifts for your family and friends in time for the season. Upcoming events include Breast Cancer Weekend, Halloween, and Harvest Festival. Don't forget to visit us, we're always delighted to see you on-line or in the store.

Kreinik
HALLOWEEN HEADQUARTERS at www.kreinik.com: From glow-in-the-dark threads to free project ideas, Kreinik has opened a Halloween Headquarters page; just go to http://www.kreinik.com/feature.htm. Click on the slideshow to get your autumn and Halloween-themed ideas and inspirations. Each slide is linked to a page, project or video where you can find how-to instructions or get more information. Check out the cool black-light photos showing Kreinik glow-in-the-dark threads. These threads are available in Kreinik Blending Filament, Braids and Ribbons, and can be purchased through needlework shops (visit www.kreinik.com/locator) or online at http://www.kreinikmall.com. Halloween is just around the corner! Make it a spooktacular handmade holiday.

Robin's Nest Designs
LOTS OF NEW ITEMS! Over 1,000 items are on sale until the end of September including Nora Corbett/Mirabilia charts & kits! NEW to 40,000+ ONLINE CATALOG: BLACKBIRD Swan Lake; BOBBIE G Clean My Kitchen; BY THE BAY Funky Flowers; CROSS EYED CRICKET Fresh From The Oven; CROSSED WING 2010 White- Eared Hummingbird; HEAVEN & EARTH Milk & Cookies; HERITAGE CRAFTS-JOHN CLAYTON Rebecca; HOMESPUN ELEGANCE Witchville; IMAGINATING Seaside Wedding; IXSTITCH.COM Autumn Cat; JUST CROSS STITCH 2010 Annual Ornament Issue; LITTLE HOUSE NEEDLEWORKS Ornament 10-Under the Tree; MIRABILIA Spring Topiary Garden; MYSTIC STITCH Swing Faerie; PASSIONE RICAMO Sunflower Fae; PRIMITIVEBETTY Wicked Notions; SAMSARAH More Pearls, Dozen Buzzin & Alphabet Baubles; STITCHERHOOD Witch Sisters; TRIOLOGY Sneak Peek Halloween; Vals Stuff Be Witchin You Tonight; WAXING MOON Halloween Fairies; XS & OHS Boo Web! To see ALL new check WHATS NEW page & our NEWSLETTER! FREE SHIPPING on orders over $70.