Today's design is definitely patriotic in theme... it's the June Kit, celebrating July! What is more classic than an eagle along with stars and stripes???

Lots of DMC perle cottons and Rainbow Gallery Metallics, 10ct Betsy Ross Linen, and a cool Standing Cube by Mona -- complete with tiny painted feet!!!

Well, MY laundry room doesn't look like this... but I wish it did! Our swaying coconut palms, complete with overdyed fronds, are keeping the tropical shirt, flip-flops and lei safe from the billowing Softsheen Fyre Werks waves and handmade sea life below! Check out that little crab and the wooden coconuts! We chose a holographic yellow metallic for the sun -- to make it look 'extra sizzly!' Mona's Quick 'n Easy Easel Stand-up finishing kit this time includes the organza wired ribbons in yellow, seafoam and blue... to match the waves!

Something crisp and colorful for Spring... our little ladybug brings a bouquet of yellow flowers to your garden! We gave her Frosty Rays for sparkly wings, and an exclusive yellow flower in her 'hair!' to match her bouquet. Bright green Very Velvet Springtime greenery, and Mona's Quick 'n Easy Easel Stand-up finishing... tonight's recipe comes from Charlotte Dudney of Designs from the Pep'r Pot. Strawberry Cake... (we're getting great berries in the stores in Oklahoma right now!) it's red and matches our Ladybug!!!

Brooke Designs, Mona and I choose threads, model is stitched 3-4 times, proto-type is sent for embellishment design, threads and fabric are ordered, charts finalized, finishing determined, model photographed for instructions that I write and the web pic, recipe tested, threads sent out for bundle assembly, and kits finally produced in the shop the Saturday before Secret Needle Night! *Every Month!... Only for Secret Needle Night!!!*

Our darling little Easter Egg Cottage is a sugary confection of Rainbow Gallery's Frosty Rays, decorated with Perle Cotton flowers, beads, bunnies and birds... complete with sprouting Carrot Shrubs! 10ct Opalescent Tula, Mona's little cube box features tiny egg feet!

Tonight's recipe features a chocolate trifle... something the Easter Bunny left in my basket last year!!!

Think Green!!! The lucky pot of gold is here, catching the rainbow's bounty! We've used lots of Fyrewerks metallics, Arctic Rays and beads in that little pot, and added a perky little Shamrock button, to boot! Mona has outdone herself with an under-pillow, and tie-around sham treatment this month! A fun pillow, great colors, and chocolate in tonight's Italian Truffles recipe! Life is Lucky!!

Our little lovebirds this month are huddled together in a rain-shower of Valentines! Very Velvet birds, and glass bead raindrops, we've created a special clay Valentine Heart button embellishment, tucked down by the verse.

Mona made our Lovebirds into a picture frame, so you can add a favorite photo... or two, or three! Since we're 'chocolated-out' from The Holidays, tonight's recipe is for a delicious tomato soup, warm on a winter evening, and red for Valentines!

Our final 4th-season, you get a dusting of snow, a cute snowman, and the most darling penguin sledding along for the fun of it! Using 10 Count Betsy Ross, metallic for the sled, pearl cotton, velvet velour for Mr Snow's hat and fuzzy threads for his scarf, we added Arctic Rays for the fluffy snow. The 'star attraction'... the little penguin was handmade just for our design!

Someone STOP this little mouse from eating his tasty gingerbread house before its all gone!!! He needs a place to stash all his Christmas goodies!

Stitched on 10ct Betsy Ross, Brooke designed us the little cottage, and we chose the colors and types of threads. Lots of metallic Fyrewerks for the candy and snow, some furry Wisper for the hungry visitor, we've added a few Mill Hill snowflakes to float in the sky!

Mona has made a Quick 'n Easy Easel for us, and tonight's recipe -- Harvest Pumpkin Crunch -- comes from Celia -- one of the shop gals. (Should be a gingerbread house recipe... but we're still in a Fall mood around here!) Enjoy your Home Sweet Home for the Holidays!

Lots of Fall Color, cute JABCO clay buttons, overdyed Weeks Perle, lots of Rainbow Gallery Fuzzy Stuff and Very Velvet threads, not to mention a great recipe, this month's design is our third season... and bursting with enthusiasm! Stitched on 10ct Country Mocha Tula, its a quick stitch -- which gives you more time to bake the super-easy cake recipe! Mona's finishing kit provides you ALL the same fabrics, cording and pretty ribbons we have on our model!

NOTE: We are now offering the Secret Needle Night option of receiving one of Magic By Mona's finishing kits at the same time, and right along with your SNN kit! The finishing kit will contain the exact fabrics and trims we used on the pictured piece, (Mona even makes the cord and pre-ties the ribbons for you!) and complete instructions for making your stitching look just like ours! (and might I say... it will look beautiful and professional!!!)

Introducing Mr Frank N. Stein... wishing you a Happy Howl-ween! Stitched on 10ct Sand Tula, he features a purple metallic jacket, lovely green coloring, and even silver screws and a tooth!

Guest Designer Brooke Nolan of Brooke's Books Publishing treated us to this charming design this month... 'Frankly', I think he's quite dapper. Check out his hair!!! Tonight's Recipe is a yummy Trail Mix combo with dried cranberries and flavored with pumpkin pie spices... a sweet/salty crispy/crunchy confection!

Mona's finishing this month is a Quick 'n Easy Easel Stand-up, complete with monsters on the fabric! Sorry, already sold out this time!

All the bright metallic Fyrewerks colors this month, and those cute little Just Another Button Company clay fish... I'm ready for that cool swim! Worked on 10ct Opalescent Tula this month, we've added a swirl of gold and silver ice beads in the middle of the sun. I'm not sure that shows up in the pic, but it makes the whole piece 'sizzle!' Tonight's recipe is a cool gazpacho dip... perfect for a summer gathering, or fun to take to work for a break-room snack!

It's time for Christmas in July!!! We did a little fir tree, complete with bits of green sparkle, snow, and even presents!!! (I KNOW... outside trees don't usually have presents underneath... but... wouldn't that be fun? Stitched on 10ct Natural Betsy Ross Linen, we're very subtle this month... an elegant Christmas touch.

Tonight's recipe has chocolate and cashews... and Mona has another finishing kit for The Little Fir Tree, complete with jingle bell feet... so life is good!!!

Celebrate the 4th of July this month with such a cute American Pie! Birthday candle and all! Stitch a Very Velvet melange (Can't spell that), glitzy Fyrewerks metallics into the fireworks, and enjoy the patriotic colors. You'll be ready for the party! Tonight's recipe is for a blueberry/cherry crisp -- it follows that red, white and blue theme! Mona's finishing kit, available separately, even includes that lavish bow!

Such a common name for such a cute lighthouse!!! Stitched on 10ct Betsy Ross in lots of overdyed perle cottons, the light and windows are Frosty Rays... and notice the new Just Another Button Company seagulls on here! We special-ordered coffee-dyed birds to go with our fun nautical colors. Stitch the lighthouse with or without the stone spout and rope handle... depending on whether or not you want the teapot option! Mona has made a Tall Triangle Stand-Up... her super-complete finishing kit includes the little wooden feet, and even the already-tied wire ribbon bows and twisted cord!!!
And... tonight's recipe is for an unbelievably delicious Crab Dip... we just had to do something 'ocean-y!'

Don't know if you have Tulips now or in a few weeks... but ours are blooming with personality! 10Ct Opalescent Tula, we've used lots of Frosty Rays and bright colors, some fun little micro-buttons... I just love it! Mona has made a Box Stand-up... and tonight's recipe makes a Banana Butterfinger Cake! Enjoy!

It won't be long till all those creepy little things start coming out in the garden... you start walking through spider webs... and little green worms dangle from the trees and get caught in your hair!!! Your dog comes in the house all muddy... gosh... Spring Bugs Me!!!

Our design this month is on Betsy Ross Linen, and uses lots of Rainbow Gallery specialty threads. The little caterpillar is even wearing red high tops! We're going to do all four seasons like this in 2006. If you're hesitant to do the auto every month... just get those 4 that are coming this year!

Our lucky-to-stitch leprechaun Paddy O'Needle is ready for St Pat's Day... dressed with his lucky hat and holding his gold needle! Stitched on 10ct Betsy Ross Linen in Velvet, metallic, silk and Wisper, he's finished into one of Mona's Quick 'n Easy Easel Stand-ups. Tonight's recipe is a Santa Fe Spinach Dip! It's not a desert... but it DOES have green in it! We're stepping out of the box a little!

Welcome to Secret Needle Night! Our Valentine Teapot bursting with a bright, glitzy heart is waiting for a bit of friendship, or love, to serve it's Valentine's Tea! Stitched on 10ct Betsy Ross this time, we've decorated our pot with Mill Hill's Magnifica beads and a pink crystal heart Treasure. The pot features Silk 'n Cream, and lots of Fyrewerks from Rainbow Gallery. Mona's finishing kit will transform your pot into the little cube stand-up as shown; her kit, available separately from our SNN kit, even contains the twisted cords and fun ribbons for the top! Tonight's recipe is for Oreo Balls... dipped in chocolate -- ABSOLUTELY TO DIE FOR!!!

This little guy, delightfully dressed in wild, wintry woolens, and precariously perched on slippery skates, juggles his snowflakes superbly!!! He's worked in opalescent metallic and features the season's favorite hot green, orange and cherry red wools and Fuzzy Stuff threads. Fun glass bead 'charcoal briquette,' and that 'sticky-out' carrot nose... he measures approx 5 x 5 on 10ct Betsy Ross. We've added a bit of Turkey-work on his fringed scarf, too!

Our darling Holiday Elf, bearing gifts, is brought to us by Guest Designer Full Circle Designs this month!!! Stitched on 10ct Betsy Ross, Jingles - the Elf is sporting a Perle Cotton outfit, adorned with Fancy Fur trim. His skinny package -- a charming handmade clay button -- matches his skinny little tree, and his skinny little legs!

Tonight's recipe will NOT keep you as skinny as Jingles - the Elf, however, unless you stitch instead of eating!!! Mona has once again, made a finishing kit for Jingles - the Elf... complete with ribbons, twisted cording, precut forms, the whole deal... details are inside this month's kit! Enjoy! Finishing kits for Jingles - the Elf will be available for only a few months, and are $27.00.

Our Annual Prepay Special for next year begins this month... simply subscribe for 2006, prepay now for 11 kits (Jan through Nov 2006) and get 12th FREE! (Dec 2006's kit!) That option is now available up above in the dropdown for you.

Check out this darling set of Best Friends! Our Pilgrim and Indian are stitched in Very Velvet, and have an awesome array of sparkly and furry feathers. We dressed them a bit with teeny beads and buttons, and added some Thanksgiving Bounty clay vegetables for their dinner table!

This was a really fun design to create this month... but we chose 20 different threads -- so the kits are really miniature masterpieces! (Mona's Quick 'N Easy Easel finishing kit will be available for just a couple of months, till the fabrics run out.) Tonight's recipe is for Spicy Pecans -- a sweet treat that I make every year because everyone loves them! Enjoy your best friend... the stitching... and the pecans!

Our Halloween teapot is ready for the season!!! Little Jack-the-Teapot features ghost-ly steam!!! Worked on 10ct Betsy Ross Linen, he's stitched with Very Velvet, Weeks overdyed perles and bits of metallics. Clay from Just Another Button Company adds lots of character! Mona has finished Jack into a triangular stand-up -- same as a little wedge-shaped thing... and made the finishing kit as well. As usual, it contains everything you need to duplicate this wonderful wedge standup. Tonight's recipe is for Chocolate Trifle... chocolate, Kalua and toffee... what else could you want?!

We're featuring celebrity, guest designers -- Teresa and Sue from Raise the Roof Designs -- and thrilled about it! Tulsa and half the country is in the middle of a horrible heat wave, so this month's project is pretty appropriate! (Except that maybe some shouldn't follow this advice literally!) Stitched on Summer Yellow 10ct Tula by Colorscapes, we've used lots of electric Sparkle Rays, beads and some cute Just Another Button Co buttons. Thanks so much to Teresa and Sue from Raise the Roof for their humor and design for this month.

Tonight's recipe is a shop favorite -- cucumber dip. Something perfect for these hot days!

Our chubby little Santa puts you in the mood for Christmas in July!!! Lots of special treats this month... we've used hand-dyed Colorscapes Tula by Picture This Plus... and had the peppermint buttons tea-dyed by Just Another Button Company. Santa's beard is fluff that is just tacked on... and most of him is stitched in half-stitches this time around... so he was actually quite quick to stitch! Tonight's recipe for Turtle Cake comes from Robin of Olde Willow Stitchery! (Who... has beautiful new overdyed linen flosses that have just been released!)

Mona has made another cool finishing kit this month... it's for her Quick 'n Easy Easel Standup! Her finishing kit includes the Mona-made twisted cord, the Mona-made PRE-TIED bow, and even a Mona-made clay candy cane to match Santa!!! You'll get complete instructions, the pre-cut board pieces and necessary templates, the backing fabric, and all those decorative treats I've just mentioned! Pretty Cool Deal... $26.00.

Our little patriotic beehive is buzzing with excitement this month!!! It was originally going to say 'Old Glory' until Tara -- one of the shop gals -- took it home to stitch the model... and named it 'Liberbee!!!' The hive is Frosty Rays done in satin stitches... and embellishments come from Just Another Button Co. Tonight's recipe is a yummy refrigerated Oreo Cookie Bar thing... lots of whipped cream and Oreos... need I say more? Mona's Box Finishing Kit has the pre-tied bow, Already-Mona-Made twisted cording... etc! Wow!

Our sparkly-winged dragonfly is ready for your sunny garden or the breezy lake! Quite elegant, stitched in various types of Fyrewerks metallic ribbons, we've trimmed her with larger round and 'niblet' shaped glass beads. On 10ct Betsy Ross Linen, Mona has, once again, outdone herself with a flourish of ribbon and yummy backing fabric to create the finishing kit for this Quick 'n Easy Easel stand-up.
Tonight's recipe is shared by Ellen Chester of With My Needle Designs... it's for Seven Layer Cookies. The dragonfly and recipe are included in your SNN kit; Mona's finishing is offered separately!

We thought we'd bring you a spring tulip this month... appliqued onto a quilt block for a bit of fun! Stitched on 10ct Tula, the tulip is made of Weeks hand-dyed wools, and the little bee adds an early spring touch! The Trip Around the World pattern is stitched on each corner of the quilt... and decorated with that rose tulip. Turn your block horizontally if you wish... make your tulip smaller if you want... just enjoy the pretty soft perle and wool colors! Tonight's recipe celebrates our own Angie -- one of the shop gals -- it's her '100 Pound Cake' -- special, because Angie has just lost her 100th pound... and this cake helped!
Mona has made a finishing kit for your little quilt block, that will finish it just like the pic! Her kit contains the pre-cut boards, batting, backing fabric, Mona's OWN hand-made pre-twisted cording, along with the little tassel and complete finishing instructions!

Happy St Pat's Day!!!
Our super-duper carrots make quite a welcoming garden for a special bunny!!! Stitched this month on 10ct Betsy Ross Linen, we've chosen a Fuzzy Stuff rabbit, Flair carrots, Silk'n colors for the wording... and a bright JABCO clay flower button! Mona's 'ravioli pillow' is available as a finishing kit, as well. It reminds me of peas and carrots!!!
Mona's finishing kit this month is for the cute 'Peas & Carrots Ravioli Pillow!' Our stitching measures approx 6 x 6, while the completed pillow will measure almost 12 x 12. Her kit contains all the necessary assembly instructions, the cute orange and green fabrics, the already Made-By-Mona twisted cord, interfacing... and even the four orange fabric covered buttons! It's $27.00 and will be available for three-ish months... or until the fabric is gone.

Happy St Pat's Day!!!
Getting you ready for the "wearin' o' the green"... is our delightful plaid Shamrock!!! 10Ct Betsy Ross, luscious green perles, along with gold and purple metallics, the little pot of gold embellishment was especially made for us by Shepherd's Bush! Our plaid stitching technique can be formulated to any color scheme or pattern... details are in your kit! Tonight's recipe is very chocolate-y and full of mint flavor... so what could be better???! Happy Stitching!

We have a Valentine's Day inspired design this month, that is full of overdyed raspberry, gold metallic and opalescent greens! Stitched on 10ct Gold Tilla in Fuzzy Stuff, Perles and Metallics, our project finishing this month sports the cool metal finishing forms we discovered last summer! A pretty presentation for February... this is a 'quick stitch!' Tonight's recipe is for a pink (we had to do something pink!!) cheese spread, that's wonderful on crackers or little toasts. Details are in your kit this month! Happy Stitching to all our Silver Needle Stitching Valentines!!!

Our Annual 2005 Secret Needle Night Prepay Special continues just through January. Even if you didn't take advantage with this kit... you have a couple more weeks to fix that! Pre-pay for the other 10 kits this year... and get next December's kit FREE! Total tab runs $170.50, which includes all the shipping.

Your pair of fluffy mittens is ready for the snowy weather! Stitched on 10ct Tula, our snowmen are Fuzzy Stuff, and are dressed with yarn scarves, and even a bitty heart button! Cuffs are worked with Very Velvet -- a velour thread -- and the whole creation is finished into a flat-stand-up, by our Mona! Tonight's recipe comes to us from Lizzie Kate's Linda E... it's a Chocolate Fudge Pie that always gets devoured everywhere she takes it!!!

Our annual Pre-Pay special is in full force! Pre-pay for 2005, 11 kits, and receive next December's and it's shipping FREE!!! (International is approx $2 more shipping each month... but definitely an easy thing for us to handle!) SNN Pre-Pays make WONDERFUL gifts for a special stitcher!!!

Something cute for the Holidays this month... our candy canes are stitched in Perle Cotton, and dressed up with a glorious handmade Santa Face from Just another Button Co! Worked on 10 ct creme Tula, the wispy tree is Arctic Rays. Tonight's recipe comes from Marcia M of Oklahoma City. Millionaire Pie... it's easily made with hi-carb/no-carb... lots of sugar/no sugar... just whatever your tastes are at the moment! Anyhow, Jingle finishes approx 4 x 7... very festive!
Mona also has a finishing kit this month for Jingle! It's one of her famous Flange pillows, also referred to as a Ravoli Pillow! The complete kit includes the fabrics, ready-Mona-twisted cording, ribbon embellishments, and instructions. All you supply is the stitching, and the stuffing!

I just love the Autumn season... all the colors are just the best! We had a terrible time choosing our favorites this time, because this little acorn looked so good in so many different color and thread choices! Stitched on 10ct Natural Betsy Ross Linen, it features a Fuzzy Stuff squirrel, a Velvet checkerboard cap, and a Holographic Fyrewerks heart, just for a bit of jazz! Mona finished this into her Quick and Easy Easel Stand-up this month... her new technique cuts the sewing time IN HALF! Our recipe this month is a snack-mix that's tangy and quick, (and full of Autumn color!)

Happy Halloween... in September! #13 Witch Way is a charming residence, full of Halloween flavor! We used a blend of overdyed Perle cotton along with a solid color to achieve an old brownstone look, and embellished with bits of novelty threads and clay buttons. Finished into one of Mona's box stand-ups... this is one of our favorites! Every year, we love the little Ghost Cookies I bring to work, so that's our featured recipe this month!

Mona's finishing kit includes the pre-cut board pieces, purple fabric, batting, pre-made twisted cording (I think she must make a mile of it at a time!), the colored raffia ties and complete assembly instructions.

Ooohhh, this month's bright sunflower is full of color and texture! Stitched on 10ct Natural Betsy Ross Linen, the flower middle is super-duper fuzzy/metallic with touches of bright green beads! Our highlight is the set of three Weeks Dye Works wool leaves that decorate your flower! We've given you three coordinating herringbone, houndstooth and solid wools, and added a little red ladybug, just for fun! Thanks to Lynda Watkins of Full Circle Designs for our project this month!!!
Mona has created a finishing kit this month for our finished 'Ravioli Pillow!' It's available for a few months... so just let us know if you'd like one!

Our Christmas in July project is a fluffy Santa stitched in lots of Fuzzy Stuff, Fyrewerks and Silk 'n Creme! Delicious colors and textures, he features clay tree lights and lots of charm!!! Stitched on 10ct Creme Tilla... the sparkles in the fabric accent his gold metallic touches! Mona has built a finishing kit for our Santa -- you can choose it in the dropdown up above.

We've stitched The Liberty Bell in silvery Frosty Rays, with a wooden topper of Weeks Dye Works Perle Cotton. A billowy red banner waving, and a gold Mill Hill star button, just for dress, appropriatley, it's stitched on 10ct Betsy Ross Linen! Mona has created a wedge finishing kit, so yours can look just like our model! Details inside your kit.
Please note the Frosty Rays used in the bell are half stitches. Remember -- don't pull too tightly.

Look out the ship's window to find a few sea critters among the waves along with a welcoming lighthouse! Stitched on 10ct Betsy Ross Linen in translucent Flair, pretty perles and a touch of Frosty Rays... our favorite part is that little hermit crab in his own little shell!!! There's a darling mermaid available separately if you want her. If you purchase her... simply add her to her beach after the pillow is made! Our little mermaid measures approx 2 inches from head to tip of tail... (someone suggested the name of 'Voluptua' because she has a teeny-weeny bust the size of TX!!!)
Mona's finishing kit is complete except for the stuffing, and runs $26.00.

Bumble bees and flowers... Spring must be around the corner!!! Perle Cotton and velvet flowers on 10ct Natural Betsy Ross Linen... Mona has created an Easel-Stand-Up this month... and Terry has supplied a 'To Die For' chocolate Trifle recipe!!! Definitely a group collaboration... and something fun for a sunny windowsill!!

Our little Easter Bunny is stitched in Rainbow Gallery's Fuzzy Stuff, features a pink velvet ear, and a furry little tail! Selecting just the right jelly beans is the highlight of his day! Stitched on 10ct Buttermilk Betsy Ross Linen, Mona finished him into a cool stand-up!

A St Patrick's Day wish... I bet this'll work even if you're not Irish!!! Stitched this month on 10ct Metallic Tilla, our little frog is Velvet and Soft-Sheen Metallic, and is wearing a gold crown topped with Mill Hill beads! Fun colors, quick to stitch... he's just so cute!

A very Victorian patchwork Valentine stitched on 10ct Tilla, we've used rich navy, burgundy, black and gold to create a velvety look and embellished with some lavender beads and brass heart charms! Mona finished our model into an 'over-the-edge' beaded velvet hanging... quite a presentation!

Mona has made a finishing kit for this month's Secret Needle Night project! A banner, your finishing kit will contain the black crushed velvet fabric, pre-made beaded trim, finishing ribbons, inside batting, Very Cool!!!

Let it snow, so we can build a snowman!!! Stitched on 10ct Blue Ridge Betsy Ross Linen with Weeks overdyed perle, opalescent Soft Sheen Fyrewerks and a few other yummy threads... we've embellished with Mill Hill snowflakes and a clay nose... just to get ready for our snowman!!!

Quite the festive little tree this month, you're stitching with lots of #5 Perle Cottons, metallics, and a touch of opalescent thread. We've used the new Mill Hill larger size 8 beads as embellishments -- a perfect fit on the 10ct Betsy Ross Linen that we like so well for these projects! The little tree finishes approx 6 x 9, and is finished into one of Mona's banner hangings. Such pretty colors and so much personality!!!

A splash of Autumn color in a charming upside-down acorn-shaped teapot... you're stitching on 10ct Heatherfield in rich golden colors of #5 Perle cottons with some of the newest frosted metallic accents. We found tiny glass marbles for the lid handle... and a wonderful Halloween Pizza recipe that's full of chocolate and great Halloween color!!!

We've stitched a delightful Halloween Witch shoe this month, full of Fyrewerks -- the new Soft-Sheen, touches of Holographic, and a bit of the shiny that we love so much! Stitched on 10ct Lambswool Betsy Ross, there is a clay spider button in the 5 x 6 design, as well as a glistening web of Crystal Rays. Mona has done a banner finishing kit this month -- the finished product measures 13 x 14, and our recipe is a continued favorite we discovered years ago at Camp Wannasew -- Pumpkin Buckle!

Tonight's design announces Back-to-School Season!!! Stitched on 10ct Betsy Ross Linen, in red-delicious Silk 'n Cream and Perle Cottons, your 5 x 6-inch teapot features a Mill Hill pencil embellishment and a touch of uniform-plaid ribbon! Fun for a special teacher, or a cute seasonal decoration. We're featuring a wonderful triple-chocolate bundt cake confection as this month's recipe... perfect for an after-school snack!!! Happy Stitching!

We're celebrating Christmas in July this month with a Sugarplum Stocking designed by Lynda Watkins of Full Circle Designs! Stitched on 10ct Betsy Ross Linen, the Perle Cottons in the stocking are highlighted with Faux Fur French Knot trim, some hand-dyed buttons, a brass jingle bell that really jingles alot!!!, a Mill Hill star button, and yummy silk ribbons from Rainbow Gallery! We've tucked in a few metallics, and Mona has out-done herself with a festive banner! Tonight's recipe comes from Terry -- one of our shop gals -- it has no name, and has no specific measurements for the ingredients... and no definite pan size... but it's REALLY GOOD!

Our little banner is filled with 'Faded Glory' charm! Stitched on 10ct Hickory Heatherfield, we've used lots of Weeks Dye Works Perle Cotton, some Rainbow Gallery threads, and added a cute clay sailboat button. Mona has made a banner finishing kit this month as well, so yours can look just like our model. Tonight's recipe makes a wonderful summer-time cake... lots of flavor variations, too!

Hi Everyone!
Our bright ladybug this month is stitched on 10ct White Tula in lots of brilliant red, and black wool, with green and overdyed yellow perle cotton. She sports lots of spots and personality... and her kit includes our recipe for "Snicker Salad!" Something fun to hang in your summertime kitchen, and something totally over-the-top for desert!!!

Check out this month's little rubber ducky taking a swim in the April Showers! Our upside-down umbrella, stitched on 10ct Buttermilk Betsy Ross Linen, is a checkerboard of wools, the flowers -- pink and yellow overdyeds, with Mill Hill crystal middles -- and the raindrops are shortcuts -- iced aqua glass bugle beads! So colorful, it's definitely one of my favorites!
Tonight's recipe from Maureen Read, is a wonderful, heavy cake piled high with cream cheese frosting... no oil for the extra fat... just pineapple... Mexican Fruit Cake... it's definitely NOT like Christmas fruit cake!!!

We've stitched an Easter Box decoration that features the sweetest handmade clay Easter Basket embellishment from Honey Bee Creations... complete with a decorated chocolate egg! The bunny and chick are stitched in Fuzzy Stuff from Rainbow Gallery, the bunny's tail is a fluff of wool, and we've used lots of overdyeds as well. Tonight's recipe is an egg casserole that is one of my family's favorite; we thought it'd be fun to give you a recipe to serve for Easter Brunch!

We have a finishing kit available this month, too! Magic By Mona has put together instructions and all the necessary fabrics and instructions for you to finish your Easter Block just like our model.

Our St Pat's Teapot is a festive little thing! Stitched on 10ct Betsy Ross Linen in Silk 'n Creme thread with Kelly green Velvet shamrocks and Gold Rush trim... your kit includes all the fabric and threads, and features 7 Mill Hill glass and crystal Treasures to adorn the pot. Tonight's recipe for Creme de Menthe Brownies seems fitting for the upcoming holiday -- we had to do something green to eat! They are wonderful!!! Happy Stitching!

A companion to one of our most popular SNN's from a few years ago... stitch this cute box of chocolates in rich shades of silk and metallic! On 10ct Betsy Ross Linen, even though it looks good enough to eat, the gold sprinkles are Magnifica glass beads, the frosting rose is actually clay from Honey Bee Creations, and the lace doily edge is really perle cotton and beads!
Tonight's recipe isn't chocolate, but it did come from *my* Sweetheart -- my husband, Craig! Cajun Turkey Stuffed Mushrooms... he says to try ham in them sometime, too!

This month's design comes from one of our SNN contest winners: Lara Holden of MO! Stitched on 10ct Silver and White Tilla, you'll have lots of bugle and seed beads to make party confetti and a crystal to dress the lady's ear, as you stitch this festive Holiday decoration! Glitzy royal blue, purple and silver metallics really pop out against the black silhouette! We just love this one! Tonight's recipe comes from Harriet Kuykendall -- a 3-ingredient peanut butter cooky recipe that is too easy to be true! Enjoy, and Happy Holidays!

This month's Holiday teapot is stitched on 10ct Dark Green Tula, using silks, cottons and metallics! At first glance, his face is a little pale... but when he's done... and you step back to enjoy him... he'll really 'pop out' at you! Mona has finished him into a box-shaped stand-up... perfect for your kitchen counter!

Our scarecrow is almost finished with his summer work... that big fat moon is his reward! Stitched on 10ct Hickory Heatherfield, you're using lots of Medici wool this month, along with overdyed flosses and perle cotton touches. The birds and pumpkins come from Just Another Button Company, and the cool pillow we used for finishing is one of the pre-mades by Trail Creek Farm! Those pillows are great for so many projects... just button on your stitching, and it's done! If you want to finish yours this way, too... you can order the pillow and buttons below. Tonight's recipe comes from Cindy Munson. It's a yummy hot corn dip recipe that feels so good to eat this time of year! Enjoy!

Get ready for Halloween! Our little hat is stitched on 10ct Sand Tula, using metallic Fyrewerks, and touches of Twedie and Velvet... all from Rainbow Gallery. We've tucked on Just Another Button Company bat and spider buttons as well! Brilliant colors, this was easy to stitch, and has a lot of visual impact! Tonight's recipe: Peanut Butter S'Mores. It's one of those recipes that's been floating around the shop, everyone loved them, so we thought we'd share! (Next month's kit: a harvest theme!)

This month you're visiting the fair, and stitching our little prize-winning pig and cow in Velvet on 10ct Betsy Ross Linen! We used 8 different metallic colors for the cars on the ferris wheel, and added lots of perle cotton as well! I know the tent seems mighty bright... but that's what makes The Fair fun! Mona has finished the 7 x 7" design into a neat wall hanging -- complete with animal buttons as decorations, and tonight's Recipe is from our own Terry -- a Carmel Corn recipe that is so good! Have fun!

Stitch your Christmas "Warning Sign" now so you'll be ready when the holidays arrive! On 10ct gold-metallic Tilla, we've used Rainbow Gallery's Fuzzy Stuff and Arctic Rays for the fluffy evergreen trees... and loaded the bottom of the design with five handmade clay packages from Just Another Button Company! So cute and super quick! Enjoy Christmas in July!

This month's patriotic design is stitched on 10ct Federal Blue Betsy Ross Linen, using frizzy Arctic Rays and metallic Fyrewerks both by Rainbow Gallery, and lots of overdyed perle cotton from Weeks Dye Works! Devra finished our model into a hanging pillow, complete with the Arctic Rays in the twisted cord edging.
Tonight's recipe comes from Sarah Heyl, via Judy Whitman of JBW designs! Thanks Ladies!!!

Our colorful beachbag is stitched on 18ct Lambswool, in bright summer colors! On the front of a bag, or something cute hanging in a bath or sunroom, we've used lots of Frosty Rays from Rainbow Gallery, and overdyed perle from Weeks Dye Works, to make it look like a straw bag! Something fun for summer, which is right around the corner!!!
Tonight's recipe: Millionaire Pie. Yummy, and a perfect summer treat!

Stitch our little Irish Blessing -- on 10ct -- just in time for St Pat's Day! Mona made us a quilted wall hanging this month that sets off the bright blue, green and purple colors! We've used silk, velvet and metallics, and added lots of Mill Hill Treasures as embellishments. Approx finished size: 3 x 8," our hanging measures 9 x15." Tonight's recipe comes from Sue Jeffrey, one of the gals who works in the shop. Grasshopper Pie... it's green -- which was a must this month -- yummy, and so fast to make! Enjoy them both!

Note on this month's chart... On the heart at the bottom, the hollow square on the chart is the light green splendor.

A fun sampling of the holidays we celebrate in February -- you'll need to add eyes to your ground hog if you want him to see his shadow! Stitched on 10ct Natural Betsy Ross Linen, with lots of different wools, cottons and silks... Abe Lincoln's cherry tree is embellished with 13 cherry-red Barbie buttons, and the Valentine heart is full of festive Fuzzy Stuff thread! Tonight's recipe comes from Pam Adams of Owasso, OK. After all the sweets of the holiday season, her Hot Spinach-Artichoke Dip has been a real hit! Enjoy!
Correction for this month's SNN: The symbols for the Light Green and the Dark Green need to be reversed.

You'll be ready for the new year with this festive little decoration! Stitched on 10ct gold metallic Tilla, we've added touches of Magnifica Beads and gold star charms as confetti to highlight our Grandfather Clock! It measures approx 3 x 7"... and it was really fun to stitch!
Tonight's Recipe: Black & White Brownies! Pretty decadent!

Especially appropriate this year, we think! Your Pilgrim Hat is stitched on 10ct Natural Betsy Ross Linen. The hat is Alpaca Wool, the golden leaf and rusty pumpkin are Daisies Wool from Australia, the words are stitched in yummy tweedy shades... and the clay pumpkins come from Just Another Button Company. I always love these fall colors... hope you enjoy stitching with them! Tonight's recipe comes from Georgette Mingle. The chocolate cake part has been a favorite recipe of mine for years... it has no eggs in the recipe! I'd just never thought of the gooey cream cheese addition -- so yummy!

This month's project is a big, juicy apple -- full of fun threads and some textured stitches! We've cleaned the thread companies out of red thread between last month's Santa hat, and this month's apple! Great fuzzy and metallic contrasts, we've included velour, and glass bugle beads as well!
Tonight's recipe: Caramel Pecan Bars from our own Linda Coats. So easy, so, so, so good!

Welcome to Christmas in July!!! Our fun Santa Hat is so glisteny... and the fir trim so fluffy... it was loads of fun to stitch! Worked on 10ct Betsy Ross Linen, it's a checkerboard of "Fuzzy Stuff" and silk threads in deep burgundy reds, with clean white Angora accents. Tonight's recipe: Raspberry Cheese Bars! Oats, cococut, brown sugar and raspberry jam... I could just eat the recipe card!

This festive teapot is full of 4th Of July Spirit! Stitched on 10ct white Tula, in rich garnet and navy perle cottons, we've added gold metallic trim, and fun red stars shooting like fireworks out of its spout! Originally a Cross-Eyed Cricket free chart years and years ago... Mona completely re-did it, right down to the stars and stripes!

Tonight's recipe comes from Jennie Wiseman of Pennsylvania! It's a yummy chocolate cake full of caramel and toffee... just to die for! Happy 4th Of July!!!

Welcome to Summer! Our nautical lighthouse is perched on a sandy beach, complete with a few handmade clay sea creatures to tuck into the design! Stitched on 10ct Chambray Heatherfield, it features lots of Weeks Dye Works Overdyed #5 Perle Cottons, and a furry, Angora pelican. Finishing approx 4 x 5"... it'll be a cute summertime decoration! Just a hint of red, white, and blue, too!

Tonight's recipe, Candy Bars, comes from Beth Ruth of Bethlehem, PA. Chewy, gooey brownie-type bars, you use your favorite candy bar as one of the ingredients! Snickers, Butterfingers, Baby Ruths...!