Shorttakes

 

Black cats & goblins are getting in gear,

Halloween's coming ~ it's that time of year.

 

Spiders are spinning their webs at the thought

Of low-flying ghouls soon to be caught.

 

The skeleton crew will be light on their feet,

But the ghosts are all worried about finding a sheet.

 

So it's good to start early ~ you don't need a reason,

Fill up your goodie bag with treats of the season.

 

Join in the fun with the ghosts & the witches,

And spoil yourself with Halloween stitches.

 

That's right folks, this Friday is Friday the 13th!  And there was no way we were gonna pass up a Friday the 13th Halloween sale!  Now, being that it's already October, this treat is more about adding stash to your goodie bag, instead of finishing something to trick out your Halloween for this year.  However, as we have seen over the last few years, lots & lots of stitchers are more about stitching "in the season" as opposed to getting a project done for a certain day.  So here's your chance to find something tasty AND get a discount!

 

So here's the deal.  All Halloween designs are 20% off on Friday the 13th ~ Sunday the 15th.  Pretty simple!  There are a few new goodies that have just arrived, as well as some that are on the way, not to mention some of our most favorite classics.

 

This is part of our small Halloween/Autumn stitching display at the shop.  If you've been to the shop, you know we have an entire section dedicated to Autumn, Halloween & Thanksgiving stitching!

 

   

When I Think of Halloween - from Puntini Puntini.  One of our newest models, it's just adorable with the big pompom trim!

Jolly Jack - from Woolly Ewe.  One of our most popular models & we can see why!  It's just too fun!

 

   

Halloween Delivery - from Plum Street.  This is such a fun design!  I love that ghsotly driver!

Halloween (Moon Laughs) - from Barbara Ana.  Another of our long-time faves!!  This one can be stitched as shown here or all in one color.

 

   

Skeleton Crew - from Cricket Collection. On the left is our model, on the right is our friend Jacki's!  We love the changes that Jacki made (& yes we have a list of her changes).

 

 

31st of October - from Twin Peak Primitives.  I'm not sure what's creepier ~ the fact that the roof leans or all the creepy crawlies!

Gothic Halloween 2023 - from Twin Peak Primitives.  This book is SLAM full of great Halloween ideas!

 

   

Cast A Spell - from Cottage Garden.  Those black roses are freaky!

Very Scary Halloween - from Twin Peak Primitives.  OBVIOUSLY, my favorite is the bottom with the pup & kitty!!

 

   

Pumpkins are Important - from Primitive Hare.  Doesn't the one on the right look like the Grinch??

Halloween Gameboard - from Calico Confectionery.  Such fun!

 

   

The Witch Next Door - from Primrose Cottage.  I love her laundry line!

This is Halloween - from Drawn Thread.  Another awesome Halloween design from Cynthia!  I just love her work.

 

  

All Hallow's Eve - from Joan Elliott.  This is such a cool design! You could absolutely stitch any of these bands individually.

Halloween Party - from Shannon Christine.  This looks like a totally spooky party ~ tons of fun!

 

   

Boo - by Hello From Liz Mathews.  These guys don't look scary at all ~ they're just way too cute!

Come On In - from Kathy Barrick.  One of Tracy's newest faves, this just makes me laugh!

 

    

Halloween Tier - from Erin Elizabeth.  I love this "tier" series & this is one of the cutest ones yet!  I love the jar of eyeballs.

Raven Wings - from Shannon Christine.  I hope the wings aren't going in a brew somewhere.

 

   

Bewitching Stitching - from Shannon Christine.  She's too cute to be spooky!

Familiar's First Flying Lesson - from Stitcherhood.  Aaaww...what a cute little kitty!

 

   

Stitchy Witchy Smalls - from Erin Elizabeth.  A really fun design & I love that you could stitch just one section & have a fun little small!

Shabby Halloween Countdown - from Cuore e Batticuore.  We love these "Shabby Countdowns" & this one is one of my faves. Check out the bunny dressed up like a vampire!!!

 

   

Hattie's Brew - from Calico Confectionery.  Now this lady is not someone I wanna mess with (or dine with...).

Halloween Spooktacular - from Little Dove Designs.  Definitely a spooktacular time being had here.

 

   

Haunted - from Kathy Barrick.  This is a fantastic sampler!  And this book has a second design in it as well.

Ghosts & Goblins - from Scarlett House.  This is Therese's new favorite!  Love that black pumpkin.

 

   

October 31st - from Shannon Christine.  Another fun design ~ it makes me smile.

Tis Near Halloween - from Kathy Barrick.  This is such a great Halloween verse & Kathy has incorporated into a really fun design.

 

      

Silhowitches Quaker - from Teresa Kogut.  LOVE LOVE LOVE this one!

Sleepy Hollow - by Hello from Liz Mathews.  See?  This design makes Sleepy Hollow look like a charming place!

 

 

Once again, I find myself wanting to apologize for my radio silence for so long.  I will just say that the month of September was not kind to me personally.  I'm working hard to battle thru some challenges & keep plugging along.  One day at a time, one hour at a time...

 

I have truly missed taking the time to write this newsletter & show all y'all what's new & fun.  So I am happy that Friday the 13th really gave me a PUSH to get this done. 

 

I have been furiously framing, Therese & I have been doing our darnedest to manage mailorder ~ including some deep dives to get our heads around all the work that Molly did all on her own, Therese has been cranking out tons of your finishing projects, and Connie, Tracy & Cindy have been stellar on the floor working with all y'all who drop in to visit! 

Speaking of framing, Lise's dad dropped by earlier this week to bring us some of her supplies she had at home ~ yay, our round matcutter has returned! ~ and can I just say how lovely it was to see him.  He is such a kind person & it was nice to chat with him & share more Lise stories.  Not to mention, we got a great update on our girl Ivy (she's a happy camper ~ she loves her PopPop!).  We miss Lise every day, but I know she's still keeping an eye on things here ~ no doubt rolling her eyes at me when I do things like lose the hammer (I KNOW she knows where it is...I wish she'd cough it up!), tried to cut my thumb off last week (ugh!  New style of spacers get the better of me), and she better be sticking close as I set up the round matcutter again!

 

Halloween stitching is so much fun!  If I had a nickel for each time someone says they love stitching halloween things...but don't always get them out (lookin' at you Tracy!)...  But like so many things we like to stitch, it's more about the stitching itself than it is the finished product for lots of us (okay, definitely for me...).  So get your trick or treat bag out & add some treats to your stash.

 

Hugs & stitches ~

Beth & all the witchy stitchers at TSS