Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Just released Limited Edition threads from Sold Out Limited Edition Bag Sets. Enjoy!
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Limited Edition Bag Set
Limited Edition
- Mocha Icing
- Toasted Almond
- Mixed Berry
Simply Shaker
- Carrot
- Piney Woods
- Vintage Lace
- Expresso Bean
- Moonlit Path
- Brick Path
Simply Wool
- Morning Glory
- Claret
- Grecian Gold
- Hyacinth
- Gingersnap
- Rasberry Frost
- Chives
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Help us meet the Challenge!
Share the joy of needlework and encourage a child to read. Join the Needle and Thread: Stitching for Literacy 2010 Bookmark Challenge.
During the Challenge, from March 18 - May 6, independent needlework shops, guilds, and online stitching communities collect hand-stitched bookmarks, and then donate them to schools and libraries during Children's Book Week where they are awarded to kids for reading accomplishments.
Patterns That Support Literacy
Funk & Weber Designs, My Mark Designs, Rosewood Manor, Cross Eyes Kat, and The Cat's Whiskers Design Studio have released patterns for the Needle and Thread: Stitching for Literacy program. Each company donates to literacy programs a minimum of 10% of profits from sales of these designated patterns.
The Gentle Art Supports Stitching for Literacy Outreach Programs
We accept the Challenge, too! If your shop teaches
an outreach class free of charge at your local school or library, we will be
delighted to donate the thread for your class.
Whether you stitch bookmarks for the Challenge or organize a collection site, every bookmark counts. We value your efforts to promote literacy and embroidery within your community and to the next generation.
Visit http://StitchingForLiteracy.com for further details.
The Needle and Thread: Stitching for Literacy program is organized and run by Funk & Weber Designs.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Just in time for Valentines Day, we posted a new freebie on the Freebies page.
Shop Online - Online Order Login
Register to Shop Online at The Gentle Art website
Questions about the Order Process? Call 614-855-8346
Thursday, December 24, 2009
ABC 123
Designed by Gloria D. Moore
Bask in Gentle Arts Simply Wool fibers and add texture to your work!
Stitched with gorgeously soft wool on 30 count linen; ABC 123 has an
appliquéd look. Gentle Arts wools provide wonderful texture and definition
to cross stitch on linen. Using the blanket stitch with Gentle Arts Floss
creates the raised look to the house, the heart and the entire final piece
mounted onto wool fabric. Fun to Stitch!!
Jenny Bean Xmas
Designed by Shakespeare's Peddler
Jenny Bean has done it again, just in time for Christmas. The Jenny Bean Christmas Sampler is stitched in lovely antique shades of Sampler Threads by The Gentle Art. Charts are available through Shakespeare's Peddler, and will soon be at Hoffman Distributing and Norden Crafts. No special pack for this one, but Theresa has used some newer and lesser-used (and wonderful!) colors to encourage your customers to stock up on threads. Model is stitched on 40 count Vintage Navy Bean linen by Lakeside Linens. Frame is by Eastside Mouldings.
Sampler Threads: Raspberry Frost, Chives, Cucumber, Grape Leaf, Aged Pewter, Weathered Barn, Portabella, Grecian Gold, Apple Cider, Currant, Rose Garden, Oatmeal, Walnut, Garden Gate, Raven, Wood Trail, Pebble.
Not Forgotten Sampler
Designed by Linda Lautenschlager, Chessie & Me
Not Forgotten Sampler is a gentle piece that is stitched entirely in Gentle Art's Simply Wool thread! Very Primitive in flavor, the wool threads add a softness and age to the colors that silk and cotton do not. Finishing approx 11 x 16, regular cross stitches, 32ct linen, VERY authentic in colonial color and feel!
Linda bought the original sampler from a fellow designer. It was in very sad shape, but somehow it spoke to her. Linda fell in love with the large foral and bird motifs and immediately knew she needed to rescue it.
When she started to reproduce the piece, she realized that it had been stitched entirely with wool thread and felt she needed to do the same.
According to Linda, "the color pallette of the Gentle Art Simply Wool Collection has been a perfect match and as an added bonus, a "dream" to stitch with as well.
I've had such fun recreating this little treasure and hope many of you will try stitching with the wool thread and feel the same."
November 4, 2009
A New Loose Feathers Design is Coming Soon!
Here are the Links to the "Loose Feathers" Order Forms
"Loose Feathers" Design Automatic Pre-Order Form (for Shops Only)
"Loose Feathers" Pre-Order Change / Modification Form (for Shops Only)
"LOOSE FEATHERS" ORDERS DISCLAIMER
**Due to varying release dates, The Gentle Art will make every attempt to assure that your changes will be made expeditiously; however, the changes may not take effect until the next Loose Feathers design release.
Due to the popularity of this design program, we will be unable to accept returns due to revisions made in order quantities on or around the release date.**
New Colors Fall 2009 - Limited Edition
New Colors Fall 2009 - Simply Shaker
New Colors Fall 2009 - Simply Wool
Fall 2009 - New Limited Edition Bag Sets
Jenny Bean Bag is Sold Out, but Chart has a conversion to regular line of sampler threads. Some of the colors are now available individually.
July 21, 2009 - The Gentle Art is pleased to announce the return of our Automatic "Loose Feathers" Order Program in conjunction with Blackbird Designs. Blackbird Designs has completed the new loose feather project, and they will go to the printer this week and ship out to all of the shops on August 1st. The photo to the right shows all the bonus sewing accessories provided in the Blackbird Designs' Loose Feather patterns this year. Each Loose Feather pattern provides one of the sewing accessory patterns. The house design on the floss ring is the newest design to be added. Chart linen and any other accessories are available thru Norden Crafts. The Gentle Art thread colors below comprise this "Loose Feathers" thread set. Please note that 2 skeins of the Brandy color are included in 1 set.
>>> "Loose Feathers" Design Automatic Pre-Order Form - Click Here
Bonus Pattern Thread Also Available
We are not automatically releasing the bonus pattern thread unless you request it. If you would like the bonus pattern thread, please include a note in the Order Special Comments on the Order Form. The following threads are part of the bonus pattern.
*Old Hickory is also used in the bonus pattern. However, there should be enough thread to cover the bonus.
Here are the Links to the "Loose Feathers" Order Forms
"Loose Feathers" Design Automatic Pre-Order Form (for Shops Only)
"Loose Feathers" Pre-Order Change / Modification Form (for Shops Only)
"LOOSE FEATHERS" ORDERS DISCLAIMER
**Due to varying release dates, The Gentle Art will make every attempt to assure that your changes will be made expeditiously; however, the changes may not take effect until the next Loose Feathers design release.
Due to the popularity of this design program, we will be unable to accept returns due to revisions made in order quantities on or around the release date.**
New Colors Summer 2009 - Simply Shaker
Summer 2009 - New Limited Edition Bag Set
Backyard Blooms Bag is "Sold Out" however the following colors are available from that bag:
English Ivy (Med. Green)
Silver Mound (Pale Green)
Snapdragon (Greyish Purple)
