August 2020
The Rose Garden at the Butchart Gardens
The past five months have been a real challenge for us. We are missing our regular tourist visitors to the city who come from all over the world, and the wonderful energy they bring with them. Some come every year, and we miss our visits with them. The city just isn't the same without them. We also miss our out of town Canadian customers that visit our city every year. Over the years we have come to know many of them as our friends. We look forward to the day when we will see you all again!
It has been quiet in the shop, as expected. We are continually working on keeping the shelves stocked so you have a good supply for your next project. It is fantastic to see the return of our local customers again and we are so grateful for your support. Many of our customers have been catching up on unfinished projects during this pandemic and it has been wonderful to see all the completed projects! It has also been heartwarming to hear of their experiences with the state of things.
We are continuing to work on our new website, and we can't wait to reveal it to you. It has been a big job, but it is coming along nicely.
I hope everyone is enjoying this gorgeous summer we are having. I was at the Butchart Gardens the other day, and it was beautiful. The weather was amazing, and the roses!!! The fragrance just hits you when you go through the rose garden. It is quite quiet there, and really worth the trip if you are inclined.
KNITING
Colour Story Yarns
This sock yarn handpainted in Peru is inspired by textiles, nature, and local landscapes. Colourstory yarn is perfect for socks, shawls, gloves, and baby items.
75% superwash wool, 25% Nylon, 100gms, 400m
28-32sts 2.25 - 3.00mm needle
$
Q40201 Lily |
 Q40202 Paint Box |
 Q40203 Tea Party |
 Q40204 Bubblegum |
Q40205 Shockwave |
 Q40206 Orchid |
 Q40207 Night Sky |
 Q40208 Cupcake |
Q40209 Late Fall |
 Q40210 Mountain |
Q40211 Flames |
Q402112 Silk Flowers |
NEEDLEWORK
Garden Lady by Tamar
Embroidery kit by Tamar. Everything is included in the kit except a hoop. Frame it in the working hoop or applique it to a pillow cover or a bag. Design size: 6", $29.95
Happy Garden by Tamar
Embroidery kit by Tamar. Everything is included in the kit except a hoop. Frame it in the working hoop or applique it to a pillow cover, a bag, or some clothing.
Design size: 4", $27.95
Pink and Green Leaves by Tamar
Embroidery kit by Tamar. Everything is included in the kit except a hoop. Frame it in the working hoop or applique it to a pillow cover, a bag, some clothing, or frame it in the frame of your choice and hang it on your wall.
Design size: 4", $27.95
Butterflies & Buddleia Cross Stitch Kits
by Textile Heritage
Choose from a bookmark, Pincushion, Needlecase, or Lavender Sachet Kit.
Everything you need is included in the kit: needle, threads, fabric, backing fabric, lavender, and instructions.
Pincushion: 3" x 3" $18.95
Needlecase: 3.25" x 3.25" $19.95
Scissor Keep: 2.5" x 2.5" $18.95
Butterfly buttons shown: $7
Butterflies & Buddleia Cross Stitch Kits
by Textile Heritage
Choose from a bookmark, Scissor Keep, Needlecase, or Lavender Sachet Kit.
Everything you need is included in the kit: needle, threads, fabric, backing fabric, lavender, and instructions.
Bookmark: 7" x 5" $18.95
Scissor Keep: 2.5" x 2.5" $18.95
Needlecase: 3.25" x 3.25" $19.95
Lavender Sachet: 3.6" x 2" $14.95
Flower and Bee Buttons Shown: Bees: $4.50, $5, and $7
Flowers: $3