Rhinestone Crown Frame Kit & Posh Treats from Sajou in Versailles

Plus, tough brass knuckle floss organizers from Badass Cross Stitch

New Tiny Overlord Kit with Rhinestone Crown Frame

When I saw these golden crown frames with sparkly rhinestones, I knew I needed to update our Welcome Tiny Overlord design and put it in a kit/frame combo. A perennial favorite as a baby shower gift, this time with a pretty rhinestone-studded crown. You'll be the best gift giver ever!

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A Special Treat For You from Sajou

Fresh in from Sajou in Versailles! They carry so many gorgeous thread winders that it was hard to choose. I decided on these two—the old-fashioned racing cyclists stopped me in my tracks. Their armbands spell out S, A, J, O, U, and the last one is Paris. SQUEE! Can you stand it? I imagine these will sell quickly, but I can get more! Learn more about Sajou and the history of collectible thread cards.

Also, I’m thinking of doing a pop-up shop this fall of Sajou goodies as they’d make luscious, special gifts for the holidays. What do you think?

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Brass(ish) Knuckles Floss Organizers from Badass Cross Stitch!

Okay, not really brass, but they mean business! I carried these years ago and was trying to find them again--whaddya know, my amazing friend and colleague Shannon Downey of Badass Cross Stitch had them in her Etsy store a decade ago! And since she had these few left, so I was happy to be able to offer them here.

p.s. Shannon has a book coming out on October 1st  (I got a sneak peek and loved it so much that I'm quoted on the back cover). She is SUCH a prolific powerhouse and I've admired her for ages!

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Shannon Knowlton cards on sale!

Our collection of giclée print cards from fiber artist Shannon Knowlton is on sale! All the remaining cards are $1.50 off. They’re so beautiful in person and are a great way to reach out and wow a friend—let them know you’re thinking of them!

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Thank you, thank you for reading! And, if it’s really hot where you are, may I suggest a kiddy pool? We put one up after not doing one for a few years and it’s WEIRD how completely relaxing it is. Get a big umbrella and a cold drink and some tunes, close your eyes and pretend you’re on a tropical beach. I swear it can be more relaxing than all the hassle of traveling somewhere where you can’t even chill after all that effort. You’re welcome. ;p

xoxo

j.

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