Harp and Thistle Stitchery

12/20/2016

Today's the last day to order in the US for arrival by 12/24! Www.harpandthistlestitchery.com

12/15/2016

Yes, Virginia - you CAN have Harp and Thistle Stitchery items in time for the big day! We stocked up like crazy for market season, so we've got a few ready-to-ship pieces left, like this ever-popular chick-a-dee with Santa hat, stuffed with pure Maine Balsam fir. Order by Dec. 20th for expected arrival by 12/24 in the US. All ready-to-ship items ship via USPS Priority mail. https://www.etsy.com/listing/496136541/black-capped-chickadee-in-a-santa-hat

I drew up this little design on weavers cloth and then created it using the punch needle embroidery technique, which is essentially miniaturized rug hooking. I punched out the design with hand dyed embroidery floss and then sewed it together with chickadee fabric I got on our summer trip to Maine an...

12/03/2016

Shop update is live!! Grab these new designs for 2016 before they're all gone. Come see us today in Hudson at the Hudson River Exchange Winter Market at Etsy Hudson! https://www.etsy.com/listing/482637124/ready-to-ship-snowman-christmas-ornament?ref=shop_home_active_2

I made this ornament in punchneedle embroidery, which is akin to an ancient rug hooking technique on a smaller scale. I drew up the design on weavers cloth, punched out with hand dyed embroidery floss, valdani floss and DMC floss, and then sewed it together with decorative christmas fabric and compl...

11/28/2016

New designs are being scooped up almost as soon as I can make them! I've got just a couple new designs for 2016 still available, here's a wee snowman that would look adorable on your mantle this holiday season. A shop update with new ornament designs is coming this Saturday (12/3) Morning!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/491785523/snowman-punchneedle-in-a-mini-frame?ref=shop_home_active_7

Heres a sparkly wee snowman in a mini frame - its just 4 (10.1 cm) wide by 4 (10.1 cm) tall, overall. The window for the art is an adorably wee 2.5 (6.35 cm) wide by 2.5 (6.35 cm) tall. Would look lovely on a mantle, would even make a great stocking stuffer! The frame can be used with the standy-thi...

08/07/2016

08/05/2016

Maine!! We are coming your way for Picnic on Saturday with tons of Maine-themed punchneedle goodies. Lincoln Park on Congress and Franklin Streets from 11-6. There will be so many amazing vendors, live music and yummy food! Hope to see some friends!! Corey T. Lind Erin Flanalind www.picnicportland.com

07/29/2016

We're going on a road trip in one week! Can't wait to be back in Portland, ME with Picnic - Music + Arts Festival in Portland, Maine! www.picnicportland.com Hope to see some Maine friends!! :)

The 9th Annual Picnic Music+Arts Festival will take place on Saturday, August 6, 2016! This juried indie craft fair will be held outdoors in Lincoln Park on Congress and Franklin Streets, in Portland ME. The festival will run from 11am to 6pm, rain or shine. Come shop the best in handmade indie craf...

07/11/2016

This made our weekend! :)

So impressed with the craftsmanship ... the love and talent put into these is so evident. Make a perfect cotton anniversary gift, we are so pleased! ❤

05/22/2016

Hudson Valley Almanac Weekly

05/21/2016

Having a great day at the Hullabaloo!!

04/29/2016

Lori chose our Couple Silhouette Embroidery Hoop Wall Hangings as a cotton anniversary gift to her ginger-beauty husband! We love appreciation photos so much. So glad you guys love them. Happy anniversary! You can get one for yourself by following the link below:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/264829115/custom-beard-or-beard-and-hair