Wow! It's been nearly a month since I've been able to get a newsletter out to all of you! So many things are going on here at ESD! I hope you'll all take the time to check them out.
Have you signed up for the Treasures Club yet? We just got out the first issue and it was a beauty! I always have to estimate how many to make, and I add a few extra (just in case) so we do have a few packages still available. Because the package didn't go out until last Wednesday, I'll wait until Monday to add a picture and description of the packages still left - so be sure to take a look! http://www.eveningstardesigns.citymax.com/page/page/4388932.htm
Free Patterns! I've been working on this for some time - I'm still not as savvy with the internet as I'd like to be! I've added two free patterns to the website, and will be adding several more soon. http://www.eveningstardesigns.citymax.com/page/page/4388766.htm
Finally! I've received and have added the new Embroidery Threads I've been promising for so long! I've added:
Stef Francis Size 5 Perle cotton Overdyed http://www.eveningstardesigns.citymax.com/page/page/4386340.htm This thread is so beautiful, and will really help you add some texture to your embroidery!
Stef Francis Rayon 1800 Overdyed http://www.eveningstardesigns.citymax.com/page/page/4386409.htm What a beautiful Shine - and such lovely colors too! I've been working with this thread and I haven't had the problems I've had working with other Rayon threads. It is a single strand - and just right!
Stef Francis Sparkle Chainette Overdyed http://www.eveningstardesigns.citymax.com/page/page/4386468.htm This is a Rayon Chainette with a single strand of gold lurex running through it! The colors are very sophisticated and exciting! This thread could easily be couched, or stitched using a large-eye Chenille Needle.
Stef Francis Viscose Chainette http://www.eveningstardesigns.citymax.com/page/page/4386447.htm Now here is something very cool. I couldn't resist trying some of it. It is Rayon (viscose) chainette, the same thing they use to make tassels, but it is not so shiny, and is overdyed into some lovely muted hues. I hope you'll decide to try some!
AND, from the Caron Collection, a whole set of absolutely gorgeous Rachelette! http://www.eveningstardesigns.citymax.com/page/page/4386627.htm Rachelette is a nylon tube, somewhat shiny and very sheer, dyed in many colors, with a metallic braid running through it. When you want to put some subtle radiance into a piece - this is just what you need!
To end, I want to invite all of you inventive, creative and talented needleworkers to sign up for our "What was I Thinking?" Swap and Challenge. It is free, like a regular swap on the internet. Participation in sending in pictures of your work is completely voluntary (though we'd all love to see it!)
This should be fun! Let's get together and Challenge ourselves! Read more about it on the site: http://www.eveningstardesigns.citymax.com/page/page/4325805.htm
Spring is in the air! My very best to all of you! I look forward to hearing from you.
Your friend,
Carolyn Evening Star Designs http://www.eveningstardesigns.citymax.com CSCibik@hotmail.com telephone: toll free: 877-889-7012
