Middleford Yarn & Stitchery Shoppe

The time has arrived to order the annual JUST CROSS STITCH Christmas Ornament Issue! For all those collecting this WONDERFUL issue each year, this is a much anticipated event! Limited quanities will be available and you DON’T want to miss out! Put yourself on the “save one for me list” at the shop NOW! Seventy-five (yes, 75!) charted ornaments from well known designers + their personal stories & recipes are included. It’s truly a great read, even if you never stitch all 75! Happy Stitching ~ Peggy

Introducing Merino Perfection Hand Paint from Punta Yarns.  Hand painted 100% merino wool with 295 yards per 100g skein in 16 fabulous colors.  Come in and see this gorgeous new yarn for yourself.

Are you showing your yarn shop pride?  Sport one of our new license plate holders for only $5!  Hurry in to get yours before they’re all gone!

Our summer PJ Party was a big success this past weekend.  If you missed it, you missed out on great food and lots of fun!  Betty was kind enough to share her wonton chicken salad recipe, which was the hit of the evening.  Make this great dish for your next get-together and it’s sure not to disappoint!

Wonton Chicken Salad

Salad:

• 3 – 4 chicken breasts, boiled with a peeled piece of ginger, chopped into bite size pieces
• 6oz slivered toasted almonds
• 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup dice green onions
• 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1/2 pkg wontons, fried and crumbled

Dressing:

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1 tsp pepper
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 cup oil

Boil sugar and cider vinegar together until sugar dissolves, add pepper and salt.  Cool.  Add oil.  Toss with salad ingredients and serve.

Stash Busting Feather & Fan Vest

This fun seamless garment is a great way to use up your odds an ends (dk weight or lighter).  Great for hot weather over a little tank or with a turtle neck in the winter.  Let your imagination run wild with color and texture.  Beat the heat and come on in for this cool class.

Date/Time:  August 5th & 19th, 6:00m – 7:30pm

Cost: $30.00

Instructor: Sonja

New from Trendsetter, Vigna and Tonalita “Nightlife”.

Vigna is a worsted weight 52/48 wool, acrylic blend.

Tonalita “Nightlife” is a worsted weight 90/6/2/2 wool, viscose, polyester, polyamid blend.

We have a new yarn company to introduce you to, Be Sweet.  Made in South Africa, this yarn is something different!

Bambino Taffy is a self striping yarn, specifically dyed to create this cute little hat.  The pattern is even included on the ball band!

Also in from Be Sweet are Magic Ball and Bubble Ball.  These two yarns are unique and exciting. Come in and see them for yourself!

New patterns are in from Skacel!  Come check out the Girl’s Garter Stitch Swing Jacket and the Carnival Party pattern book.  Hurry, these cute patterns won’t last long!

We have just received the first two double flip charts from Lizzie Kate’s new “CHRISTMAS RULES” series. Really cute ~ a MUST have! If you have a spare minute, stop by and see them!

 Happy Stitching! Peggy