A Collection of Designs Trunk Show Is this gingerbread cook adorable or what???? Through March 20, we're hosting a trunk show from A Collection of Designs. There are loads of whimsical Christmas, Halloween, and baby items. The only problem is deciding which ones to buy. In addition to lots of adorable small pieces, the trunk show includes a special collection of full-size stockings on 13 mesh. There are Santas, snowmen, Christmas candy, Christmas cookies, and gifts wrapped in beautiful paper with pretty bows. One is cuter than the next!

Shoe and Purse Special Get ready for spring...yes it IS coming...we promise! To celebrate this colorful time of year, add a purse or pair of shoes to your wardrobe. We have dozens of great canvases that can be finished into a one-of-a-kind fashion statement. As an additional incentive, any purse or shoe canvas purchased through April 30 will be eligible for 15% off the finishing of that canvas. (See store for deadlines and details.)

Lighting and Magnification Customers are always asking us for quality lighting and magnification tools. We stock lamps and magnifiers from Ott Lighting and Daylight that are perennial favorites. Some people prefer the true light from Ott. Others like the brighter intensity of Daylight. Both companies offer a table model that runs on either household current or batteries. Ott offers table and floor lamps that have beautiful decorator finishes and glass shades. At market this January, we ordered some great new options. CraftLite now offers a clip on magnifier with a built-in LED light. We sold out of these the first week!!!, but more are on order. There's also a floor lamp that is a combination light and magnifier. (See picture at left). We have in stock a great table lamp with separate adjustable arms for lighting and magnification. We also have magnifiers that clip onto your glasses, reading glasses in 1.0 to 3.75 strengths and hand held magnifiers.

Happy Stitching! Hang in there! It's been a long, long winter, but soon there will be flowers blooming in your garden. In the meantime, enjoy stitching something with happy colors, like St. Patrick's Day green. Sally and The Canvasback Staff