July 2010 V3 I7

 

July will be a month for continuing work on the Village. There have been a number of requests that are in the planning stage and hopefully, August will see some remodeling and some new additions to the Shoppes. I had hoped to make it to the June TNNA wholesale market in Columbus, OH, to find some new and exciting things to share with you. Weather in Chicago prevented our KC departure so I have been working overtime to catch up on the latest. 

Salty Yarns, A Stitcher's Paradise, (shop #3 in The Stitchers' Village) is located in Ocean City, MD and is the largest Needlework Store on the Delmarva Peninsula. The shop moved 4 years ago, having outgrown their space next door. The location is right on the boardwalk, in the Lankford Hotel at 8th Street, and the shop has a bird's eye view of the Atlantic Ocean and the boardwalk. The owner is Sally Rutka. She and her wonderful staff work hard to keep you supplied with all your stitching materials. Salty Yarns has an extensive selection of linens in all counts from 7 to 40, Aida in 11 ct. to 18 ct., as well as Hardanger, Betsy Ross, etc. They carry many of the specialty fibers, including Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts, Caron Collection, DMC, Rainbow Gallery Fibers, Thread Gatherer Fibers, Needlepaints, Aver au Soie and Needlepoint, Inc. silks and Kreinik Metalics. They also have an extensive selection of finishing items such as Old Colonial Tuck-A-Ways, mirrors, clocks, pillows, and banners, Sudberry mirrors, frames and boxes, East Side Mouldings and Wood 'N Needle frames. And, of course, embellishments such as buttons, beads, and charms. Don't let the name fool you! "Yarns" are available alongside a wide variety of stitching materials. Renee Greene is the in-house designer who creates under the name Greeneframe Designs. These are lovely designs with a local flavor. Her designs include lighouses, boardwalks, and an annual series which began in 1983 and is based on Ocean City, MD. While the stitchers are inside shopping, the family can lounge in the white rocking chairs on the front porch munching the famous "Thrasher's French Fries" located in the same building, or browse the new bookstore, "Down Under" located under the Lankford Hotel.  

June Competition Winner: Nancy Backus will receive a $50 gift certificate From Picture This Plus to be used for merchandise in their shop