Contents

Newsletter ~ Spring/Summer 2000 ~ Volume 5

A BEAUTIFUL SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Denise's Most Interesting Biography

NEEDLEWORK
Knitting
Needlepoint
Rug Hooking
Cross Stitch

TOY DEPARTMENT
Breyer Horses
Educational Toys
Dollhouses and Accessories

HOW TO FIND US

Just follow the map to the best NEW store in Boerne! Newly remodelled and chock full of gorgous patterns, exotic yarns, the finest toys, and much, much more!

Our new doors welcome you to a unique shopping experience.

More of our store where you will experience an elegant and serene ambience.

The chandelier in the DeMaRe Room illuminates very special merchandise.

Come see us soon!

E-mail: ewe-and-eye@webtv.net

Phone: 830-249-2083

FAX: 830-249-5508

NEW ITEMS FOR 2000

PILLOWS

From Landmark Tapestries, authentic ethnic designs to stitch. Choose one from the listing on the Pillows page.

FLORALS

A large selection of floral designs is available from Landmark Tapestries. See them all on the Landmark Tapestries page.

MIRABILIA

To see our beautiful selection of Mirabilia Designs for cross stitch, go to the Needlework page and choose one of the design groups to view. Stunning!

BRITISH SCENES

For a look at the unusual handprinted canvasses from Landmark Ttapestries featuring scenes from England, go to the Aspects of Britain page.

YARNS

Check out many of our special yarns here, or call Denise for the latest in designer yarns.

A Beautiful Sunday Afternoon

“Let’s go guys, who wants to play golf with me?” I asked my family. “Me, me, me!!!” yelled my two boys and my husband. We all packed only 4 clubs each and started to walk to our first tee box.

"Listen you guys, this is my first swing of the new Century, so do not laugh.”

So here we went. I hit my tee shot with a 5 wood about 200 yards down the middle of the fairway. “Great shot, Mommy!” I hit my second shot about 75 yards over the water with a pitching wedge right on to the green. It landed about 12 feet from the flag. A down-hill putt and…..Yes !!! Right into the hole. My first hole and first birdie of the new Millennium. “Gosh guys, this is great.” I said. “The second hole was a dog-leg to the right, normally a rather difficult hole. Again I hit my magic 5 wood down the middle of the fairway, leaving the ball about 60 yards from the flag. My second shot landed on the green and I made two putts for easy par.

On the following hole, a par 5, I missed making another birdie by only one inch, literally. Bummer! After 3 holes and being almost two under par we made it to our last hole, a par three. About 125 yd to the flag, I hit my 7 iron (remember we had only 4 clubs) and bang. Jimmy screams “Denise, you’re going to have hole in one!” For a brief moment I was without breath.” Is he kidding or not? ”I asked myself.  As it ended, however, the ball did land pin high but rolled about 18 feet behind the hole. Unfortunately, it was getting quite dark and I missed my birdie putt. Imagine me ending up under par after 4 holes. It was great!

I wonder what I could have been if ….

Oh yes, I have no idea how my husband and boys played!

Knitting

Is it hot, hot, hot, or Ho, Ho, Ho?

Generally, the hot summers months consist of activities such as barbecues, baseball, swimming and just plain lounging around the house. We all try to “beat the heat” as best we can. Many knitters have found that the best way to stay cool is to knit! But “what can I knit?” you ask.

Hmm… how about a nice Christmas Stocking, or that sparkling Holiday Scarf  you saw in our store that you always wanted but had no time to make? So go ahead and choose that special holiday project, grab a cold glass of ice tea, position yourself in your favorite chair and begin working away. To aid you in your winter project decision-making process, we have listed a few affordable ideas below:

Pop Up Paws - The amazing convertible mitten pattern! Pop Up Paws make use of our Ireland yarnand create a festive Summer project! Created by Mary Dockman with a choice of 5 sizes to knit, these mittens are sure to please. The pattern books are available for $5.00.

Punti and Karat Scarf - Dazzling, graceful, yet easy to knit. Free Patterns? Is anything really free in this world? We would like to offer to our customers some ideas and free patterns for this project.

Socks, Socks Socks! - You still did not join us for our day full of fun and excitement? Pick a yarn, either classic or a little crazy! Believe me, you will love it! But you have to try it !!!

New Yarn: Mosaico - 15% alpaca, 15% merino wool, 20% acrylic, 20% nylon, 30% rayon. It feels like my merino-mulberrysilk blend which retails for...$240.00! But keep reading, don't get scared! Each ball of Mosaico retails for only $6.95.

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Needlepoint

Free class !!! July 11 – July 14, 2000

We’ll help you to a good start with your hand -painted needlepoint Christmas Stocking ! Make your choice now. We do have layaway. Need to know basketweave? Lots of new needlepoint pieces are quickly coming in! For Easter, our hand-painted Easter Egg and pillow canvases are in. Or check out all the patterns available from Mirabilia, Landmark and others by going to the Needlework page.

Felicity's Garden - It’s a fine yarn of outstanding quality. Equal percentage of fine Australian Merino wool and Chinese silk are combined to create this lustrous, light and incredibly strong yarn. It is a pleasure with which to stitch. Part of the beauty of this product is how the silk and wool receive dyes differently. This can create the appearance of shading within which add an ethereal appearance to your work. We carry a full line of this fabulous thread. Each skein is $4.00.

Heirloom Quality Needlepoint - From It's Polite to Point, museum reproductions with authenticity and quality. A portion of the proceeds from these products helps support cultural and conservation organizations. Join over 300,000 stitchers worldwide in preserving mankind's extraordinary autobiography, culture and art, and in conserving the earth's resources for the education and survival of future generations. By meeting exacting museum standards, you are insured heirloom quality needleart that will last for generations, needleart you will be proud to display or present as a cherished gift.

Tapestry Partridge - Below left, from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. ( #14 mesh, 12"x12") Catalog #4504...$54.70.

William Morris Windrush - Below center, from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. (#14 mesh, 12"x12") Catalog #4477...$54.70.

Tapestry Rabbit - Above right, from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. (#14 mesh, 12"x12") Catalog #4507...$54.70.

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Kate Greenaway Alphabet - Below left, from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. (#14 mesh, 12"x12") Catalog #4447...$65.60

Spring Botanical - Above center, from the Smithsonian Institution, Washington. ( #14 mesh, 14"x14") Catalog #7420...$65.60.

Ruby-throated Hummingbirds - Above right, from It's Polite to Point (#14 mesh, 14"x14") Catalog #1302...$65.60.

Easter Eggs are prettier than ever! Lots of new needlepoint pieces have arrived. This egg was stitched by Denise.

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Rug Hooking

Cloth Cutting Machines

An outstanding feature of the FRASER is its versatility in cutting strips for either Hooked or Braided Rugs by simply changing the cutter head and moving the cloth guide into position. A unique arrangement of the table fastening makes changing of the cutter heads easy without taking the machine apart. Model-500-1 is $129.00.

Check in the store for details on classes. We now carry:

Fraser Cutting Head.....$12.95
Monk Cloth...1 yd./55"...$13.50
Primitive Hooks.....$4.95
Nancy Miller Hooks.....$20.00

Puritan Portable Rug Frames

Favorite of thousands of rug hookers – easy to use. Lay the section of the rug you wish to hook over the frame and smooth gently on all sides. (On extra large rugs start in the center and work out to all sides.) Turn handle clockwise only until burlap becomes tight as a drum over the working surface. The rug is easily removed when you want to change to another part. It is as simple as that!

Lap Frame.....$142.00
Optional Stand.....$78.50

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Cross Stitch

We are getting new patterns every month. They don’t stay on the shelves for too long. If you want your best choice come and select your pattern the second week of each month. We received lots of new fabric. Linen, linen, and more linen! Choose from these samples or from a great variety in our store.

$8.00             $6.50

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Toy Department

My favorite quote…“Imagination is more important than knowledge” by Albert Einstein, is very well noted in our store. We have restocked our empty shelves with new great toys.

Breyer Horses

Famous horses, fictional characters and all of the popular breeds have been represented in the Breyer line, including Cigar, Trigger, Secretariat, Man O’ War, Big Ben, Niatross, Rugged Lark, Misty of  Chincoteague and many others.

50^th Anniversary Mantelpiece Clock with Saddlebred Stallion

The palomino stallion is caught standing tall, proud, and full of spirit. The clock base is crafted from genuine hardwood and has a custom gold plated name plate with the inscription, “Breyer 50th Anniversary Limited Edition American Saddlebred”. This fine sculpture is sure to become a coveted collectible and is limited to this year’s production. A certificate of authenticity is included. Catalog #571.....$170.00.

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Millennium Horse

CarpeDiem! The Dawn of First Light celebrating the new Millennium. A stallion whose coat shimmers with the golden sun and heavenly sky prances in celebration. New from Breyer Horses. Catalog #1106...$40.00.

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Educational Toys

Magic, Magic and More Magic!

Let me describe just one of many.

New !!! Lance Burton Video Magic One of America’s most popular magicians, Lance Burton mesmerizes audiences with his dazzling magic and unbelievable artistry. Lance Burton Video Magic features Lance performing a number of favorite tricks, plus pieces to perform 50 other outstanding magic tricks! Look carefully! Lance also reveals the secrets of some of his favorite magic. $26.95.

Wooden Toys

Tube Sorting – (Above left.) Nine colorful cylinders to sort, match or nest. Ages 18 months up. Catalog #825312...$18.00.

Counting Frame – (Not shown.)Ten rows of counting beads. Ages 3 years up. Catalog #822486...$41.00.

Caterpillar Bead – (Above right.) Cute sorting toy on an elastic string. Manipulate the triangle shape tail through the colored body sections. Lace back up by matching the body sections to the colored bead. Ages 3 years up. Catalog #825322...$15.00.

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Tie-up Shoe – (Below) Learn to tie your shoes with this adorable lacing toy! Ages from 3 years. Catalog #825318...$6.50.

Dollhouses and Accessories

Classic Dollhouse – (Not shown.) Heirloom quality, well-finished. Two story, 7 piece dollhouse has four rooms with wallpapered walls. Easy-to-assemble with instructions included. Great price! Catalog #829011...Only $89.95

Traditional Dollhouse – (Below left) Heirloom quality. Features fenced porch, balcony, plus roof. Catalog #827109...$159.95.

Deluxe Dollhouse – (Above right) Is on display in our store!!! Classic house with basement and stairs for added play value. Two basement rooms are ideal for home, office, sunroom, guest bedroom plus more!!! Come and see it!! Catalog #....$150.00.