A Dragon’s Tale Needlepoint

Welcome to A Dragon's Tale Needlepoint

2011-06-24T18:36:00.000-07:00

NEW NEW NEW!
A Dragon's Tale is going public!

THE ETSY STORE IS OPEN!

Please visit us at http://www.etsy.com/shop/ADragonsTaleDirect

Many SALE canvases all at least 50% off.
I am still adding things so check back often.
Thanks for stopping by.
Click here for more information.

ALSO! Many of the designs here are being converted (slowly) to fabric and paper
and are currently available on Etsy at http://www.etsy.com/shop/deborahmix
Please stop by and visit.

OMG! Major announcement!
A Dragon's Tale can now accept credit cards!
My little brain finally figured out that I can take cards through Paypal.
All I need when you place an order is a valid email address.
You will then receive a Paypal invoice which you can pay
with your card. I never even see your card number. Yea!!

A Dragon’s Tale

is owned and operated by Deborah Mix and a "staff" of four very pampered
felines and one very obnoxious little canine (bio comimg soon) in New York City.

Click in the design category at left to see canvases.
For information click the info/catalog/links section.

Be sure to check out our new section of finished pieces for sale.

We made The New York Times - Sunday, March 7, 2010!
As you can see the very famous Joan Rivers owns a whole
pile of A Dragon's Tale animals and obviously she felt
compelled to have them with her for this photo op.
Cool!

Photo: Fred R. Conrad/The New York Times

All designs are copyright Deborah Mix.

Fifty Percent Sale

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Welcome to our sale page!
Many discontinued canvases are available at 50% off
including Pet Portraits, Fairy Tales, Jungle Stars,
Victorian Animals and many Santas.

If you would like a color flyer and price sheet either a PDF
or printed version just click here and send me an email.

Etsy store is up! Come see us at http://www.etsy.com/shop/ADragonsTaleDirect

Finished pieces for sale

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These are discontinued designs made
into models and they are for sale!

They are all one of a kind and in very good condition.

If you would like to purchase any of them, just send a check
for the item amount plus the shipping to our address at the left.
Make checks out to A Dragon's Tale.
All pieces will be shipped either US Mail or FedEx Ground.

We now have Paypal! Use your credit or debit card securely.

Return policy: If you don't like it you may return it at any time
provided the piece is in the same condition as when it was purchased.
You will receive a check for the amount and the shipping but not
the return shipping.

Click on any piece to see it larger.

Find a store

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Need help finding a store?
We realize that not everybody lives near fabulous
stores like I do in NYC. So, if you don't see a
store in our list of stores, here are some great
websites that list stores all over North America.

The National Needlepoint Association

Needle Travel

The Caron Collection

Royal Yarns

If you still have trouble finding one near you, contact me
and I can give you some names that will do mail order.

Debbie

Victorian Pets

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These little guys are designed in the style of 19th century animal vignettes:
Pets with bows, backgrounds, collars, flowers etc.

All are on 18 mesh

POM6. THE PUG Multum in parvo (much in little)

Bred to adorn the laps of Chinese emperors,
today the Pug is more popular than ever.

They were popularized in Western Europe
by the House of Orange of the Netherlands
and the House of Stuart of the British Isles.
In the nineteenth century they flourished
under Queen Victoria. She had at least five.

The Pug arrived in the U.S. at about the
same time and was an instant hit.
The American Kennel Club recognized
the breed in 1885.

4” wide by 4” tall

POM5. DOMESTIC TABBY
Currently the most popular pet in the world,
the first domesticated cat is thought
to have lived in Cyprus 9,500 years ago.

It is believed that they first came
to North America as little
passengers on the Mayflower.

3 3/4” wide by 4” tall

POM4. THE YORKSHIRE TERRIER
Tiny terror.

Developed in the 1800s in Yorkshire, England,
the Yorkie is always on the top ten list in popularity.
One of the smallest terriers, these little guys are
highly energetic and very protective of their families.
They are not afraid to be vocal and express their opinions.

3 1/4” wide by 3 3/4” tall

POM3. THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER
Also in the top ten, the Golden Retriever was
originally bred in Scotland in the mid 1800s
as a hunting dog. Employed in a variety of
roles including illegal drug detection, search
and rescue and as guide dogs they are also
great family dogs. They are smart, gentle
and eager to please.

3 3/4” wide by 4 3/4” tall

POM2. THE GERMAN SHEPHERD
Another breed in the top ten,
the German Shepherd is among the most
intelligent, loyal and strongest breeds in
the world. Originally bred in Germany
in 1899 to herd sheep, today they are the
dog of choice for law enforcement
around the world. Large and lovable,
they also make great pets and service dogs.

3 1/2” wide by 4 1/2” tall

POM1Y. and POM1B. THE LABRADOR RETRIEVER
Originally from Canada this breed was developed
in the UK. Today the Lab is the most popular dog
in the world. Labrador Retrievers are friendly,
lovable, smart and great with kids. They are also
the most popular breed of assistance dog, widely
used by police and as search and rescue dogs.

Available in yellow or black as shown.
3 1/8” wide by 3 1/2”tall

Needle Pets by Darcie

2009-08-09T16:25:00.001-07:00

Totally Unbelievable!

OMG! Look what she did now!

This really is the last straw!
Bringing home that "Chloe" thing (see below)
last March was bad enough - but this?!

Yes, the dreaded D word. It's at least 10 years old,
supposedly a Maltese (whatever that is)
and it smells! My mom felt sorry for it and
brought it home from that same shelter.

She calls it Ed and thinks he's just so cute.
BARF! No one consulted me! On top of all
this - HE'S FROM NEW JERSEY!

I have to go take a nap now. I'm so stressed out!
My only consolation is that Chloe
hates him more than I do.

More later,

Darcie Anne

I'm workin' here!

Welcome to my new column!
I've been "re-assigned" to write about
all things pet related.

It has come to our attention that most stitchers

are animal lovers and most shops seem to have at

least one four footed "employee" on staff.
So, just for fun we are doing a pet post.

Darcie Anne

This is a great link!
The Animal Rescue Site
Click every day and it makes a donation to help animals.
Best of all. It's FREE!

Just so you know!
We work our furry little butts off for this business.
That's me "slaving away" at the computer.
I hope Time Warner doesn't want this box back!

Of course some "people" think
that sitting in a box all day is "working".

Anyway, we'd like to spotlight some
needle pets that actually do "work".

Master Stewey Angus Willowswamp, His Very Little Self!

This is the fabulous Stewey who can be found
out in Indiana "holding court" at the Spinster Stitcher.
I understand he is quite an asset to the blog
when he's not chasing ducks.

Down in Virginia at Julia's Needleworks
Nikito and Kordapio are always "on the job".

In Philadelphia, Lulu is working hard with "bosses"
Russell Palmer and Stephen Janick at Rittenhouse Needlepoint.

And here in NYC little Otis and Papi are the
in house "bouncers" at Annie's Needlepoint.

This is Oliver before and after his new "look."
My mom groomed him. Oliver's mom,Jinny works at Annie's.

These little guys are certified therapy dogs JuanCarlos and PedroMiguel.
Their mom, Elizabeth Holley is a talented stitcher and seamstress.
She made their little outfits herself.

In Grand Blanc, Michigan Theresa Swiecicki and Star work hard
every day running Homestead Needlearts.
I'm told Star has quite a "fan base" in the business.

Lone Star!

And down in Texas my man Medici is greeting customers and

writing his own web page at The Needleworks in Austin.

TV Stars!
My mom made me put this up.

Clockwise from top left this is Ivory, Brutus, Faith, Duke, Benji and Nane.
They stay at Animal Haven NYC where my mom volunteers.
These canine "starlets" are currently on the new season of
"Underdog to Wonderdog", Animal Planet's show about
shelter dog makeovers. They film at this shelter.
My mom thinks they're adorable. Of course I have a
different opinion, being a cat and all.

That little one in the lower right, Duke?
My mom fell in love with him and wanted to stuff
him in her bag and bring him home. But she was
discouraged by the prospect of a giant lawsuit.

Thank heavens is all I can say!

Catitude!

Not to get political here but I just have to comment on
an editorial in The New York Times on July 16, 2009
“written” by a certain member of the First Family.
This “person” was whining about how “hard” it is to
be First Dog. Yeah, right - cry me a river!

Anyway here is a quote from the editorial referring to
former First Dog Buddy Clinton:

“Buddy was persistently maligned by rumors that he did
not get along with Socks the cat, as if that were his fault.
(Cats, need I remind you, are jerks.)”

CATS ARE JERKS!?
CATS ARE JERKS!?
Just where does he get off!?
Why doesn’t this hairball go dig holes in the Rose Garden
and keep his stupid, canine opinion to himself?
That’s all.

Darcie Anne

PS: I wish I had my own 747 with a flag on the tail. Must be tough.
I’ll stop now.

Finished Models

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Baby Animals

Grey Tabby, Dalmatian, Marmalade Cat

Hen, Westie, Yorkie

Crouching Bunny, King Charles Spaniel,
Boston Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier

Pig, Black Lab, Blond Lab

Yorkie purse, Lab paperweight, two kittens and Pug beanbag

Santa ornaments and monogram purse

Pillows

Roll Up Santas!

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Santas are approximately 7"w x 7"h and are on 18 mesh.
These guys are based on the same concept as our popular Halloween roll ups.
Finishing instructions (shown below) come with all orders.

SRU1. Candy Cane Santa

SRU2. "Shoosh" Santa

SRU3. Noel Santa

SRU4. Green Santa

SRU5. Big Face Santa

SRU6. Blue Santa

SRU7. White Santa

SRU8. Christmas Tree Santa

FINISHING INSTRUCTIONS:

Blue and White Collection

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Based on antique tiles.

18 Mesh
10" squares
BW1.Fleur de Lis
BW2.Sunflower
BW3.Lady with Castle BW4.Shells with Flowers
BW5.Seascape BW6.Lord and Lady
BW7.Two Birds BW8.Windmills

Stores Listed by State

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If your store is listed and your info is wrong, please let me know.
I will change it immediately! Thanks

If your store is not listed and you would like to be, let me know
and I will add you ASAP! Thanks again.
Debbie

2008-09-24T17:59:00.001-07:00

ALABAMA

Beverly’s Needlearts Mobile 251-478-3922

The Needle Bug Montgomery 334-270-0064 info@theneedlebug.com

Needleworks LLC Homewood 205-870-5191, 877-870-5279 info@gritsnp.com
Wellslee's All Strung Out Mobile 251-661-7861 info@wellsleemarket.com

ARIZONA

Family Arts Needlework Shop Phoenix 602-277-0694 familyarts@familyartsaz.com
Needlers Nest Surprise 623-583-4411, 888-550-4411 pegineedle@hughes.net
Old Town Needlework Scottsdale 480-990-2270
Quail Run Needlework, Inc. Scottsdale 800-635-9750 qrnw@interwrx.com
The West, Inc. Tucson 520-299-1044 thewestinc@aol.com

CALIFORNIA

Aristeia Needlepoint Los Angeles 310-476-6977 stitch.here@gmail.com
Exclamation Point LLC Saratoga 408-867-7550 info@exclamationpoint.org
Jebba Needlepoint Designs Corona del Mar 949-644-7904 diana@jebbaneedlepoint.com
Elaine Magnin Needlepoint Design San Francisco 415-931-3063 elainemagnin@att.net
Needle Nook of La Jolla La Jolla 858-459-1711, 800-685-1711 ndlpoint@needlenook.com
NeedleHearts Tarzana 818-344-6277, 888-878-4824
Needlepoint Inc. San Francisco 415-392-1622 info@needlepointinc.com
Needlepoint of LaJolla La Jolla 858-454-0082 ndlptoflajolla@san.rr.com
Padua San Marino 626-796-0629
The Regal Rabbit Windsor 707-838-0220 diane@a-z-needlepoint.com
The Status Thimble Burlingame 650-344-1737
A Stitch In Time San Marino 626-793-5217 asitinc@sbcglobal.net
2 The Point Pleasanton 803-327-2967 jhardy0413@aol.com

COLORADO

Diversions Needlepoint Englewood 303 761-7766 diversionsnpt@msn.com

CONNECTICUT

Featheridge Designs Washington 800-371-1014 fieldandfeather@earthlink.net
House of Needlepoint Darien 203-655-9112 crumpbeth@optonline.net
Needlepoint Shop of Guilford Branford 203-481-3007
Next Station Needlepoint New Canaan 203-966-5613 needlept@snet.net
A Stitch In Time Bethel 203-748-1002 bethelneedlept@snet.net
Thistle Needleworks, Inc. Glastonbury 860-633-8503, 800-635-9757 thisneedle@aol.com
The Village Ewe Old Greenwich 203-637-3953

DELAWARE

Knitty Gritty Rehoboth Beach 302-226-0500
Sea Needles Bethany Beach 302-537-1400

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

The Point Of It All Washington DC 202-966-9898 susanbattle@thepointofitallonline.com

FLORIDA

Absolutely Needlepoint Miami 305-858-1212
Anneke’s Needleworks Miami 305-665-6222 MiamiNeedl@aol.com
The Black Sheep Winter Park 407.894.0444 theblacksheepshop@hotmail.com
Eye of the Needle Sarasota 941-955-0458 klevins@comcast.net

The Flying Needles Belleair Bluffs 727-581-8691
Island Needlework Key West 305-296-6091 islandneedlework@bellsouth.net
Knit & Stitch Cocoa 407-632-4579
Marion’s Nimble Needle Boca Raton 561-477-1219 nimbleneedle@bellsouth.net
Naughty Needle, Inc. Miami Shores 305-751-9056
Needle Nicely Vero Beach 772-567-6688 nnicely@gate.net
Needle Orts Altamonte Springs 407-869-0078, 877-869-0078
Needlepoint Alley North Palm Beach 561-691-3223 needlepointalley@bellsouth.net
Needlepoint In Paradise Naples 239-591-0654
Needlepoint Ivy Venice 941-488-1031 needlepointivy@verizon.net
NeedlepointShop.com Hernando 410-207-3233 Johanne@NeedlepointShop.com
The Needlepoint Company Coral Springs 954-263-6778
The Needlepoint Gallery Orange Park 904-264-9484
Sandpiper Needleworks Tequesta 561-746-3700, 888-726-7477
Silk Road Needle Arts St. Petersburg 727-822-6984, 800-377-0079 silkroadneedle@aol.com
Stuart Stitchery & Yarns Stuart 561-283-8089

GEORGIA

Atlanta Needlepoint, Etc. Atlanta 404-257-1304 atlndlpt@bellsouth.net
Cast on Cottage & Needlepoint Garden Roswell 770-998-3433 blaundon@aol.com
www.castoncottage.com
Dunwoody Needle Works LLC Dunwoody 770-393-9322 linda@savage.org
In Stitches Atlanta 404-816-4612, 866-416-3699 institchesinfo@gmail.com
Life’s A Stitch Atlanta 404-355-5797 rkimzey@bellsouth.net
The Needled Canvas Marietta 770-591-2466
The Needlepoint Garden Atlanta 404-814-9004 needlepg@aol.com
The Stitchery of St. Simons St. Simons Island 912-638 3401 ulladesign@bellsouth.net
The White Rabbit Rome 706-235-2162

IDAHO

Isabel’s Needlepoint Inc. North Ketchum 208 725-0408

ILLINOIS

The Canvasback, Ltd. Northfield 847-446-4244 canbk4@sbcglobal.net
Designers Desk Geneva 800-377-8087 ddesk1@aol.com
Village Needleworks Westmont 630-321-1400 jjshorn@msn.com

LOUISIANA

Doran's Custom Framing Baton Rouge 225-769-9167
The Elegant Needle Baton Rouge 225-925-8920
Garden District Needlework New Orleans 504-558-022 info@gardendistrictneedlework.biz
Needle Arts Studio, Inc. Metairie 504-832-3050 needlearts@bellsouth.net
The Needlepoint Shoppe Shreveport 318-865-7878
The Quarter Stitch New Orleans 504-522-4451

MARYLAND

Needles & Threads of Ruxton Ruxton 410-828-7688 needlepoint230@hotmail.com

MASSACHUSETTS

Mary Jo Cole Needlework, Inc. Boston 617-536-9338 marobcole@aol.com
B.F. Goodstitch Salem 978-740-0240, 978-740-8986
In Stitches & Threaded Needle Weston 781-891-4402 insttn@comcast.net
Needleworks of Cape Cod Falmouth 508-495-0203
The Sampler Plymouth 508-746-7077
Town-Ho Needleworks Brewster 508-896-3000
The Wellesley NP Collection Wellesley 781-235-2477 cindy@wellesleyneedlepoint.com

MICHIGAN

The Bristly Thistle Petoskey 877-578-4824 michele@bristlythistle.com
Homestead Needle Arts Grand Blanc 810-694-3040 shop@homesteadneedlearts.com
Stitch In Time Howell 517-546-0769 charlenehatfield@sbglobal.net www.stitchintimehowell.com

MISSISSIPPI

Natchez Needle Art Natchez 601-446-6587
The Stitch Niche Diamondhead 228-255-3100 info@needlepointyaya.com

MISSOURI

The 1st & Last Stitch St. Louis 314-961-8157
The Needlepoint Clubhouse St. Louis 314-432-2555 welcome@theneedlepointclubhouse.com
Needlepoint Etc., Inc. St. Louis 314-991-2145
Sign Of The Arrow St. Louis 314-994-0606, 877-869-7356 contact@signofthearrow.com
The Studio Knitting & Needlepoint LLC Kansas City 816-531-4466 cindy@thestudiokc.com

NEW HAMPSHIRE

ABC Stitch Therapy Grantham 877-863-9111 marie@abcstitch.com
www.stitchtherapyneedlepoint.com

NEW JERSEY

Gone Stitching Bergenfield 201-385-2100 michele@gonestitching.net
Mrs. Stitches Mendham 973-543-2040
The Needlepoint Co. Deal 732-531-8933
Needlepoints & Framing 4U Voorhees 856-424-7962
The Nimble Needle Moorestown 856-234-4848 karen@nimbleneedle.net

Marji Nydick Needlepoint Livingston 973-994-0770 marjinydick@comcast.net
Pins and Needles Princeton 609-921-9075 ppinskr@aol.com
The Stitching Bee Chatham 973-635-6691 stitchbee@aol.com
Threads Glorious Needlepoint Fairhaven 908-530-909
The Woolly Lamb, Inc. Pennington 609-730-9800 thewoollylamb@aol.com
Yarn Crafters, Inc. Freehold 732-308-0181 yarncrafters@yahoo.com

NEW YORK

Annie & Co. New York 212-360-7266, 888-806-7200 annie@annieandco.com
Frame Forum Franklin Square 516-825-2836 alapi@aol.com
Lady Bug Stitches Bohemia 631-244-0001 ladybugneedle@aol.com
The Needlepaint Nook Merrick 516-623-0250 needlepaint@aol.com
Rita’s Needlepoint New York 212-737-8097 needlepoint@nyc.rr.com
Stitch by Stitch Larchmont 914-834-1886 madbruno@optonline.net
Stitches East New York 212-421-0112 nystitches@aol.com
Wild & Wooly Staten Island 718-987-7000
The Woolgathering New York 212-734-4747 info@thewoolgathering.com
Woolly Lamb East Aurora 609-730-9800 thewoollylamb@aol.com

Woolworks New York 212-861-8700

NORTH CAROLINA

Compatable Gifts Asheville 828-299-7256 mburtshaw@bellsouth.net
Chapel Hill Needlepoint Chapel Hill 919-929-3999
The French Knot Raleigh 919-782-2001, 800-896-4243 marlene@thefrench-knot.com
Knit One Stitch Too Huntersville 704-655-9558 knitonestitchtoo@aol.com
The Needlecraft Center Davidson 704-892-8988 emcarn@bellsouth.net
Needlepoint.Com Raleigh 919-828-5538, 888-769-7446 sales@needlepoint.com

OHIO

I of the Needle Fairlawn 330-867-0005 ioftheneedle@aol.com
Kaleidoscope Needlepoint, Inc. Sylvania 419-882-2785 jpeterson@buckeye-access.com
Louise’s Needlework Powell 614-436-3905 louisesneedle@columbus.rr.com
The Top Drawer Cincinnati 513-271-6691 topdrawer@fuse.net

OKLAHOMA

Stitches of Tulsa Tulsa 918-747-8838 info@stitchesoftulsa.com

OREGON

In Stitches Portland 503-226-0814 ljh@institchespdx.com
Needlepoint Plus Beaverton 503-641-7100
The Playful Needle Portland 503-235-1636, 888-825-4982 pkosen@teleport.com

PENNSYLVANIA

Fireside Stitchery Frazer 610-889-9835, 800-531-2607
Gazebo Plus New Hope 215-862-0740 joeycrog@aol.com
Needle Me Havertown 610-446-4004
Porcupine Needlepoint Shop Sewickley 412-741-3380 drbarbward@comcast.net
Rittenhouse Needlepoint Philadelphia 267-253-7831 info@rittenhouseneedlepoint.com

Yarn Basket Chambersburg 717-263-3236

SOUTH CAROLINA

Barbara Sue Brodie Needleworks Aiken 803-644-0990 bsbneedleworks@msn.com
A. Bradley Needlearts Inc. Myrtle Beach 843-467-2232
Cabbage Row Shoppe Charleston 843-722-1528 MC@CabbageRowShoppe.com
The Needle Tree Greenville 864-235-6060 theneedletree@bellsouth.net
Needlepoint Junction Hilton Head Island 843-842-8488 needleptjunction@aol.com
Pawleys Island Needlepoint Pawleys Island 843-235-9219 pineedlepoint@gmail.com
Two’s Company Rock Hill 803-327-2967

TEXAS

Bela's Needleworks Edinburg 956-287-9882 belasneedleworks@sbcglobal.net
Chandail Needlework Houston 713-524-6942 stitch@chandailneedlework.com
Chaparral Needlework Houston 713-621-7562, 800-572-7743 chaparral@ndlpt.com
Clark & Co. San Antonio 210-828-9447 KAYMANDIGO@aol.com
The French Knot Fort Worth 817-731-3446, 877-731-3446 frnknottx@aol.com
Key Stitches, Inc. Dallas 214-826-2101 jamsnyder@mac.com
Needle House Houston 713-522-9704 needlehouse@sbcglobal.net
Needlepoint This Dallas 214-363-6377, 888-220-6686
The Needle Works Austin 512-451 6931, 800-851-6931 colleen@theneedleworks.com
Past Times Victoria 361-572-0088 madmimi@suddenlinkmail.com
Stitches In Time Houston 713-975-9778 stchintym1@aol.com

Stitche Niche Arlington 817-277-4281 kmorr@flash.net

VERMONT

Margaret Donahue Fine Needlework Brandon 802-247-5950

VIRGINIA

The Needlewoman East Falls Church 703-241-0316 etmorrison@verizon.net

WASHINGTON

Krazy Kat Fiberhaus Tacoma 253-627-8559 krazykat@krazykatfiberhaus.com

www.krazykatfiberhaus.com
The Needlepointer Everette 425-252-2277 shop@theneedlepointer.com
Parkside Wool Co., Inc. Kirkland 888-722-WOOL lsfwilson@aol.com

Stocking Santas, Star Santa & Nutcracker

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13 Mesh
CO3.Star Face Santa 6 1/2"h C7.Nutcracker 14"h

13 Mesh
ST2.Santa with Ornament 23"h ST3.Santa with Turban 23"h

Tassel Santas

2008-09-16T19:40:00.000-07:00

18 Mesh

TS1.King of Hearts Tassel Santa 6"h TS2.Blue Tassel Santa 6 1/2"h TS3.Peppermint Tassel Santa 6 1/2"h
TS4.Wizard Tassel Santa 6"h TS5.Gold Tassel Santa 6"h TS6.Tall Tassel Santa 8"h

Slightly Smaller Santas

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18 Mesh
SS5.Snowflake Santa 3 1/2"diameter SS6.Santa in a Stocking 4 1/2"h SS7.Bookmark Santa 7"h
SS9.Tea Pot Santa 3 3/4"h SS10.Peppermint Candy Santa 3 3/4"diameter SS11.Onion Santa 4 3/4"h

18 Mesh
SS1.Fat Star Santa 4"h SS2.Gingerbread Santa 3 1/2"h SS3R.Red Half Moon Santa 3 3/4"h
SS3B.Blue Half Moon Santa 3 3/4"h SS4.Santa in a Box 4"h SS8.Gum Drop Santa 5"h

Sparkle Santas

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BIG SPARKLES
18 Mesh
SP11.Santa with Tabby 6"h SP12.Peppermint Santa 7 1/23"h
SP13.Half Moon Santa 5 1/2" circle SP14.Santa Heart 5"h SP15.Curly Que Santa 6"h
SP16. Jester Santa 7"h

SMALL SPARKLES
13 Mesh
SP1a.Small Star Santa 3 1/2" SP2a.Small Laughing Santa 2 1/2"h SP3a.Small Wizard Santa 4"h
SP4a. Small Long, Tall Santa 4"h SP5a.Small Crown Jewel Santa 3"h

Shells

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13 Mesh
SH1.Shells with Floating Rope 15"sq. SH2.Shells with Cris-Crossed Rope 15"sq.

13 Mesh
SH3.Solid Shells 15"sq. SH4.Solid Shells Glasses Case 7"w x6"h

Monograms

2008-09-16T19:29:00.001-07:00

18 Mesh
MG3.Red and Gold Ornate 5"x7" MG5.Blue Ornate 5"x7"
MG7.Small Red and Turquoise Deco 3"x6" MG8.Small Red and Gold Deco 3"x6"
13 Mesh
M5.Small Blue and White Monogram 5"sq.

18 Mesh
MG1.Turquoise and Red Ornate 5"x7" MG2.Turquoise and Red Deco 5"x7"
MG4.Red and Gold deco 5"x7" MG6.Blue Deco 5"x7" MG9.Small Blue Deco 3"x6"
13 Mesh
M7.Lace Monogram 9"sq. on tan canvas

Halloween

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All canvases are 18 mesh

H12. Goth kitty princess - 5 3/4"t

H13. Kitty in a shoe - 5 1/2"t

H14. Kitty in the moon - 5 1/4" diameter

H3. Witch kitty - 6"t H4. Doggy in pumpkin sweater - 5 1/2"t

H2. Kitty in pumpkin - 5 1/2"t H1. Clown kitty - 6 1/2"t

H9. Tabby beanbag 5 1/2" long H10. Black Cat beanbag 5 1/2" long

H16. Skull with cobwebs bracelet - 2 1/8" x 8"

H15. Metal skull bracelet - 2 1/8" x 8"

H17. Witches' shoes - 3"t x 4 3/3"w H20. Spider with web - 2 1/4"w

H22. Skull and crossbones - 2 1/4"t H18. Witches' hat - 2 1/2"t

H21. Orange skull - 2 1/6"t H19. Devil skull - 2"t

H24. Skeleton "roll-up" - 5 3/4"t

H5. Green guy "roll-up" - 5 3/4"t

H6. The count "roll-up" - 5 3/4"t

H23. The mummy "roll-up" - 5 3/4"t

Gardens

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13 Mesh
G1.Bird Garden 14 1/2"sq. G2.Potting Shed 13"sq.

13 Mesh
G4.English Garden 14"sq.

13 Mesh
G3.Chinoiserie Garden 15"sq.
G5.Monkey Garden 14"sq.

13 Mesh
G6.Indian Garden 14"sq.
18 Mesh
G7.Green Monogram 9 1/2"sq.
G8.Gardens in Circles 10" diameter

Fairy Tales by Christine Mix

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Christine Mix is one of my sisters.
She lives in southern Vermont with her boyfriend,
bluegrass musician Jake Geppert, their huge, obnoxious but cute dog,
Mandy Lynn and two long suffering cats, Vyedka and Buster.

She is a children's book illustrator and has been published
in "Write Out of the Oven". These designs are based on
some of her paintings. She has a website at www.chrismixart.com

18 Mesh 10 1/2"w x 8 1/2"h
FT1.Fairy Queen Calling Monkeys FT4.Sailing Away
FT7.The Village FT8.Rabbit in the Kitchen with Friends

18 Mesh 10 1/2"w x 8 1/2"h
FT2.Bedtime and Fiddler's Moon FT3.Monkey and Dragonfly
FT5.The Fiddler FT6.A Falcon for the King

Baby 3 Dimensional Animals

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All stuffed animals are available either as front, back and bottom or front only.

13 Mesh
B3.Yorkie Puppy B4.Grey Tabby Kitten B5.Tuxedo Kitten B6.Baby Bunny

3 Dimensional Animals

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BE SURE TO SCROLL TO SEE ALL FOUR SECTIONS!
All stuffed animals are available either as front, back and bottom or front only.

13 Mesh
A2.Bulldog 12"h A5.Tabby 12"h A19.Boston Terrier 13"h A25.Bulldog with Bow 12"h

13 Mesh
A14.Yorkie 14"w A12.Blond Lab 14"h A27.Jack Russell 13"h A28.Marmalade Cat 14 1/2"w

13 Mesh
A8.Pig 14"w A17.King Charles Spaniel 12"h A20.Crouching Bunny 13"h A24.Black Lab 14"h

13 Mesh
A7.Hen 12"h A11.Dalmatian Puppy 11 1/2"h A16.Pug 12 1/2"h
A23.Westie 14 1/2"h O9.Two Kittens 5 1/2"h

Spoiled Brats

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BRAT2.Boston Terrier 4 1/2"h BRAT8.Pampered Puss 4" sq.

BRAT3.French Bulldog 5"h BRAT7.Tabby Princess 4 1/2"h

BRAT9.Golden Retriever 5"w BRAT12.Yorkie in Jewel Box 4"h

BRAT1.Jack Russell 4 3/4"h BRAT13.Papillon 4"h

BRAT10.Pug in Pagoda 4 1/2"h BRAT4.Yellow Lab 6 1/2"w

BRAT6.Shih Tzu 5 1/2"w

BRAT5.King Charles Spaniel 4 1/2"h BRAT11.Chihuahuas 4"w

Paperweight Animals

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18 Mesh
Circles: 2 3/4" diameter
Rectangles: 3 3/4" wide x 2 1/8" long
PWA1.Red Cat PWA4.Golden Retriever PWA7.Shih Tzu PWA8.Yorkie
PWA9.King Charles Spaniel PWA12.Grey Tabby PWA13.Tuxedo Cat

18 Mesh
Circles: 2 3/4" diameter
Rectangles: 3 3/4" wide x 2 1/8" long
PWA2.Yellow Lab PWA3.Black Lab PWA5.Bulldog
PWA6.Dalmatian PWA10.Basset Hound PWA11.Pug

Monkeys

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BE SURE TO SCROLL TO SEE ALL FOUR SECTIONS!

SMALL MONKEYS:18 Mesh
M6.Havana Monkeys "cigar art" 6"w x 4"h
M7.Cigarillo Monkey "cigar art" 6"w x 4 3/4"h M8.Monkey Purse 8"w x 5 1/2"h

BIG MONKEYS:13 Mesh 15"square M1.Swinging Monkeys

BIG MONKEYS:13 Mesh 15"square M2.Royal pet Monkeys

BIG MONKEYS:13 Mesh 15"square M4. Monkey Musicians

Folk Art Animals

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13 Mesh

FA1.Cat Family 15"square

13 Mesh
FA2.Dog Family 15"square

13 Mesh
FA3.Little Girl Tuxedo Cat 8"w x 10"h FA4.Mom Cat and Baby 8"w x 10"h

13 Mesh
FA5. Girl and Boy Dogs 8"w x 10"h

Animal Face Purses

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18 Mesh
AP1.Yorkie 4 1/2" across AP2.Maltese 4 1/2" across AP3.Bulldog 4 1/2" across AP9.Bichon 4 1/2" circle
AP10.Yellow Lab 4 3/4" across AP11.Black Lab 4 3/4" across AP12.King Charles Spaniel 4 3/4" across

18 Mesh
AP4.Shih Tzu 4 1/2" circle AP5.Pug 4 3/4" across AP6.Tabby 4 1/2" across AP7.Calico Cat 4 1/2" across
AP8.Tuxedo Cat 4 1/2" across AP13.Schnauzer 4 1/2" across AP14.Westie 4 1/2" across

Birds

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13 mesh
BD1.Northern Pintail Ducks 16"square

13 mesh
BD3.Cardinals 11" across

13 mesh
BD4.Robins 11" across

13 mesh
BD5.Bluejays 11" across

13 mesh
BD6.Baltimore Orioles 11" across

Beanbag Animals

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18 Mesh

BBAG1.Pug 6"long BBAG4.Pekinese 7 1/2"long
BBAG8.Tabby Kitten 7 1/4"w BBAG9.Dachshund 5"h

18 Mesh
BBAG2.Lop Eared Bunny 6"long BBAG3.Lab Puppy 8"long BBAG5.Maltese 7 1/2"long
BBAG6.Bulldog 6 1/4"long BBAG7.Pig 6"t BBAG10.King Charles Spaniel 7 1/2"long

Deborah Mix

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is a graphic designer and computer artist
who has worked for many years making print ads
for the motion picture industry.
High pressure, long hours and the peons (aka artists)
hardly ever meet the celebs.

Well, I managed to tear myself away from all this
"glamour and excitement" long enough to create
a line of hand painted needlepoint canvases
which is much more fun.

I am trying to find a decent picture of
myself but so far they all stink.
Those kitties are so much cuter and photogenic.

OK, I found a picture (an old picture, but a picture).
This is yours truly, my sister Chris and my close friend Marilyn
who I met in Israel and now lives in London. We were over
there visiting (mooching). One of many trips over there.
She is very nice and tolerant of my "visits".

By the way, England has great needlepoint.

What's New?

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Coming soon!
Adorable pets in silhouettes

Info, Catalog and Links

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This is our showcase "blogsite"!
"Showcase" means we only sell through needlepoint stores.

Get on the list!
There are some exciting new things coming up!
If you are not already on it, send us your email at dmix7@yahoo.com
and get on our mailing list!
You will receive pictures of all new things as soon as they are ready!

All our designs are hand painted on the finest red line
Zweigart canvas (13 or 18) mesh.

For all stores.
We are having our annual SALE of discontinued canvases!
Contact us for a copy of the newest price list and color sale brochure!
Great bargains!

A Dragon's Tale Catalog

All canvases from the catalog are up on the site
but a printed version of our FREE color catalog
is also available by snail mail.

For retail customers:
Catalog has no prices but our canvases can be
purchased through your favorite needlepoint
store. Please consult our list of stores by state for
a store near you. Also go to find a store for help.

For stores:
Please send resale number if you have not bought from
A Dragon's Tale before. We will send catalog with wholesale
prices. If you want to be on our list of stores just let us know.
We will be happy to add you.
Also: We can drop ship to your customers if desired.

Links we like!
Nuts about Needlepoint
Great blog by Janet Perry! Great reviews of new products
and new info almost every day.
The National Needlepoint Association
Professional trade organization. They run all the big trade shows.
Great place to find a store.
Needle Travel
Also a great place to find a store for all needlearts.
Stitcher's Showcase
Wonderful site from Australia that is growing all the time.
Showcase your needlework and chat with stitchers all over the world.

"Staff" Bios

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Bonnie Lee
WTC rescue kitty:
Bonnie is one of the littlest, luckiest victims of the terror attack. I got her at a shelter downtown shortly after 9/11. She had been on the street in Brooklyn and I suspect she got hit with “something” that day because she has a burn on her back. It doesn’t seem to bother her, the doc said leave it alone and otherwise she’s fine.
A spoiled little girl who loves to help out at the computer.

Darcie Anne
Brooklyn baby:
Darcie was thrown out of a window as a kitten by some low-life moron who had gotten her as a Christmas present for her kid. The kid got bored, kitty was out on the street. Thankfully a friend of mine lived down the street and took her in. He and his partner had two little Shih-tzus. Darcie’s kind of “scrappy” and didn’t hit it off with the puppies. So, she came to live at A Dragon’s Tale and has been throwing her weight around here ever since.

Michelle Nicole
Pet store princess:
Michelle is a Blue Point Himalayan furball, a real pedigree princess. She was
purchased at a pet store as a kitten by my neighbor. A few years ago he said
he couldn’t keep her so I volunteered to take the little powder puff. Needless to say I’m totally crazy about her! She is in charge of “PR” at A Dragon’s Tale. She charms everyone she meets. (Except my mother who thinks she has a “big head”.)

Chloe Lynn
Little New Yorker:
Chloe came to Animal Haven from the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals which rescues animals from hoarding situations. Their motto is "Adopt a Little New Yorker today!" She has moved right in to the office like she owns the place, much to the dismay of certain other "people" working here. If you're a fan of one of my favorite shows, "24" , you will recognize her name.