By: Linda Lenard

Fantasy Patterns

I recently returned from a Science Fiction/Fantasy convention in
Atlanta, Ga.  While at the convention, I ran across the folks from
Fannish Stitchery selling their cross-stitch patterns.  After a little
chat, I found out why no one could get an answer from them.  They've
moved to another state.  They have a new catalog, but he didn't have
time to get them printed for the convention, so he gave me an old
catalog and wrote down the new address for me.

Here's the new address for those that would like to write and inquire
about their new catalog.  I don't know if there'll be a charge for the
new one.  I don't know how much it differs from the old one which is 5
one-sided pages.  I didn't think to ask when I was at the convention.

FANNISH STITCHERY CATALOG
Roaring Lion Press
2912 4th Street
Louisville, KY  40208

Here's a list of the categories of patterns they carry, have in the works
and have planned for the future (according to the old catalog):

The Worlds of Mercedes Lackey
Dragons/Dragonriders
Sword & Scorcery
Craft, Pagan & American Indian Themes
Myrhological Critters
Horror
Beauty & the Beast (tv show)
Star Trek - Classic
Star Trek - The Next Generation
Star Trek - The Movies
Star Trek - Deep Space Nine
Quantum Leap
Dark Shadows
Highlander
Forever Knight
Phantom of the Opera
Horror Films
             "Feel free to give suggestions for characters or scenes
              from show or movie you'd like to see or do."


Their patterns vary in detail.  One of the two patterns that I picked up
is "Fighting Thread" (Pern dragonrider fans will understand this title),
and it is basically a picture drawn over graphed paper.  You have to put
in your own colors.  The picture is well-drawn, though it shows the
dragons more as scaled creatures than smooth skinned.  But that's a minor
detail.  The chart size is about 300H x 200W.  The finished size will be
depend on what fabric ct you choose to do it on.  The price for the chart
was $3.00.
The other chart I got is a head shot of Picard.  It also is a picture
drawn on graph paper, but it has the colors graphed for you with symbols
and the DMC numbers to use.  Chart size is 100W x 130H and cost $3.00.

At the convention, they also had kits, so if you're interested in kits,
inquire about those too.  If they don't have it on hand, they may be able
to make one up for you.  If you have any other questions about the catalog
that I have, let me know.






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