August 09

Ask any motorbike enthusiast and they'll tell you there's nothing better than a long ride on a summer's day. A cool breeze, cruising along a country road..alright, as long as it isn't raining, which is not that likely with our wonderful British summer!

Well, if long hot bike rides are out of the question, or if perhaps you just need a rest after your ride, it's a perfect opportunity for a spot of motorbike stitching. Even if you're not a rider yourself, they're a great stitch, something really different to the usual designs. We also have a number of scooter designs, which are very popular - see our bike countdown below.

Here's our latest motorbike design, hot off the presses. It's a Harley Davidson Fat Boy caricature and I think it looks fantastic. In fact,  when I've finished my train design that I'm on with right now, I think I'll stitch this one!

Harley Davidson Fat Boy Caricature - a lovely looking design.

This month's newsletter is a little bit different, as I'd like to highlight a few of our stitched motorbike designs that our stitchers have sent in.

We find that many of our stitchers are very proud of their completed designs, more so than with a lot of the designs that they have stitched in the past. Perhaps this is because many Stitchtastic stitchers stitch a motorbike or car for a friend or relative, or because the designs really are different from the usual. Anyway, why ever they send pictures in, we're just glad they do!

If you'd like to send us a photo of your completed Stitchtastic work, you'll find my e-mail address at the bottom of the newsletter, or feel free to use snail mail, the address is on the website.

You can see more of our stitched designs in our gallery on the website.

Suzuki TL 1000R

Harley Davidson Ultra Glide Anniversary Edition

Here it is! If you'd like to stitch as bike, but have no idea where to start, here's our top 10 best selling motorbike designs, in reverse order of course!

At number 10, the Honda Blackbird CBR XX, also available in black and silver

At number 9, the bike with possibly the longest name in the world, the 2007 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide Cross Stitch Chart White with Gold Pinstripe

Number 8 is the Harley Davidson Fat Boy (not the caricature version, that's too new for our countdown!)

At number 7, the Harley Davidson XL1200 L Sportster

Number 6 is the Harley Anniversary Heritage 2003

Our run of Harleys is complete with number 5 - the Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide (with or without handlebar tassels!)

Number 4 is the first scooter in our countdown - the Vespa PX 125, also available in purple and gold

Back to the Harleys at  number 3 - the Harley Low Rider

Straight in at number 2 - The Easy Rider Harley Chopper

Our most popular motorbike design is actually a scooter! In at number 1, the Lambretta Scooter.

Following our 'specials' theme, September's newsletter will be all about cars.

Again, there'll be a top ten and some real life stitching to display!

If you'd like to be featured in our newsletter, please e-mail me at sarah@stitchtastic.co.uk, preferably with a picture of your stitching!

Subaru Impreza 2006 Cross Stitch Kit