Now, that’s the Queen in all of us. The Queen of Unfinished Projects. Is there anything a needlepointer likes more than starting a new project. Oh, the exhilaration of finding a new canvas, pulling threads, selecting beads and crystals and then…..the first stitch. Probably the only thing more exciting than that, is the happy dance […]
Archives for May 2010
Formal Denim Makes for Happy Needlepoint
Today was the first day of a new Mystery Class at Bedecked and Beadazzled. After the serenity of the last canvas, I wanted something that was fresh and frivolous so I selected a Maggie canvas. It is called Watering Can and the original painting is by Corinna Luyken. I love stitching her canvases. I have […]
The Cat Walks Out of the Forest
Here he is, our favorite cat Shamus is strolling, or is it stalking from the forest. The cat is dramatic and the framing is even more so. I had this idea while stitching him of continuing the trees onto the mat to add even more depth to the already dramatic canvas. Off to the framer […]
Hi Ho Hi Ho Aloe
Don’t ask me what that title meant. Sounded cute in my head. Guess that means we are still giddy and happy from class yesterday. Brenda Hart taught the stunning Lani Aloe canvas and everyone had a great time as these photos prove. This is Kathy and her daughter Katie. We haven’t seen Kathy in […]
Brenda Hart is coming to town!
I’m so excited! I have a thousand things to do, but I’m excited. Brenda Hart will be in the shop this weekend for her Spring Fling teaching engagement. Brenda is not only a dear friend, but she is a teacher extraordinaire and author of 5 stitch books. Based in Tucson, Brenda mostly travels the West […]
Too cool at the prom!
I had to share. One of my dearest friends stitched a cummerbund for her son’s prom. Renee whipped it out in just a few weeks, it was then off to the finisher and back in time for the prom all at Wil’s request. Doesn’t he look handsome? Hayley, the redhead, is of course gorgeous and […]
Me-ooooow!
Shamus the 90 foot cat is complete, and he is oh so cool! We had our last class stitching this canvas today. We finished the tall trees in the Fan Vaulting Stitch worked with Lorikeet wool from Gloriana and stitched the small artichoke looking trees all in ribbon. I love working with ribbon. It’s instant […]
