Sometimes you reflect on how lucky you are in life. This weekend was just that time. As I sat in the classroom watching Brenda Hart work her magic I was struck by how lucky I am. Not only do I get to do what I love for a living and get to learn from so […]
Archives for September 2013
Moondance
I’ve posted this magical mystical piece before but as we get ready for Halloween I thought you might like to see the threads that bring the canvas to life. Simple wonderful threads and of course BEADS! turn this into this. Moondance by Sandra Gilmore. Stitchpainted canvas on 18ct complete with stitchguide. Love it!
Eeeek! It’s time for the Halloween Mystery Class at Bedecked and Beadazzled
Today was the first lesson of the Boo! Mystery Class. Boo! is a canvas interpreted from a painting by Hal Mayforth. Funky and retro it has lots of possibilities. We started with his little sheet covered body. So cute in a fun stitch that glows in the dark with two different threads. His mouth is […]
The Christmas Mystery Revealed
You never really know what is going to float my boat for a mystery class. I try to keep them all different but still things I like. Trust me that’s hard. I push you out of your comfort zone and sometimes I push me out of mine too :-) So, now when you least expect […]
The total package
Next Sunday will be the first lesson of the Hal Mayforth mystery class Boo! It’s not too late to join us. This little guy is a character! Painted on 13ct he will be so fun to stitch. As we are starting to think about Halloween it’s time for Halloween themed stitching accessories. Yesterday a Big […]
What an opportunity!!!
I couldn’t resist. There was just no stopping me. I had to say yes, when Sandy Arthur suggesting offering her interpretation of Brenda Stofft’s Wizard of Paws at the shop. We will be the first shop to have this class and it’s amazing. Sandy Arthur is a great teacher. She’s so fun and so talented […]
I just couldn’t stop myself
I was having so much fun stitching Blue Moon, our current mystery class, that I didn’t want the fun to end. Do you ever feel that way about a canvas? Usually I hit the point where I want the canvas to be done, all the creative stuff is done. We all know my attention span, […]
Hoot Hoot It’s Cute!
How cute is this? DC Designs canvas stitched by Katey in Texas. Katie and her mom visit for Brenda Hart classes. We have a great time! Of course Brenda selected the stitches and threads so they are magic. The finished pillow is now on display in Katie’s first apartment. See you both soon.
Wild Hairs
Once a year something magical happens. The Thread Gatherer makes limited edition Wild Hairs! How cool is that? Just in time for Halloween. Couch in place and instantly you have witch hair, goblin hair, ooey gooey bubbling gook. Get them while they are here. When they are gone, they are gone.
Stars and Stripes
I posted this fun project from EyeCandy last summer just in time for the 4th of July and now thanks to Catherine’s stitching I am happy to share a finished model! It’s a small sparkly canvas perfect for celebrating our nation’s birthday or just for showing your pride. I hope you are having a […]
