You know we love our gadgets. If I was making Easter Baskets for you I would fill them with all these cool gadgets and more. Wouldn’t you love that just as much as chocolate? We have super cute new magnets in stock from Elizabeth Turner Collection and Accoutrement Designs. They are all so cute. […]
Archives for 2013
The Marvelous Miss M
Ok, that’s not the most original blog title but you get the point. The one and only Meredith Willet was here this weekend teaching and Oh My! My, Oh, My! what fun we had. She is just so darn cute. Check out those dimples. She is the original southern belle. So gracious. That’s all I […]
Barbara’s Belleza
Wowza! One word says it all. Take an exceptional canvas, add threads and stitch choices by the one and only Brenda Hart, add patience and beautiful stitching by Barbara and a few more stellar ideas and you have a knock out piece fit not only for the Day of the Dead celebrations but any room […]
The Garden Girl
The garden girls are a new-ish series from me. There are three. The original garden girl, cafe girls and rooftop garden. Each has a pretty limited color palette which makes them even more unusual. This one is mostly green, while the other two are primarily blue and purple. You can choose your favorite location […]
Jeweled Lotuses
Ready for the reveal? Today was the third lesson of Bastet our Egyptian Cat Mystery Class! We Bedecked, Bejeweled and Beadazzled the lotuses. So fun! We attached different types of beads with different techniques and beautiful threads. There are two lotuses on the canvas, each at a 45 degree angle so each section of […]
Witch’s Garden Halloween Collage
First there was the Halloween Night Collage that we all loved, and then Ada of EyeCandy fame kicked it up a notch with the Witch’s Garden Halloween Collage. I’m not sure which is my favorite so now they both have stitchguides! So fun to stitch. You can order online here or call us at 410.296.0405 […]
Stitch a Raven!
Sandy Arthur taught at Bedecked and Beadazzled last year and we had sooooo much fun. She is full of giggles and spunk and so much talent. We’ve invited her back to teach us her interpretation of Leigh’s Ravens (ah, Old Crows)! Sandy has stitchguided three of the Ravens – Squashed, Night Cap and Fast Friends. […]
Sometimes I change direction…
What can I say? I’m fickle. I’m a gemini so I have a good excuse for changing my mind all the time. The original finishing plan for the Broom Parking Mystery Class was to frame it with a cut out in the mat showcasing the new logo. I started plotting and planning and changing my […]
Aquamarine
Such a pretty color. Such a pretty name. Such a pretty mermaid! Aquamarine Mermaid by our newest designer, Sandra Vargas, will be our Summer Mystery Class at Bedecked and Beadazzled. Summer mysteries should be fun and fanciful. This little mermaid fits the bill perfectly. Aquamarine, has such a sweet face and her colors are yummy. […]
Treat Yourself
Treat yourself to a class with a national teacher at Bedecked and Beadazzled. We invite some of the best in the country and we always have a wonderful time! See our class page on the website for all details. Julia Snyder will be here May 18 & 19. Sign up for one day or sign […]
Hieroglyphics
Sometimes challenges are good. I challenged myself to create something new and different for the second lesson of Bastet, our Egyptian Cat Goddess. The background is big and open with beautiful shading ranging from golds to oranges to rusts. I auditioned lots of traditional stitches, darning patterns, woven stitches, laid fillings. Many worked but they […]
Fun Time at the Party!
We have shipped the first installment of the Color Party! What’s Color Party? It’s a twisted little game of thread. Each month you receive a bag of fun threads, beads and crystals themed by color. One month blue, one month red and so on. These are threads you may or may not have tried before. […]
I love cupcakes!
I’ve always loved cupcakes the more frou frou the better. Give me coconut any day or peanut butter and chocolate or just all chocolate or yellow cake with chocolate icing, woo hoo! And of course if you add sprinkles or chocolate shavings I am even happier. Finally. we have cupcake stores. I know many of […]
New Charley Harper!
Breaking news! There are new Charley Harper canvases arriving any day in the shop! Do Something Wild is 10″ x 22″ stitchpainted on 13ct. Friends of Our Family is 24″ x 21″ stitchpainted on 18ct. Owl on the Prowl is 9″ x 9″ stitchpainted on 13ct. Pfwhooooooooooo! is 12″ x 17″ […]
The Goddess Is Here!
Bastet, the Egyptian Cat Goddess has joined our ranks today. She is svelte and gracious and exudes elegance and grace. In ancient Egypt she was the goddess of protection against contagious diseases and evil spirits. So maybe while we work on her she will protect us from the last of the flu season :-) Today […]
It’s a Christmas Mystery with a Twist
What’s a girl to do? I love Christmas and there just isn’t enough time at Christmast to do all the stitching that’s on my mind. So many of you have said the same thing. You just don’t have time over Christmas to join in all the stitching games. So, I got to thinking (with the […]
Mermaids and more
Sandy Gilmore is an amazing artist. She is truly one of the gems of our industry. She designed this gorgeous mermaid tuffet. Stitch 4 panels and a center button, finish with beautiful fabrics and trims and you have a tuffet worthy of, well, a mermaid. Ideally, if you are going to stitch and finish this […]
Energize your creativity
Orna Willis is a gem! A unique, one-of-a-kind gem. She designs the most elaborate and stunning counted thread designs but she’s so much more than that. She adds unexpected elements to her designs and challenges you to leave your comfort zone and journey with her to a place filled with beautiful colors. We were fortunate […]
Color, color and more color!
Tomorrow is the day! Orna Willis comes to teach us her color theory class! Doesn’t this look fun? Greens and aquas and limes and olives. Oh My! Or what about peaches and roses and melons? It’s a day of color fun. If you are in the area, stop by. Orna brought us an impromptu trunkshow […]
Fun Frames!
I generally think you can’t go wrong with a Zecca canvas. Each one is more fun than the next. This is the lotus blossom canvas painted on 13ct. Yes, 13ct. It comes with a stitch guide written by the one and only Robin King. Add to that canvas great stitches and threads and the result […]
What to do?
Now that we are in the full-blown magnet craze, the question is what to do with them on the off chance they aren’t in use on a WIP? Why not a magnet board? Available in two sizes and assorted colors. The small boards are 6.5 x 8.5 and have holes around the edges so that […]
Another bow tote
You may remember my bow totes from previous posts. They are available in five different patterns, each painted on 13ct mono. Stitch it and send it to us for the most elegant bow tote. It’s all totally custom, pick your leather color, pick your lining color, number of pockets etc., or…… Find a cool […]
The Snow is Falling, A Chill is in the Air
We have completed a mystery canvas, the snowman by Zecca! You really need to see the before. and the after. It’s a total transformation. Today was the last lesson so there were a million details to discuss. When I started this I thought I would do all the green trees the same. Ah hem. What […]
Patterns on Patterns on More Patterns!
Garden Party Heart Mod Collage our summer mystery class at Bedecked and Beadazzled has returned from the finisher! Check it out! It’s definitely a pink pillow and you know I am a pink girl. Not sure where I will ever put it but it was a fun stitch. I love the addition of the applique […]
