It’s time to start a new canvas. Don’t you think? Yes, it’s definitely time. It’s been raining and raining and raining so it’s time to let a little sparkle in. Sparkle is good, right? Lots of sparkle is even better, right? Well. I think it is. Now that the Wild Salmon class is complete and […]
Archives for 2016
Bejing Traffic Dash!
If dashing through traffic is anything like this canvas depicts, then all I have to say is WOW! Bejing Traffic Dash was designed by Sharon Hendy-Moman. Carol selected this canvas for my embellishment class and I did my best to make the guide truly special and fun. It’s all stitched now and Carol did a […]
This and That
Where does the time go. Brenda Hart was here last weekend so I have lots of fun canvases to share. There would have been more if I had remembered to take pictures for you. I will do better next time. :-) Here are a few of the wonderful projects that are now much loved WIPs. […]
Pretty Pretty Zecca Ribbons
You know I love all things zecca I also love ribbon So, what’s not to love when two of my favorite things collide? Zecca and ribbon! Look at these beauties. These are beautifully woven ribbons, not just pretty printed ribbons! And they are all in stock waiting for you to love them and do creative, […]
To Catch A Fish!
The Wild Salmon Mystery Class is now finished and I love the way this canvas came to life. I had a few surprises for you on this one…. You saw the first fish in lesson two. Now there are two more completed. They all use essentially the same stitches but with a few twists. […]
Now is your chance!
We are so lucky. Marjorie Garcia Barnes is coming to teach for us. This is a rare and special opportunity. She and her husband are moving to China very soon so please consider joining us for one or more of these classes. A good time is sure to be had! Venezuelan-born and award-winning jewelry designer […]
More Stitchy Fun and new guides!
I promised to post more pictures from the weekend class and here they are! First up is this darling chihuahua girl canvas by lulu mypinkturtle. I could barely contain myself while writing the guide and again while Sue was stitching on it. Thank goodness she is a turbo stitcher! Look at all the areas […]
Another Wonderful Weekend of Stitchy Fun
This weekend we hosted a wonderful group of ladies for an embellishment weekend. Each student selected a canvas and I wrote a custom guide for them. There are some really fun canvases! The Wind Whipped My Canopy by Sharon Hendy-Moman is really special. All those beautiful flowers. Peggy did a beautiful job capturing her […]
If it’s April it must mean Melissa Shirley
What do we do every April? We have a trunkshow of Melissa Shirley canvases, that’s what!! Just because we are online only doesn’t mean you should miss out on an opportunity to score canvases from your favorite designer at a lower than normal price! From now until May 6th all Melissa Shirley canvases will be […]
The Wind Whipped My Canopy
This lovely canvas is by one of our artists Sharon Hendy-Moman. She paints Asian women in beautiful flowing kimonos and we translate them into needlepoint. One of the lucky ladies in my embellishment class this weekend will be stitching this beauty. Look at all the goodies we have ready for this canvas. I can’t wait […]
What a difference a color makes
Emma’s Darling Bird by Kimberly Smith was really one of the most fun canvases to stitch! All sorts of little gems to bring to life. I loved every inch of it. Perfect size. Lots of color. Fun Stitches. It was one of our mystery classes last year. Here’s three different interpretations of the finishing. What […]
A New Found Love, Bead Embroidery
Watch out ladies and gents, there’s a new love in my life. Bead Embroidery! Kinga Nichols was here this weekend to teach three wonderful bead embroidery classes. They were so fun! I am hooked. Others are hooked. Too fun! Our adventures began Saturday morning with Marty the Chameleon. He is carefully outlined in pretty […]
Bah Bah Bah Ba Barbra Ann
It’s hard not to think of the Beach Boys when you read the name of this canvas. Oh Barbara Ann take my hand (Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann) Barbara Ann (Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann) You got me rockin’ and a rollin’ Rockin’ and a reelin’ Barbara Ann Bar bar bar bar Barbar […]
Bunnies On My Mind
Spring is here, or so the calendar says, which makes us think of flowers and bunnies and chicks and kitties. Kitties? What? Oh that’s right, I always think of kitties :-) Let’s talk bunnies for Spring! We have a bunny mystery class coming up. Run Bunny Run by zecca In my first big embellishment class […]
One Fish Two Fish
I really am loving stitching this piece. Not too much of any one thing for me to lose my way and get distracted. YAY! for me. Yesterday was the second installment of the Wild Salmon Mystery and it is coming along. Our focus was again on the borders, creating a fun little triangle pattern for […]
What?! I finished the book!
Oh my! It’s finished. I’ve been promising this for such a long time. Stitches Volume Four is available for pre-order! Volume Four is 340 pages of stitches lovingly diagrammed! New stitches! Diagonal Stitches, Straight Stitches, Laid Fillings, Blackwork Patterns, Crossed and Tied Stitches plus Decorative Stitches. There’s something for everyone in here. Some stitches […]
Bedecked and Beadazzled Frequent Flyer Program
OOH! I love being able to announce good things. Things that will truly make you happy. I’ve been working behind the scenes with one of my programmers to come up with a solution that will help take some of the sting out of shipping. I have talked to many of you about shipping and most […]
Happy Easter
Wishing you and yours a Happy Easter. xo Ruth P.S. Hop on over and join our next mystery class, Run Bunny Run, the latest collaboration between zecca and myself. You know its going to be fun.
Gadgets and gizmos
We love our Gadgets and Gizmos club. We are pleased to be offering some of the items from the club on our website. We love mesh project bags and this one is great fun. Bright and cheery its the perfect place to store all your much loved gadgets and gizmos. If you would like a […]
Meredith Willett was here!
Need I say more? Two days of fun and creativity from the one and only Meredith. The visits are always too short. We had quite an eclectic collection of canvases to challenge Meredith with this time. Unfortunately some photographed better than others. Check out the claws on this eagle!! The vase in […]
What’s New?
The announcement of our next Mystery Class, that’s what’s new. :-) You are going to love this one! Designed by zecca with threads and stitches by me. I’m thinking spring and softness and things oh so cute. What better way to celebrate cute than a fuzzy bunny? Super cute and in a way that only […]
Bubbles and Borders
So much fun! I just started this canvas and I’m already loving it. Yesterday was the first lesson of the Wild Salmon Mystery Class and I had surprises for everyone. You know I love surprises. It’s always good to keep you guessing what I will do next. The canvas is by Teresa Layman and is […]
Meredith Willet is coming to town!
Woo Hoo! Meredith Willet will be here next weekend for an embellishment class. I can’t wait to see what fun she brings for the lucky ladies in class. She has a very unusual mix of canvases to stitch guide. This class is full but she will be back June 4 & 5. If you would […]
Fruit Bowl
Woo Hoo! Talk about a fun project. I really just want to spend 2 more days stitching this one and finishing it. It’s crazy fast! We had a lovely weekend stitching this brand new ellen giggenbach canvas and it was just so fun. A great group of ladies joined us and we have more […]
