Happy Halloween! xo ruth
Archives for October 2017
We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming
… for this note from our sponsors Johnny wants to make certain all needlepointers, beaders and cookie eaters are having a happy National Cat Day! Hug your kitties. Or better yet, teach them to needlepoint. Johnny’s learning. (Thank you Sheena for the fun photos.) The rest of the boys send their love too. Harold Hunter […]
Bubbles!
It’s time to showcase another of Kimberly’s series of nine squares. This is Bubbles a beautiful fish with a seaweed inspired border. There are always so many fun techniques packed into these petite canvases. Learn a lot and finish a beautiful design. What’s not to love. If you would like to stitch your very own […]
The Three Stwooges are here!
They are back from the finisher and looking pretty nifty! This was our mystery class last year and it was so much fun. Lots of detail but not too much of any one thing. Totally doable! If you would like to stitch your very own Three Stwooges you can order here or give […]
What a Finish!
In two weeks we will be hosting our Fall Embellishment Extravaganza. It’s always a sell out and always oodles of fun. I can’t wait to show you all the fun canvases that will be stitched. There’s two Rebecca Walk canvases, two of mine, a Zecca, a Lani, an Eleanor Grosch, a Brooke Connor an ellen […]
The Great Mystery Show
The Great Mystery Show just opened at the American Visionary Arts Museum. Wow, just Wow! I love AVAM. I always say I don’t get there often enough but hey I’m getting there more often. There’s a mirror tree and mosaic wall at the entrance that always make me smile. It’s my go to place […]
Zombie Eyes!!!
My oh my, such eyes you have. The original eyes on our skeleton were just black holes. Quite effective but lets dial it up and make him scarier just in time for halloween! How could I resist the temptation? These are glass zombie eyes. If I could have made them twirl I would have, hee […]
All about design
I promised another post about Kinga Nichols and her classes at Bedecked and Beadazzled. They really were super great fun! She will be back in early 2019 so stay tuned. You aren’t going to want to miss these. Our third day was all about design. Everyone started with the same inspiration box. It was filled […]
Bead Embroidery Fun
OOOH! What fun! Kinga Nichols was here for 3 magical-fun-filled days of classes. We love it when she visits. If you have the chance to take a class from Kinga, do it. Don’t doubt yourself. Just dive in and have fun. Her classes are relaxed and fun and she will guide you through all the […]
The Newest Couple on the Block
Here they are! The newest cool couple on the block just in time for Halloween! Jack and Jackie Zilla styled as only Amy Breucken could. Handpainted on 18ct yellow canvas. We couldn’t resist pulling threads for them. No stitchguides, just threads. Here’s Jack-Zilla and here’s Jackie-Zilla. They are in-stock and ready to brighten your Halloween. […]
The Hare and the Crow
Each year we host a Thanksgiving class. It has become a tradition. It’s a way for us to come together before the bustle of the holiday season and spend time with good friends. We always have a great time. When I saw this canvas from Amanda Clark through Brenda Stofft, I knew it was the […]
2018 Honeybees
It’s time to launch the 2018 Honey Bees! If you were a Honey Bee this year or wish you were, you know what this is all about and it’s time to sign up for 2018. If you are wondering who or what honey bees are, read on….. We love our customers! There, it’s that simple. […]
