It’s time! It’s time! It’s time to plan for Zecca Retreat 2017. This is the big event of the needlepoint year. Karen, of Zecca fame, and I have so much fun planning this event. First she designs a canvas just for us. Then I write a stitchguide for it and plan goodies to go with […]
Archives for 2017
#lovethatface
I love all of lulu mypinkturtle‘s girls. The girls have such sweet happy faces with big beautiful eyes and the perfect pouty lips. They really are a joy to stitch. The designs are always happy and the spaces lend themselves to stitches and patterns, YAY! The Angel Queen is our current mystery class and she […]
So much new from Zecca
Ok, I admit it. I love Zecca. Her canvases make me happy. They are whimsical with bright fun colors. They have good spaces for stitches. Since the subject matter isn’t really real, I can experiment and do whatever makes me happy. Not only did she have new designs of her own at market last week […]
Pretty Little Bees
It’s time for new snap trays! One can never have too many snap trays! These are 6 x 8 when the sides are folded up. Just the perfect size for you to keep threads, scissors and laying tool close at hand. The inside is a beautiful rich felt and the outside is a pretty […]
The happiest of florals and birds….
Every canvas ellen giggenbach creates makes me smile. Such happy art. New from ellen we have a cute bird on teal. a pretty bunch and a happy cake See, happy and pretty. Perfect words to describe needlepoint. If you are interested in any of these canvases, they are instock now. Give us a call […]
Tent Stitch
Here we go…. Another how to from me to you. Tent Stitch is the basic needlepoint stitch. It is a single stitch that covers one canvas thread on the diagonal. It’s that basic tiny stitch that you have seen in needlepoint forever. Look at a canvas intersection and cover it with thread the same color […]
Lizards, Cows, Moose and Dragons
Who but our very own Brooke Connor could be responsible for these super fun new canvases? Lizard Maureen even sneaked her way into our last embellishment class and oh my! She’s a scream. Lizard Maureen comes with a stitchguide! Chameleon Purple Dragon Moose Cows All are beautifully painted on 18ct count. Each is […]
Add a little glow to your life
Sometimes you just want a little something different. Glow in the dark beads might be just the thing. Stitch them on, turn out the lights and watch the fun begin. Some colors even change to an entirely different color when the lights are out! We have complete sets ready with one of each color, just […]
It feels like Spring
So what better time than now to announce the next super happy sunshiny mystery class We love zecca and this canvas just called to us. How could we resist it? I have so many fun ideas for this canvas. We are going to have a blast. We will stitch this canvas together in four lessons. […]
Let’s Talk – Stretcher Bars
We have a new stitcher. She’s actually a returning stitcher but it’s been many years. Things have changed! Oh my have they changed. We aren’t stitching with persian yarn any more, and only using one stitch, or horror of horrors, just stitching a background. It really is a wonder the art survived when all you […]
Snowflakes and Flowers and Holly Leaves
Today was the final lesson of Determining Naughty or Nice. Lots of little details to finish up. Most of the details are quick, but there are a lot of them. The holly leaves in the corners are pretty magical. They are really just long stitches, lots of long stitches. It’s hard to see, but […]
One canvas inspires another and then back to the first!
Tapestry Fair has this great series of canvases that show big bold baubles that are sort of funky, sort of sparkly, totally fun. First there was the menorah and the Christmas Collage and I loved them both but not enough to want to stitch them. They are too blue for me. I asked Peggi […]
The Wish for More Time
This weekend was our first embellishment class of 2017. We had a great group of ladies despite the snow. They came from all parts of the country to visit and stitch. Thank you all for coming! When I teach an embellishment class I work out all of the details for the canvas ahead of time. […]
Embellishing Here We Come!
It’s going to be a fun weekend at the Beehive! Ten ladies will be here for my embellishment class. I have prepared stitchguides and surprises for all of them. I hope they are as excited as I am. You know I loved writing this guide! Stay tuned for photos this weekend xo ruth
Happy Mew Year
Wishing you and yours love, health and happiness. Harold Hunter who is always by my side. Max (Ok, so I couldn’t pick just one photo) Richie Thank you Karl, for great photos of our boys. xo, ruth
