Rare Beauty that is.  The Beauty of a Rare Find is a gorgeous stag prancing through the forest and is another canvas from this weekend’s Zoom-bellishment class.  I originally wrote the guide for this Elizabeth Foster canvas for our July Zoom-bellishment class and here it is back to party again. This canvas leans a little […]

I love this canvas and we’re going to revisit it in Zoom-bellishment this weekend.  Designed by David Galchutt this is Sudden Realization.  David’s canvases are packed full of details just waiting to be discovered.  There’s usually one in an embellishment class. There’s patterned stitches and dimensional embroidery stitches galore on this canvas.  If it enchants […]

It’s going to be one of those weeks.  Perhaps mercury is in retrograde?  The website is acting wonky.  Emails aren’t going out.  UGH! Let’s try this one again.  This little gold fish is too cute to miss. Here we go!  October Zoom-bellishment is next weekend.  Kits are shipping to 25 happy dancing students!  I’m ready […]

Here we are on Day Two of pretty canvases that will be part of our October Zoom-bellishment class next weekend.  We love Dominic Bourbeau’s style and this nativity is no exception.  Lots of fun details to stitch. Here’s the link to order your own nativity.  You may order, canvas, guide, threads or any combination of […]

Here we go!  October Zoom-bellishment is next weekend.  Kits are shipping to 25 happy dancing students!  I’m ready to showcase what everyone is working on.  This means a post a day of fun projects.  As some are projects that we are revisiting you may even get to see some finishes.  So, let’s get this show […]

OOOH!  It’s time for a fun new beading class just in time for holiday parties.   Allow me to introduce Edgar Lopez and his beautiful colorful beadwork.  You know he had me at these colors. Edgar was born in the Dominican Republic and has a background in architecture and fashion jewelry design.  He’s worked in many […]

Time for a new club filled with fun and magic  Allow me to introduce the teacup birds by Emily Garces.  Aren’t they just adorable!  Mary Legallet of WhimsicalStitch saw these a few years ago and knew she had to stitch them.  The rest as they say is history. These little gems are packed full of […]

There is something so enchanting about this canvas.  Its just so sweet.  I can’t wait to see it finished following the brand-new stitchguide from whimsicalstitch.com. Girl with Horse and Hat is 10.50 x 13 handpainted on 18ct. She is in stock so if she is calling your name, please click here to order. Thank you […]

Today’s featured brand-new WhimsicalStitch.com stitchguide is for Big Bug from Zecca.  You know I love all things Zecca.  This canvas is soft and quiet and a little different for Zecca but when you look close and notice the big bug above the bowl of fruit with the tiny bird it really is enchanting. Art size is […]

Today’s featured brand-new WhimsicalStitch.com stitchguide is for Raven from Sandra Vargas.  Sandra Vargas’ girls are always a delight with their big eyes.  The Raven has been waiting for her guide.  Now she has one! Art size is only 8″ x 10″  handpainted on 18ct. The Raven is in stock so if you would like to […]

Today’s featured brand-new WhimsicalStitch.com stitchguide is for this wonderful Pat Seurich canvas Glass House.  Oh my, all the colors! It’s 14 x 16  handpainted on 18ct.   Love the little birdie. If flowers are your thing, here’s the link to order.  You may order, canvas, guide, threads or any combination of the items, just click on […]

Mary Legallet of WhimsicalStitch.com will be with us this weekend teaching an embellishment class!  Well, she will be here in spirit, via the magic of zoom. I promised you a post a day with what everyone would be stitching.  Starting today these are all brand new stitchguides! Check out this squirrel!  He’s larger than life […]

Mary Legallet of WhimsicalStitch.com will be with us this weekend teaching an embellishment class!  Well, she will be here in spirit via the magic of zoom.  I do love our zoom classes.  They are so fun.  We are able to host so many more people than we can in person and you save on airfare.  […]

We love David Galchutt canvases.  They are filled with detail and color.  At this point I think most of the current canvases come with stitchguides so that’s a win win for everyone. Eden was selected for an Embellishment class a few years ago.  I wrote the guide and now we have a finish!  Kim did […]

These days I think we could all use a vacation. And what better place to relax than in a beautiful beachy cottage? This is Key Lime Cottage from Purple Palm Designs, stitched by Catherine following my stitch guide.  She stitched it beautifully keeping the light and shadows painted in the original. It’s early morning and […]

If you are starting to think about the holidays, I have the perfect canvas for you.  This reindeer portrait is new-ish from Raymond Crawford.  Talk about classic elegance!  Finish as a pillow, a standup or frame it.  It would also make a fabulous Christmas tote.  Whichever you decide, it’s certain to become an heirloom.  I […]

Welcome to the Halloween Mystery for 2022.  This is a David Galchutt canvas and you know we love David’s art.  It’s full of color and pattern and detail.  This one is a little calmer than most of his canvases.  Its going to be fun! Canvas design area is 11 x 14 handpainted on 18ct canvas. […]

I forgot to share a new guide!  On no! This is Pass It On. Creativity is Contagious by Zecca.  I love the saying.  It is so true.  The more we are exposed to creativity the more we want to create!  There is nothing more exciting than seeing a canvas come to life.  It just makes […]