I love it when I get to show you multiple finishes all in one post. Three Eye Poppin Peacocks all framed with beautiful lucite frames, but all reflecting the personality of the stitcher! These frames are so much fun. You pick a pattern, a main color, an accent color and an inner liner color. Poof! […]
Archives for July 2024
Chinchillin Leaves
The third lesson of Chinchillin by Heather Gauthier is in the books! It was all about the leaves. I know, I know, when are we getting to the dramatic stuff. Enough setting the stage already. I can promise the final lesson on August 11th is over the top color and dimension. But, until then the […]
Big Cats!
I fell in love with the colors of praise cheetah and panther the moment they were launched. But alas, they were painted on 13ct requiring 22″ x 22″ stretcher bars. The canvases are simply too big for me. I really don’t enjoy anything beyond 16″ x 16″ stretcher bars. So after a bit of negotiations […]
BFFS
July zoom-bellishment was a blast. We spent two wonderful days together discussing canvases and how to get the most out of them. Now I’m getting back to the other side of work, sending out orders and planning for the next big event. A change of pace from all of the crazy detailed canvases I have […]
I’m too Fluffy
July zoom-bellishment was a blast. We spent two wonderful days together discussing canvases and how to get the most out of them. We talked about perspective and focal points, what stitches work and what don’t. There’s so much to learn and experiment with in needlepoint. Why not do it all, LOL. I’m a big experimenter. […]
David Galchutt Boo
Today was the final day of July zoom-bellishment ! It really is a fun adventure. Consider joining us October 19 and 20th for our Fall Zoom-bellishment. I will post more details on that soon. In the meantime I still have canvases from this weekend’s event to share. Yesterday I showed you David Galchutt‘s Winter Angel. […]
Winter Angel
July zoom-bellishment started today! One of our brand-new canvases is Winter Angel by David Galchutt. David’s canvases are full of detail but now that this beautiful angel has her stitchguide it is all totally manageable. The details and techniques are exquisite. She shimmers with golds and sparkles. Canvas design area is 12 x 17 on […]
Returning Favorites
You know it isn’t a Zoom-bellishment class without a Zecca canvas. Several people will be stitching MockTail. This is truly one of my favorite zecca canvases. It’s so simple but so much fun to stitch The background is fun, I love the leaves! And there are cute little birdies. Canvas is 10.5 x 15 on […]
Mustang Sally
July zoom-bellishment is this weekend! One of the fun canvases in the mix is by Brooke Connor. This is Mustang Sally. Gee that’s a lot of background. Wonder what my ideas will be for that? LOL. That’s the fun of these classes, seeing where my mind goes with all the different canvases. It is a […]
C’est La Vie Cheetah
Let me begin by apologizing for the website acting up the last few days. Apparently I send out an email and the website has a nervous breakdown. We are working on that, but nothing is ever quick, so if you head to the website and it misbehaves give it an hour or so and check […]
Hoot is stunning
July zoom-bellishment is this weekend! Hoot by David Galchutt is one of the returning favorites for class this weekend. It’s a gorgeous gorgeous canvas. Liz stitched him following my guide and my oh my is he spectacular! He shimmers in the light. Thank you Liz for sharing. There are so many details in this canvas […]
July Zoom-bellishment 2024!
Let the games begin! July zoom-bellishment is this weekend! Kits are shipping and should be in everyone’s hands no later than Thursday! What does this mean for you my loyal readers? It means I am about to send you an email a day with pretty pictures of what we are stitching in class. Temptation abounds! […]
Cynthia Rutledge September Classes
Cynthia Rutledge will be with us this September via the magical powers of ZOOM! We are excited to announce three brand-new classes. They will have only been taught once, so you don’t want to miss out! All classes are intermediate level and are absolutely stunning in person. Coming to the End Cuff and Earrings – […]
Is it real?
Sunday was the second lesson of Chinchillin by Heather Gauthier and it’s all about the background. You knew that was coming, right? Heather’s work is grounded in reality but at the same time there’s a good bit of fantasy. Is our chinchilla floating in a coconut shell down a lazy river? But then wait, what […]
