Luna Moth from Zecca is truly one of my favorite canvases. The colors make me happy! This was our Zecca Retreat canvas from 2023. Several are finished and back from the framer. We tend to think of Zecca longs as soooo big, but when they come back from the framer, framed to just the size […]
Archives for 2024
Got One!
OOOH! Who needs a new zecca canvas in their rotation. Everyone, always, right? The long canvases are super fun. Big impact but not really as many square inches as you would think. Got One is a fun eagle who has just caught a fish. It has a ruth schmuff stitchguide. My thought process for all […]
Fall Vibes
If there were ever a Fall Vibes canvas this is it. Brenda Stofft interpreted Amanda Clark’s Hare and the Crow into needlepoint and it is spectacular. This was our Thanksgiving class from 2017 and with a little help from some friends it is now complete and back from the framer! I love the drama of […]
Fred is in the House!
Wow! Just Wow! Kimberly continues to amaze us. We are delighted to offer Fred the dragon as a class or a kit. Canvas art size is 8″ x 21″ handpainted on 18ct mono. The canvas ships complete with stitchguide. All the fun details are worked out for you! There are ribbons and beads and real […]
Our Bunny is Hoppin!
Sunday was the first lesson of the Brown Bunny class featuring this adorable Strictly Christmas canvas. In the first lesson we stitched the bunny. He’s super easy in Basketweave with just a little bit of Ming Stitch for his belly. All stitched in Soie d’Alger with a little Fuzzy Stuff for his tail. The tail […]
Halloween Club!
This weekend is market weekend so we needed something big and splashy to launch right? Drumroll please……. Allow me to introduce our latest club. This club is sure to bring back memories! These are the monsters of our childhood, whether you watched them as originals or in reruns they were always a delight. Designed by […]
Bats are Flying
Long Bat was our Halloween Mystery last year. It is a Zecca Long canvas and stitches up super quick. Mine is back from the framer and I love love love it. I’m not sure it is going to come down. He hangs above a door in his coffin! Kathy finished hers too and he can […]
The Big Cats Roared into Town!
The Big Cats class is in the books! It was a whirlwind; so many details on three fabulous canvases. Kits and canvases are available or will be coming soon for those who were unable to join us online or in-person. There are three canvases, all are 14 x 14 handpainted on 18ct. The white tiger […]
Kelly Clark is Teaching Winter Floral!
Kelly Clark’s canvases are full of details and all sorts of fun techniques. Her Winter Floral does not disappoint! There is stumpwork and ribbon flowers and more. It is a classic design that will keep you happily stitching! We are so excited to host Kelly on Zoom as she walks us through the beauty of […]
Come One, come all
Miss Maybelle’s Tightrope – The Death Defying Act! Come one; Come all see Miss Maybelle’s Death Defying Tightrope act! She’s all sass and spirit. Designed by David Galchutt and stitched by Eleanor this is a canvas full of details. 11″ x 15″ handpainted on 18ct. There are sequins, beads and so many wonderful threads to […]
Pear Wallpaper!
Zecca always puts a spin on it! A partridge in a pear tree would be so predictable so instead lets stitch partidges with pear wallpaper! Love that twist. This canvas gives us the chance to not only stitch birds but fun patterns for the wallpaper and awesome glassware. The stitchguide is ready! The canvas is […]
Marble Two
Marble Two is aKimberlyDesign and it is packed full of fun details and textures. OMG that green donut! It’s all about the dots. Each area is a cute little gem to stitch. It’s kind of like eating popcorn. You just can’t stop! The art area is 9 x 12 handpainted on 18ct mono. […]
Our Chinchilla is Chillin
I truly saved the best for last. If you have been following the journey of this little chinchilla by Heather Gauthier, he is now complete! I am so over the moon in love with him. Lot’s of fun details, new techniques and fun threads brought him along on this journey. There’s a few ribbon flowers […]
Splendor is on Sale
Splendor is on sale! 30% off. Need I say more? We will fill all orders in the order they are placed. When it’s gone, it’s gone. No backorders. Sorry. Here’s the link to purchase. Happy shopping. Mystery Class News We finish Chinchillin this sunday, and I must say, I am in love. Wait till you […]
October Zoom-bellishment
Registration is open and filling fast for our October Zoom-bellishment class! Join us on the 19th and 20th from 11-4pm EST. Take your needlepoint skills to the next level. You will learn so much in this class. Everyone has a complete stitchguide plus you will learn from others in this shared experience on zoom. If […]
Holiday Mystery Bunny
Next weekend is the last lesson of Chinchillin by Heather Gauthier and let me just say it is a show stopper! This means that I better get a move on announcing the next mystery class. My original plan, when I thought I could stitch Chinchillin in three lessons, was that we would stitch Halloween in […]
Peacocks are Poppin!
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! […]
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 […]
