Happy New Year As this year wraps up, I’m starting with what many of you request more than stitch diagrams: cat photos. I don’t know why I resist this. They are my furry little tribe, my studio managers, and the reason nothing important is ever left unattended on my desk. Sawyer! Harley Quinn and Alfie […]

Where are my dragon lovers?  Fantasy fans? Kimberly has done it again.  The sixth in her series of Wordy Smalls.  Time to Be a Dragon! Look at that ridiculously cute face peeking over the banner.  This series is small and a little different.  They are such a  fun concept.  Quick projects measuring only 5.25″ x […]

Class may be over, but I couldn’t resist adding just one more thing… crystals! ✨ I went a little rogue after Friends-giving and pulled out my trusty hot-fix applicator. A few crystals now glisten in the pale background and a scattering on the large pumpkin adds a magical twinkle. Because when in doubt—add sparkle. If […]

Tis the season for sparkle, stitching, and… stocking up on goodies! Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for your favorite stitcher or just a little treat for yourself (you deserve it), we’ve got some fabulous items in stock right now: 👜 Multi-Pocket Organizers So many fun patterns to choose from! These are great for […]

There’s a new class coming, and you’re going to want wings for this one. Introducing Fleurs (also known as Being Human) — the latest design from the ever-whimsical a kimberly design. This one is bold, bright, and just the right amount of sassy. A garden of graphic flowers blooms across the canvas, all framed by […]

Sometimes I really do leave the Beehive! After Friendsgiving weekend, our friend Kathy stayed an extra day, so Karl and I bundled up for a little Baltimore adventure — the famous Miracle on 34th Street. For those who don’t know, this isn’t the movie — it’s a real neighborhood tradition that started all the way […]

This weekend was our annual Friends-Giving celebration — a weekend of stitching, sparkle, and joy shared with an amazing group of women, both in-person and on Zoom. This class is always one of my favorites of the year, and this time, we gathered around a canvas that’s near and dear to my heart: Autumn Moderne. […]

As Thanksgiving arrives, I find myself pausing between piles of threads and cat snuggles to think about just how grateful I am. From this little Beehive of creativity, I’m sending love and thanks to every one of you who stitches, cheers, and celebrates with me. I say this every year, but it never feels like […]

Our newest Mystery Class has begun! Window of Opportunity by Zecca is a charming triptych filled with birds, leaves, and one very sneaky orange cat. Each of the three panels measures 8″ x 10″—easy to manage, but when displayed together, they make a big impact!   In Lesson One, we started right in the center […]

You know I love a good thread… and this one? She’s a dream. Literally. Let me tell you a little story. Over 10 years ago, I was stitching with floche. I ended up with two different dyelots of the same color and an idea was born.  Floche is light, it’s luminous, it behaves beautifully on […]

Registration is now open! Being a Honey Bee is all about rewards for you!Sign up to be a Honey Bee, and we’ll send you a special December gift box—filled with love, sparkle, and a little something just for you. The gifts may be smaller this year, but that’s because we’ve added something even sweeter… ✨ […]

Sure, I love needlepoint… but let’s be honest — I work for the cats. Today is National Cat Day, and what better way to celebrate than by introducing you to my five fabulous furry overlords? 🐱 Callie – Our queen bee. Runs a tight ship and looks good doing it. 🐱 Harley – Professional napper, […]

Today’s the final day of Zoom-bellishment — and we’re going out with a splash. Introducing Sea Buddies by Purple Palm, the last new canvas in this weekend’s lineup. It’s 7″ x 16″ on 18ct, and it’s giving underwater chaos in the very best way. Think of it as an octopus on an adventure… surrounded by […]

Next up in our Zoom-bellishment lineup is Frankie — a rainbow-hued dino with a look that says, “I know I’m fabulous.” Designed by the wildly creative Barbara Basso, this canvas is 6″ x 12.5″ on 18ct, and every inch of it is pure joy. Frankie lives in a world of swirling skies and colorful mountains. […]

Every once in a while, a canvas comes along that feels like it was made for fairy tale stitching — soft colors, dreamy details, and a little bit of sparkle waiting to happen. Say hello to the newest addition to this weekend’s Zoom-bellishment lineup: the Castle from Colors of Praise. At 14″ x 14″ on […]

We’re counting down to Zoom-bellishment this weekend — and you know I had to add a little more fall flavor to the mix. Let me introduce you to Crows on Pumpkin, a brand-new design by one of our newest artists, Margaret King.  Yes, this is the same Margaret King who designed our next mystery class, […]

Let’s kick off our countdown to next weekend’s Zoom-bellishment with something just a little bit wicked. 🧙‍♀️ Introducing My Cauldron by Barbara Basso — the first of five brand-new stitchguides that will debut in our October Zoom-bellishment class! This one is a stunner. That red-haired witch, her perfectly unimpressed cat, the brooding sky, and that […]

Two Doves Some canvases just have a vibe. A flow. A certain rhythm that you can’t quite explain… but you know it when you see it. That’s exactly how I feel about Two Doves by Mattye Hamilton. This painterly canvas is pure elegance—a graceful swirl of color, texture, and imagination. It’s not meant to be […]

Returning Favorites for October Zoom-bellishment 🎉 Zoom-bellishment is NEXT WEEKEND (cue confetti cannons!), and while shops are buzzing with all the new goodies at market, let’s not forget—we’ve got our own parade of fabulous happening right here. Before we start rolling out the brand new canvases (oh, they’re coming…), let’s take a moment to celebrate […]