When it comes to painterly needlepoint, few artists capture the magic quite like Emily Garces. Her designs are soft, luminous, and full of life. Once stitched, they transform into little jewel boxes—shimmering with thread, sparkle, and just the right hint of beads. Here’s how I think about stitching her canvases. This isn’t a stitch guide—it’s […]
Archives for August 2025
Changing Things Up!
It’s time to shake things up and think Outside the Box… again! We’re changing things up for a kimberly design’s October Outside the Box class, and this time, it’s all about choice. You get to pick your path — stitch Square Two or Square Three (or both!) and join us on Zoom October 4 and […]
Halloween Cruise Mayhem – Lesson Three Recap!
We dove deep in this one — literally! Lesson Three of Halloween Cruise Mayhem is in the books, and we spent our Sunday stitching beneath the sea. This section is wild, colorful, and absolutely packed with personality. It’s what happens when spooky meets silly… underwater. Let’s talk about the octopus.He’s glorious.He’s glowing.He’s squeezing a witch […]
Sign-ups Are Open for October Zoom-bellishment! 🎉
It’s that time again! Zoom-bellishment returns this October, and if you’ve been waiting for the next round of stitches, sparkle, and stitching shenanigans—here’s your chance. 🗓️ Class dates: Saturday, October 25 & Sunday, October 26 – 11AM–4PM ET💻 Location: Zoom, of course🎨 Canvas lineup: Fall magic, bold colors, and brand new guides! You’ll spend two […]
All Stitched and Ready to Hop
Sunday was the second—and final—class of Bunny Love by Lane Tree Lily, and oh my goodness… this little guy is looking adorable! We wrapped things up with a super fun Darning Pattern background that’s as much about texture as it is about sparkle. Using two threads—Radiance Mini and Painter’s Thread Coton à Broder—the background shades […]
Outside the Box
It’s time to shake things up and think Outside the Box… again! We’re thrilled to announce the next installment in the a kimberly design Outside the Box series. If you loved stitching Square One (or are just now discovering this technicolor adventure), you’re going to fall head over heels for Square Two. This abstract beauty […]
Say Hello to My New Skull
It’s that magical time again — time to kick off a brand new Mystery Class! And this one? It’s equal parts spooky, soulful, and simply stunning. Let us introduce you to My New Skull, a hauntingly beautiful design by Sharon Hendy-Moman that dances on the edge of fall, Halloween, and Día de los Muertos. With […]
