Cue the countdown—our next Zoom-bellishment class is happening May 2 & 3, and I couldn’t be more excited about the lineup! We’ve got eleven fabulous canvases in play this round, featuring designs from some of your favorite artists (and maybe a new fave or two): ✨ David Galchutt✨ Barbara Basso✨ Lulu MyPinkturtle✨ Heather Gauthier✨ Lane […]
Archives for January 2026
Zoom-bellishment Recap
11 Projects, Endless Possibilities Zoom-bellishment was just over a week ago, and wow—what a weekend! We had 30+ fabulous ladies stitching from across the globe, working on eleven different canvases. Every single one unique. Every single one brimming with potential. As class begins, I walk through each canvas—one by one—talking through the challenges, the goals, […]
New Artist Alert: Arlene Steinberg Joins the Party!
You know we love color, whimsy, and a canvas that practically begs for fancy stitches—and Arlene Steinberg delivers all that and more! Her playful style is packed with bold color, graphic joy, and just enough open space to let your stitches shine. We kicked things off with Birdie Garden, and wow—when Arlene shared it on […]
Hair, Hips, and a Whole Lotta Fluff
We’ve made it to the final reveal for this weekend’s Zoom-bellishment class, and we’re closing things out with a strut down the sparkle runway. ✨ Introducing Hey Big Boy! by Barbara Basso — a brand new canvas, debuting this weekend with a fresh stitch guide written by me. And that’s not all… This canvas is […]
If Loving Acid Green Is Wrong, I Don’t Wanna Be Right
Today’s new release is a masterclass in all things green—and not just any green. We’re talking chartreuse, citrus, lime, leaf, and even a few shades that probably don’t have names yet. If you’ve been here a while, you know I love a good acid green moment… and if you’re new? Consider this your official introduction. […]
Autumn, but make it Zecca
We’re closing in on Zoom-bellishment weekend, and the lineup just keeps getting better. Today’s debut? A tall, skinny slice of autumn magic: Heirloom Harvest by Zecca. At 6″ x 24″ on 18ct, this canvas is the seasonal companion to Flowers Remember—but with a whole new color story and a touch of October mystery. Pumpkins, fallen […]
These Snow Folks Came to Sleigh
Time to meet a brand-new canvas making its grand entrance in this weekend’s Zoom-bellishment class! Say hello to Snow Folks by Margaret King—a joyful, high-energy winter romp that’s brand new to the world and shipping with a brand new stitch guide written by me. This scene is packed with motion and mischief: snowflakes flying, sleds […]
Birds in Her Hair, Birds in Her Heart
Time to meet the first of five brand-new stitch guides debuting this weekend in our Zoom-bellishment class—and she’s a showstopper. Frida Birds by Lulu MyPinkturtle is a vibrant folk-art fantasy bursting with color, charm, and more birds than you can count. They perch on her shoulders, flutter through her dress, and have clearly taken up […]
Zoom-bellishment: The Countdown Begins!
Our next Zoom-bellishment class is just around the corner—happening next weekend—and it’s going to be one for the books! We’ve got over 30 fabulous stitchers spanning not only the US coast to coast but Canada and Australia too. We have 11 jaw-dropping canvases and two jam-packed days of color, texture, sparkle, and “a-ha!” stitching moments. […]
Cynthia Rutledge Beadwork Classes!
Once or twice a year — and sometimes more if we’re lucky — we offer beadwork classes with Cynthia Rutledge. Cynthia is a dear friend and a true legend in the beading world, and we’re always thrilled when she joins us on Zoom. I’m delighted to announce our Spring 2026 classes, held March 21 and […]
Santa’s Pup… Finished and Full of Surprises
The only thing you can really expect from me is the unexpected.At least that’s what I try to bring to the table. And Santa’s Pup? He understood the assignment. Our final class wrapped up this past Sunday, and I can officially say he’s complete—and he is an absolute show stopper. The coat and pants are […]
