What Do I See When I Look at a Canvas? I was scrolling through Facebook the other evening and came across an interesting discussion. Someone had purchased a canvas with a stitch guide and was disappointed that there wasn’t a photo of the finished piece stitched from that guide. That led to comments about how […]
Archives for May 2026
Featured Artist: Eleanor Grosch
Some canvases tell you exactly what to do. Others invite you to play. That’s one of the things I love most about the work of Eleanor Grosch. Her designs are clean, graphic, colorful, and wonderfully clever — with bold shapes and strong composition that immediately catch your eye. They feel modern in a way that […]
The Garden Gates are Open
Secret Garden officially began Sunday and ohhhh… this one is going to be special. The perspective is intentionally flat and graphic — the house and the garden gate are stacked almost like stage scenery instead of realistic architecture. Which of course means I immediately started playing games with scale and perspective through the stitching. You […]
If you’re tired of seeing the same canvases everywhere…
There’s something I’ve been thinking about lately as we’ve been adding all these new arrivals to the website. So many shops carry the same canvases. The same collections. The same “safe” designs. And listen… there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. Popular designs are popular for a reason. But I’ve never been very good at safe. […]
July 2026 Zoom-bellishment Picks are Here!
It’s time! We’re opening up July 2026 Zoom-bellishment, and this lineup is so good. Every canvas is currently available… but you know how this goes. Sometimes there is only one available. Class Dates: July 25-26, 2026 (Zoom) 11-4PM EasternTwo days of stitching, sparkle, and shared creativity This round features a beautiful mix of brand-new designs […]
She Cleaned Up Nicely (For Someone Holding a Skull)
She’s back from the framer… and somehow even more dramatic than I expected. My New Skull has officially made her return, and I had to pause everything else to show her off. The frame pulls all that rich color and texture together in the best way — she’s bold, a little mysterious, and definitely not […]
