“I used this thread in the pink flowers of Friends, and every time I teach with it someone asks, ‘What is that?’ It isn’t one metallic color. It’s lots of them. Pinks melt into blues, then greens, then yellows, all in one ribbon. As the light catches it, the colors seem to dance across the […]
Archives for July 2026
Friends… and a Whole Garden of Tulips
Somehow, our Friends Mystery Class has come to an end… and somehow, we finished it in three lessons instead of four! I’m not entirely sure how we did it. The stitch guide is complete, the class is finished, and my sample? Well… it’s mostly finished. Our little kitty still needs her whiskers, and I have […]
Nice To Meet You
We’ve made it to the fifth and final brand-new stitch guide debuting in this weekend’s Zoom-bellishment class! Today’s reveal is Nice to Meet You by #barbarabasso. Barbara has a gift for creating characters that make you wonder what happened just before you arrived. Has the Great Dane politely introduced himself? Is he admiring her fabulous […]
Always Late. Never Boring.
Our fourth of five brand-new stitch guides debuting in this weekend’s Zoom-bellishment class is Rabbit in Wonderland by #loveyoumore. Some canvases invite you to stitch them. This one invites you to explore it. The White Rabbit may be the star of the show, but look a little closer. A pocket watch reminds us time is […]
Bold. Graphic. Unmistakably Eleanor.
The third of five brand-new stitch guides debuting in this weekend’s Zoom-bellishment class is Wild Tiger by #eleanorgrosch. One of the things I love most about Eleanor’s work is how she can create so much movement with such clean, geometric shapes. Every angle, every stripe, every color block works together to create a tiger that’s […]
Three Friends One Snowy Day
Today’s reveal for this weekend’s Zoom-bellishment class is 3 Snowmen by #margaretking. If Snow Folks is the lively winter party, this is its quieter companion. Three cheerful snowmen and women, bundled up for the season, sharing a peaceful winter day with their birdie friends. Sometimes a canvas doesn’t need a lot of action. Sometimes it’s […]
Meet the Queen of Tarts!
It’s time for the first of five brand-new stitch guides debuting in this weekend’s Zoom-bellishment class! Queen of Tarts by #zeccadesigns If you’ve stitched Zecca before, you already know why I love her work. Bold color. Whimsical characters. Just enough mystery to make you wonder what story she’s telling. At 6″ x 24″ on 18ct, […]
Returning Favorites for July Zoom-bellishment 2026
We’re starting our countdown to next weekend’s Zoom-bellishment, and today it’s all about the returning favorites—the canvases that were simply too much fun to not feature again! These are tried-and-true designs with beautiful stitch guides, lots of personality, and plenty of opportunities to play with stitches, texture, and sparkle. ✨ Judging Your Outfit by Heather […]
Not Everything Has to End Up on a Wall
Sometimes it’s fun to stitch something you’ll actually carry. This gorgeous floral clutch flap, designed and stitched by Arlene Steinberg, is one of those projects that makes you smile every time you pick it up. The bold colors absolutely dance against the dramatic black background, and every flower, leaf, and flourish is an opportunity to […]
Trick or Treat
Our 2026 Halloween Mystery Begins! There are certain canvases that make me smile the instant I see them. Trick or Treat by Margaret King was one of those. If you joined us for last year’s Santa’s Pup Mystery Class, you already know why I adore Margaret’s artwork. Her designs have such wonderful personality, and this […]
Tall, Thin & Polka Dotted
Lesson Two of our Friends Mystery Class is complete, and our quirky little kitty is really beginning to show off her personality! This lesson was all about the cat—and yes, I did everything I could to make her look tall and thin. We all want that, right? To create that illusion, we used two different […]
Frankie Has Arrived!
Meet Frankie by Barbara Basso. Actually…meet Sue’s Frankie. Every once in a while, a stitched piece lands on my desk that makes me stop what I’m doing and just stare for a while. This is one of those pieces. From the riot of color to the layers of texture, Frankie is joyful from his crazy […]
