Well, today did not go quite as planned. It should have been lesson #2 of the Silly Christmas Birds, but we had snow and ice. Not as much as some parts of the country but one never knows. So, we decided to cancel class for the day. Just because we cancelled the in person class […]
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Too Much Fun!
This canvas is just too much fun. I love every inch of it. Yes, it is my design, but really, sometimes that isn’t a good thing. Sometimes it means you are too close to it. But this canvas is just pure joy to stitch. All my happy colors and a fun attitude to boot. Today […]
Look who swam in!
Aquamarine, that’s who. Aquamarine by Sandra Vargas was our summer mystery class, quick and full of sparkle! Even with a sequined tail I didn’t think she was glittery enough. I framed her in a navy glitter frame. More sparkle! She can be kitted and sent to you anytime. Just say the word.
A very special visitor, or two
Today’s class was such fun. Not only did Boo! our friendly ghost make his final appearance before heading out to the finisher but this little guy came to visit too! Meet Moke. Moke is a dear little rescue dog with such good stitching etiquette. He just curls up and chills out. Or hangs on […]
Waving from Bedecked and Beadazzled
Here he is, Boo by Hal Mayforth waving happily. :-) Isn’t he too cute? Today was lesson 2 of our Halloween Mystery Class. Boo has a personality now. His eyes are sparkling and glow in the dark. He has all of his outlines and best of all his little hands rise off the canvas waving […]
Eeeek! It’s time for the Halloween Mystery Class at Bedecked and Beadazzled
Today was the first lesson of the Boo! Mystery Class. Boo! is a canvas interpreted from a painting by Hal Mayforth. Funky and retro it has lots of possibilities. We started with his little sheet covered body. So cute in a fun stitch that glows in the dark with two different threads. His mouth is […]
The Christmas Mystery Revealed
You never really know what is going to float my boat for a mystery class. I try to keep them all different but still things I like. Trust me that’s hard. I push you out of your comfort zone and sometimes I push me out of mine too :-) So, now when you least expect […]
I just couldn’t stop myself
I was having so much fun stitching Blue Moon, our current mystery class, that I didn’t want the fun to end. Do you ever feel that way about a canvas? Usually I hit the point where I want the canvas to be done, all the creative stuff is done. We all know my attention span, […]
Bashful
Take a walk on the wild side with me as we explore lesson #3 of the Blue Moon Mystery Class. Today was the day, the big reveal of all my off beat ideas for this little guy’s body. Before we start, let me show you something really cool. When last we met I gave options […]
Compensation – a way of life
There’s just no way around it. Compensation is a way of life, particularly for needleworkers. We are constantly compensating stitches to make them fit the shape of a painted area. Sometimes it is easier than others. Sometimes we are more in the mood to play the game than others. This is one of those times […]
The Goddess Returns
Bastet is back from the framer! We have two entirely different versions to share! Mats and frame in a traditional format vs a two tiered color and black frame. So, cool. Bastet, the Egyptian Cat Goddess by Tapestry Fair was our first Mystery Class for 2013! If you missed her, it’s not too late. […]
What’s New?
New Mystery Classes, that’s what’s new! We started Blue Moon last weekend. We love Zecca canvases and this has been a long-time favorite. It’s going to be a fun stitch filled with surprises. You can see what we did by clicking here. Since we have this one underway it’s time to announce the next mystery. […]
Blue Moon
Blue Moon You saw me standing alone Without a dream in my heart Without a love of my own Blue Moon You know just what I was there for You heard me saying a prayer for Someone I really could care for And then there suddenly appeared before me The only one my arms will […]
Aquamarine, the Disco Mermaid
Aquamarine isn’t a shy mermaid. She likes to be the center of attention. If you want to be the center of attention then what better than to cover yourself in sequins! Sparkly, sparkly sequins! Today was the last class of the Aquamarine Mermaid Mystery Class. Our girl is now ready for the finisher. The main […]
New Finishes
How cute is this finishing for a holiday pillow. Looks just like a present! The perfect finish for our Watering Can Lady. This is a Corina Luyken design from Maggie that we offered as a Mystery Class. So fun. Thanks Carol and Beth for the great stitching and allowing us to to show off […]
Broom Parking – Another Finish
OOOH! Look at this. Beautiful finish! So fun! Almost a shame to put it away after Halloween. Maybe Sue will leave it out. It really does make you smile every time you look at it. And check out the back of the box. We couldn’t let the tagline on the canvas go completely, so it’s […]
Blue Moon
Blue Moon You saw me standing alone Without a dream in my heart Without a love of my own Blue Moon You know just what I was there for You heard me saying a prayer for Someone I really could care for And then there suddenly appeared before me The only one my arms will […]
National Bastet Day
I am officially declaring today as Bastet Day! Let’s make it a National Holiday. The last stitch just went in my canvas and I am delighted. Off to the framer she goes. She’s a perfectly glamorous feline all beaded and bedecked! If you haven’t finished stitching your Bastet, today’s the day to stitch away. […]
Come Swim with a Mermaid
You know you want to. How cool would it be to swim with a mermaid? Today we started our journey with the first lesson of the Aquamarine Mermaid Mystery Class. We lightly stitched her flesh and we created a beautiful sparkling sea for her to live in. The sea is made from circles mimicking the […]
Jewels Fit For A Goddess!
Today was the last class of Bastet the Egyptian Cat Goddess. She was a huge undertaking as a Mystery Class. I try not to do canvases that are this large but this one was well worth the effort. I still have a little more to do and will post her glamor shots when she is […]
Beaded Messages
It’s fun to wonder what the hieroglyphics on the Egyptian Cat Canvas mean. Now thanks to my Hieroglyphic Alphabet Decoder we can decipher the mystery. On the left we have A Eagle Z Cloth N Water N Water R Mouth J Cobra So perhaps an Eagle was caught in a cloth, fell into lots of […]
Jeweled Lotuses
Ready for the reveal? Today was the third lesson of Bastet our Egyptian Cat Mystery Class! We Bedecked, Bejeweled and Beadazzled the lotuses. So fun! We attached different types of beads with different techniques and beautiful threads. There are two lotuses on the canvas, each at a 45 degree angle so each section of […]
Sometimes I change direction…
What can I say? I’m fickle. I’m a gemini so I have a good excuse for changing my mind all the time. The original finishing plan for the Broom Parking Mystery Class was to frame it with a cut out in the mat showcasing the new logo. I started plotting and planning and changing my […]
Aquamarine
Such a pretty color. Such a pretty name. Such a pretty mermaid! Aquamarine Mermaid by our newest designer, Sandra Vargas, will be our Summer Mystery Class at Bedecked and Beadazzled. Summer mysteries should be fun and fanciful. This little mermaid fits the bill perfectly. Aquamarine, has such a sweet face and her colors are yummy. […]
