I can finally share this canvas. I’ve been dying to show it to you. Does it not scream me? You know I love everything Zecca and when I saw this piece I just knew, I had to stitch it. This will be our next Mystery with a Twist. The Row of Ladies by Lee is […]
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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 […]
Fabulous Frippery and Baubles by Zecca
You know I love everything Zecca. What’s not to love? Color. Pattern. Whimsy. Every inch of a Zecca canvas is fun to stitch. One day Karen (aka Zecca herself) and I were chatting, let’s do a club! And the rest as they say is history. We hope you will join us on this […]
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 […]
Yes, I have friends that just basketweave :-)
It’s true. And they do a beautiful job of it. Check out this zecca canvas. This canvas is also available as the coolest ever growth chart thanks to Zecca!
Cool down. Think Snow….
Here he is, our favorite snowman back from the finisher in four variations! Three pillows and a frame. I can’t decide which is my favorite. Totally different feeling to each piece. Thank you ladies for letting me post. This was our holiday mystery class for 2012. He is a very fun […]
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 […]
Fun Frames!
I generally think you can’t go wrong with a Zecca canvas. Each one is more fun than the next. This is the lotus blossom canvas painted on 13ct. Yes, 13ct. It comes with a stitch guide written by the one and only Robin King. Add to that canvas great stitches and threads and the result […]
Sparkles are a good thing
Happy Holidays Everyone! There are just eight more days until Christmas. Are you ready? We took a break this afternoon from holiday prepping for Snowman Mystery Class #2. I amped up the party just a bit with blue velvet cake. How could I resist? It’s the perfect shade of blue to go with the class […]
Are You ready for Snow?
I’m ready for snow if it’s this super cute snowman that we’re talking about. Handpainted by Zecca, he is our next mystery class at the shop. The first class will be December 2nd. You know he’s going to rock with bling and sparkle. If you would like to join the fun, call us at 410.296.0405 […]
6 feet of needlepoint heaven
Oh my! How cool is this? Zecca has done it again. The quintessential growth chart that will last till little Tommy towers over mom. Available on 18ct or 13ct it is just so wonderful. Lots of fabulous little zecca-like treasures to stitch and embellish! When this arrived to make me smile with a note that […]
the 2012 Holiday Mystery Class is……..
It’s time to unveil the Holiday Mystery Class at Bedecked and Beadazzled! You’ve waited patiently, and here it is. Isn’t he just the cutest! Painted on 18ct by Zecca and exclusively ours, I love this little guy. Mystery classes are one of the most fun things in the shop! You sign up knowing only what […]
Save the Date – September 9th
Check your calendar. Do you have plans for September 9th? If not, you are going to want to join us at Bedecked and Beadazzled for a fun afternoon of stitching with one of our favorite teachers. Robin King will be in town and has agreed to come teach for us. You know how much we […]
Box Pillow puzzles outside of the box
How’s that for a headline? So what am I talking about? Zecca, the wonderful creative spirit that she is has done it again. She had the vision to dream up something so big, so creative that I am once again blown away. Do you remember flip books from when you were a kid? The top […]
Our bird has flown home
The final step in our Mystery Classes is when my piece returns from the finisher. I am pleased to announce that Mama Bird is home and safely guarding her nest. She resides happily in the shop so that you can visit her anytime. I had Karen from Zecca make even more buttons to as she […]
The flowers are a’blooming!
Wowsy, wowsy. The flowers on our mystery canvas have burst into bloom in the last few weeks. Just like flowers in a garden one day you look and there they are. Just like flowers in a garden no two are alike. They are great fun to stitch. All the flowers use basically the same stitches, […]
Let the games begin
We’ve done the tedious parts of the canvas (the sky, the dirt); now we have flowers and leaves and the dragonfly to play with! You probably know my attention span by now, so I’m excited by the flowers. Fun little gems we can bring to life. There’s lots of color and detail left. Let’s start […]
It’s a Clear and Sunny Day!
The colors of Spring are bursting on this canvas. The next stop on our journey is the sky. The color is a lovely shade of Aquamarine. I chose a big circular stitch originally designed by Brenda Hart. It’s curly and quirky and plays off the whimsey of the flowers. The stitch is worked in two […]
Signs of Spring
Aaaah, the excitement of a first date. What will it be? Where will we go? That’s how I feel starting our next mystery. Where will this journey lead us? This is such a happy canvas designed by Zecca. There is so much going on. Great colors, potential for great stitches and texture. The fun thing […]
