Merry Christmas
Celebrating 12 Days of Needlepoint – Day 12
On the Twelfth Day of Needlepoint we share two stockings for cherished family pets and a cheerful snow globe with lots of great stitches, shared by Adrienne. Gretchen shared her collection of Santa Stand Ups. The set of carolers are by Heart Strings a charming little series that comes with stitch guides, although Gretchen changed it up a little bit.
We hope that you have enjoyed the 12 Days of Needlepoint and getting to peak at our wonderful customers’ treasurers.
We wish you all a very Happy Holiday and the safest and healthiest of New Years!
Finishing Friday on Thursday
We thought we would share the last of the 2020 Finishing today. Can’t wait to see all of the goodies that will be arriving in 2021!
Wishing all who are celebrating a Very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.
Stitched by Stephanie
Stitched by Catherine
Stitched by Susan
Stitched by Susan
Stitched by Debbie
Stitched by Lonnie
Stitched by Sandra
Stitched by Pauline
Stitched by Marilyn
Stitched by Bernadette
Stitched by Susan
Stitched by Cheryl
Stitched by Norma
Stitched by Katie
Stitched by Heidi
Stitched by Haley
Stitched by Pat
Stitched by Joan
Stitched by Mary
Stitched by Maribel
Stitched by Jennifer
Stitched by Annan
Celebrating 12 Days of Needlepoint – Day 11
On the Eleventh Day of Needlepoint we share some wonderful Hanukkah needlepoint to share with you. Three menorahs each very different but inspirational all! We do have a stitch guide for the jewel toned Tapestry Fair menorah that is framed.
The Hanukkah round and Hanukkah angel are charming additions to the decorations too!
We also have a stitch guide for the Melissa Shirley angel.
Thank you to Stephanie for sharing these wonderful needlepoint decorations!
Staff Pick Wednesday
Staff Pick Wednesday
Long may it wave! Today’s Staff Pick is a traditional patriotic canvas on 13 count canvas with classic colors and motifs. Keep the stitching simple using Planet Earth Silk or Silk & Ivory. The canvas is on sale today for $104.
Celebrating the 12 Days of Needlepoint – Day 10
On the Tenth Day of Needlepoint we share these wonderful pictures of a classic Christmas tree, great collection of holiday stand ups and the amazing banister decorated with a wonderful Rebecca Woods Designs 12 Days of Christmas needlepoint ornaments.
Maribel, thank you for sharing this inspirational collection of holiday needlepoint!
Coming Soon – Pepperberry Easter Egg Topiary
Pepperberry Easter Egg Topiary
Are your ready for Spring? We know we just got our first snow storm and we are getting ready for our scaled down celebrations and ringing in 2021. Gretchen has been busy working on this enchanting Pepperberry Easter Egg Topiary. Lots of bright colors, different textured threads and fun stitches. Finished as a standup this will be a wonderful addition to your Easter collection.
Will we be able to do a class? We know that everyone is anxious to be able to come in the shop and sit with our stitching buddies but at this point we have no way of telling when it will be safe to do that. More information will be coming after the new year.
Stay safe all!
Celebrating 12 Days of Needlepoint – Day 9
On the Ninth Day of Needlepoint we have a fun and charming collection of ornaments. I really love the Shelly Tribbey ice skate with the metal blade and the nutcracker mouse ornament finished with the crystal.
This wonderful holiday collection was shared by Mary Lynn. Mary Lynn needlepoints her monogram and year and usually has it added to the back of her ornaments. On the nutcracker mouse you can see her personal tag, I always admire this added touch.
New Stitch Monday With a Twist – Week 3
New Stitch Monday With a Twist – Week 3
Continuing on my journey of learning 11 new stitches for the Raymond Crawford “Needlepoint” canvas I found a fun stitch for the second letter “E”. The Upright Oriental stitch was just perfect. I used 4 stands of Splendor S1074 for the main part of the stitch (shown light blue) and then added Neon Rays N116 for the accent lines (shown dark blue).
There have been discussions about how far to take your vertical stitches. I take them right to the edge because when I don’t it looks to me as if I skipped a stitch or two. Some stitchers don’t like a crowed look. It your personal choice.
When using Neon Rays or and type of ribbon it is a good idea to use a laying tool to help keep it flat. Try to use a laying tool that does not have a sharp point because it can catch on the ribbon and make a pull. Another trick is to use a small flat iron and run the ribbon through it. Of course I’m sure you all know where to order one from.
Another idea for this stitch would be to use an over-dyed thread for the main section and a solid thread for the accent lines.
For those of you who are participating in the 21 New Stitches for the 2021 Challenge I hope you can add this stitch and the other 2 that I wrote about over the last 3 weeks.
Give them a try!
Happy Stitching – Stephanie
Celebrating 12 Days of Needlepoint – Day 8
On the Eighth Day of Needlepoint we have a cheerful collection of holiday needlepoint! The wonderful Merry Christmas and Santa round pillows are so jolly. The collection of Santa stand ups make for a great display.
This delightful collection belongs to Sally, thanks for sharing!
