A Poore Girl Paints has a wide variety of canvases.  Here are some of the canvases we have in stock.

Here is a great idea of how to finish this sweet canvas.

Stitched by Ellen

New Stitch Monday – Criss Cross Hungarian

One of our favorite stitches at the shop is the Criss Cross Hungarian.  It is a very versatile stitch that can be used just about anywhere on your canvas as well as making a great background.   There are several different thread options that you can use.  On the dreidel shown below, I used a blue Neon Rays Plus for the main stitch and then added white Neon Rays for the cross stitch.  You can use coordinating colored threads such as Splendor for the main stitch and Neon Rays, Entice or Kreinik for the cross stitch.  If you are not looking to add any glitter choose your main colored thread and then add a lighter or darker colored thread for the cross stitch.  Of course, you could use the same colored thread for the entire stitch.  It’s always fun playing around with the threads till you get the look you want for your canvas.

Give it a try!

Happy Stitching – Stephanie

We love  Pippin canvases and lucky for us we just got a few in stock.  Now is a great time to start stitching your holiday gifts for next year.  The ornaments can be jazzed up with metallic threads or beads.  Need a bridal shower gift the teapots or the rooster would be great for any kitchen either framed or placed in a Lucite tray.   If you love the beach we have the perfect brick covering for your summer home.

We are currently hosting The Meredith Collection’s Virtual Trunk Show. So many wonderful canvases to choose from. Treglown Designs is one of the companies that The Meredith Collection represents. Here is a taste of some of the canvases from their line. To view the full line please visit https://themeredithcollection.com/collection/treglown-designs.

We are offering 20% off all trunk show canvases.  Give us a call if something catches your eye!

Great finishing to share this week!

Stitched by Lonnie

Stitched by Barbara

Stitched by Catherine

Stitched by Ellen

Stitched by Kappy

Stitched by Catherine

Stitched by Lori

Stitched by Judy

Stitched by Esther

Stitched by Lauren

Stitched by Stephanie

Stitched by Adrienne

We just love when new canvases start arriving in the shop.  Here are the new Pepperberry canvases that we have in stock.

 Staff Pick Wednesday – Potting Flowers

For today’s staff pick we have this colorful gardening canvas.  To help bring this canvas to life consider doing the flowers with a variety of ribbons.  Some of the ribbon stitches that can be used for the flowers is the Spider Web Rose stitch, French Knot Rose stitch, Twisted Ribbon stitch, French Knots and the Lazy Daisy stitch.  For the leaves the Stab or Padded Straight stitch would work.  Do the window with the T-stitch using Kreinik #32.  Need more ideas just let us know.  The canvas is on sale today for $175.

Start getting ready for next fall with some new Kelly Clark Canvases!  Below are a few of the canvases we have in stock.

What’s great about Kelly,  is that she has a full line of Mix & Match Pumpkins, Gourds & Acorns.  Design your own fall decor.  Let us know and we can order any of the canvases that are not in stock for you.

The Meredith Collection – Charley Harper Virtual Trunk Show

We know there are a lot of Charley Harper fans out in the needlepoint world.  Here is a taste of some his new canvases and some favorites.  We are offering a 20% discount on all trunk show canvases.  To view the full line of Charley Harper’s canvases please go to  https://themeredithcollection.com/collection/charley-harper/needlepoint.

We are truly excited to be hosting The Meredith Collection Trunk Show this month.  The Meredith Collection represents several designers which include Charley Harper and Treglown.   Treglown also has several designers under their brand name.    Oh my, so many canvases to choose from.  We are offering 20% off of all trunk show canvases.  During the coming weeks we will post some of these great canvases.  To view the full line please their website at https://themeredithcollection.com .  You know the drill if you see something give us a call and we will order it for you.