Need a new project?  We just got some real cuties from Oasis.

 New Canvases from Prairie Designs

Here are 2 Prairie Designs canvases that are in stock at the shop.  The floral bouquet is really going to be a lot of fun to stitch.  Using beads, embellishments and ribbons will help you create a one-of-a-kind dimensional masterpiece.  Consider padding the white flowers with either felt or cotton and then string white pearl beads over the padding.  Messy beading would be great for the smaller flowers.  If you need more ideas just let us know and we will help you out.

There are several different ways you can stitch the dog canvas.  The T-Stitch would be great for the window using   Kreinik 032.    Very Velvet would be great for the arm chair.   Use Neon Rays for the curtain.

Let us know if one of these canvases is calling your name.

Staff Pick Wednesday – The Crown

We have the perfect canvas for you.  With the new season of the Crown beginning sometime in November why not stitch a crown.   This canvas can really be jazzed up.  If you love beading there are so many places that gold beads can be used either in the background or on the crown.  Not much of a beading nut use gold Kreinik or Entice.   Consider padding the pearls with a cotton thread and then cover it with Neon Ray or Neon Rays Plus.  Use crystal embellishments in the band.   This glorious canvas is on sale today for $73.

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.