Debbie

(This is an attempt to recreate one of the missing blog posts!) The dictionary defines “serendipity” as making desirable discoveries by accident. And I discovered some serendipity in Hippity Hoppity as I was designing it. Of course, I’d much rather you think that everything I design is very carefully thought out and done on purpose, […]

(This is an attempt to recover one of the missing blog posts!) One of the most fun things about being a designer is when we venture out to trade shows. The weekend of Valentine’s Day was the Nashville Needlearts Market, in the Embassy Suites Hotel in Cool Springs just outside Nashville. Trade shows are the

It seems fitting that we should have our first contest during the entertainment world’s awards season! I almost want to get all dressed up, find a red carpet somewhere and stroll into a glittering room filled with celebrities to make the announcement of our winner! Well, almost. It’s really too cold everywhere in the country

“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet” but a good name is essential for a new design. And I find myself stuck, for the first time ever, when it comes to naming a new design. So we’re having a contest! This contest is going to be quick, only a few days, because

Many of us view the new year as an opportunity to organize – clean house, get our personal lives organized by dieting and exercising, get our thoughts organized by reading more. And those beautiful displays of storage tubs in the DIY stores are so inspiring! During my holiday travels, while trying to sleep in unfamiliar

First an apology – my goal of one post a week got sidetracked sometime in September. I hope to do better going forward! Now, on to the stitch, cross stitching over 1 on linen or evenweave. The first time I tried to stitch “over 1” I thought how hard can this be? It’s just cross

  Sweetie pie, honey, sugar, baby, darling – we all have pet names for our dear ones. And with Valentine’s Day coming up fast (what happened to New Year’s Day?), we are releasing Lovey Dovey, the second in our seasonal and holiday color series. I love the colors associated with some holidays, but not necessarily

Leaves are changing colors, trees are dropping their leaves, the weather is getting chillier, so naturally I’m thinking of…..Easter? Yes, in the life of a needlework designer, this time of year leads to thoughts of the Nashville Needlearts Market and our spring releases. And naturally, I’m thinking of color. With fall colors all around, I’m

Have you ever made a mistake and wondered, how did that happen? We released Tricky Treats in August, and shortly after began hearing that I had made some mistakes. I left off the size canvas needed on the back of the chart, and one of the threads. Really? What a rookie mistake! Oh well, easily

Have you ever stitched something with the intent of it becoming an heirloom? I have to confess that I never have! Most of the projects I choose are what strikes me at the time, and never with the thought “my great-great-great-grandchildren will appreciate this”. I’ve seen many old stitcheries – antique schoolgirl samplers, tapestries, lace