Have you ever stitched a swirl? Tapestry Tastings conquers this lovely stitch. It’s a little tricky, but the end results are so worth it! The border surrounding the swirl is a crossed scotch stitch, very colorful and sparkly in the Bold color way, and still lovely in the other three. This is just one of …
We’ve just announced another new class in partnership with Shining Needle Society, and I’d like to escort you on a tour of this design! Tapestry Tastings is a tasting sampler of several different canvas stitches, all in easy to stitch bite sized blocks. I’ll show you several in the next few blog posts, starting with …
When it’s cold and dreary in January and February our thoughts turn to happier times, getting together with stitching friends, perhaps taking a class or two, and planning our stitchy travels for the year. This year, I’m teaming up with Kurdy Biggs, of Threedles, to offer a stitching retreat. This isn’t just a retreat! We …
Hopefully you’ve seen the announcements about our new class offerings, Mostly Jessicas and Mostly Walnetos. I’ve been getting some questions, so I’ll answer some of the most common questions you may have. Are the classes being taught together? No! The classes will begin around the same time, and end around the same time, but the …
is the way to become proficient in challenging stitches! We have two new classes coming up that will help you achieve skill and ease, with Mostly Jessicas and Mostly Walnetos! All the info is on the product pages for these classes, so today I want to explain why we’re offering these classes now. I taught …
We are very close to shipping for Sonata, and hope to start the class in the next 2-3 weeks. Sooo, if you want in the class act now! We are out of the Cool color way, but we have one Warm kit left. And, I found a Neutral kit! If you’d like to have the …
We’ll be closing registration on June 30 for Symphony! We need the lead time to order supplies and get them in, so we can ship and hopefully start class around the first week of October. You have a few more days to register, so don’t delay! You have options of either of the two kits …
I’m busy getting my classes ready for seminar this year. Several of you have indicated that attending seminar isn’t possible due to a variety of reasons, but now I can bring a seminar class to you! I taught Symphony for the EGA National Seminar in 2021. This is a complex and interesting project with a …
Today is the deadline! We have to place our orders for class kits tomorrow and need the final count. Fantasia features loads of fans and layered fans, with crescents, Amadeus stitches and a few others to round out the design. It’s 8″ square, canvas cut size 14″ x 14″, so not a huge project. If …
Or should I say black canvas? We are currently registering for Fantasia with Shining Needle Society and you have the option of black canvas or white canvas. While I don’t have a model stitched on white, here’s about what it would look like on white canvas: I think it still looks pretty good! So if …