Birdcage Heart in the Latest Needlepoint Now

I have a new project in the May/June issue of Needlepoint Now, "Birdcage Heart".  This is a quick to stitch 4 inch round ornament that I hope you'll have lots of fun working on!

A Finish or Two!

"Purr More" stitched by Donna F. & "Happy" (part of my Spring Sentiments series) courtesy of Needle Fiber Arts.

Some Great Stitching This Week!

Some really fun stitches to show off this week:

Mistletoe Kitty by Joyce B.

Oh Hell No by Patricia B.

Pastry Petite: Cupcake by Rachael G.

Birdsong Ornament "Happy" by Connie B. at Needle Fiber Arts

For the Birds!

Three cute finishes of my birdie canvases today, Kringle Bird and Joy Birds!

Stitched by Jeanne C.

Stitched by Kathy B.

Stitched by Linda L.

New at Market!

These designs all made their official Market debut at last weekend's TNNA show in Cleveland!

Christmas Critters has an all-new color scheme:

And these Classic designs are all new for 13 count canvas:

Latest Designs in Stock!

My designs for Winter/Early Spring 2018 are now in stock & shipping out!  My Christmas Tree Banners are now available in various colors and themes, including "Merry", "Joy" and "Noel":

"Noel" will be a class at Fancy Stitches later this year! 

Also available are my original Christmas Critter Stars in this new red and green color scheme:

Stitch a Spooky Star!

Announcing "Stitch a Spooky Star, my latest collaboration with Fancy Stitches!  This five piece ornament set comes with a thread kit and a stitch guide by Cynthia Pigg.  Sign ups are being taken now for this club that starts in January 2018.  Give the shop a call for more details or to sign up!

Some Great New Stitches!

People have been busy stitching bees this summer so far, here are some great stitches of my canvases, soon to be on their way to the finishers:

Paula B. stitched this fabulous rendition of Pirate Mermaid, doesn't it look great?

Andrea A. completed her CandyLand Christmas so quickly I could hardly believe my eyes!  Love the background stitches on this one!

Barb W. gets a ton of stitching done while she travels, she just completed one of the designs from my Stitch a Falling Star club:

I'm sneaking in a stitched and finished one too, this is one of my Thistle Hill ornaments stitched by Ann T.:

Holiday Star Series Now Available!

All of the designs from the Stitch A Falling Star series that was exclusive to Fancy Stitches are now available for everyone!  Purchase individually or as a set.  Kits are still available at Fancy Stitches of course! 

CH122 Fox

CH122A Kitty

CH122B Cardinals

CH122C Owls

CH122D Santa Birds

A Finish and an Almost!

My friend Martha J. finished her "So Happy" recently, with lots of great personal touches as usual!  Love how it came out:

And this almost finished is Jan K.'s, who is stitching it in Carolyn Hedge Baird's class at the Chaparral here in Houston:

Can't wait to see both of these again when they are finished-finished!

Destination Dallas!

The Destination Dallas wholesale trade show is this weekend and I will be attending for the first time as a vendor!  I am pretty nervous and excited as well!  I have a few new things to show off there, here's a peek at them now:

Birdcage Heart is a painted canvas with stitch guide, the photo really does not convey just how sparkly it really is!

 This is a new cuff bracelet design called Indian Summer:

July 4th Birdhouse is also a painted canvas with guide:

Here it is finished into a cracker ornament:

I also have new versions of my Peacock Party canvas, it is now available as individual peacocks, with and without the background:

Stitch a Falling Star - Santa Birds is Shipping!

The Santa Birds Star is shipping out this month in the Stitch a Falling Star club!  I love how Cynthia stitched this one, especially the tree!

Here's a recap of the other 4 Stars in the series-- it sure has been fun!!

Stay tuned for more, the next club on the horizon is called "Merry & Bright"!

New Club Series "Stitch a Falling Star" Starts January 2016!

Big news today, I have a new club series!!  "Stitch a Falling Star" starts in January 2016 and is a shop exclusive club for Fancy Stitches.  This monthly series features the five canvases pictured below, each star is 5" on 18 count canvas.  This series is all about cute critters in their Christmas finery-- a the fox and the kitty are wearing their favorite scarves, the little birds have on their Santa hats, and the owls are decked out in their best argyle sweater vests!  And the cardinals are already naturally attired for festive winter holidays of course! 

Just give Fancy Stitches a call at 817 641 4761 to sign up or send them an email via their website www.fancystitches.com.  The club includes the canvas, threads and a full color stitch guide by Cynthia Pigg.  

I can't resist showing you a peek at one of the stitched ones, I wanted to wait until they are all back from the finishers, but I just can't because what Cynthia has done with them is just so wonderful!  And speaking of the finishing, just wait until you see what those Fancy Stitches gals have cooked up-- you'll be able to display these as ornaments, as stand ups or a combo of both! 

Cynthia's sweet fox:

Can't wait to show you the rest, come by again soon for more sneak peeks.  Be sure to email me here at the blog if you have any questions!