Stitching Games Update for May

The clue for this month was "Tortoise", and being a literalist, I thought tortoise = slow, and nothing is slower than stitching a black on black background with lots of compensation, so I got to work on the area behind the flowers in the center panel.  I stitched it in Giant Brick using 1 strand of #8 Perle Cotton in 310 Black. Although I couldn't get it to show well for the photo, the stitch shows up well enough in person that it sort of looks like tall, unmowed grass.  Ironically, it did go a little faster than I anticipated, and I was able to post my picture early this month.

I am really looking forward to an opportunity to get those flower petals stitched!  Hopefully the June clue will be something I can work into flowers.  

Last Week for Trunk Show at Rittenhouse Needlepoint

Be sure to stop by or call Rittenhouse Needlepoint this week to save 10% off all canvases in the trunk show!

Canvas of the Week: a Princess and a Pirate

I was out yesterday perusing fabrics and was happy to see that owls still seem to be as popular as ever, so I thought I would feature this happy pair this week.  Glad too that I have a brand new owl coming into the line very soon.  No pictures yet, but I will give you a hint: he's a "character" as well! 

I also noticed that foxes seem to be everywhere as well, and yes, I will have some of those in my line soon as well! 

Princess Owl

Pirate Owl

Biscornus and Humbugs, Oh My!

You might recall my series of needlework accessories that were published in Needlepoint Now, the Spring Garden Biscornu, Humbug and Floss Tag.  Here's the biscornu:

Recently, Barbara Evans of the Maryland chapter of ANG sent me photos of finished Humbugs and Biscornus they did as a chapter project:

Aren't these just terrific?  I love seeing different colorways for my designs!

Speaking of different colors, here's another version of the biscornu that I posted a few months back, by Jana Bendawald:

And here is a variation on the floss tag by Elaine Flood, also from a while ago:

Thanks for looking and have a great weekend!

EyeCandy Models on Display at The Needle Works in Austin, Texas

Recently I attended the second annual Needlepoint Nation Retreat in Austin, Texas.  Our host shop was the incomparable The Needle Works, owned by Colleen Church, who (despite having a VERY full plate already) said "yes" when I asked if I could bring my stitched models over for display in the shop.  The shop staff went out of their way to accommodate me, moving out older models and even printing up a sign with my new logo!  

Hope you may be able to stop by and see them while they are still there, and say "Hi!" for me to all the great gals at the shop!