Ada
A blog by the designer of EyeCandy Needleart, a line of hand painted needlepoint canvases.
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EyeCandy Needleart
http://eyecandyneedleart.blogspot.com/
A blog by Ada Haydon, designer of hand painted needlepoint canvases sold under the brand name EyeCandy Needleart, distributed nation wide by Ruth Schmuff.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 554 )
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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 Cynthi... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2017 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Happy Fall Y'all!
Sharing photos of one of my Classic Collections with y'all today, Pumpkin Patchwork! Read more
Posted on 23 September 2017 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
What's in a Name?
Here's something coming soon from EyeCandy-- word name canvases! My friend Kathy gave me the idea to use my Geometric canvases as a background designs! Read more
Posted on 16 September 2017 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Back From Dallas!
Back home, unpacking what's left, which isn't a lot, thankfully! I am SOLD OUT on all the new stuff, but I'll have it back in stock ASAP! Read more
Posted on 13 September 2017 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
New Designs for Destination Dallas 2017!
Here are my new catalog pages for the new collections appearing at next weekend's wholesale market, Destination Dallas! You can see them in greater detail on... Read more
Posted on 03 September 2017 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Introducing... Mod Birds!!
I have new designs available for the upcoming Dallas wholesale trade show! "Mod Birds" is a set of four Mid-century style Folk art birds in bright contemporary... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2017 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
And the Winner Is...
The winner for possibly the best background stitch EVER is Donna F. with this great heart pattern adorning my "No Place Like Home" canvas:And this one wins the... Read more
Posted on 10 August 2017 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
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. Read more
Posted on 26 July 2017 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
It's That Time of Year Again!
It's the time of year that I've received my advance copy of the 2017 edition of the Cross Stitch Christmas Annual! This year's edition is called "Joyful Tidings... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2017 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
EyeCandy's Trunk Show at Garden Gate Needlepoint for the Month of July!
My EyeCandy Needleart trunk show will be at Garden Gate Needlepoint for the month of July! If you are local be sure to stop by, I sent along a lot of stitched... Read more
Posted on 01 July 2017 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
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... Read more
Posted on 24 June 2017 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
It's Trunk Show Time!
You can find my trunk show at Queen Anne Stitches until June 27th! Read more
Posted on 18 June 2017 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Rose & Butterfly, Beautiful Summer Design!
My friend Lesa F. stitched this gorgeous version of my Rose Butterfly canvas, which to me just looks like summer with all those warm colors! Read more
Posted on 14 June 2017 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Merry & Bright Number 4 Is On The Way!
Can you believe we are on #4 of 5 already in this series? This one my be my favorite of the set:Martha Johnson, the stitch guide writer and stitcher of these... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2017 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Peacock Party Back From the Finishers!
Sharon Quick has gotten her Peacock Party canvas back from JRG Designs Finishing and it is fabulous, just like her stitching! If you would be interested in a... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2017 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Hey Y'all!
My friend Sandy stitched my "Hey Y'all" Texas state ornament and turned it into a frame-able piece by adding a background and a great border using a color... Read more
Posted on 17 May 2017 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
A Finish Or Three!
Some really nice finishes this week! This is a great Land's End tote that Diane G. attached one of my oldest designs, "Cool Dots" to:My friend Kathy H. Read more
Posted on 23 April 2017 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
A One and a Two!
TWO trunk shows that is! I have two out this month, one in Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Needlepoint and the other in Atlanta at In Stitches. Read more
Posted on 19 April 2017 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Merry & Bright Number 3!
Fancy Stitches is now shipping out the third installment in my Merry Bright club! Here's a look at what's in store for this month:Martha Johnson is the... Read more
Posted on 09 April 2017 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
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. Read more
Posted on 05 April 2017 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME