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 ( 534 )
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A Christmas Story
Ruth Schmuff's blog post this morning made me smile; she introduced my newest canvases framed as a fairy tale. But did you know that it is a TRUE fairy tale?... Read more
Posted on 16 August 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Halloween, Already??
No, Halloween is definitely a couple months away still, but of course you have noticed that many stores have started to put out the Halloween stuff already.... Read more
Posted on 12 August 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Crazy Patch Boo-nanza Retrospective
Now that this former club series is available for individual sale, I don't think I've ever posted pictures of them all finished individually. Read more
Posted on 02 August 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
July Was a Little Different for the Stitching Games, We h...
July was a little different for the Stitching Games, we had 5 clues to work with instead of just one. KB pulled one new clue every Monday, and I waited until th... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Winter Fox Finished!
Remember when I showed you this mouth watering photo of all four of my fox canvases with their stitch guides and threads, taken upon their arrival at this... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
New Online Mystery Class with Sandy Arthur-- Mod Ornaments!
How exciting is this? Sandy Arthur, the author of the fabulous "Shapes of Needlework" book series and a nationally acclaimed teacher has chosen my "Mod... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Trunk Show at Fireside Stitchery!
My trunk show is available this month at Fireside Stitchery and they are offering some great deals for you! The canvases are 20% off and if you order threads... Read more
Posted on 15 July 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Stitching Games Update, the Flowers Are Finished!
Told you I was determined to get those flowers stitched! I used the June clue "Curve" to stitch those "curvy" petals! So happy to have those two fellows all... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Happy July 4th!!
A gallery of some of my favorite Americana designs for you this long weekend-- hope it's a great one!!Patriot Owl"Sammy" the 4th of July kittyStars Stripes... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
More Fox Stitch Guides!
Ruth Schmuff has written guides for and kitted up my other two fox designs too-- here is a look at the Summer Fox:I am really loving those variegated silks on... Read more
Posted on 27 June 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
New Stitch Guides Available Now!
Ruth Schmuff has worked her stitching magic on all four of my new fox canvases! Here is a look at the thread kit for Winter Fox:The Very Velvet is going to... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Trunk Show at Chaparral Needlepoint in Houston
My trunk show models made their way home from Fancy Stitches in Cleburne, TX and are now in residence over at Chaparral Needlepoint right here in Houston, as... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Canvas of the Week: Celebrating Summer!
After last winter, I think we are all grateful for summer weather, even here in Houston, Texas, where it is SERIOUSLY hot! Although officially summer doesn't... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
It's a Mystery-Mystery!
Mystery finishing, that is! I am usually very good about documenting stitcher/finisher information for EyeCandy designs, but this one slipped through the... Read more
Posted on 10 June 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
New Designs For Summer 2014
Here they are, my new canvases that I hinted about a few posts back! As I mentioned then, foxes are everywhere lately, and here are mine-- a set of four... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
Trunk Show at Fancy Stitches!
If you happen to be around Cleburne, Texas anytime in the next couple of weeks, please do stop by the fabulous needlework shop there, Fancy Stitches. Read more
Posted on 02 June 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
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... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
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! Read more
Posted on 21 May 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
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. Read more
Posted on 20 May 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME -
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. Read more
Posted on 16 May 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME