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• 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

• EyeCandy Models on Display at the Needleworks in Austin, Texas

  

  Recently I attended the second annual Needlepoint Nation Retreat in Austin, Texas. Our host shop was the incomparable Needleworks, owned by Colleen Church, who... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Introducing a New Design-- Tropicana Cuff Bracelet!

  

  I am proud to present my latest design for Needlepoint Now magazine, a cuff-style bracelet that I have named "Tropicana" for its warm and vibrant color scheme. Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Canvas of the Week: Crazy Patch Boo-nanza Now Available!

  

  My 2013 Retailer's Club, Crazy Patch Boo-nanza, is now available for purchase as individual canvases, so if you have been waiting so that you can pick and... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Stitcherie Update-- the April Clue

  

  Here is what I stitched for the April clue for the Stitching Games over on Stitcherie:The clue was "bacon", so it seemed obvious that the frog cooking in the... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Wait, Easter is Over, Right??

  

  Well, yes it is, so shame on me for not getting this extremely cute finish of my Easter Collage canvas posted BEFORE the holiday! Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Canvas of the Week: EasterTowne Green

  

  Although Easter is now over, I still couldn't resist featuring this design for this week. EasterTowne Green is both an Easter canvas and a Welcome Spring design... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Another Peeky Kitty Retrospective

  

  While it is not my all time best selling canvas, I think my "Peeky Kitty" canvas must be the most stitched, as I have featured it here on the blog more than... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Stitching Games Update-- the March Clue

  

  Last month was a typical one for me when it comes to the Stitching Games over on Stitcherie-- I completed my clue late in the evening on March 31st, coming in... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Canvas of the Week: Easter's on the Way!

  

  I'm probably rushing things a bit here, but Easter (if not Spring) is definitely coming up pretty quick! I just bought my Easter basket and candy last weekend,... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• New EyeCandy on Your Newsstand-- "Flower Power" in the May Issue of...

  

  When I was contacted by the editors of Cross-Stitch and Needlework to be their featured designer for May 2014, I was surprised and honored. Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• In the Classroom with Tony Minieri

  

  Thanks to my friend and stitch guide designer extraordinaire Cynthia Thomas, I had the opportunity last weekend to take a canvas enhancement class with Tony... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Canvas of the Week: Pirate Mermaid

  

  This week is Spring Break for many, so why not something wild and whimsical for the canvas of the week? This is my Pirate Mermaid, sized 6.5" wide by 10" tall o... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Winter Cheer

  

  The concept of "Winter Cheer" is probably a lost cause at this point in this particularly long winter. I find myself house bound today even though I am in... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Trunk Show at BeStitched Needlepoint

  

  I hope many of you will be able to make it in to the fabulous Bestitched Needlepoint in Scottsdale, Arizona for my trunk show. Check out the photo below, isn't... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• More New Designs!

  

  As you may recall, I recently relocated to Texas. I am very happy to present to you the first designs in what will be an ongoing collection of Texas-themed... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• New Designs Now Available!

  

  I am very proud to show you the first of my new designs for 2014! For all of you who enjoyed my "Joy" Cardinal design and were hoping for some companion... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• So Many Models!

  

  The gals over at Fancy Stitches in Cleburne, Texas sure do get a lot of stitching done, and boy, have they stitched a lot of my canvases! Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Hearts Hearts Hearts-- Happy Valentine's Day!

  

  Hearts are very sentimental to me, because they were among my earliest designs. My very first canvas collection included two heart designs-- Alpine Heart and... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Canvas of the Week: Holiday Star

  

  Am I caving in to this seemingly endless winter by making "Holiday Star" my canvas of the week? I hope not! While it is certainly winter-ish in theme with all... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME