Yep . . .you heard me right.  There are three trunk shows going on at the shop right now.  I don’t usually have more than one trunk show at a time.  I don’t think that’s fair to the designer. So... Continue reading →

Shark Week ends today.  It’s a sad day for all of us shark fanatics.  Maybe this will cheer you up. Here’s a sneak peek of a new artist that will debut in our wholesale line in January.  Isn’t it too... Continue reading →

How much do you all love the travel rounds from Silver Needle? I stitch the Block Island ornament for my husband last year.  I can’t tell you how many of these we sell at the shop over the course of... Continue reading →

All I can say is WOW! Becki just finished up this stunning piece by a hot, new designer, Abigail Cecile.  I’ve tried fifteen times to make the full picture bigger and I can’t figure it out.  So here’s some closeups.... Continue reading →

Shark Week started yesterday.  A VERY big deal in our house.  My son, Trip, is obsessed with sharks.  We’ve seen all the movies.  Yes . . .I’ve let him watch them.  I figure that they can’t be nearly as bad... Continue reading →

Here it is. . .flash sale number 2. 30% off all in stock canvases!!!! 10% off stitch guides and thread kits for any piece that has an in house stitch guide/kit We’ll try to let you know if there is... Continue reading →

A month or so ago I shared with you that my son is Autistic, which was a really hard blog for me to write, if I’m being honest.  I designed a canvas to support the charity Autism Speaks.  I think... Continue reading →

It’s been so crazy lately I haven’t had a chance to tell you about Jo Christensen’s classes. The “Canvas Empowerment” class was SO informative. Jo had a stitch plan prepared for each student and the specific piece that they chose... Continue reading →

All bags, books and accessories featured on the blog are 30% off!  Now through Saturday July 15th. This is the first of a number of flash sales that will pop up over the next few weeks.  We can hold your... Continue reading →

Fourth of July weekend is like Christmas for my husbands’s family.  I guess it’s the high holiday for boaters lol! This weekend started back last Thursday on our 15th wedding anniversary.  I can’t believe it’s been fifteen years since we... Continue reading →