I just received a letter in the mail from Amanda Lawford announcing her retirement.  This makes me so sad. Amanda has been one of my favorite designers since I started needlepointing.  I have pieces from her in my stash and... Continue reading →

What would we do without Neon Rays? I love this thread! I can hear you all grumbling about this thread as you’re reading this. Wondering how in the world I could like this thread. I agree, it’s a difficult thread... Continue reading →

Destination Dallas is quickly approaching.  The trade show starts September 9th.  This is my favorite show of the year.  It’s held in an Embassy Suites type of hotel, where each designer exhibits in a hotel room.  Sounds a little weird... Continue reading →

I am so excited to share with you the three exclusive designs for shops participating in the 2018 Go Red with Thread national fundraiser! I have collaborated with three designers to create pieces just for this cause. The Mediterranean Diet... Continue reading →

While I was on vacation I did a post discussing the new thread Glisten.  It was suggested to me that I should do a weekly post discussing different threads which I thought was a great idea.  Apparently you all loved... Continue reading →

Two weeks ago I was enjoying a wonderfully relaxing time in Block Island with my husband and son and my in laws.  Don’t balk at that . . . I love my in laws.  We have gone to Block Island... Continue reading →

Last week was CRAZY!!!!  Kelly Clark was in town teaching her three day Rooster Collage piece.  What a way to come back from my vacation.  Reentry was a little rough last week.  LOL!  But more on that later this week.... Continue reading →

The second design in the series just came back from the finisher and it’s just as cute as the others. If you like Halloween and are looking for a few little quick stitches, then this is the club for you.... Continue reading →

People always say “needlepoint is an expensive hobby.”  I beg to differ.  A wonderful customer of ours, Tony, just finished this magnificent pillow.  It’s big . . .like 26 x 18 big.  Most of is don’t want to know what... Continue reading →

Meredith Willett is really outdoing herself on this Charlie Harper design that will taught at our retreat next April, Needlepoint in New England. Could you now cry this is so cute!  Look at the baby birds.  Bestill my heart!  I... Continue reading →