I had to wait a week to finish getting the last of the beads on the ruby slippers, but I think enjoying a week of fun and sun in the Virgin Islands was well worth the wait.

I did a little stitching on vacation, but not much.  Simple basketweave and brick stitch was about all my brain could handle.

It was so nice to get away and relax, but now it’s back to the grind.  And boy do I have a lot of stitching to do!  I just received my canvases to stitch for our exclusive “Girls Night Out Coaster Club” so I had to finish up the Wizard of Oz Coaster quickly and get it off the bars.

I have to admit . . .the hardest thing to needlepoint is a bow.  It’s so hard to create that curve and dimension on canvas.

The stitch guide is available.  You can order online and automatically download it or you can order the guide, canvas and thread kit by calling the shop.  Click here to download the guide. 

I’ve also written guides for Star Wars, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Titanic and Forest Gump.  Click on the name to download each guide.

Up next, the Girl Night Out Coaster Club.  It’s not too late to sign up.  Give us a call or check out the details online.