I can’t wait to get a needle into this canvas! I have loved it from the first time that I saw it at the Baltimore trade show last September. At that time,it was twice the size. Amanda has shrunk the original design by Needlepoint Broad to much ore manageable size.
I see Cretan stitch as just one of the possibilities to create the scales of the dragon. And how am I going to make those lanterns glow? Don’t know yet. Let me know if you want to stitch along with me.
Canvas $195
I stitched this adorable little piece last summer. EWE-363 Sheep with House and Star
It’s on 13 mesh and measures 5 x 9
This quick stitch is now available as a kit $125.20
http://enrichedstitch.myshopify.com/products/ewe-363-complete-kit
The deadline for registration is quickly approaching. July 15th is the cut off date. We still have a few spots available, so don’t hesitate to register. Also, if you cannot attend the retreat, the kits will be available in October. In order to be in the first shipment, you must order a kit before July 15th as well. Gotta give a final count on canvases to the designer! The stitch guide will be available as well, but is included for free with he purchase of the kit.
You can call, email or sign up on the web store for the retreat or to preorder the canvas. The thread kit price will be available as soon as I finish stitching. I’m in the home stretch!
To sign up for the retreat http://enrichedstitch.myshopify.com/products/seaside-retreat
To preorder the canvas http://enrichedstitch.myshopify.com/products/summer-at-the-shore-canvas
I’ve been busy trying to recreate hydrangeas. And boy, there are a lot of them in this piece. So, I’m keeping things interesting by changing up the threads and using different techniques. I try to incorporate many techniques and tips in every piece that I stitch for teaching purposes.
There are many different techniques used to create the flowers. And how about a thread or two, or 12?
The sails are top secret. I can’t give away all my tricks! But it only took me six attempts to figure it out.
Oh this makes me long for vacation!
I hope you can join us, if not at the retreat, then through stitching this beautiful canvas
It’s a little early, but you know I love to celebrate. So, this week, through Saturday July 6th,
http://enrichedstitch.myshopify.com/collections/patriotic
Be sure to check back. I’ll be adding more canvases to the web store throughout the week
Mary Susan has been working on this darling little piece by Needle Crossings
I will finish this piece soon. I promise! The stitch guide is complete. Look for it in the web store. The kit will be available for purchase as soon as I add it up.
I think this one is in the cards for next year.
Be sure to check out the web store. Email me if there’s something you can’t find or can’t live without.
If I do say so myself. I couldn’t be prouder of my ginger jar. And Aggie’s peacock if magnificent!
A linen wrapped matt surrounds the art, with a fillet set next to this gorgeous turquoise frame.
Aggie’s peacock is safely encased in this magnificent frame. No more fondling this poor little peacock!
I love that the frame even has a bamboo look to it.
Finishing done by River Road Gallery in Wilton, CT
I hear the Swirly Snowmen are on there way back soon. Stay tuned . . .
Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the amazingly talented and oh so modest Vicky De Angelis. I’m sure many of you read her blog, “Mostly Needlepoint.” If you don’t, you should. It’s my favorite!
I have taken classes with Vicky at the TNNA trade show in February. She teaches the most wonderful class. Not too serious. Definitely not stressful. She is the most patient and understanding teacher.
Just click on the web link below to sign up!
http://enrichedstitch.myshopify.com/collections/classes-1
On Saturday July 20th she’ll be teaching “Little Red Bike” by Alice Peterson. Class fee is $200 Includes canvas, threads, stitch guide, and all day instruction 10-3.
On Sunday she’ll be teaching Raymond Crawford’s “Trick or Treat” canvas. She just taught this last weekend at the TNNA Columbus show. Class fee $200. You’ll learn a variety of beading techniques and get to play with glow in the dark thread.
Includes canvas, threads, stitch guide, and all day instruction 10-3.
Both stitched pieces are in the shop if you are in the area and want to drop by to take a peek. Class size is limited so don’t hesitate to sign up.
203-210-5107 enrichedstitch@gmail.com
All finishing dropped submitted in the month of June will receive a 10% discount. Try to beat that Christmas rush! Here’s a few things we have gotten back from the finishers recently.
Mary Susan, who works at the shop, stitched this darling piece and created the finishing concept. See why I put her in charge of the finishing department?
Mary Susan will also be teaching this piece later in the summer. The finishing was done by Marlene.
Aggie just loves her flowers! She’ll be teaching this pretty little gem from CBK. Finishing by Pillows by Evelyn.
Our oh so talented Becki stitched these witch hats from Brenda Stofft.
The finishing is by Funda Scully
Debbie sent her Cooper Oaks Flying Santa off to West Coast Finishing.
Check out the custom feet Sue Parsons made
The fabric is a perfect match.
Debbie also stitched this adorable Halloween piece. Again, done by West Coast Finishing.
The fabric with the overlayed ribbon is my favorite!
Patty Hoffman, a customer, stitched this topiary by Kelly Clark and created the finishing design.
I stitched this little Whirlygig by Needle Deeva. How cute is the piping?
Here’s a close up of the stitching. Margo Hintz did the finishing on this pillow and the topiary.
Another customer, Catherine, stitched “Mom I Have to Pee” by Maggie and had it finished in a Lisa Krauss frame. Framing done by River Road Gallery.
Catherine also stitched this adorable witch hat by Little Shoppe Canvas Company. Finishing done by Spinning Wheel.
I’m actually met a deadline early for once! I just finished up the stitch guide for Bird Stories by Melissa Shirley. I’ll be teaching it as a class this weekend. Many people have asked me and I just want to remind everyone that class kits are available for purchase, even if you don’t take the class.
I can’t wait to get this back from the finisher. I picked out a beautiful fabric and the most adorable pom pom trim.
The center of two of the flowers is a skipped cross stitch. Then I overlayed the stitch with multiple beads strung onto the beading thread.
I used Milanese stitch and variations of it, in order to change the direction of the stitch.
On the center flower I used Riversilks and Flair in a gathered stitch.
I stitched this piece totally for teaching purposes. So, I used three different techniques for leaves.
If you have never stitched with Chenille from Thread Gatherer, you’re missing out. It is kind of like velvet, but overdyed. Gorgeous colors!
Stems and branches were always problematic for me. How do you curve things on needlepoint?
And then there’s the Dandylion poofs. That’s how I saw them. So, why not work them in Turkey Work using three strands of Wisper? Oh my!
This canvas also comes in two other colorways and the stitch guide is adaptable. Let us know if we can get a kit out to you!
Canvas: $160 Thread Kit:$102.80
203-210-5107 enrichedstitch@gmail.com
I just love these magnets. I can’t get enough of them. Now it’s just a collection to me. Here’s brand new magnets that are coming out at the Columbus show this weekend. You can preorder them on the webstore.
Kreinik Spool
Thimble
It has been a ton of work, but thanks to our high school intern, Julia, she has created the most amazing online shopping experience. New items will be added frequently, so be sure to keep checking back!
http://enrichedstitch.myshopify.com/
Be sure to use the coupon code NEWSTORE to receive 10% off your entire order. Now through June 23rd.
Happy shopping!