Jan 31, 2017

Nativity Set (Kathy Schenkel, Stacey S. Brown, and Jan Rogers)

Adrienne shows off her Nativity set.  The designs are from Kathy Schenkel and the stitch guide for the stable is by Jan Rogers. The character stitch guides are from Stacey S. Brown. Your favorite shop can order the set from KS Designs.  You can reach Jan via her Facebook page and Stacey through Nimble Needle in Atlanta.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10211546978540071&set=gm.1224091924334630&type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10209690601915761&set=gm.1301316609945494&type=3&theater

The stable is available from Nimble Needle in Atlanta.
http://www.atlantanimbleneedle.com/home.html




Jan 30, 2017

Labors of Love Nativity (Sharon Quick)

Sharon Quick has finished her Nativity set from Labors of Love.    It's gorgeous!  Use the right side arrow to see the backs.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1414530605278221&set=pcb.1257905290953293&type=3&theater

The stitch guides are now available from Sharon.  Finishing was done by West Coast Finishing, by the way.
http://www.westcoastneedlepointfinishing.com

Jan 29, 2017

What a Witch (Jude and Pat Miller)

This charming design by Jude Designs is full of glow-in-the-dark fun.  Pat Miller will have the stitch guide ready shortly so you can have this done before next Halloween.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154409604274261&set=a.10151125460429261.459341.587244260&type=3&theater

Jan 28, 2017

Spring Fever (Machelle Somerville and Pat Miller) UPDATED

Pat Miller has just finished stitching Machelle Somerville's "Spring Fever" bouquet.  Pat blog-stitched this beauty.  If you'd like to watch what she did, look for Spring Fever by Machelle Somerville in the right hand column and click on that.  All her postings will magically appear.
https://needleartnut.blogspot.com/2017/01/the-table-runner.html

UPDATE:  If winter is getting you down and you want to stitch this beauty, too, your favorite shop can order the canvas and  Pat will gladly sell you the guide directly if you are collecting flower stitching ideas.
http://needleartnut.blogspot.com/2017/02/spring-fever-stitch-guide.html

UPDATE #2:  Here is Pat's model, framed. A breath of spring!
https://needleartnut.blogspot.com/2017/07/spring-fever-framed.html

Jan 27, 2017

July 4th Picnic Baskets (Mary Lake-Thompson and Tony Minieri)

Janice showed off her 4th of July Picnic Baskets canvas (Mary Lake-Thompson) on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10211693784646617&set=gm.1228685247208631&type=3&theater

The stitch guide is available from Tony Minieri while the canvas is available from Melissa Shirley Designs.

Jan 26, 2017

Kitty and Hollyhock (Sundance and Cynthia Thomas)

Sundance shows off their model of the new "Kitty and Hollyhock," model and stitch guide by Cynthia Thomas.
https://www.facebook.com/Sundancedesignsneedlepoint/photos/a.325525034151506.67973.273669626003714/1240056936031640/?type=3&theater

Your favorite shop can order the canvas and guide from Sundance for you so you can purr along.


Jan 25, 2017

Jan 24, 2017

Three New Guides from Cynthia Thomas

Cynthia Thomas has three new stitch guides available and has posted photos for all on Facebook.  First up is her Brenda Stofft Santa (finishing by Fundy Scully).
https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.thomas.7355/posts/1437903596227930

Then she posted two more photos here of Brenda Stofft's Steampunk Mouse and of Sundance's Garden Cat Number Two.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/1259852384091917/

Contact Cynthia for information on where to get the guides.  I think probably the Brenda Stofft ones are available directly from Cynthia but I am not sure about the Sundance cat.





Jan 23, 2017

Illuminations, Chinese Lanterns By Leigh Designs

Leigh Designs' newest series is a set of Chinese lanterns called "Illuminations," just released at the Winter 2017 TNNA Market.
http://www.leighdesigns.com/Grp633x.html

There are three stitch guides ready to ship with canvases, of course!  The first is "Gateway to Paradise," which is the peacock lantern, beautifully stitched by Sandy Arthur.  Here is the model.
http://www.leighdesigns.com/Mdl6332.html

The second, "Portal to Immortality," is the tiger screen lantern, stitched by me.  Here is the model.
http://www.leighdesigns.com/Mdl6333.html

The third is "Sentinel of Wisdom," which features a dragon stunningly stitched by Carolyn Taggart.
http://www.leighdesigns.com/Mdl6336.html

The rumor mill says Laura Taylor is debating whether to stitch the purple butterflies ("Victorious Passage") or the pink birds lantern ("Spiritual Staircase").  Stay tuned for more guides!

Noah's Ark Stocking (dede Odgen and Terry Christopher Castillo)

Marget just finished her Noah's Ark stocking for her granddaughter, using Terry Christopher Castillo's stitch guide.  The canvas is from dede Odgen, distributed by Fleur de Paris.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10207870514748994&set=gm.1227577530652736&type=3&theater

Jan 22, 2017

Clara (Sandra Gilmore and Laura Perin)

Laura Perin has stitched the companion piece to Sandra Gilmore's Nutcracker.  This piece is called Clara--for obvious reasons.  The canvas, Laura's guide and a set of DMC cotton flosses in the correct skins colors are all available from Fleur de Paris, Sandra's distributor.
http://two-handedstitcher.blogspot.com/2017/01/clara-is-going-to-tnna.html


Jan 21, 2017

Sun and Moon (Sandra Gilmore and Fireside Stitchery)

Julie's beautiful "Sun and Moon" was worked using Sandra Gilmore's canvas and a stitch guide by Fireside Stitchery.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10208564824214497&set=gm.1223437971066692&type=3&theater

The canvas is available from Fleur de Paris who distribute the Once in a Blue Moon canvases and the guide is available from Fireside.
http://www.firesidestitchery.com


Jan 20, 2017

Noah's Ark Tooth Fairy Design (Brenda Stofft and Sandy Arthur)

This darling Noah's Ark standup actually is a tooth fairy piece, designed by the amazing Brenda Stofft and stitched by Sandy Arthur.  Sandy will be teaching this at the San Jose TNNA show in January 2017.  After that, the stitch guide will be available from Sandy herself.  Of course your favorite shop can order this new design from Brenda for you.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1287426191322220&set=gm.1252669881476834&type=3&theater


Jan 19, 2017

Vivian Leigh (Amanda Lawford and Waste Knot Needlepoint)

Waste Know Needlepoint in Arlington, Virginia just posted a photograph of their exclusive Amanda Lawford canvas--"Vivian Leigh."  There's a stitch guide, too!
https://www.facebook.com/wasteknotneedlepoint/photos/a.726502374043251.1073741827.128279907198837/1551102624916551/?type=3&theater&notif_t=notify_me_page&notif_id=1481069155393086

Contact the shop via their Facebook page or their website to pick up the canvas and guide.  It's not available anywhere else.
http://www.wasteknotneedlepoint.com

Jan 18, 2017

Petei Does Jane Austen (Petei and Susan Burris)

Debuting at the Winter 2017 TNNA show is a new set of Petei characters--Jane Austen's characters from Pride and Prejudice!  Each canvas comes with a Susan Burris stitch guide, too!
https://debbieppd.wordpress.com/2017/01/18/pride-and-prejudice/

Your favorite shop will be able to order the canvases and guides from Painted Pony Designs, which  distributes Petei's designs,


Spring Topiary (Diane Ulmer Pederson and Kathy Kulesza)

At the bottom of Painted Pony Designs' latest blog posting you'll see the model for a new Diane Ulmer Pederson topiary, stitched by Kathy Kulesza.  The stitch guide will be available to order from Painted Pony along with the canvas in early spring.
https://debbieppd.wordpress.com/2017/01/13/winter-is-coming/

Jan 17, 2017

Her Garden Blooms (Mary Kay Crowley and Tony Minieri)

Debbie just finished Mary Kay Crowley's French style interior called "Her Garden Blooms" and posted a photograph on Facebook.  The canvas is from DJ Designs (Mary Kay's distributor) and the stitch guide was created by Tony Minieri.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157790688855055&set=gm.1198884166855406&type=3&theater

Amazing!

Jan 16, 2017

The Blue Candle Menorah (Tapestry Fair and Ruth Schmuff)

Ruth Schmuff has just written a stitch guide for Tapestry Fair's Menorah.  You can get the guide and canvas from Ruth's shop and see a similar design Ruth is starting to stitch here.  That'll give you an idea what the finished piece may look like.
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2017/01/one-canvas-inspires-another-and-then.html

Jan 15, 2017

Camo Chameleon (Zecca and Pocket Full of Stitches)

Ellen just showed off her colorful Camo Chameleon on Facebook.  This is a Zecca canvas, stitched following a stitch guide from Pocket Full of Stitches.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210841442213109&set=gm.1198782926865530&type=3&theater

I'm sure the shop can help you pick up the guide and canvas if you don't own it already.
http://pfos.com

Jan 14, 2017

New Squatty Santa Stitch Guides (Strictly Christmas and June McKnight)

June McKnight has done two stitch guides for the Sugar and Spice Squatty Santa and for the Frogs and Snails Squatty Santa, both designs from Strictly Christmas.  You can see the finished models on Strictly Christmas' Facebook page.  Look for the video posted on January 10, 2017. June is adapting her guides to work for the stocking and standup versions of this, by the way.
https://www.facebook.com/StrictlyChristmasNeedlepoint/

Your favorite shop can order the canvases and guides from Strictly Christmas for you.

Jan 13, 2017

Formal Gown #5 (Lani Silver and Chris Tirey)

Pamela just finished stitching this beautiful Lani ball gown using a stitch guide from Chris Tirey of Nimblefingers in Houston, Texas.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1394069103937989&set=gm.1220440338033122&type=3&theater

You can get the guide from Nimblefingers or ask Chris about it directly using her Facebook page.
http://nimblefingerstx.com/NimblefingersTx.com/Welcome.html

The canvas can be ordered by your favorite shop or you can order it directly from Lani's own shop.
http://www.lanisneedlepoint.com/pd-5e-formal-gown-5.aspx


Jan 12, 2017

More Ruth Schmuff Stitch Guides Available UPDATED

Ruth had another embellishment class at Bedecked and Beaddazzled in early January. You can browse the canvases on her blog and order a guide for any (or all!) of them. Ruth will supply the canvas and/or the supplies if you need those, too.  Just follow the link under each canvas to her shop website.
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2017/01/the-wish-for-more-time.html

UPDATE:  Bedecked and Beadazzled now has a website page just for new stitch guides.
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/stitchguides/


Jan 11, 2017

Under Cover (Peter Adderly, Maggie, Julia Snyder and Tony Minieri)

Lisa stitched this fun canvas using Peter Adderly's art and a guide from Julia Snyder.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10211545435810593&set=gm.1219596831450806&type=3&theater

There is also a stitch guide from Tony Minieri for this design.
http://www.tonyminieri.com/maggie

The canvas itself is distributed by Maggie.


Jan 9, 2017

Amy's Newest Stitch Guides (December 2016) UPDATED

Amy Bunger has started listing her newest stitch guides in her shop newsletter.  Here is the Dec. 2016 edition.  I'm hoping once her new website is available that you can find everything there.
http://www.amybunger.com/f/1216.pdf

She also lists new guides by Lori Carter.  It's a fun read regardless, but you will get a glimpse of some of the designs stitched by Lori to give you an idea of what the finished piece will look like if you purchase the guide.  That's always nice!

UPDATE:  The February 2017 e-newsletter also shows off new guides by Amy, Lori Carter or Jill Wilensky.
http://www.amybunger.com/f/0217.pdf

UPDATE #2:  Here are more finished pieces using one of Amy's guides.
http://stephsstitching.blogspot.com/2017/10/going-to-amys-golden-strand.html

Jan 7, 2017

Christmas Abstract (Tapestry Fair and Ruth Schmuff)

Over the Thanksgiving weekend, Ruth Schmuff did her traditional holiday workshop.  This year's treat was Tapestry Fair's "Christmas Abstract" which is a sort of mod 1960s design that resembles perfume bottles in my mind.
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2016/11/so-much-sparkle.html

Isn't that all about the BLING?  LOL

The class kit is available from Ruth (the design is an exclusive to her shop for now) and that includes the stitch guide.   If you are feeling Fab, you might put this on Santa's list for stitching.
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/classes/ruths-classes/projects/


Jan 5, 2017

Spell Casters (Sharese and Cynthia Thomas)

Liz just finished her "Spell Casters," a fun witch's brew of a canvas from Sharese, and posted a photograph on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10202454684283832&set=gm.1213848132025676&type=3&theater

Isn't that a hoot?  The stitch guide is from Cynthia Thomas and Lynn Mason (the designer behind Sharese) can help you find the canvas.  Contact Lynn via her Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008567686001

Jan 4, 2017

Fabulous Forest (Pippin)

Pippin's Fabulous Forest series of trees all come with their own stitch guide.
http://yarntree.typepad.com/needlework_news/2016/12/fabulous-forest.html

You can see the bare canvases on the Pippin website and your favorite shop can order any or all the trees and their guides for you.
http://pippinstudio.ca/canvas/whats-new.html

Jan 3, 2017

Arctic Circle (Charley Harper and Pocket Full of Stitches)

Susan shows off her framed "Arctic Circle," a Charley Harper classic design stitched using a stitch guide by Pocket Full of Stitches.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=959033477563838&set=gm.1214115098665646&type=3&theater

Charley Harper's artwork is distributed on needlepoint canvas by the Meredith Collection.  Your favorite shop can order this or any other Charley Harper canvas for you.  Pocket Full of Stitches will gladly help you with the guide.
http://pfos.com

Jan 2, 2017

The Dare Devil (Deidre Wicks and Tony Minieri)

Denise posted a photograph on Facebook of her "Dare Devil," a canvas from Diedre Wicks of Chelsea Needlepoint.  She stitched this using a guide from Tony Mineri.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1818932511654504&set=gm.1234628849947604&type=3&theater

You can order the printed canvas straight from Chelsea Needlepoint and get the guide from Tony himself.
http://chelseaneedlepoint.com/collections/deidre-wicks


Jan 1, 2017

Windy Day (Purple Palm Designs and Sharon Quick)

Sharon has posted a nearly finished model of Otto Agular's Windy Day on Facebook.  Her stitch guide will be ready shortly.  The canvas is distributed by Purple Palm Designs, Otto's distributor.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1416818131716135&set=a.486510824746875.117492.100001638852053&type=3&theater