May 31, 2019

Christmas Cat (Ruth Schmuff and Terry Christopher Castillo)

Denise just finished her charming "Christmas Cat" by Ruth Schmuff.  Isn't that fuzzy paw reading for the snowflake just fab?!  The stitch guide is from Terry Christopher Castillo.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10217445496502947&set=gm.2219570988120047&type=3&theater

May 29, 2019

Southwestern Pots (Alice Peterson and Sharon Quick)

Sharon Quick just announced that her stitch guide for the Alice Peterson "Southwestern Pots" canvas is ready!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2459434987454439&set=a.787931307938157&type=3&theater

Your favorite shop can order the canvas for you while you contact Sharon to get the guide.


May 27, 2019

Big Cats (Eleanor Grosch and Ruth Schmuff)

Are you a fan of the big cats?  Then you'll love what Sue did with the tiger canvas and the cheetah canvas from Eleanor Grosch.  Ruth at Bedecked and Beadazzled did the stitch guides.  Follow the links to take one or both of these home.  The stitch guides are included with the canvas.
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2019/04/big-cats/?mc_cid=b9d1b79e36&mc_eid=c05eb4bd3b

May 25, 2019

Fourth of July, 1776 (Melissa Shirley and Patricia Sone)

Melissa Shirley just announced that Patricia Sone's guide for "Fourth of July, 1776" is now available.  Your favorite shop can order the canvas and guide directly from Melissa Shirley Designs.
https://www.facebook.com/MelissaShirley.Needlepoint/photos/pcb.10157722611914252/10157722598049252/?type=3&theater

May 23, 2019

Artichokes (Laura Taylor and Amy Bunger)

Jeanne shows off her "Artichokes" stitched using Amy Bunger's stitch guide.  Canvas by Laura Taylor.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10219367864011264&set=pcb.2211538815589931&type=3&theater&ifg=1

May 21, 2019

Noah's Art Set (Melissa Shirley Designs and June McKnight)

Old World Designs shows off part of the Melissa Shirley Noah's Ark standup set that June McKnight has done stitch guides for.  Contact the shop for help getting the canvases and guides.
https://www.facebook.com/OWD1216/photos/a.256479901044164/3162892853736173/?type=3&theater

May 19, 2019

NOLA Alligator (Alex Beard and Terry)

Terry at Chaparral did the stitch guide for Jody's sparkling alligator.  Canvas by Alex Beard.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10214263141717927&set=gm.2197541653656314&type=3&eid=ARBY1jim7Uap_CEPFXmN46WM61_T58lFccL8MopgFzbTCeIa1P5MU1AWdjgLSXx_pCLfVab8-4xrtSFT

Talk to Chaparral for the guide.
http://ndlpt.com

May 17, 2019

A Cure for What Ails You (Devon Nicholson and Robin King)

Laurel just finished "A Cure for What Ails You" from Devon Nicholson. What is a sure fire cure?  Why cake of course!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10213498715968406&set=gm.2195002933910186&type=3&eid=ARDP2WZ0ODO1y9OzwF1etxekbxIiLdV-Lyv1rP--I0Cy5CoZRoxojAOcSvLQdAHjbvLuX_e0__PctlvE

The canvas is from Devon Nicholson and the guide by Robin King.

May 15, 2019

Carnavale Masks (Leigh Designs and Susan Portra) UPDATED

Susan Portra has done stitch guides for at least two of the lovely Carnavale Masks from Leigh Designs.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/2193832007360612/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/2193831017360711/

Your favorite shop can order the canvases from Leigh Designs but the guides are available from Susan directly.
http://www.leighdesigns.com/Grp466x.html?fbclid=IwAR1s1jHuGD87xGGAQpVNH77sSAnpd4rjwnownVDaAip2TM1tZAlPcr1ovGU

UPDATE:  Tony Minieri has also done guides for some of the large masks from the series.
https://www.tonyminieri.com/leigh


May 13, 2019

Appetizers (Raymond Crawford and 3 Kittens)

Just looking at Raymond Crawford's "Appetizers" tray makes me hungry!
https://www.facebook.com/190891389362/photos/pcb.10157507777704363/10157507773719363/?type=3&theater

Your favorite shop can order the canvas from Raymond and you can get the stitch guide from 3 Kittens Needle Arts.  They can also order the acrylic tray for you.

May 11, 2019

New Stitch Guides Available from Bedecked and Beadazzled

Ruth Schmuff shows off the two newest guides available from her shop, Bedecked and Beadazzled.
https://bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/2019/04/happy-finishes/

May 9, 2019

Light Candles (Machelle Sommerville and Pat Miller)

If you are a fan of Machelle Sommerville's gorgeous "Light Candles" like I am, you'll be excited to see that Pat Miller has stitched a model of this.  The stitch guide is available from Pat.
https://needleartnut.blogspot.com/2019/04/finally-last-step.html

Here's a good closeup to get a sense of the beaded lettering and the sequins in the background.
https://www.facebook.com/1206291192852901/photos/a.1211362375679116/1314741942007825/?type=3&theater

May 7, 2019

Bamboo Asian (Mindy and Terry Christopher Castillo)

Marilynn's "Bamboo Asian" is finished and framed and isn't it a beauty?!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=802642833427821&set=gm.2191787264231753&type=3&eid=ARCPngHnDDbZmxfAXYoBe-aLDKFyJr6_v6ycNfG6VrUFagPy-sy0OO5ePao2XOe8YPU1pyoiks5ant0M&ifg=1

Marilynn used Terry Christopher Castillo's stitch guide on this lovely Mindy design.


May 5, 2019

Easter Egg with Mail Rabbit (Kelly Clark and Chris Tirey)

Casey has finished the male Easter Bunny egg from Kelly Clark Needlepoint using Chris Tirey's stitch guide.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/2190812834329196/

Your favorite shop can get the canvas from Colonial Needle and you can get the guide from Chris at Nimble Fingers in Texas through their Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/nimblefingerstx/

May 3, 2019

You Are My Sunshine (Maggie and Amy Bunger)

Jan's "You Are My Sunshine" canvas is finished!  Design from Maggie, stitch guide from Amy Bunger.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2337062719855840&set=gm.2226582227418923&type=3&theater

May 1, 2019

Lamb Basket (Melissa Shirley and Patricia Sone)

Melissa Shirley shows off her charming "Lamb Basket," beautifully stitched by Patricia Sone.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/2206682196075593/

Patricia's stitch guide and Melissa's canvas can both be ordered from Melissa Shirley Designs by your favorite shop.

Lady on Chandelier (Labors of Love and Robin King)

Shelly's "Lady on Chandelier" (from Labors of Love) is back from the framer.  Robin King did the stitch guide for Shelly.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156297749278364&set=gm.2186492311427915&type=3&eid=ARBn90ayiLV6hhkscyor17YCNjdXtdyVS-JUNPGk9RxSoG1_tD1wqbIxLN1TBAbDaXbnoXTWVUqjWa5P