Rose & Butterfly, Beautiful Summer Design!

My friend Lesa F. stitched this gorgeous version of my Rose & Butterfly canvas, which to me just looks like summer with all those warm colors!  She did the rose in Padded Satin, using Neon Rays too, which is not an easy feat.  It came out beautiful!!

This photo shows the padding stitches before it was stitched over:

Merry & Bright Number 4 Is On The Way!

Can you believe we are on #4 of 5 already in this series?  This one my be my favorite of the set:

Martha Johnson, the stitch guide writer and stitcher of these models made this one especially ornate, I just love it! Here's a detail:

These are also available in a red/green color combo.  You can still sign up for the club, or just wait a bit longer and get them individually.  Contact Fancy Stitches for the details!

Peacock Party Back From the Finishers!

Sharon Quick has gotten her Peacock Party canvas back from JRG Designs Finishing and it is fabulous, just like her stitching!  If you would be interested in a stitch guide, contact Sharon via her Facebook page.  Contact Garden Gate Needlepoint for more information on the finishing and if you would like to order a canvas.  

Hey Y'all!

My friend Sandy stitched my "Hey Y'all" Texas state ornament and turned it into a frame-able piece by adding a background and a great border using a color coordinated variegated thread.  It really turned out great!

And speaking of ornaments, here's a big batch of Bejeweled Bargello ornaments fresh from TJ's finishing:

A Finish or Three!

Some really nice finishes this week!  This is a great Land's End tote that Diane G. attached one of my oldest designs, "Cool Dots" to:

My friend Kathy H. recently received all 5 designs from my "Stitch a Falling Star" club series back from the finishers:

Lietzie B. got her Happy Haunting Grounds from last year's Sandy Arthur Mystery Class back from her framer:

Great work everyone, keep those photos coming!