I decided to start selling DMC variegated floss. I love variegated floss – the color combinations especially in the 24 new colors offered by DMC are just lovely. I think my favorite must be 4245 – Mystical Midnight (fifth from right in the photo). [Update 2023: I’m now selling ALL 102 DMC Variegated Flosses in …
This Persian flower needlepoint project is one of my favorite creations: Years ago, I bought three separate but related prints from a vendor at the Metrolina Expo in Charlotte, NC. Two are studies of Persian carpet designs, and the third is a study of Japanese ornamental patterns. I didn’t find out until years later that …
This Newton needlework pattern has a great story behind it: My Dad’s oldest sister and her husband live in Newton, Iowa. I spent a few weeks there scattered over the summers of my childhood, and my husband and I always stop for a visit when we’re passing through the area. One of my cousins had …
Many of the projects I have designed are big and complex. With these Geometric patterns, I wanted to have some fun with colors on a smaller scale. I got out my toolbox filled with all 454 colors of DMC floss and had a blast mixing them up. I also wanted to experiment with the idea …
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These Rock and Roll patterns and kits are projects I designed for a few kids that are special to me. Let me explain: A lot of projects for new babies and kids are all in light blues and pinks and cute animals. And while there’s nothing wrong with that stuff, there’s already PLENTY of designs …
These World War 1 era airplane cross stitch and needlepoint patterns are now available in my shop! There’s a great story behind the patterns: My Grandfather had an old baseball style jacket that featured the nine airplanes in this series. After years of continual use, he eventually wore holes in the elbows, and the elastic …