I had been following Amy Poore’s canvas line “A Poore Girl Paints” on Instagram ever since she came on to the needlepoint scene earlier this year. I finally had the pleasure of meeting her in person at Dallas Market, and we immediately hit it off! Today on the Stitch Style, I wanted to share a little more about her and her adorable designs with you all. I know you are going to love her canvases just as much as I do!
Burnett & Bradley Banana Palm Frame
Whenever I go away to a trade show, I like to make sure that I pack a needlepoint project that I can work on when things are quiet in the booth. Two weeks ago I picked up this Burnett & Bradley Banana palm frame with the intention of doing just that while we were away in Dallas at the summer trade show.
I find it pretty much impossible to do too much that requires a ton of thought while traveling. Airplanes don’t have enough space to change threads all the time. I also like to have something that I can pick up and put down without having to worry about losing my place or remembering exactly what I was doing. There is something so relaxing about just doing Basketweave on a canvas. While belts are great for this too, I decided that I picture frame would be a fun alternative this time!
This picture frame comes in two different color ways: Cream and Pink. And, Burnett and Bradley just released two new picture frames at this past market. A Greek Key pattern in Blue and Green. I really want to stitch the Blue Greek Key Picture frame with my monogram in the middle and finish it as a pillow! These designs are so fun, I’m not sure I can stitch just one.
I’m using Anchor Floss #205, 217, 218 and 926 to stitch my frame in. This is mostly because I liked color #926 for the buttercream background.
Buttercream Banana Palm:
Pink Banana Palm:
Call the shop to order yours today!
919-828-5568
Have you seen the Mews Row on the cover of Needlepoint Now?
Happy Friday, everyone! I have some very exciting news to share with you all! Remember the Mews Row canvas that I taught at TNNA last January and at Needlepoint.Com’s retreat last March? Well, I’m thrilled to share with you all that it’s featured on the front cover of the September/October issue of Needlepoint Now!
It is always such a joy to collaborate with Needlepoint Now. The article shares my stitch guide for this canvas and a bit about my experience teaching at TNNA for Kirk and Bradley for the first time. So fun to see my work in print! Kind of a pinch me moment!
This is my second front cover with them. You may remember when Kirk and Bradley’s Sights and Scenes of London was featured on the March/April 2016 cover too! (I believe we still have one or two kits left in stock of that too.)
If you are interested in stitching this canvas, we have full kits, canvases and thread packs in stock and available now at Needlepoint.Com. Call the shop at 919-828-5568 to order yours today!
New Travel Rounds from Dallas!
We’re back in the office after a whirlwind trip to Destination Dallas! Melissa and I picked up so many fun new arrivals. I can’t wait to unpack all of the canvases and see everything again in person.
Kirk and Bradley released two new travel rounds which are available now on Needlepoint.Com with stitch guides. The two new locations are North Carolina and Alaska. Aren’t they fun!? I think the colors are so gorgeous in both of them.
These two new additions are a part of a larger series. We have all of the canvases in stock here, available immediately with stitch guides. Some of my favorite destinations are pictured below.
English Ribbonwork Landscape
Hey everyone! I know those of you who follow along on with my Instagram page have seen the progress that I’ve made on this Kirk and Bradley English Ribbonwork Landscape, but I haven’t had a chance to write a blog yet. Here it is:
This is the last piece I had to stitch that I will be teaching at the retreat. It’s going to be a packed weekend for me with the Nativity Class on Friday and our Travel Round Class on Sunday! I’m working as quickly as I possibly can to get it finished up!
I’ve just had the best time stitching this landscape. I love the way Vernon designed it to be a bit like a sampler. You have really clearcut areas for each stitch you choose.He intentionally left the background somewhat blurry so that the flowers pop out in the front. just waiting on an order of River Silks Ribbons (my favorite!) and then I’ll be able to get it finished up! You know I love any opportunity I can get to work in ribbon!
Still haven’t made a decision on how I want to have it finished. Maybe a pillow!? But I’d also love to have it out year round framed on the wall. What do you all think?
Call the shop at 919-828-5538 to sign up for the class.
Can’t join us for the retreat? Canvas is exclusive to Needlepoint.Com so call to preorder a kit!
It’s Beach Week at Needlepoint.Com!
It’s beach week at Needlepoint.Com!
I just love the ocean. James and I were lucky enough to get away to Myrtle Beach earlier this summer. It was so relaxing. I know fall is just around the corner but I don’t want this summer weather to end!
We have some wonderful beach themed canvases still in stock. And you won’t want to miss out on this sale. All in stock canvases are 25% off.
Below I’ve rounded up some of my favorites!
1. I love this shell bowl by Melissa Shirley
2. This boating scene is so stunning!
3. These pippin sand buckets are just adorable!
4. I’m dying to stitch this banana palm frame
5. You could do so many fun stitches on this Mermaid Crossing canvas
6. Love these mini versions of Charlie Harper designs!
7. This blue background is gorgeous
8. This Kate Dickerson piece would make such a fun throw pillow
9. Love the colors in this crab piece!
So many fun options. How can you choose?
You can shop the whole sale online here!
