I was so excited when I noticed that Julia’s needleworks had a needlepoint Tiffany Box among their many limoges box designs. I mean, really… hasn’t every girl wished for a little blue Tiffany Box at one point or another in her life? I know it’s… [read more]
Snowed in and stitching away
Snowed in this morning in Fairfield, CT, and it’s still coming down! I can’t remember the last time I saw this much snow. I feel like I’ve been shoveling the driveway for an eternity… writing to you all is a welcomed break. After finishing my… [read more]
Finished Festive Owls
Nothing like an unexpected snow day to finish up some incomplete projects… I’m just thrilled to say that I’ve finally finished my festive owls! I couldn’t be more excited to have them done! They will be framed into a shadow box like my Baby Mockingbirds… [read more]
Let it snow, let it snow!
Hello from snowy Connecticut! I woke up this morning to about four inches of snow. Sadly, we had to close the store, and cancel Saturday canvas embellishment when we found out the parking lot wasn’t shoveled yet… It’s actually been lovely to have the morning… [read more]
Baby Elephant Needlepoint
Clearly we have a thing for circus animals in the Barney family… I gave my sister Bella this adorable baby elephant canvas by Kate Dickerson for Christmas. Isn’t he just precious, holding a little flag and standing up on that cute floral stool? It’s no… [read more]
Top Tips for New Stitchers
Good morning everyone! I mentioned in a post a few days ago that I was planning on sharing my top tips for new stitchers with you all. Here are my eight easy things to do, that will hopefully simplify and improve a new stitching experience:… [read more]
