Adorn: November 2014

Coming home and experimenting

>> November 24, 2014 – art, cyberclass, cyberworkshop, designs in progress, needlepoint, new designs, new items

Just got back from a delightful weekend with my Wolves. Nomi and Ruben Wolf, my sweet and funny grandkids. We spent 2 days, just the three of us, in our PJs, on the rug, playing and building and singing and dancing and just generally being goofy. We had a blast!

On Sunday nights I have lots of TV to cover, so I can get lots of stitching done. Yes, I watch and stitch, and somehow it works. (There is Homeland, The Newsroom and The Affair all on Sunday nights). I'm working on the Bird series and have done lots of experimenting with different parts of the birds and the background. What do you think?

I'll keep you posted for more!

Samburu has arrived!

>> November 17, 2014 – fiber art, needlepoint, needlepoint kit, new designs, new items, new needlepoint, silk thread

Winter Wheat

Samburu. It's a small jewel, one of my most satisfying designs, one of my most beautiful pieces of stitched needlepoint jewelry. It's now ready and looking for a home...

The great thing about this kit is that it really is a fast stitch! It's not boring fast, it's got lots of variety and a remarkable array of fibers. The instructions for the kit, particularly the finishing, are extremely detailed, extremely precise, very easy to follow, you will be in good hands. You will learn how to bead, make tassels, finish a needlepoint piece, all skills that will stay with you for future pieces.

Peacock

You can stitch a Samburu as a gift for the holidays for a friend, a daughter, a mother. You can stitch one for yourself. And when you are ready to wear the necklace out, you only need a simple turtleneck or a solid color button down shirt, place your Samburu around your neck, and you will look oh so very elegant.

Rainbow

The design comes in three colorways: Winter Wheat, Peacock and Rainbow. The kit includes everything you need!! 18 count canvas, silks, metallics, a wonderful assortment of pearls, beads, metal findings, Ultrasuede.