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this year's art is next year's calendar cover girl. 2023 was another year colorful needlepoint, painting AND jewelry - so much so I outgrew my studio space and found a bigger place to make more art. it's been so fun...

last summer I had the honor of collaborating with lycette for an exclusive blue colorway of my bead pattern. I came up with an eyeglass case canvas and a key fob and had many requests for other sizes so... ask...

long before I was known for beads and circles, way back when I was painting step stools and high chairs for my kids, I was all about stripes. I love the way one color completely changes when you paint a different color...

technically you already know deirdre - she's been a favorite jewelry collection for awhile now. I've been trying to figure out a way to translate those colors into my needlepoint design but have struggled trying to find the right neutral...

september will always have that 'back to school' feeling but with new art supplies instead of notebooks and pencils. okay fine, notebooks always end up in my bag. I'm ready to start up in my tuesday painting workshops again and I have so...

I've kept this summer pretty loose so far knowing I had a few things cooking - new logo, new website, and a new studio! - but I'm excited to get back in the swing of things. first up - I've...

I'm so excited to share a new design that coordinates with Kristi's new colorway on one canvas. think: gold, sparkle, evening and party. you can grab your ticket here! Join Initial K Studio and Elizabeth Crane Swartz for an afternoon...

I've been itching to make this colorway and it's finally happening! launching on friday, july 14, 2023 are a few sizes in this new line: I'll be adding more sizes depending on the interest. let me know if there's something particular...

*phew* I've been working on so many things these last few months and can't wait to show you!! first up is my beautiful new logo mark by Shuler Studio and this sweet new website! I worked with Mark and Carla Rippstein...

I’ve been working on canvas designs to fit all the fabulous self-finishing products out there and top on my list was a passport cover for a fun trip I have later this year. first up is this lulu colorway!

one of the later additions to my needlepoint line was the catherine colorway and I knew exactly how I wanted to stitch the clutch when I had the chance. I thought it would look sharp with a super dark blue...

now that my tuesday painting workshop is in full swing again, it’s time to make some space in my studio. and I need to clear out some flat file space because I’ve got new needlepoint designs launching next month. so…...

almost 2 years ago I took a virtual surface design class through RISD’s Continuing Education department. I knew that I wanted to make my beads ‘digital’ but didn’t really think much about what I would do with the design. ha!...

my 2023 calendar is filling up with some pretty great stuff and I thought you might want a little heads up.February 1-3 I’ll be at The Southern Coterie Summit in Sea Island, GA and I’m really looking forward to meeting...

last year’s planning is this year’s progress It’s here! 😅 2022 was a year of needlepoint, painting AND jewelry - the first time I’ve really worked on all three at the same time. it’s a little overwhelming, and to be...

and a heads-up on some upcoming fun It’s hard to believe we’re only a few days away from november. aside from dreading the end of daylight saving time, I’ve got a few things on the calendar that I’m really looking...

I’m on my way back from Dallas after my first needlepoint wholesale market and I’m really excited for you all to get these new designs in your hot, little hands. check with your local needlepoint shop (LNS) to see if...

awhile back I whipped up quick silk & ivory color ‘charts’ on my phone (all four below) and wanted to follow up somehow with photos of the actual fiber. it wasn’t until I was at one of the recent popup...

it’s been awhile since I updated anything here so I thought I’d do a mid-summer recap and fill you in on upcoming stuffs.back in May I kicked off the first pop-up needlepoint trunk shows / meet and greets and, while...

at long last I’m happy to report that all needlepoint canvases will be restocked on March 1, 2022!! and I’m really happy to announce that elizabeth crane swartz designs™️ will be available at a few shops as well! if you’re...

I just listed these small oil landscapes in the shop. they were originally part of the Providence Art Club “little pictures show and sale” over the holidays and no one adopted them. 😕they’re each 5” x 5” on a 2”...