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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...

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 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...

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!...

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...

remember when I designed my own needlepoint ornaments based on my annual holiday card art? I had 13 (of I’m not sure how many) stitched and I attempted to finish them myself last year. they came out horribly and I...

a friend from college has been asking me about how to get started in needlepoint. she’s a voracious knitter and quilter so I was a little surprised she wasn’t already a needlepointer. I shared with her the posts* I found...

before I painted, stitched, and sent my bag strap off to the finisher I already knew what I wanted to try next - a tri-fold clutch. I had seen one by anne fisher needlepoint on Instagram and wanted to make...

I bought a beautiful, vintage-ish canvas from Faison Weiss back in the fall when she was de-stashing. it’s about 13” “square” with fun curves and I think it’s probably a pillow canvas. I didn’t love the colors on the canvas...

I’ve been working on a few new ideas for my needlepoint canvas designs and I’ve been wanting to offer something smaller. I don’t necessarily think of ornaments when I look at my designs but I know there’s so many other...

I made my mom (and dad) custom 14” needlepoint pillows earlier this year and they were a huge hit. so much so, my mom packed them in the car and drove them down to florida for the winter. she mentioned...

I’ve been at this needlepoint game for all of 9 months but in that short time, I’ve amassed an impressive thread stash. I just can’t help myself. in my defense, having a big selection makes a huge difference when choosing...

I crushed the bag strap in what I like to think is record time. plus it was a good way to understand how NOT to paint a canvas and how to adjust while stitching. and like I said, the ideas...