Friday, March 1, 2024

New *Spring Collection* Prim Finishing Boards

Happy Friday, friends!

I recently finished up my new "Spring Collection" finishing boards for my Etsy shop which required me to stitch a few spring smalls -- and those of you who know me best know that I really do NOT enjoy stitching spring, so it was a challenge. Although I must say, even with the pastel colors I'm super proud with how they turned out, AND that once again I didn't chop a finger off! I'm actually enjoying making different boards so much I've recently started using my scrap wood for OOAK boards for my Etsy shop!

The four colors I came up with for my Spring Colection are Petal Pink, Pale Yellow, Spring Green and Lilac. (https://www.etsy.com/shop/StarryNightsStudioCo)

"Spring Wishes" 
Primrose Cottage Stitches



"Duo Petites Poules" 
Collection Tralala


"Gertrude's Garden"
Stitching with the Housewives





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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

New Series from Country Cottage Needleworks, Client Finishes and a Blast from the Past

Hey friends!

I've been very blessed to finish for Country Cottage Needleworks and Little House Needleworks. Diane and Nikki are two of the most amazing, talented women in the cross stitch community, and I pinch myself every time I see one of my finishes posted on anything that touches their name. It absolutely blows my mind.

I recently finished up the "Pastel Collection" series from Country Cottage Needleworks and Nikki has already released three of the patterns, with the third releasing just today.







FEATURED CLIENT FINISHES

 "Wee Santa 2023"
Heart in Hand
Double-matted Mounted Wood Easel with bow

 "Wee Santa 2022"
Heart in Hand
Mounted Wood Easel with bow

 "Santa Clause 2023"
Crocette A Gogo
Mounted Wood Easel with bow


I also finally got around to listing some note card sets I had packed when I moved from Connecticut. When I did a complete redo of my studio this month I found a box of them I had finished prior to the move and a bunch more that I just need to pack up. I used to mostly sell cards on Etsy so it was so weird to see these again. But it also makes me miss playing with paper.

SHOP NOTE CARDS


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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

A Snowmen Redo, Client Finishes and Chinese New Year at Bellagio

"Brr... It's Cold Outside" from Brenda Gervais got a bit of a redo this year. I found this old tray at a second-hand store and I just painted and dusted it with some white chalk paint to make it look weathered. It happened to be the perfect size for this piece so I just slapped some magnets on the back and called it a day. It's always good when you can redo a piece you're not in love with with minimal effort isn't it?


FEATURED CLIENT FINISHES

 "Love You"
Hands on Design
Mounted Fabric Easel

"Cottage of the Month - March"
Country Cottage Needleworks
Mounted Fabric Easel

"Sampler of the Month - March"
Country Cottage Needlework
Mounted Fabric Flat

This weekend, we made a quick trip up to Vegas (it's turning into our second home at this point) because the Kansas City Chiefs are in the Superbowl again this year and we were able to go to "Opening Night" at Allegiant Stadium. We were lucky to have two Superbowls in our general area back-to-back and even luckier to have the Chiefs play in them.

We grabbed some front row seats and enjoyed being up close and personal with the players. Such a fun night!

We always stop in the Bellagio Conservatory to see what the Botanical Gardens are transformed into. Every season has a new theme and this time it's Chinese New Year. I'm always amazed at how they turn such a large space into a totally different experience, and once again, Bellagio did not disappoint! If you're interested, take my quick tour!



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Friday, February 2, 2024

Let's Go Ride a Bike and a Trip to the Rustic Hutch

Isn't this such a fun chart? I love the trendy bicycle theme and the little snowmen and fox. I had so much fun stitching it that I recently kitted up the spring versions (there are two) and I'm going to be starting those tonight. 

This piece was stitched on 28 ct black Jobelan using the called-for threads. I double matted it, first with red fabric and then again with my standard black and white buffalo check and then mounted it (washers & magnets) to the back of this shiplap frame I found at Michaels. I used some flocked greenery for the top, a denim bow and a little snowflake tag center I found at Walmart last year. It sits on top of my winter hutch in the kitchen and looks so, so cute!

This week I also took a day to go out with my mom and do a little shopping. I'm always looking for unique finds. I've only lived in Arizona for five years, and with Arizona being waaaaaay bigger than Connecticut, I'm always finding new areas to explore. This week's journey led me to two amazing antique stores and a truly unique shop called The Rustic Hutch that offers vintage and/or repurposed handmade crafts, furniture and more. I plan to visit this shop frequently as I love supporting local artists. Here's a little taste of what's inside.


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