New Start - Announcement of sorts

Okay...so this has been dormant for a while. I do apologize.

I have an announcement to make:

I have decided to discontinue designing actively in the cross stitch world. My "day job" has been a little too consuming and well, the market is very different than it was when I started my endeavor. I thank everyone for their support of my love of colour, thread, and cross stitch! At the end of the month, Norden Crafts will cease to carry my patterns. Hoffman still has a few, but has discontinued my punch needle patterns. In the next few months, I will continue to donate items to dissolve the remainder of my inventory. If you have a question about what I have, please email me.

Going forward, I will be dedicating this blog to my creations...and occasionally offer an on-line downloadable pattern. :) Hint: there are 2 Christmas Cross Stitch Stockings coming soon.

Have a wonderful week!
Paula :)

New Releases...

Just back from Nashville - new releases:

Punch Needle: Chic Giggles, Party Giggles, Clown Giggles, Witch's Hat Giggles (all with the pattern stamped on the fabric)

Kits: Pot Stickers:Cat on a Stick (punchneedle stamped on fabric w/stick, embellishments and backing fabric), kit for finishing both the Clown and Witch's Hat Giggles; Embellishments for the Ring Bearer pillow

Cross Stitch: Kissed with Sunshine, My Chair, Wedding Pillows

Monthly series Cross Stitch: TRIOS - January (Laugh, Love, Live); February (Dream, Dare, Do!) and RESOLUTIONS - #1 - Learn to Let Go

Smidgeons of Colour: Now released w/out the box. The little designs make great scissor fobs, broaches, etc.

Finishing: Pillows for TRIO January and ring bearer; wall wearable for TRIO February

I will have the designs on my website soon!!! And showing them one at a time on the blog...
Happy Stitching!!!
Paula :-)

Finishing on a Stick

I did a class at both TNNA and Nashville on finishing on a stick. Right now all three designs are punchneedle, but watch - as they will become available in cross stitch. Kits are available for the stick, trim, backing fabric, embellishments. That will be applicable for both punch or cross stitch.

Oh and by the way, the Witch's Hat does glow in the dark...the bat and circles around the orange polka dots. Very fun!

Have a wonderful day!
Paula
Queen Bee

"Cat on a Stick" Class at TNNA San Diego!

I am SOOOOO excited. I have been asked to teach a class at TNNA San Diego. The picture is of the pattern I will be providing and showing the various steps on how to complete the model. I am really looking forward to this opportunity! ~Happy Stitching! paula

New Releases

New Cross Stitch and Miniature Punchneedle releases!

To the left, enjoy "Pumpkin Quartet" a fun quick stitch on Tula fabric using Weeks Dye Works Perle 5.

To the right, enjoy the sequel to "If the Broom fits" - "If the Shoe fits". This fun, quick to stitch piece is on 30 ct Carved Pumpking R&R cloth or can be stitched on Aida 14 ct Orange. It is stitched with Needlepoint Inc Northern Lights Silks, DMC, and Rainbow Gallery Whisper. Definitely gets you into the Halloween spirit.

I just love fall, the colors, the crispness in the air...and Halloween. Halloween has always been such a fun tradition at my house...I thought I'd share some with you.

My new miniature punchneedle designs include "Ort-a-ment" a fun ornament to add to your tree or decorations for your packages (on the left).

"Lilly" is the other release that graces the top of my BIZZI 4x6 box in white (on the right). What a wonderful gift for that special person!

Check out the Needlework Show Online October 11-16th.
Happy Fall!!!!!!
Paula :)

Elegance series

Introducing the Elegance Evolution:
from left to right in the picture, Elegance Cross Stitched (featured in Just Cross Stitch Magazine April Edition), Original painting (center), and Elegance in miniature punch needle(right). In the small red box on the left is the Smidgeon of Colour kit, Elegance, which is an over one design. The article featuring the design is on the table.

The framing for the cross stitch and punch needle are by Eastside Mouldings.
Happy Stitching...Paula :-)

New Releases...

Just back from Nashville - new releases:

Punch Needle: Elegance with the pattern stamped on the fabric
Needle Point: Stitch-A-Licious cover; Elegance; Chef Bistro
Cross Stitch: Winter Wonderland, Catch the Stitchin' Bug, Bee Queen Bee, Garden Snail, and Mildred (the good witch)
Smidgeons of Colour: I love Green and Elegance

I will have the designs on my website soon!!!

Happy Stitching!!!
Paula :-)