PROGRESS = CHANGE

new logo, new website, new needlepoint designs!
from now on, see www.patriciasone.com for available stitch guides, teaching schedule, designs, etc.

Patricia

The Reason

During this important time of year, I like to work on a Christmas-themed needlepoint piece.  The triptych from Strictly Christmas has been my project of late.  And it is done!  The center panel shows the holy family.

The left-hand panel has the shepherds and sheep:

and the right hand panel has the kings:

I love the way the designer incorporated the stained glass window theme, and the three panels will fit beautifully into the gold wooden frame from Deux Bijou Bijou.

I look forward to teaching workshops  for these panels at Chandail Needlework in Houston, TX and Creative Stitches and gifts in Dallas, TX, and other points beyond.  My teaching schedule and list of available stitch guides has been updated.

I wish each of you a Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays. 

 Patricia

Touching Earth

Touching Earth, #CH223 from Melissa Shirley Designs, after a painting by Linda Carter Holman, is one of my favorite pieces I have ever stitched.  Who is she?  Mother Earth? And the possibilities for symbolism are endless: the sheep, the fish, the storm, the harvest, the pot.  The pot is stitched in Or Nue, a method that involves laying metallic thread on either side of a canvas thread, then couching over it with silk, all over one canvas thread. The pot shimmers.  Thanks to Melissa Shirley and Linda Carter Holman for such an enchanting design.

As always, my teaching schedule and list of available stitch guides have been updated.

Patricia

Caught

It seems like we sometimes choose needlepoint designs based on personal experience.  I love this "Catch Me if You Can" design from Pippin Designs because it reminds me of going fishing in east Texas with my father.  Although these fish don't resemble the bream, crappie and large-mouth bass that we caught, they sure are going to be fun to stitch.  I'm picturing stitches that are wavy, scalloped, and slanting for the fish and a woven basket-y look for the large blue border.  Stay tuned... these fish have caught me!
As always, my teaching schedule and list of available stitch guides have been updated.

Apples and Almonds

Apples from Melissa Shirley Designs #1920, 13 mesh, 17" x 9"

after an original painting entitled Plate with Apples and Almonds 

by Giovanna Garzoni, Italian (1600-1670)

Giovanna Garzoni was an Italian painter who was prominent in Europe during the Baroque period. She became famous for her works of botanical subjects in tempera and watercolor, and her still lifes were very popular with the Italian courts and the Medici family. 

Melissa Shirley has beautifully interpreted several of Garzoni's paintings on canvas.  The Citrons was one of my teaching pieces last year.  I am honored to teach the Apples at Needlepoint This!  in Dallas, Texas on March 25-26, 2017.  Please call 214.363.6377 for details about the class or a kit.

Market Report

This last weekend I went to the TNNA Winter Needlepoint Market in San Jose, CA.  It is so exciting to spend time with the designers, the shop owners and the other teachers.  This is a shot of my table:

here are a few of my finds:

this great stylized reindeer from Melissa Prince Designs. My photo is crooked, but I will be stitching him soon and hope to teach him!

I'm Yours from Sandra Gilmore, distributed by Fleur de Paris.  Wouldn't this be a sweet Valentine's pillow with initials in the center of the heart?

In progress, the Williamsburg Wreath from Melissa Prince Designs.  This has already been requested to be taught at several shops.  I plan to have it finished with a gusset and hang it on the inside of my front door.  

It was so great to see Debbie Ladd of Fleur de Paris, the sweet redhead who is pictured in the "You've Got a Friend" design by Sandra Gilmore, distributed by Fleur de Paris.  I was honored to stitch the piece for Fleur and the stitch guide is available through them or me.

Melissa Shirley never disappoints, and this jewel-like winter scene spoke to me.  This will be a great teaching piece, and not too large.

If you know me, you know I have a weakness for a beautiful reindeer.  This jaunty guy from Maggie Company came right home with me and he would make a nice class.  Designed by Jennifer Brinley, the deer's antlers are decked out with poinsettias!

 Strictly Christmas etc. has outdone itself with this nativity triptych.  I am stitching it, writing the guide and  possibly teaching this great piece.  The frame is from Deux Bijoux Bijoux and compliments it beautifully.

My Teaching Schedule and list of available stitch guides are being updated as I hear from more shops, so check it for updates.

Enjoy!

Patricia

New Class

This Garden Bunny designed by Mary Lake Thompson is so much fun to stitch.  And he makes a good companion to the Bee Bunny and the Gardening Bunny with tulips I taught earlier.  Join us at Creative Stitches and gifts, Dallas, TX  on February 3-4, 2017 for the class.  Call 214.361.2610 for details.

Thankful

I am thankful for the needlepoint community!  I wish each of you a happy Thanksgiving.  Here are some favorite Thanksgiving figures from Melissa Shirley Designs, stitched with help from Beverly Churchfield's great stitch guides.

Check the tabs for new stitch guides and an updated teaching schedule!

Dallas Update

This last weekend was the Destination Dallas Market.  Many thanks to founders/volunteers Debbie Woodard, Karen McVean, Raymond Crawford and Kathy McVean for a great event.  These fun designs came home with me and may be looking for a place to be taught!

Williamsburg wreath, Melissa Prince Designs

Mrs. Claus, Raymond Crawford Designs

Garden Bunny, Mary Lake Thompson distributed by Melissa Shirley Designs

Pig by Diane Ulmer Pedersen, distributed by Painted Pony Designs

Touching Earth by Linda Carter Holman, distributed by Melissa Shirley Designs

These Stitched Pieces went with me to market and will be added to the Teaching Pieces category, too.

Chick by Mary Engelbreit, distributed by Painted Pony Designs

Apples from Melissa Shirley Designs

Girls Rule

Curtis Boehringer has designed this amazing Queen Elizabeth I piece called Girls Rule.  His designs, and my stitch guide, are available to the trade from Fleur de Paris.  She was fun to stitch, and even more fun to embellish!

please check the tabs for updated teaching schedule and more available stitch guides.

Luscious

 Luscious color.  Isn't this the prettiest color for the inside of a baby animal's ear?  From Planet Earth Fibers, and I plan to use it on the Santa Dome designed by Mary Lake Thompson from Melissa Shirley, in progress now and to be taught at Needlepoint This! in Dallas in October and at other points beyond.  See my updated teaching schedule.

Thrilled

I'm thrilled to have 2 new stitch guides in the Melissa Shirley collection.  Winter white Santa #1801 is so cool and elegant, and the Cardinal Dome #VS134 designed by Vicki Sawyer is a fun stitch on 13 mesh.  My teaching schedule and stitch guide list have been updated.

Soaring Santa

Almost done!  these Christmas Houses from Melissa Shirley are so much fun to stitch.  Good Harbor Needlepoint in Beverly Farms, MA is calling this their Soaring Santa Club, and it starts in September 2016.  Susan can give you the details at 978.969.1748. I was honored to write the guide.

Ft. Worth is soon to be Embellished!

I will be teaching an Embellishment Class on June 17-18 at The French Knot in Ft. Worth.  The class is almost full, so call soon if you wish to attend.  817.731.3446.  I'm thrilled with the choices so far - these ladies have such good taste in canvases...here are just a couple of the designs for which I will be writing guides:

4 Eggs from Zecca

Llama with Pearl Earring, by Vicki Sawyer from Melissa Shirley Designs,  Look at those eyes!

As always, check the tabs above for updated Teaching Schedule and Stitch Guides.  

Enjoy!

Tricia

So cute I can't stand it

Sometimes you see a design that just speaks to you.  That's how I felt at January Market when I saw this beauty designed by Mary Lake Thompson, from Melissa Shirley Designs.  I will be starting him soon; what a fun class for techniques for fur and clothing!

Hearts Aplenty

I just adore stitching hearts.  And buying heart canvases.  Here are just a few I displayed this year.

Mail and candy, oh yes!

Even the unstitched ones are art to be enjoyed.

 I wish a happy Valentine's Day to all.  Large vintage heart from Melissa Shirley Designs.

Playing Dress Up

Can witches be cute?  Yes, see this Pumpkin Parade of witches from Melissa Shirley.  I recently taught this class at Chandail Needlework in Houston.  We "dressed" and "did hair" on these 6 witches using lots of amazing Halloween threads and ribbons. Lots of fun, and not scary at all.

Winter White Santa

I love the crystally (is that a word?) colors in this majestic Winter White Santa #1801 from Melissa Shirley Designs. He is now stitched, and the stitch guide has been completed.  These 2- sided santas are addicting; I won't divulge how many I have.....

TNNA Winter Market 2016

Meet the Teacher event, TNNA Market 2016 in San Diego.  

Just a few of the new pieces from market that caught my eye:

Melissa Prince has some beautiful new wreaths.

Nenah Stone's animals have such sweet faces!

I think I could live in Melissa Shirley's white house cove

I'm already stitching the santa, so he needs a sleigh!  Fun from Raymond Crawford.

Click on the tabs above for Teaching Schedule and Stitch Guides.

A new year, a better blog

As I was putting away the Christmas decorations, I came across this old ornament.  Decades old. Designed, stitched and (crudely) finished by me.  This reminds me that stitching is a cumulative process, and we get better each year.  I wish JOY for each of you in 2016.

My first project for 2016 is this great santa from Raymond Crawford.  He is on the teaching schedule, too!  Check the tabs above for classes, projects, available stitch guides and some pictures.