Carrots for Easter

I had planned on posting these wonderful carrots a week ago but we sold them all on the first day. We received a second order of these wonderful canvases yesterday. They are just adorable and so much better for your figure then chocolate filled carrots!

So come in and make your pick as quickly as possible.

New book for Left-Handers

Are you left-handed? Have you ever tried to teach someone to stitch who is left-handed? Then this book is for you or the person you were trying to teach. We share many stitches with Embroiderer's. This book has stitches charted for needlepoint in addition to stitches considered "embroidery."

We placed an initial order and haven't received them yet. But we thought you should know that this book will be available at our store any day now. Let us know if you are interested. You can email us.

Gretchen's Heart & Cupid Pillow

This delightful pillow is the first item on Gretchen's resolution stitching list. She finished it pretty early in the year -- just in time for St. Patrick's Day! But she will be able to put it out for next Valentine's Day.

The pillow is done with two coordinating fabrics. And I just love the ruffle!

Look at the detail of cupid's hair. And it looks like she used candlelight for the wings. With this wonderful thread, the painted canvas shades the thread. It is just wonderful.

My Name is ...

This is one of my favorite canvases. I can see it with an apricot standard poodle!

Betsy D. has done a couple of great dog pillows. Most have been pretty realistic canvases of the breed. But this one appeals to every dog owner -- or at least those of us who have a dog that consistently misbehaves!

Inspired by the Olympics

I was so inspired by the Winter Olympics. Tthese wonderful but small sports figures would be a great gift for the hopeful Olympian in your life. We have a skier, a snowboarder and a hockey player. You can stitch them as you return to regular TV to remind yourself of the challenge of winter sports!

Julius's Stocking

Joan stitched this wonderful stocking for her grandson. She did a lovely job. We also loved the plaid lining which just finishes it off beautifully.

Although it's very early to be thinking about Christmas, it's great to have your ornaments and stockings finished early. Remember that the October 1 finishing deadlines are only seven months away.

New Canvas

We just received this lovely canvas from Princely. It is an Asian nativity scene. I love all that patterns in the clothing. It would be fun to use lots of different threads and stitches on the clothing. You could even do or nue on some of the designs.

We also received a large kimono and several bookmarks.

Close-up of Cathryn's Chair

I thought you would enjoy seeing the canvas close-up. Cathryn and David worked on the

Cathryn's Chairs

Cathryn took the canvas embellishment class with David McCaskill last year. She had him help her with these caribbean beach chairs. They both did a lovely job.

David will be returning to Ridgewood Needlepoint Saturday - Monday, May 22 through 24. Class size is limited. I send out the sign-up email first to those who have either taken his class before or indicated an interest.