Back by popular demand: a Jenny Henry Trunk Show at The Point of It All! All canvases 20% off !

Jenny’s creates hip, geometric canvases that are a blast to stitch. I’ve done several (quel suprise).

* Passport covers (look stylish for that TSA agent)
* Coin purses (jingle your change in a hot carrying case)
* Picture frames (show off your gorgeous family in an equally fab frame)
*Lots more!

Through November 12th.

Check out her canvases online at Jenny Henry Designs.

Happy stitching,
Susan

I command you to Bee Happy! And I can do that, you know…I have a MAGIC WAND! Isn’t it adorable? The design is by Kathy Schenkel and she has other magic wand canvases.

I mostly used basketweave but I did do the Hesitation stitch for the yellow (stitched in Neon Rays) and the Nobuko stitch for the orange (also stitched in Neon Rays). See diagrams below.

Happy stitching…grant lots of wishes today!
Susan

Chris and I hit the open road this weekend for a wedding in Kennett Square, PA (right near Winterthur and Longwood Gardens, which are lovely)…I know my road trip is not of vital importance to you but I mention it in regard to stitching. It is really important to have a “road-worthy” canvas…13 mesh, big blocks of color, little shading, and only a few (if any) decorative stitches. When you’re travelling, you really don’t want to deal with intricate shading on 18 mesh!

I chose to work on two canvases from my stash:

These canvases, from Unique NZ Designs, were perfect for the car ride. And a big thanks to Chris for doing all of the driving so I could stitch!

Happy stitching,
Susan

Ahh, the satisfying snip, snip of perfect scissors! I didn’t know this before I was at The Point of It All but not all scissors are the same…the quality really varies. Now I treat myself to quality needlework scissors. There are the $22 Stork ones from Gingher. Almost everyone has these…they are great, basic scissors. Now consider the German-made ones with the elaborate scrollwork ($62). They are a delight to work with…such clean, sharp cuts. And if you’re really going for the Cadillac of scissors, try these French-made scissors in Mother-of-Pearl and Tortoiseshell style ($100). Pure heaven. OMG.

These scissors will soon be available in The Point of It All web store…stay tuned!

Consider putting a quality pair of scissors on your Christmas wish list. You will be thrilled every time you use your new pair!

Happy stitching,
Susan