Patti C. only started needlepointing in 1998-1999, and although she says it was 2000, I remember her coming to my classes before then. She had needlepointed, as she describes, “poorly” as a child, before really taking off on her needlepoint in the 90s. She likes to take classes and is always willing to try new ideas and techniques with her needlepoint (and is usually the entertainer for the class!). Her late Mom, Mrs. R., stitched a lot and her daughter stitches a little. Patti enjoys taking my classes and shops at the Chaparral Needleworks where I work.
Clik here to view.
A lamp sits next to Patti's nest-a big comfy chair in the den!
the DEN and the SEASONAL TREE
In the den is where Patti has her Needlepoint nest. In a big chair with lots of light, Patti keeps her threads and canvases in a cabinet next to her chair. A very cozy and flowered filled room, I love to go over there and watch Shark Week on the Discovery Channel with Patti and her husband during the summer.
Clik here to view.
Patti's lamp has a needlepoint portrait ornament of her Sheltie, Shelly, hanging on it. Canvas is from Our Faithful Friends sold Maggie and Co. Shelly has since gone to dog heaven-I still miss her when I am over there.
Patti said of her seasonal tree, that she had been doing one for a long time, long before she had any needlepoint to put on it-maybe 15-20 years ago. When she started needlepointing, she did ornaments for it right away! She enjoys stitching fun ornaments for her tree as well as samplers and seasonal things-especially Halloween pieces!
Clik here to view.
Always decorated for the season, Patti keeps this skinny tree in her den throughout the year. See her stretcher bars stored in the bin? She keeps thread in the wicker drawers.
Clik here to view.
Another view of the seasonal tree.
Clik here to view.
Needlepointed ornaments of swimming suits and flip flops decorate the tree. Swim suit is from the Studio. How cute is that beach ball attached to the bikini?
Clik here to view.
Flip flop needlepoint ornament is perfect for a summer tree.
Clik here to view.
Needlepointed watermelon ornament from Jody Designs is so cute on the summer tree.
Clik here to view.
Another needlepointed flip flop with a cheery yellow flower button.
Patti just most recently needlepointed this fabulous Autumn Bouquet canvas from Melissa Shirley Designs with stitch guide from Wendy Harwood of Aristeia. We had a Monday night class for this canvas and had the best time! Framed at Davis Hardware here in Houston, Patti placed her fabulous piece in her den.
Clik here to view.
From Melissa Shirley Designs, this incredible piece hangs in Patti's den.
Clik here to view.
Close up of the Autumn bouquet with ribbons from the Ribbonry, my store in the Chaparral Needleworks. Good job on your needle felted squirrel, Patti