Store Closing

In order to devote more time to the operation of Tapestry Fair, I will be closing the store on April 30th, 2014.  Until that time all merchandise in stock will be reduced to 50% of the marked price.

If you need to contact me regarding custom painting, or fiber and color selection, I will be available either at Family Arts Needlework (602) 277-0694 or BeStitched Needlepoint (480)991-0706.  Just give  one of them a call and I'll be glad to arrange a meeting.

Thank you for your past business - and  I hope to see you soon.

Peggi

Poster Girl

While I was in Albuquerque and SantaFe last weekend, look who I ran into!  Un Pocito was this year's poster for the Dia De Los Muertos Celebration at the plaza in Old Town.

I was also fortunate enough to FINALLY meet Manuel Salas in person after almost 2 years of phone calls and emails.  Aside from being wildly talented he is also a very gracious and charming man.....really a nice guy!  Sooo.....more of his skeletons to come.

Have a Fun Fourth

Lizard Stitching

While finishing the painting on a new dimensional, I've been stitching this years Tony Minieri class project.  Lizard #1 is finished and several other lizards are filled in and waiting for background before I can add the couched outlining and finishing touches.

Changing the direction of the stitch midstream in order to "bend" with the shape seems to be Tony's lesson on this piece.  This is a technique I've never tried before and it's been a challenge - but with a little bit of creative compensating....IT WORKS.

What can I say - Tony is a genius!!!

Lizard Stitching

While finishing the painting on a new dimensional I've been stitching this years Tony Minieri class project.  Lizard #1 is finished, and several other lizards are filled in and waiting for background before I can add the couched outlining and finishing touches.

Changing  the direction of the stitch midstream in order to "bend" with the shape seems to be Tony's lesson on this piece.  This is a technique I've never tried before, and it's been a challenge - but with a little bit of creative compensating.....IT WORKS.

What can I say - Tony is a genius!

Back From The Framer

Finally got Lupe back from the framer today.  We actually had to double frame this in order to accomodate the dimensional braid, and even though the frame is a little bit outrageous I think it suits the piece.

The stitch guide for this canvas, MS-2 is available from Tony Minieri.

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas

Here is a little ornament topper that will be available in January - ready to stitch for next year.
He is one of a series, and can be added to almost any Christmas ornament.

We will be closed on Saturday, December 24th and Sunday, December 25th........have a very
Merry Christmas!

ORTS for December

This is what we made from the Odd Random Threads that we have been saving all year.....fun to hang on your tree if you are a stitcher. Please stop in to receive one as a gift from the shop (while the supply lasts!)

Happy Thanksgiving

Little Gobbler wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

October ORTS

A few weeks late in posting this, but as you can tell from the photo we did a lot of stitching this month.

September ORTS

We've started another ORT jar.....with all the new projects being started, bet we can fill it up by the end of the month!

August ORTS

Ready for a new one.

July ORTS

Haven't quite filled this one up yet.

June ORTS

Another busy month - we filled this one up just in time for the holiday.

June Orts

Starting Ort Jar #4!

Tapestry Tent Stocking

Bonnie Williams stitched this Tapestry Tent stocking for her grandaughter, Olivia and did an outstanding job! The mink cuff adds just the right touch to an elegant canvas. Lucky Olivia!!!!

May ORTS

And yet another busy month of stitching! We have the first two filled ones on display in the window and Mary Romey thought they were so decorative that she decided to get a few vases (and also some for us) and use them in her house. Thanks Mary!

Back From the Finisher

Barb's Laurel Burch mermaid canvas is now a pillow! After a lot of work in MaryLu's Embellishment class and a lot of searching for the perfect fabrics to do justice to her beautiful stitching, here is the final result.