Cue the Confetti!

Greetings friends! It is May 1st, and as promised I am back with some big news. Cue the confetti - I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve been selected as part of the 2025 Benzie Design Maker Team! You might have heard a loud squeal coming from Kansas City when I received the message that I made the team. Over the next year, I’ll be creating some new exclusive project tutorials for Benzie Design. I can’t wait to share the fun ideas I have in store - it’s going to be a colorful 12 months filled with exciting projects and inspiration.

If you are not familiar with Benzie Design, then here is your sign that you NEED to be! Benzie Design is one of my very favorite online shops (they also have a brick and mortar shop in Plainfield, IL), carrying the very best in felt stitchery and wool...along with some of the best needlework treasures on the market! Chances are, if you are a maker, you have or WILL fall in love with this shop. Stocked full of supplies, felt, pom poms, and felt shapes in every shade, hue, tint, tone, and palette imaginable, Benzie Design is an online rainbow of happiness and inspiration. In all seriousness, I could add one of every single thing they sell to my cart...every - single - thing! They wrap each order so beautifully...it's like opening a special gift every time a Benzie Design package arrives. After being a loyal customer for many years (they are celebrating 15 years in business), I can't tell you how excited I am to be a part of their Maker Team for the next 12 months!

Stay tuned for sneak peeks of my upcoming projects, including my first tutorial that will be posted on their website on June 3rd (think summertime picnic!). If you can't wait that long, be sure to check out the plethora of tutorials on their website - there are pages of colorful projects. 
https://www.benziedesign.com/blogs/tutorials

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I’d love for you to follow along and share your own creative ideas and experiences with Benzie Design. Let’s make this year a colorful and inspiring journey together!

Boho Rainbow Stitch Sampler

Greetings friends! I thought I would stop by for a (very quick) late night chat - my workload has been a bit hectic and we are still on a night schedule in our household, so I haven't had much time to blog the last couple weeks. Feeling some frustration the last few days, I need a project to clear my head...and luckily I received a very special one for my birthday from a dear friend. I decided to take a couple hours and stitch up this Boho Rainbow Stitch Sampler by Selah Creative Company. 

This kit was exactly what I needed - bright and cheerful...and it had EVERYTHING I needed to complete the project and put it on display. If you haven't stitched on wood before, here is your sign to try it! It was quick, relaxing, and something new.  I enjoyed each and every stitch. The designer has a step-by-step video available, if you are not familiar with the embroidery stitches. This sampler has the Stem Stitch, Running Stitch, Chain Stitch, Cross Stitch, and French Knots. My kit was packaged beautifully and even had the floss, floss holder, and needles. I am not affiliated with the designer (I just love sharing unique projects from other small business owners), but if you want to check out her cool products, she has a website and is available on Etsy...

Here is a direct link to the kit I received: Boho Rainbow Stitch Sampler by Selah Creative Company

I'll be back real soon with a sampling of my creative projects - my studio has been buzzing! I have new Poppie Cotton projects to show you this month, along with a very cute project for the Therm O Web blog....and several other fun things are in the works. I also need to share an update on my new cross stitch design model.😊 See you soon! 🌈