What a week! Politics aside... Mother Nature is showing us who's boss. Hang in there, Texas!!
We need a moment of Zen, and needlepoint from Zecca is just the right place to start.
Karen Hennessey creates a wonderful world of color, design and thoughtfulness. For me, it all began with "Early Bird" (ZE -107).
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| "Early Bird" by Zecca (ZE-107) stitch guide by Robin King |
I also stitched the "Thistle" (ZE-178) and "Lotus Squared" (ZE-134) ... small designs with lots of techniques to share. Great teachable moments! These commercial stitch guides are available thru your Local/Favorite Needlepoint stores from Zecca.
(Side note: Zecca will attend the Dallas Market on September 9th weekend. It is a Cash & Carry Market; your shop owner can bring some Zecca goodness to you. 😊)
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| "Early Bird" (ZE-107) by Zecca Stitch guide by Robin King |
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| "Thistle" (ZE-178 ) by Zecca Stitch guide by Robin King |
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| "Lotus Squared" (ZE-134) by Zecca Stitch guide by Robin King |
I have also written many custom stitch guides for Zecca canvases... 19 so far. 😊
- Birds in Paradise 1 (ZE-344A)
- Make Stuff Be Happy (ZE-314)
- Bird Purse (ZE 208)
- Turquoise Paisley (ZE-330)
- Home is Where the Heart Is (ZE-379)
- Molting Season (ZE-280)
- Vested Owl (ZE-318)
- Winter (ZE-103)
- Fall (ZE-99)
- Summer (ZE-98)
- The Librarian (ZE-258)
- Koi Pond (ZE-326)
- Housework (ZE-322)
- Wading (ZE-341)
- Little Family (ZE-256)
- Anu (ZE-282)
- Many Birds (ZE-293)
- Peacock (ZE-262A)
- Don't Pursue Happiness... Create It. (ZE-118)
Here's some of those stitch guides finished. Love it when stitchers send me photos!
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| "Many Birds" by Zecca (ZE-293) stitched by Leslie Hanna stitch guide by Robin King |
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| "Molting Season" by Zecca (ZE-280) "Wading" by Zecca (ZE-341) stitched by Alice Gertzman stitch guides by Robin King |
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| "Vested Owl" by Zecca (ZE-318) stitched by Jan Stone stitch guide by Robin King |
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| "Little Family" by Zecca (ZE-256) stitched by Jane Makowka stitch guide by Robin King |
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| "Don't Pursue Happiness... Create It." by Zecca (ZE-118) stitched by Luanne Samson stitch guide by Robin King |
Currently, there could not be a truer message for me than this canvas called "Housework." 😀
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| "Housework" by Zecca (ZE-322) stitch guide by Robin King |
Last thing to show you is how finishing can enhance one's needlepoint. I finished my "Lotus Squared" canvas into a black lacquered box which was handy for traveling and teaching. Plus, I really like to have useful items, too.
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| "Lotus Squared" by Zecca (ZE-134) stitch guide by Robin King |
Several years ago, I taught at Ruth Schmuff's shop, Bedecked and Beadazzled. Ruth stitched the same "Lotus Squared" and had hers framed; she does love color. What a talented lady!
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| "Lotus Squared" by Zecca (ZE-134) stitched by Ruth Schmuff stitch guide by Robin King |
Well, that's all for now. Go discover Zecca and find your inner Zen. ☮
Until the next time... HUGS! Robin
