Drakula from NeedleDeeva is finished!

Hi Everybody... Robin here.

I met all deadlines last night.

Finished Drakula at 8PM. Generated the FedEx air bill, typed the instructions letter to M's Canvashouse, and said "bon voyage" to my newest Creepy Character from NeedleDeeva. He arrives in Lexington today and begins his transformation into an ornament. He is so cute; I really fell for him. I had the best time designing his Halloween Couture cape and top hat. The bow tie really completes the ensemble. His eyes glow in the dark as well as those fangs. His eyeglasses are Kreinik Hot Wire, and again, I used the lasso technique.

I met another deadline, too. The new NeedleDeeva website went live yesterday. I re-vamped the site, and gave it that special touch which the Deeva deserves. Here's a screen shot of the home page. The website link is www.needledeeva.com

My last deadline was outputting Amy's e-newsletter June 2011. Got it done and it is now online. I slept good last night. Hmmm... I wonder why?

The last character in the NeedleDeeva Creepy Characters series is
Ghost (ND 0467-F). Right now, I am calling him Mr. Jazz Hands. LOL. He will be my traveling companion to the Columbus TNNA Market. I will stitch him in the car while Jill drives; Amy will be stitching her Thanksgiving Banner, too. What a scene that will be!

Today's list of things to do begins with tidying up all of the Creepy Characters threads. (Looks like a minor explosion happened as the deadlines were approaching!) Then, it's time to begin writing the Creepy Characters stitch guides. First will be Hooty because his information needs to be sent to Needlepoint Now. Second will be Fraidy Cat because I will be teaching his class at the TNNA Fall Market in Baltimore, MD in August 2011. The rest of the Characters will be done in alphabetical order.

Well, time for more coffee. Enjoy the day. Hope you meet your deadlines. Thanks, Robin

Pssst... I'm still here

Hi Everybody... Robin here.

Sorry to be so quiet. I'm still here. All is good. I've got a HUGE deadline to get Drakula finished and into tomorrow's FedEx to go to M's Canvashouse (Lexington, KY) for finishing to be ready in time to join me at the TNNA Market on June 09, 2011. Yikes!

These are exciting times. Drakula and all of the other Creepy Characters from NeedleDeeva are going to be revealed at the Columbus June TNNA Market. NeedleDeeva has already received wonderful signups from nationwide Retail Needlepoint Shops; each wanting to carry this club/series for their customers... and the "official" release hasn't even happened, yet. Good news travels fast.

The Creepy Characters will also be on display at the TNNA Needlepoint Showcase on Friday,  June 10th for all to see. I've got choices to make: which Halloween Tree to bring? My Black Halloween Tree or my new Lime Green/Silver Glitter Halloween Tree? You know I will have my camera with me, and YOU will see which one was selected. I love having this blog as my voice to all of you... (thanks, Peggy!)

Drakula update, 4:24PM, Monday, May 30, 2011
Here is what's left to be stitched:

• Hair
• Hat Brim
• Shirt & Collar
• Bow Tie
• Eyeglasses
• Beaded Pumpkin

Sometimes, I pick the stitching order which makes sense... working from back to front. Other times, I stitch when I've got the NERVE. How about you?

I'll show you the finished piece tomorrow! I promise!

Gotta run. Happy Memorial Day. Hugs to all.... Robin

NeedleDeeva does Vampires

Hi Everybody... Robin here.

There's a new man in my life. He keeps me company at night and sleeps during the day. You will know him as Drakula, 0467-G from the Creepy Characters club/series from NeedleDeeva. I call him "Lover Boy."

Never mind Team Edward or Team Jacob... it's Team Deeva for me!
Have a good upcoming week.  Thanks, Robin