4 finished Sugar Skulls ready for TNNA/Long Beach

Hi Everybody... Robin here.

The Sugar Skulls came back from the finisher. Join me in doing my Happy Dance. Thanks to the entire team at Elizabeth Turner Collection; record speed and awesome results, indeed.

The Sugar Skulls (from NeedleDeeva) will be on display (Booths 1261/1360) during the TNNA Market in Long Beach, CA.

Each of the Skulls were finished on a stick with fun, decorative ribbons. I am using a clear vase with small clear glass marbles. Just stick in and enjoy.

Pink Sugar Skull (ND 453C)

Sunglasses Sugar Skull "Elton John" (ND 453D)

NeedleDeeva • Stitch Guides by Robin King

Blue Sugar Skull (ND 453A)

Star Sugar Skull (ND 453E)

NeedleDeeva • Stitch Guides by Robin King

We are ready for our close-ups...

Leo is on set supervising the photo shoot.

"OK, look at the camera and smile."

Someone is "mugging" for attention.

Sugar Skull photobomb

Market is in one week. Tomorrow I will make the thread kits for the two classes. There are still seats available for both classes. Come spend the morning 8AM - 10AM with me (Saturday/Sugar Skull and Sunday/Thistle).

Until the next time... Hugs, Robin

Hello Columbus!

Hi everybody… Robin here... In Columbus, Ohio.

The non-stop trip from Memphis to Columbus was wonderful. The person sitting next to me was a food inspector for the pet care company which makes dog food and cat food in Columbus, Ohio. I told her I have some cats who eat her company's food; it's a small world.

The taxi ride from the Columbus airport to the Crowne Plaza was very fast without any traffic drama.

I saw Vicky de Angelis/Team Deeva in the lobby, and we had a lovely dinner at Martinis.

Tomorrow all of the fun begins: assembling the NeedleDeeva booth and attending Sample It.

This evening I'm going to "chill out" and work on my blue Sugar Skull. He is my travel companion for the week.

Like I said, I am blogging via phone, so please excuse any typos, non-labeling, or if the photos are out of sync..

Have a good night and I will talk with you again tomorrow from Columbus!

Until then… Hugs, Robin.

Sugar Skulls by NeedleDeeva

Hi Everybody... Robin here.

When one door closes... another door opens. Same is true with needlepoint. Just finished one project... ready to begin the next.

NeedleDeeva has designed a fun collection of Sugar Skulls. It's cool that needlepoint is getting edgy; a great way to keep current, trendy, and youthful. Plus, these Sugar Skulls make this Halloween gal happy.

I will be stitching these guys and each will come with my stitch guide. I can see Glow-in-the-Dark threads, Beads, and Ribbons in my future... and yours, too.

I will also refer you to read Vicky De Angelis' blog, Mostly Needlepoint, when she was talking about the Dia de los Muertos holiday. Click here for the link. Very interesting.

Look at these fun needlepoint accessories to keep me company: Sugar Skulls magnets and Sugar Skulls Snap Tray. I want to thank my personal shoppers who attended the Destination Dallas Market. Thanks, Vicky and Missy... you are the best!

I will be stitching in style. Yes, this isn't our grandmother's needlepoint.

The Sunflower and Berries (ND 309) is now at the framer. I will pick it up next Saturday, and then I will post its glamour shot. I still have some other blogs to write about its journey, and will post them soon.

Hope everyone has a happy Easter and Passover.

Until the next time... hippity hop hugs to you.  Robin