Finished Work

Over the years special stitchers have created wonderfully impressive bodies of work using our designs. This SPECIAL COLLECTIONS page lets us share these masterpieces with the world.

#704 Judy Borenstein from Needlepoint on Montana in Santa Monica, California stitched this lovely, sophisticated pillow. Susan Portra was her instuctor.

#1086-E. Valentine House

#1189-J Sheherazade is splendid on this red bag from Needlepoint on Montana in Santa Monica, Ca. Stitched by Sheila Mendelsohn. Instructed by Susan Portra.

# 795-D Wendy Harwood of Aristeia stitched this exquisite little dress and had then had it made into a fabulous leather handbag. The green and peach leather is a perfect match. Finishing by Marlene in San Francisco.

#536 Another beautiful piece from Wendy Harwood at Aristeia.

Daphne Goodyear from Alex-Paras Needlearts in St Petersburg, Florida stitched this " Wild Woman", Mata Hari. To see more of Daphne's stitched canvases click on "Special Collections" at the top of this page and choose DAPHNE'S COLLECTION.

#1215 This beautiful stocking was stitched by Laura at The Chaparral Needlepoint Shop in Houston, Texas.

#794 Napa- This beautifully stitched landscape of the Napa Valley was the canvas d'jour at a Napa needlepoint retreat hosted by Aristeia of Brentwood, California. The stitching on this piece is another example of the artistry of Aristeia owner, Wendy Harwood. Wendy and Aristeia teacher, Laura Taylor ferried retreat attendees through each stitch. I brought mine home to finish. Happily, Wendy's stitch guide will be available to the general public.- Melissa

#579 This ottoman is FABULOUS! Stitched at Chandail in Houston, Texas, they used the Tricky Treater Halloween Tree Skirt canvas. I thought I was nuts for Halloween. This piece takes the cake. Melissa

745-A I was tickeled to see this great bracelet stitched by Pauline Salzman at Alex-Paras Needlearts in St. Petersburg, Florida because I'm stitching this one too. I love the green leather lined cuff and it looks like there are rhinestones in the flower centers. What fun!-Melissa

#685-Special Tree Top Angel. Alison Hodgekiss, owner of A Stitch In Time in San Marino, California, sent this photograph of an exquisitely stitched and finished Tree Top Angel. I was visiting her shop and was thrilled to see this angel just the way I had envisioned her. Jennifer Frank stitched this beautiful piece and Gina Liuzzi was the instructor for the class A Stitch In Time offered.

#686-A Dorthy Corcoran stitched this stocking at A Stitch In Time in San Marino, California. It is truly beautiful. The photogragh doesn't do it justice. The face, the hair, the cuff, everything about this stocking is perfect. Instruction was by Gina Liuzzi.

#J102-A From Chaparral in Houston, Texas. This is a fabulously stitched piece. Lots of texture, lots of fun. Thanks to Marrianne Crain for sending this picture.

#618-A Susie Kono of Aristeia stitched the Apple Sauce House. She dolled it up with tiny Christmas lights, beads and do-dahs. It is really cute.

261-A/285-A-Christie Farmer from Aristeia stitched these Easter Bunnies. Their fur is beautifully sculpted turkey work. They are fabulous.

#702-2 Wendy Harwood of Aristeia in Brentwood,CA brought her beautifully stitched BIg Bad Witch to the Columbus TNNA market and it was the hit of the show. Her (the witch's, not Wendy's) cascading red curls, beaded shimmering snake, attached purple flies all work wonderfully to make this piece spectacular. Wendy chose to stitch the larger 15 inch version on 13 mesh. The finishing is by Marlene of San Francisco.

#672-B Susan Robeck stitched this piece at Aristeia in Cailfornia. I was told she is a relatively new stitcher. She did a beautiful job.

#682 Folk Heart- This is a fine example of a smaller canvas (7x7) stitched and finished into an exquisite pillow. It was stitched by Betzy at Chaparral Needlepoint Shop in Houston, Texas.

#CH139 Stitched by Mary Legallet at Aristeia in Brentwood, CA.

#J114 Cornish Pig-Another charming pillow stitched by Betzy at Chaparral in Houston. I love these two pillows. I wish they were mine.-Melissa

I am always looking for great finishing ideas so I was delighted to find this beautiful red evening bag on the Alex-Paras website. Stitcher Holly Waters used our Cloissone Dragonfly tri-fold purse in a whole new way with great results. Alex-Paras NeedleArts is in St. Petersburg, Florida.-Melissa

#533-H Stitched by Patricia Sanders at The Needle Nook of La Jolla.

#735 Chaparral Needlepoint Shop in Houston sent this great picture of the Big Witch Hat. It's the first time I've seen one stitched. I love the Flying Goofies coming out of the top.

#1147-B Jan Ayerhoff stitched this snappy, bright pillow at Aristeia. More great finishing from Marlene in San Francisco.

351-A&B Two older designs made into very attractive pillows at Aristeia.

#1189-K Stitched by Mary Legallet at Aristeia in Brentwood,CA.

#174-Y Jan Ayeroff's great stitching at Aristeia in Brentwood, CA made this Cookie Claus one of the best I've seen.

#422-B Natalie Gaylord stitched this stocking at Needle Nook of La Jolla. Great stitching and wonderful finishing by Marlene in San Francisco.

#737-A This Halloween Crow was SOOO cute. Wendy Harwood stitched it up (she made a few design changes) in her usual fabulous way and Marlene finished it. The springy legs allow the little crow to bob and rock at the slightest nudge. Everyone loved it at the Columbus show. Kudos to both Wendy and Marlene.

#1202 A&B Christy Farmer stitched these cuties at Aristeia. Finishing by Marlene.

#149-A Susan Schwalke-Weatherby gave this Elegant Elephant to all the women in her family to stitch at Christmas time together. I think she may have helped out on a couple of them. They are finished in silk and are beautiful. This red one is Susan's mother-in-law's. Terry Christopher of 2 the Point in Pleasanton, CA. provided the threads and stitch guide for this great family project.

1189-G This was a show stopper at Aristeia's trunk show. I'm a big Frida fan and this was one of my favorites. Stitched by Greg Palmer and finished by Sharon Hall at Mountain Shadow.

#1211-N Stitched by Carolyn Hedge Baird at Chaparral Needlework Shop in Houston. These little guys are so fanciful. Carolyn is stiching the whole series. I can't wait to see the rest of them. -Melissa

These fancy little gift box ornaments are from The Status Thimble in Burlingame, CA. Finishing by Marlene in San Francisco.

#'s 494 A&L Stitched by Don Lynch at Charlotte Needlepoint in North Carolina. The stitching on these two snowmen is beautiful. The Valentine Snowman has charming little heart beads along the hem of his fuzzy swearter.

#205 U Stitched at 2 the Point in Pleasanton, CA. Shop owner Terri Christopher cleaverly created the name out of twigs. The sunglasses were added by the stitcher.

#524-D Stitched by Mary Legallet at Aristeia in Brentwood. CA. This pillow was one of several fruit designs stitched beautifully by Mary with open stitches to reveal the shaded painting beneath.