Looking forward ...

 To say it's been a different world,

understatement comes to mind.

As the title of this post implies,

I'm looking forward with hope 

for more balance.

Safe, social distance smart classes

are on the schedule.

February will see me flying non stop to 

Austin Texas to teach for 

The Needle Works

a different kind of experience we're calling

'Choose Your Own Journey'

follow the link for more information.

It's going to be great fun!

February 19, 20 & 21, 2021

https://theneedleworks.com/class/choose-your-own-journey-with-kimberly-smith/

To keep the needles flying,

Chandail

'Father and Son'

February 27, 28 & March 1, 2021

http://www.chandailneedlework.com/2021-workshop-classes.htm#Dragon

I put my heart into each piece I create.

This one is no different but WOW! Did I 

have fun and is he ever a proud dragon.

'Father and Son'

aka 'Pater and Filius'

first flying lesson

This design took on a life all it's own.

From the brocade like borders to the use of

real metal paillettes to add all kinds of shine.

You will learn gobs of technique with this design.

my adventure to Houston ...

Chandail, a must if you're ever in the Houston area!

Saira has a secret ... she is a thread collector! 

Since I was remiss in taking a picture of her thread stash, 

you'll have to visit this lovely colorful shop to see 

'the secret garden'.

Not really a secret but, upon entering the shop, 

you do not see any threads, 

they are all tucked safely away around the corner 

from the hot sunshine of Houston in their own private space. 

It's like finding a magnificent forest of color.

Precious students ... 

Rebecca, happily stitching away on her ribbon flowers.

At this point I'd only taught them one version of the 
several versions of Bullions I have in this piece. 
Ilene was a trooper, as hearing the word Bullion 
sent her close to the edge by the end of the first day. 
Alison in the background was the class 'turbo' stitcher, beautiful work!
I had a wonderful time getting to know all these ladies.
 I was also able to see long time friends that traveled down from Austin. 
How awesome is that! 
The farthest traveler was Renee from Dallas! 
All of us were very surprised to learn that Jenn, 
who is pictured above in the group is very new to needlepoint ... 
like MONTHS! 
She was not afraid of anything and her work is beautiful!

Stay tuned, we had such an amazing time, 
I'm already booked for next April!

and away I go...

to Houston!

The skies may still be heavy with rain clouds 

but we'll be stitching away 

with bright happy colors inside the walls of  

Chandail!

'Blossom'
a Kimberly design©

there's still time...

...to sign up, 

come join us at Chandail's in Houston!

I'm excited to be heading back to Texas to teach 

'Blossom'

and I hope you can join us!

click here for more information

[ scroll down to find me ]

Class is scheduled for May 30 & 31.
We'll have a wonderful time exploring color, texture
and definitely a few different ways to work a bullion!

'Mondays'
belt design by me!
Finished this a while ago...
just getting around to photographing and posting. 
Santa found this in my finished pile 
and turned it into this beautiful belt for me.

 The Studio....a constant work in progress. 

Feeling a lot closer to the finish than just a week ago.

At some point I hope to fit a small desk in the far corner.
Having the laptop on my drawing table doesn't work.

I am loving this corner.
My poor stitching chair is badly in need
of re upholstering ... someday.
I asked for a ledge to be constructed above
the windows/door around three walls.
 Here I can display finished and not so finished pieces
without making a lot of holes in the walls.
So far it's working perfectly.

I still need to paint the storage bench.
I'm so relieved to be finished with my 'Magic Carpet'.
Now to design a long rectangular cushion
for the center of the bench.
I can see a certain granddaughter perched on there.
If she's not too distracted by all the cool stuff on my desk. 

Guess what??!!

I am very excited to announce that
I've been asked to come teach my
'Blossom' design for
Chandail
in Houston, Texas!!

"Blossom"
a Kimberly design©2014
This design is full of fun stitching.
We'll certainly fill up two class days with a lot color, technique, and texture!  I've used beautiful ribbon, a few beads, Memory Wire, silks silks and more silks, of course there is a little sparkle too with metallics and some new to even me thread!  

We'll explore bullions, cast on, couching, and even blackwork. 
We'll layer, loop, and French knot our way through this design!

Come join us at Chandail 
May 30 & 31
[click here for more details]
this will take you to Chandail's home page,
click on classes & workshops,
scroll down...
there I am!