big stuff ...

For several months ...

I've had to stay quiet about what was going on 

with my stitching.

Not anymore!!

TADA !!

Introducing

"My Passion"

I've been designing this piece in my head for years,
I think.
There are re invented elements from past pieces,
with new additions ... just because. 

If you have known me in my design life ....
You'll recognize this panel as a new version
from a charted design I released in 1998 called
Mothers' Rocker.
This version is more hip in it's color way with
changes to the background.  The new variety of threads
made for some beautiful transitions to a painted surface.

There was no such thing as Silken Straw back in '98!
Nor was there a color called Oregano from Kreinik!

Sooooo .... if you do indeed remember me from my
beginnings in this industry ... I was a young punk with
so many ideas.  Now I'd like to think I'm a
wee bit wiser and wow, turning 60!
Still a rebel, still living the dream of
doing what I love!

Come help me celebrate with my fabulous
long time friend and distributor
Ruth Schmuff at her magical
BeeHive in Maryland
June 15, 16, and 17!!
Follow the link for all the scoop.

a Kimberly design distributed by Ruth Schmuff of Bedecked and Beadazzled

Reinventing the wheel ...

 Sometimes ...

when designing ...

it almost feels 

like you have to reinvent the wheel!

These wavy subjects tested me ...
this is when I hear myself telling a student,
"Get up and walk away from it for a moment."

I get these brilliant ideas,
they're completely formed in my head ...
then the search begins for
'that thread' and 'that color of bead'

It can be exciting like a treasure hunt
or
it can frustrate the heck out of moi!
Of course, the brilliant idea when put
to needle and stitch after finding all
of the above
MAY NOT WORK!!

This is when my teacher voice comes to me
loud and clear ...
walk away for a bit Kimberly!

Voila! Perfect!

Little Bits...

Sometimes a girl just has to play.

Revisiting the way I would play with string ...

I've come to the conclusion that I have an

oddly put together brain ...

no kidding, right?!?!

Of course, you benefit in the play of my cosmic brain.

Introducing my latest exercise

"Little Bits of String"

Three in a row
or 
single on their own canvas.
Fun, quick, about 2.5"sq designs.
I'll be teaching these as pop up workshops for
The Black Sheep 
in Orlando.
Classes will be held on
the second Saturday of each month 
or
the last Wednesday.
Call 407 . 894 . 0444
or click the link for details.

I stitched these in Soie Perlee
but you can use any fine single strand
thread of a similar size.
Your choice in colors and canvas!
They can become ornaments or bits of
contemporary art framed up with a wide mat.  

it's all about the bug...

There is still time to sign up for the

Cyber Class,

you know you want to learn how to do

this border stitch...

and play with copper mesh ... 

I used many fun and different 

techniques and stitches made up

out of my head on this colorful & fun design.

Click for all the details to sign up!

Bedecked and Beadazzled!

or call (410) 296-0405

or email

sales@bedeckedandbeadazzled.com

Super fun border!

The bottom border is a blast.
Stitch along with us via cyber space!

Looking forward to having you join me
in your very own favorite stitching spot at home.
Isn't technology great!

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! 

Sunny Sunday...

On this beautiful Sunday morning,
as I sat down to focus on painting.
This one became a total distraction for me.

I finally did get painting.
Little Dancer©2014
Progress is progress

The border on this design was a bugger
to count out...
so of course, it's also a belt now.
Snail Trail©2014

With some to spare! Truly thought I would run out of steam or thread working these swirly bullion curves.
Thankfully neither was an issue!
And I LOVE the way they turned out.

Next up, finish the coils and the
tiny red ribbon flowers.
Then to figure out a stitch for the background,
already have something in mind for the pink flowers
....you'll see :-)

all is quiet...

I'm super busy designing and super excited about teaching in Baltimore in November. Time just keeps rushing by!

My favorite past time. 

My favorite girls. Sweet grandbaby girl is now FIVE months. Too fast!

stitch by stitch...

In between playing with my grandbaby, 

a little stitching on Blossom.

Sometimes a groan comes from my stitching spot. I'm loving the play of the Memory Wire. Love the beaded background of the light green area. Don't ask me what I'm going to do with the big dots yet.  Underneath the coil is a smooth spiderweb that didn't turn out the way my minds eye saw it. The coil is fun but will lose its fun'ness' when I attach it with couching.

I'm also obsessing over the red dots. I've lost track of how much ribbon I've wasted. Right now they are worked in Montano Ribbon Knots. Basically everything I've ever taught anyone about making a French Knot, FORGET.
Many loose wraps,
do not hold the end of the thread taut...
DO NOT pull firmly.
They are to be fluffy, loopy knots. 

Beginnings.
This tiny dancer will be a companion piece
to my 'Emma's Pillow' design.
This is what I do when stitching frustrates me,
grab my pencils!

If you'd like to meet me...

... and take a class featuring my 3 dimensional dragonfly 

"Flying Jewels"© 

It can happen, Ruth has a class time set for November.  

Sign ups have already started!!  Yay!!  

I know we're going to have a blast 

at the shop with the lime green walls!! 

To sign up follow the link to Ruth's place for more information. Dates/times/the whole nine yards. 

Bedecked and Beadazzled [scroll down page] 

it's happening...November 8 and 9!

Beyond the very cool 3D copper mesh wings,
there are the top and bottom borders. I've explored all kinds of different stitch techniques, to keep you going on this design.  Threads run from simple cotton to plied silk to wool/silk blend, silk perle, metallics, and just a few beads! 

I love teaching classes as it gives me the opportunity to meet so many of you and have a more personal connection to what all of you are wanting in your stitching.  

So I hope you'll join us for a weekend of sheer 

delight in stitching fun.