A beautiful interpretation of Sal Panasci’s Lilacs & Lemons by Ann Fisher is brought to life with silk ribbons, beads, overdyed silk floss, unique embellishments, and open stitches.

Designed for Anne Fisher Needlepoint Canvas SP-01 (13M).

whimsicalstitch.com Stitch Guide #WS-044. Contact your favorite needlepoint retailer for price.

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Some of the most lovely Spring colors come to life in a Jean Smith tulip canvas. The beautiful colors of the tulip are paired with a fun open stitch to get the best of both worlds with beads and DMC Floche, along with a cute background.

Designed for Jean Smith Parrot Tulip (13M).

whimsicalstitch.com Stitch Guide #WS-SC-196. Contact your favorite needlepoint retailer for retail price.

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Lemons

A beautiful still life by Annie O’Brien Gonzales is brought to life with fun decorative stitches and some beautiful (but approachable) stumpwork.

Designed by Annie O’Brien Gonzales for Melissa Shirley Designs Canvas #AOG-106 (13M).

whimsicalstitch.com Stitch Guide #WS-016. Contact your favorite needlepoint retailer for price.

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Passion Flowers & Birds

Another beautiful seaside scene from the charming English artist, Emma Williams. Passion flowers, lilies, gorgeous water, and a lovely tabletop are brought together with a variety of small and large stitches, as well as beautiful ribbon and bead work. Recommended threads include silk floss, Silk Lame, wools, wool metallics, beads (lots and lots of beads), and beautiful silk ribbons (to name just a few). You may contact Bedecked and Bedazzled (410-296-0405) for the canvas, stitch guide, and threads (as stitched at the recent Passion Flowers Workshop) or have your local needlepoint store contact me for the stitch guide.

Designed by Emma Williams for Melissa Shirley Designs Canvas #EW-113 (13M).

whimsicalstitch.com Stitch Guide #WS-030. Contact your favorite needlepoint retailer for pricing information.

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Tea by the Sea

It's an idyllic tea scene surrounded by gorgeous flowers and greenery. In addition, it's a blast to stitch and would make a fantastic framed addition to a bedroom or breakfast nook. With a lot of small areas to stitch, it includes a lot of creative small space stitches, a wide variety of silk ribbon techniques, and easy stumpwork and weaving. Recommended threads include a bounty of ribbons, various sized (and shaped) beads, cottons, silks, and wools.

Designed for Melissa Shirley Designs Canvas #1922 (13M).

whimsicalstitch.com Stitch Guide #WS-019. Contact your local store for retail price.

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Poinsettia

A winter classic that will make you smile during cold days. Design by Debbie Mumm via Melissa Shirley Designs. It is a lovely combo of cream, red, and green silks, metallics, beads, and a few surprises.

Designed by Debbie Mumm #DM59C (distributed through Melissa Shirley Designs) (13M).

whimsicalstitch.com Stitch Guide #WS-007. Contact your favorite needlepoint retailer for pricing.

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Amaryllis

Stitched to be a companion to the Poinsettia pillow, this pillow features winter flora and fauna. Design by Debbie Mumm via Melissa Shirley Designs. It is a lovely combo of cream, red, and green silks, metallics, beads, and a few surprises.

Designed by Debbie Mumm #DM59-A (distributed through Melissa Shirley Designs) (13M).

whimsicalstitch.com Stitch Guide #WS-006. Contact your favorite needlepoint retailer for pricing.

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Shell Table

A tropical summery treat. Colorful, textured, and natural. Recommended threads include cottons, overdyed metallic, and loads of ribbons and beads in different sizes. Looks far more intimidating than it really is. I promise.

Designed for Melissa Shirley Designs Canvas #1860 (13M).

whimsicalstitch.com Stitch Guide #WS-009 (13M). Contact your favorite needlepoint retailer for pricing.

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Pansy Pot

Beautiful colors, fun stitches, and a chance to learn shading. It’s full of silks, beads, and gorgeous colors.

Designed by Debbie Mumm for Melissa Shirley Designs Canvas #DM103-C (18M).

whimsicalstitch.com Stitch Guide #WS-010F. Suggested retail price = $40.

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Daisy Watering Can

A delightful combo of silks, cottons, metallics, ribbons and buttons. There are a lot of fun stitches in this small canvas!

Designed by Debbie Mumm for Melissa Shirley Designs Canvas #DM104-A (18M).

whimsicalstitch.com Stitch Guide #WS-010A. Suggested retail price = $40.

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Strawberry Pot

Delicate beads make the strawberries pop with fun stitches all around. Includes cottons, metallics, and silks.

Designed by Debbie Mumm for Melissa Shirley Designs Canvas #DM103-B (18M).

whimsicalstitch.com Stitch Guide #WS-010B. Suggested retail price = $40.

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Sunflower Watering Can

A sweet and cheery pot with advanced but easy stitches. Includes ribbons, cottons, metallics, beads, and an easy ribbon technique.

Designed by Debbie Mumm for Melissa Shirley Designs Canvas #DM104-B (18M).

whimsicalstitch.com Stitch Guide #WS-010C. Suggested retail price = $40.

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Tulips Watering Can

Fun stitches, bright colors, and easy stumpwork! What more could you ask for!

Designed by Debbie Mumm for Melissa Shirley Designs Canvas #DM104-C (18M).

whimsicalstitch.com Stitch Guide #WS-010D. Suggested retail price = $40.

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Bluebells Pot

My personal favorite of the pot and watering can series. Ribbon work makes the bluebells pop. The remainder of the canvas includes silks, cotton, and metallics. It’s a fun and quick stitch piece.

Designed by Debbie Mumm for Melissa Shirley Designs Canvas #DM103-A (18M).

whimsicalstitch.com Stitch Guide #WS-010E. Suggested retail price = $40.

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Sprung

A delightful whimsical addition to whimsicalstitch.com, Sprung comes to us from Zecca Designs. This is a bright and charming piece with stumpwork, ribbons, and beads. It's fun and surprisingly easy.

Designed for Zecca Canvas #ZE-387 (18M).

whimsicalstitch.com Stitch Guide #WS-020. Suggested retail price = $60.

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