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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Red, White, & Blue Picnic

An aspirational and lovely afternoon by the beach. The stitch plan includes a wide variety of open stitches along with some fun techniques (Or Nue, silk ribbon flowers, woven hat) to up your stitching skills.

Designed for Melissa Shirley Designs Canvas #3140 (13M).

whimsicalstitch.com Stitch Guide #WS-043. Contact your favorite needlepoint retailer for 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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American Goldfinch

A beautiful bell jar by Elizabeth Foster, the newest artist represented by Melissa Shirley Designs. The stitch plan includes beautiful silks, cotton, and a variety of beads.

Designed for Elizabeth Foster #EF-108 (18M) (distributed through Melissa Shirley Designs).

whimsicalstitch.com Stitch Guide #WS-034. Contact your favorite needlepoint retailer for pricing.

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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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Rooftops

This English seaside scene is a charming example of Melissa’s newest artist, Emma Williams. It’s full of rustic charm with a lot of fun threads and stitches.

Designed by Emma Williams for Melissa Shirley Designs Canvas #EW-105 (13M).

whimsicalstitch.com Stitch Guide #WS-014. Contact your favorite needlepoint retailer for pricing.

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Red Cottage

A longstanding favorite. A magical Christmas Eve with Santa flying over a house of children nestled all snug in their beds while visions of sugar plums danced in their heads. The wide variety of metallics are balanced with traditional silks, cottons, and wools.

Designed for Melissa Shirley Designs Canvas #949 (13M).

whimsicalstitch.com Stitch Guide #WS-003. Contact your favorite needlepoint retailer for pricing.

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Perfect Pink Santa

Not recommended for anyone who doesn’t like pink. The classic Melissa Shirley Santa with compelling stitches. Recommended materials include silk, various wools, cottons, metallics, and beads.

Designed for Melissa Shirley Designs Canvas #1728 (18M).

whimsicalstitch.com Stitch Guide #WS-002. Contact your favorite needlepoint 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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Polar Express

A new favorite. Polar Express includes creative stitches, easy embellishments, and a wonderful plethora of beads. It would make a delightful pillow or whimsical framed piece (as pictured). The framing (not included) is by Lisa Krause of deuxbijoubijou.com.

Designed by Debbie Mumm #DM-92 (Distributed through Melissa Shirley Designs) (18M).

whimsicalstitch.com Stitch Guide #WS-017. Contact your favorite needlepoint retailer for pricing.

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Joyous Tidings

Santa is winging his way to you and will be there lickety split! This delightful Debbie Mumm canvas is filled with silk, metallics, wools, and lots of sparkling beads and cabochons. It's darling and it's easy.

Designed by Debbie Mumm #DM40-B (distributed through Melissa Shirley Designs) (18M).

whimsicalstitch.com Stitch Guide #WS-028. Contact your favorite needlepoint store for retail price.

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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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Snowman Row

whimsicalstitch.com's best seller! Five happy snowmen are proudly displaying their holiday spirit. Each snowman has a unique (and fun) body stitch using two metallics. In addition to metallics, recommended threads include cottons, velvet, metallics, soft wools, and silks. Don't forget to stock up on buttons and the jingle bells! (Seriously.)

Designed by Mary Lake Thompson for Melissa Shirley Designs Canvas #MLT-308 (18M).

whimsicalstitch.com Stitch Guide #WS-004. Suggested retail price = $100.

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Rustic Santa

Demure yet styling Santa. Recommended threads include silks, cottons, velvet, flair, and metallics, with a touch of buttons and sparkly crystals.

Designed for Melissa Shirley Designs Canvas #1662-A (18M).

whimsicalstitch.com Stitch Guide #WS-001. Suggested retail price = $40.

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Rustic Angel

Elegant and classy partner to Rustic Santa. The thread selection aligns with Rustic Santa with a fabulous and original apron stitch that will challenge (in a good way) and thrill you (when it’s done).

Designed for Melissa Shirley Designs Canvas #1662-B (18M).

whimsicalstitch.com Stitch Guide #WS-005. Suggested retail price = $40.

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