Joey Ramone Place

Joey Ramone Place is located at the intersection where Bowery meets East 2nd Street in New York City. This is just a north of where CBGBs once stood, the birth place of The Ramones and punk rock.

It’s estimated that the sign marking Joey Ramone Place is stolen more than any other street sign in the city. If you see it in person, you will notice that it hangs high up – much higher than any other street sign. This fact seems somewhat fitting.

This embroidery painting was hand-sewn, using tent stitch on 22-count Aida cloth. The finished piece measures 5 ¾”x7 ¾” and is in a 8 1/2” x10 ½” frame. It is one of a kind.

You can read more about it here.

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Saint Joe Strummer

Joe Strummer is nothing short of a hero.  The original mural used for this embroidery appears on the side of Niagra in Alphabet City.  Painted shortly after Joe's passing, it commemorates the life of a rock and roll hero (or mine, at least).

This hand-stitched counted cross stitch is a one of a kind piece.  It measures 4.25"x6" on 20-count embroidery cloth.  You can purchase it through Etsy.

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Winter Rooftops - Miniature Embroidery Painting

My favorite weather is snowing. I’m not a sun person – pale skin and the tendency to get over-heated leave me predisposed to the cold. I love the spring and fall, the potential each season holds as we watch the earth bloom and then pack it up for hiatus. This hiatus gives everyone something of a carte blanche. Knowing it’s cold out, during the winter months we are allowed to stay in. We eat a little more and savor what it is to be warm in body and mind.

This can be purchased at my Etsy store

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Skating at Rockefeller Center - Mini Embroidery Painting

It's a quintessential New York setting - Rockefeller Plaza, the ice rink, the tree. Just after the annual tree lighting, skaters a moment of serenity amidst the chaos of the holiday season. The tree stands tall above the iconic gold statue of  Prometheus as he keeps a watchful eye over the skaters.

You can fine this for sale in my Etsy store.

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Monkey

Monkey is a force of nature, a sweet dog who makes friends with everyone she meets.

Hand-sewn counted cross stitch measuring  5"x5.5"

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Kitty in the Snow

The essence of a tuxedo cat. Caught in the moment, he possesses a noble quality.

It is hand-sewn as a counted cross-stitch on 22-count needlepoint cloth. Although I made the pattern for a cross-stitch, it is done as a tent stitch as the weave of the cloth is so small. Finished, it measures 4.5"x5"

This portrait can be purchased through Etsy.

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Neo

Neo, Godfather of cats, caught in a playful moment as he frolics in the snow.

Hand-sewn counted cross stitch measuring  4.5"x4.5"

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Notre Dame

Hand-sewn, tent stitch (half a cross stitch stroke) completed on 25-count Aida cloth.  Finished, it measures 5'x6 1/2'

 You can read about the inspiration and see the original photo here.

It's available for sale at my Esty store.

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Miami Sunset

Hand-sewn counted cross-stitch measuring 7x5.

This photo was taken by my husband one night as he watched the sun set over the city.

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Park Slope Brownstones Mini Embroidery Painting

Brownstones, row houses, terraced houses, whatever you want to call them. These buildings make up the neighborhoods south of the Brooklyn Bridge. Beautiful in their character, they sit quietly against one another. Some are more ornate, with stained glass windows and intricate details.

This can be purchased at my Etsy store

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Sanya

Sanya was my parents' dog.  Sweet, fun-loving yet quiet, he loved being near people but in his own thoughts.  One cold Thanksgiving morning I caught him in his favrite spot.

You can read about the process and see the original photograph here

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Shanghai Times Square

Hand-sewn counted cross-stitch from an original photograph.  This composition represents Shanghai Times Square alight at night.

Measures 8"x10"

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Madison at Night

This is a 8"x10" hand sewn counted cross-stitch. The setting is downtown Madison, WI.

The day photo came so naturally, I made a night version (a la Monet) for my brother-in-law. This is also along State Street. For the night-time version I decided to pan back a little more to show the street lights for winter.

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Madison By Day

This is a 8"x10" hand sewn counted cross-stitch. The setting is downtown Madison, WI.

I went to visit my sister and while walking down State Street I was struck by this amazing, imposing building.

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Sea Forms 1 - Hermit Crab

The photo for this was taken at the Monaco Aquarium. On our honeymoon, this little guy seemed eager to offer congratulations. The finished piece measures 7"x5" on 14-count Aida cloth. It is a hand-sewn counted cross-stitch.

This can be purchased at my Etsy store

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Canal Street 1

November, through drizzling rain and blustering winds we decided to do some holiday shopping.  Illuminated by the lights along Canal Street, we intrepid shoppers had the warmth of our friendship.

Hand-sewn counted cross-stitch from an original photograph. Measures 8"x10"

 

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Canal Street 2

Hand-sewn counted cross-stitch from an original photograph. Measures 10"x8"

We were walking down a cold, rainy Canal Street at dusk. The bright neon surrounding us provided color to the grey night.

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Wonder Wheel Embroidery Painting

It's one of Brooklyn's most iconic images - the entrance Coney Island's Wonder Wheel. The ride itself, built during the 1920s in one of New York City's landmarks. It has remained during all of the amusement park's man face-lifts and changes.

This embroidery painting is a hand-stitched counted cross-stitch designed from a photo I took at the park. It measures 5"x7" and is in a blue wooden frame.

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