The Back Story
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Welcome to my collection of needlepoint canvases! I'm SO glad you are here. Let's be hermit crabs together and stitch forever! But for real, needlepoint is the most relaxing hobby, and the perfect way to be creative while using sustainable materials, and make something to cherish for a lifetime.
The Back Story
Growing up an art student, I was attached to my sketch book and loved to paint. But somehow I slowly fell away from my love of creating art and spent years in traditional careers waiting for that feeling of fulfillment. Eventually the need for an independent creative outlet became so consuming that I knew I had to do something about it.
The hobby of needlepointing has been my crutch - creatively and mentally - and is a long standing tradition in my family (going back three generations!). I’m so grateful to have discovered the career of needlepoint design which marries my passions together. And if I have learned anything - it's follow your gut and just do what you love - the universe will have your back!
What We Offer
At Allison Ivy Designs I strive to design fresh, fun and timeless needlepoint canvases. I draw inspiration from fashion, nature, my Jewish heritage, and all things funky and fun. Each canvas is lovingly painted by hand, using the “stitch-painting” technique to help guide your stitches, great for stitchers of ALL levels.
If there is anything you need, such as thread recommendations or a how-to on needlepointing, don't hesitate to reach out! I love to teach and provide tips and suggestions.
A little about Allison
When I’m not stitching in basketweave (my favorite stitch) or grabbing the nearest sketch book to jot down an idea, I’m fully immersed in my new mom era, perusing our Chicago neighborhood with my Wheaten, or working on my sun-salutation.
Mindfulness, working slowly with intention, and living a holistic lifestyle is inline with my passion for needlepoint - a hobby that uses sustainable materials, allows us to disconnect from our phones, and express our creative side.
I hope to bring joy and delight with each of my canvases, and encourage new stitchers to give needlepointing a go!
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Happiest stitching!
xo Allison
