By The Bay Needleart

Strawberries and A Little House

2026-04-03T13:11:00.002-04:00

"Strawberry Bay from the Series

"Down By The Bay Where the Wild Tree's Grow"

is finished as an embroidery piece with some watercolor.

AND

the 6 Book Shelves are complete for the next

Stitch A Long "The Book Club"

coming soon

I am off to get some work done.....

I will share more on another day.

Happy weekend

donna B.

Nesletters just went out with "Think Spring" words as a Freebie

2026-03-19T13:43:00.005-04:00

Happy Thursday everone.

I have been very busy here with Spring cleaning and designing and just life things in general.

But I did find some time today to get a newsletter out for you.

This PDF chart was included in the newsletter...

I hope you will enjoy stitching these very decorative words and

hopefully Spring will be here soon....becausee it still is so cold here in Maine..brrrr

And

I am still working on the new Stitch A Long...

The "Book Club"

I have 5 of the 6 designs all ready to go and ONE more YEAH!!

"The Secret Garden", "Heidi", "Little Women", "Anne of Green Gables"

and I just finshed with "Pride and Predjudice"

We will certainly have a Beautiful Book Case when we are finished.

I will post a picture of "Pride and Prejudice" next week

Until next time

Have a great weekend

hugs

donna B.

It's been a bit since I shared on the Blog

2026-03-02T12:04:00.000-05:00

Happy Monday....I have been busy with Life, trying to come up with new ideas and then looking at the house and seeing all of the winter dust and dirt that has shown up...UGH!!

Paper work to do, bills to pay, mom to help with appointments and her needs too...and so much more.

But I will keep going on HAHA!! as we all will 😉

I did have a birthday last month and one of my gifts from my children was a gift certificate to a very nice Salon to get my hair done. I am excited !!

I am still trying to do Youtube videos....I think I am too picky...I am procrastinating. I did try one 😏

But it wasnt good ...so I will try again.

I just love painting and stitching so I have put them both together to make my heart happy.

I do have 12 of them already sketched, 3 are in a cross stitch form and 3 are embroidered also.

I will put the other 9 in cross stitch patterns and embroidery soon...

Wish me luck.

The newsletters should be going out soon.

hugs

donna B.

Seaside Alphabet SAmpler is finished

2026-01-28T13:56:00.010-05:00

This was the last section to go out today for the Seaside Alphabet Sampler...

I am so grateful for all of you, thank you for stitching this together. 🥰

I am off to work on "The Book Club", the next Stitch a Long.

Well I hope you have a blessed day and keep creating, hugs donna B.

Happy Friday Brrrr keep warm

2026-01-23T14:15:00.004-05:00

I am having a Special in the Etsy shop for a limited time.

Since I just finished "Faithful" I thought I would add it to the shop as a PDF

and also as a group of all 4 of the Words of Wisdom to date :)

The newsletters have just been sent out,

and this month includes a little freebie.

You can find the link inside the newsletter.

I also have a few pictures of my stitching so far for the "Book Club" Stitch a Long coming soon.

I signed up for a newsletter from "Faithful Grace"

I’ve been noticing the word “Faithful” a lot lately,

so it felt meant to be as the next Words of Wisdom design.

That being said, I want to share the link to her Daily Devotional site.

The little art designs she creates are adorable,

so be sure to check them out—you won’t be disappointed.

Stay warm and safe this weekend, and make something beautiful

. Tonight, we’re creating spaghetti—that’s our masterpiece.

Enjoy your time

hugs

donna B.

Happy Friday,

2026-01-16T12:24:00.002-05:00

"Words of Wisdom" Faithful

I have been kinda busy haha....just thinking of something new to do to be creative.

I did finish "Faithful".

This is the 4th in the series.

I am getting ready for a sleepover with my granddaughter.

But I wanted to get this quick Post out first.

I hope you have a blessed weekend, and I will share more during the week.

I did not foget my freebie for this month, 😇just working on the newsletter first.

hugs

donna

Seaside Alphabet Sampler U to X almost finished with the Series

2025-12-29T11:39:00.000-05:00

Slow Stitching

2025-12-12T14:59:00.002-05:00

My Pear Needle Book

I used #weeksdyeworkswool on this project for the center pages. This is my little Pear needle book. I was inspired by #roxycreations , she made a pear for applique and similar to the fabric I have on hand and so I thought hmmm I do like pears. So why not make something that I could use and look at often. So I got out my pencil and started drawing pear shapes until I created the one I liked. A needle book it was 😉, I added lots of flowers with wool, threads and some beads, a bit of needle weaving too. I enjoyed working on this.

I do have a video of the inside on Instagram HERE!

And On to

My Holiday Fabric Bowl

This was fun to make...lots of decisions along the way.

What fibers to use, fabrics and placement,

but it was really enjoyable to be free.....no counting HAHA

And one more thing to share

"Words of Wisdom"

"Forgiveness"

will be available this month.

Call your local LNS to see if they are carrying them.

If not you are welcome to order them from me in the Etsy Shop.

Have a Blessed Weekend

hugs

donna B.

Having A Special in the Etsy shop for the month of November and a Gift Cert giveaway from the Etsy shop

2025-11-14T11:29:00.002-05:00

Happy Friday to everyone....

A quick update before I take mom on her errands.....

I am haiving a Special in the Etsy Shop for the remainder of the month of November

and if you did purchase anything in November I will send you a convo :)

I won't leave you out !!!

With your purchase you can choose one from the "Wreath for Seasons" designs .

Just send me a message in the Etsy shop

and make your choice for one of these cute little Seasonal Wreaths.

I will send it over to you as a PDF file for your stitching pleasure....

And with a purchase

your name will also bee added to the basket for a drawing

that will be held on Friday Dec 13th.

I will be giving away 4 $50.00 gift Certificates....

One more thing!!!

from the "Words of Wisdom" Series I have added the

"Gratitude chart to the shop also....

If it's not up yet it will be by the end of the day.

I hope you have a Blessed Weekend and don't forget to be

Grateful for all things...they have a way of working out!!

hugs

donna B.

A Sneak Peek of the Words of Wisdom 3 designs

2025-11-07T12:55:00.002-05:00

Happy Friday,

I have a sneak peek of the 3rd in the Series Words of Wisdom...The one for December will be "Forgiveness"

I am working on the Newsletters fpr this week.

It's Freebie Friday...the first Friday of the month in the Newsletters.

Keep an eye out they will be arriving this afternoon.

Habve a Blessed Weekend

hugs

donna B.

The second design in the series Words of Wisdom will be ready next week

2025-11-05T14:03:00.004-05:00

This is the second in the series for "Words of Wisdom"

Gratitude...

I am making these designs to scatter around the house.

They are little reminders of some very WISE WORDS

that our Creator has given us....

they can change our attitude when it seems to be faltering.

What am I Gratful for?

My family, health, a place to live, the blue sky, a warm breeze, the sound of the birds...and so much more.

In my Journal I think I will start a section for "What I am Grateful for"

I do think of them often and I Thank God, but maybe if I write them down I can reflect more often.

Well that is it for today.

Have a Blessed one

hugs

donna

Update for the 2026 Oceanside Workshop here in York Maine

2025-10-29T15:09:00.001-04:00

More information HERE!!

Good afternoon,

This is an update for the Workshop that I will be having here in York Maine this spring.

Registration will begin on Sunday Nov 2nd,

Space is limited to 30 so register soon!.
I hope to see you there this Spring.

Hugs

donna B.

M to P Seaside Alphabet Sampler ready to go out.

2025-10-28T12:08:00.001-04:00

Today is the day that the next section is available for the " Seaside Alphabet Sampler M to P".

If you joined us, I hope you are enjoying it.

I know Autumn is here and winter is near, but summer always comes back around.

This stitch is a great reminder for what we hope for.

Enjoy the memories ☺️ Keep creating every day ✨️

Hugs donna B.

Be Thankful new design finished!!

2025-10-24T15:49:00.002-04:00

"Be Thankful" ....just in time for Fall stitching :)

More information can be found here:

By The Bay Needleart Designs

Words of Wisdom - Simplicity

2025-10-21T12:37:00.001-04:00

Words of Wisdom Simplicity

This is the first in a Series of Wise Words.
This design is ready to go out to your local Needlework shop....
The next one will be "Gratitude" for November

and then "Forgiveness" for December.

More to come after that 🥰
Have a happy day
donna B.

More information for this design can be found here in the Design Catalog Blog

Bless Our Home coming soon!!

2025-10-01T12:07:00.003-04:00

"Bless Our Home" coming soon!!
This design would be wonderful for a couple with a new home or just married.

What about for you and your Home.

We can all be reminded that wherever we call Home

it would be a Blessing to BE BLESSED 🥰
Have a great week
hugs
donna B.

I to L Release for the Stitch A Long is OUT!!

2025-09-28T13:30:00.005-04:00

Enjoy your day

Hugs

donna B.

New Dates for the Workshop and new designs on the way :)

2025-09-26T10:55:00.003-04:00

The new dates are posted below for the Seaside Workshop here in York Maine

Thursday April 9th and Friday April 10th 2026

SPRING TIME!! YEAH

2 New Designs comimg soon!

"Bless Our Home"

and

A New Series Called

"Words of Wisdom"

1st release will be

"Simplicity"

Newsletters - Freebie Week

2025-09-04T14:11:00.000-04:00

The newsletters have gone out early this week.

And this months Freebie was inlcuded.

I hope you have a blessed weekend and Keep Creating

hugs

donna

And take time to smell the flowers today,,,,but watch out for those Bumble Bees

And the model is finished :)

2025-08-24T20:58:00.005-04:00

Workshop has been postponed until SPRING!!

New Date Coming SOON!!!

Almost ready for CLASS TIME!!

YEAH!!

MORE Information coming soon..

Workshop Save the Date :

Monday Oct 6 2025,

York Maine

An Exclusive Tour of the Nubble Lighthouse in York, Maine from Yankee Magazine

2025-08-07T17:08:00.002-04:00

Good Afternoon !!

Since we have been planning this Workshop/Retreat in York for October,

I thought I would share a video we found about the Nubble.

So the dates for the Workshop/Retreat are Oct 6 and 7th.

That is a Monday and Tuesday but you could also come earlier and see the Nubble

and so much more.

So this is just a teaser!!

HAHA

Enjoy

donna

Newsletters went out along with the August Freebie

2025-08-03T13:21:00.002-04:00

Newsletters went out and this was the August Freebie

for newsletter readers :)

I hope you enjoy stitching it !

AND

A big thank you to everyone that joined the

Stitch A Long

for the

"Seaside Alphabet Sampler"

Invoices went out on July 24th

and PDF's went out on July 28th.

I would love to see your work and progress...

Also any changes you have made

😊

Here is a link to the Facebook Group to share your stitching

I wish I had a something to share that I have stitched but I'm still working on it

Maybe tomorrow 🙋

have a great Sunday

hugs

donna

Stitch A Long in the Etsy shop

2025-07-09T10:31:00.005-04:00

I made an Etsy listing for the Stitch A Long. It's another option other than Paypal.

And of course don't forget your local needlework shop for hard copies :)

Let them know you are interested.

AND

Most importantly!!

Keeping all those in the flooded areas in prayers, for families and children 🙏

God Bless you

donna

And the Full Reveal!! Seaside Alphabet Sampler Stitch A Long

2025-07-02T12:00:00.002-04:00

I just made a Page with all of the information for this design:

Here is the link

Yeah!! So Glad it is finished 😌

Sharing another picture for the new Stitch A Long

2025-06-30T12:26:00.006-04:00

More information coming soon!!!