For the flower and stem in Sunflower Heart by Judyann Needle Art Canvas Design, I had Treenway Silks 7 mm Yellow 201, River Silks 7 mm yellow variegated 260, and River Silks 7 mm green variegated 265 in my stash (different but similar from what Ginny Stapleton used in her stitch guide from the July/August 2025 issue).
I found Splendor Lite Golden Brown S902 and used 6 strands for the French Knots and beads of 2 sizes of the same color (unmarked) but only used the large ones for the loft.
I couldn’t be happier! Goal #16 is done (finishing it was not stated in the original goal).
So, “finishing” this may actually be a reward for stitching the next 6 pairs of strands onto Nautilus. I wouldn’t have said that a year ago!
Thank you Melita. It’s beautiful. I bought this canvas this past summer as a lover of sunflowers. I managed to get all of the supplies specified in the Needlepointers issue and was planning to use that as a stitch guide. But I like your version too and may change things up. Appreciate that your posting of all your materials. With aloha, Joan KuhHonolulu, HI
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December 14, 2025 @ 1:06 pm
[…] Goal #16 for 2025 is to stitch Sunflower Heart, a Judyann Needle Art Canvas Design. It is my favorite of the 6 designs that will have stitch guides provided in Needle Pointers this year. This was a Christmas gift as well. If you’re not a member of ANG, it’s a great magazine and guild. DONE. See https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/12/14/sunflower-heart-flower/ […]
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Thank you Melita. It’s beautiful. I bought this canvas this past summer as a lover of sunflowers. I managed to get all of the supplies specified in the Needlepointers issue and was planning to use that as a stitch guide. But I like your version too and may change things up. Appreciate that your posting of all your materials. With aloha, Joan KuhHonolulu, HI
Comment by dreamerthoroughlyf436a451c6 December 14, 2025 @ 1:06 pmAloha Joan! I think her threads will be just fine and it’ll be great! It’s a fun piece to stitch.
Comment by melitastitches4fun December 14, 2025 @ 1:34 pmI just love this! Thank you for sharing.
Comment by ro848 December 14, 2025 @ 3:22 pm[…] Goal #16 for 2025 is to stitch Sunflower Heart, a Judyann Needle Art Canvas Design. It is my favorite of the 6 designs that will have stitch guides provided in Needle Pointers this year. This was a Christmas gift as well. If you’re not a member of ANG, it’s a great magazine and guild. DONE. See https://melitastitches4fun.com/2025/12/14/sunflower-heart-flower/ […]
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