Canvas Conversations: Kate Donato

Canvas Conversations: 20 Questions with Kate!
Favorite needlepoint project - The 3D Gingerbread house I have been working on for the past two years. It’s an oversized canvas I have mounted on a scroll frame so it isn’t travel friendly! I’m enjoying the longer project learning specialty stitches and beading techniques!
On your needlepoint Wishlist - Someday I’d like to do 2 advent calendars for future grandchildren! Luckily I’ve got time because I’m going to take a break before picking up another large project! I love stitching around Christmas so Santa’s Little Helper - Yellow Lab or Greystone’s Nutcracker Round are on my future wish list too!
Dream stitching spot - My favorite stitching spot is a beach anywhere in the world! I like stitching while traveling because it connects the project to the experience!
13 or 18 Mesh Canvas - I like stitching both! 13 is great for straight forward projects like a funny saying such as Outdoor Showers Only. I also am drawn to the detail on Colors of Praise Tiger Lei when 18 is a must to capture all the detail and shading.
Last book you read and liked - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Favorite flower - Daisies because they remind me of my mom!
Guilty pleasure - Salted Carmel Ice Cream from Nonna and Poppi’s, Sea Isle City, NJ
On your nightstand - Always a stack of 3-4 books, my phone charger, hand cream and lip balm.
If there were more hours in the day ... I would stitch more! I love the one hour a day challenge but some days seem consumed by other commitments.
Favorite places to shop - Greystone Needlepoint, Scrim Discovery and Rittenhouse Needlepoint are my favorite needlepoint go tos! I love Skirt, Eberjey, and Terrain for other shopping!
Can’t leave the house without - lip balm, a book downloaded on my phone and a WIP in my bag!
Best piece of advice - My favorite advice came a from a friend, I don’t remember the original author, but before speaking, ask yourself - does it need to be said? Does it need to said by me? And does it need to be said by me right now? This has gone a long way in helping me transition from parenting teens to parenting young adults. Sometimes nothing needs to be said and listening alone speaks volumes.
Favorite Color - I love Blue ad all the shading available! In my upcoming stitch line up, I'm excited to stitch a SEA ISLE pillow using different blues and different stitches for each letter.
Beach or Mountains - I'm definitely a beach girl! Favorite beaches include Fiji, St. Barth's, Positano, Barcelona and Sea Isle City, NJ!
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