Canvas Conversations: Kate Donato
Kate Donato joined the Greystone team in 2024 bringing a thoughtful, creative energy to the team. A lifelong beach lover, she enjoys stitching while traveling, and never leaves home without lip balm, a good book, and a WIP in her bag. Kate finds joy in savoring salted caramel ice cream from Sea Isle City, exploring her favorite shops like Terrain and Skirt, and planning her next stitching project. Kate loves talking about projects with fellow stitchers, so feel free to stop in to discuss your current project and she will be hosting a Greystone Decorative Stitch Class monthly too! 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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