Gary Lee Sligh Fabric Arts

03/28/2023

I have both bunches of handmade cards in the shop this spring. Support a local artist and spread a little joy along the way.

03/27/2023

Finally, through the magic of counted cross stitch, Foxy’s right eye is beginning to emerge.

03/26/2023

I love these Timely Trinkets from Joseph’s Workshop. Comes complete with everything needed to stitch and each design has a distinctive monthly wooden theme.

03/25/2023

Just look at this beautiful finished pillow, stitched by my friend Margy and completed by Margaret Everson, seamstress extraordinaire.

03/24/2023

I always enjoy the innovative designs of the Primitive Hare and have these great stitching ideas in the shop for your upcoming travels.

03/23/2023

Here’s a lovely collection of nostalgic cross stitch kits from Design Works.

03/22/2023

Erica Michaels designs are always popular in the shop. If you’re a fan, I have a pretty complete collection of past and current creations.

03/21/2023

Another week with foxy.

03/20/2023

Here’s an update on the Navy seal traveling piece.

03/19/2023

Hardanger embroidery is still alive and popular with stitchers, and I always try to bring back a few designs from market.

03/18/2023

New scissors and Sashiko kits in the shop.

03/17/2023

Lucy Beam designs add a bit of mirth to your day. Available in the shop or I can ship.

03/16/2023

I love this. This is my theory of the Legacy of Handmade Objects.

03/16/2023

Satsuma Street designs always delight with their tremendous colors.

03/15/2023

Check out this beautiful woven jewelry in the shop!

03/14/2023

Another week with foxy. The dark fur around his eye is beginning to emerge.

03/13/2023

Autumn Lane Stitchery combines bright colors and bold images with some great new designs this year. Come check them out.

03/12/2023

My friend at Works by ABC surprised me with some beautiful new designs including Seder items and a lovely sampler with a Hebrew alphabet from 1849. Looks like great project ideas 💡

03/11/2023

Joseph Workshop was a great vendor at Market this year. We do love our manatees here in Florida!

03/10/2023

This is a stunning self-portrait crocheted with a pattern by my friend Trinetta. I’m blown away!

03/09/2023

Today is my 2000th post. To commemorate the love and support that I have received on this journey of stitching and fiber arts, I decided to feature some of the great work going on in the shop, from Noah’s new macrame to stitching in progress from my Thursday group. Here’s to the future!

03/08/2023

Designs from Posie are new to my shop this year. I have Little Women, a cute little sampler, and a four-part series called the Things of… Winter, Summer, Spring, and Autumn.

03/07/2023

Over the next couple of weeks, I’m going to highlight some of the wonderful designers who were at the Nashville Needlework Market. Here is a lovely collection of patterns based on traditional hymns created by Heartstring Samplery. I’m happy to ship if you can’t get into the shop.

03/07/2023

Been away from foxy for a couple of days, but I did reach the top row.

03/05/2023

Working on my travel piece after another busy day at Nashville Needlework Market 2023.

03/04/2023

Here I am!

03/03/2023

Leaving my hand-quilting aside for a few days to attend the Nashville Needlework Market.

03/02/2023

Saint Patrick’s Day is coming. Check out McCracken’s just down the street from me in downtown Leesburg, Florida. Great Irish pub food ☘️

03/01/2023

I have a beautiful standard floor loom manufactured by Schacht. It has a 46 inch weaving width, eight shafts, ten pedals. Perfect condition. Message me for details.

02/28/2023

Every month brings new and exciting handmade objects to my shop. Dozens of framed models from years gone by will be available at reasonable prices.

02/27/2023

Sometimes I feel like I understand the character of this animal after spending so many hours stitching the subtle details.

02/26/2023

I moved my counter to the front of the shop yesterday for a number of reasons, but I love how it showcases Margaret Everson’s beautiful panels.

02/25/2023

I had a wonderful parfait next door at Simply Nutrition on Main Street in historic downtown Leesburg, Florida. Come check them out.

02/24/2023

Hanging out in one of my favorite places doing my favorite things.

02/24/2023

02/23/2023

If you’re a connoisseur of pincushions and intricate tatted lace, you should check out these lavender scented beauties in the shop created by my friend Anita.

02/22/2023

Learning to cane chairs during Youth Stitch this morning.

02/21/2023

Here’s a view of the shop on a sunny February day in historic downtown Leesburg, Florida.

02/20/2023

I’m almost finished with another page of foxy. I’ll be excited to start the top row and watch his eyes emerge.

02/18/2023

The commencement of a three-day weaving workshop.