ABC Designer Group
About Us
Caroline, Owner & Designer
Atlantic Blue was established by Caroline, a military spouse and avid stitcher whose husband was frequently gone. As many, needlepoint regained my full-attention during lockdown and I started painting my own canvases. I work full-time as a CPA and painting needlepoint has been a wonderful, creative outlet.
Born and raised in Delray Beach, Florida, I am inspired by the Florida lifestyle. The military also moved us through Austin and Upstate New York, so I picked up a few inspirational designs along the way. Stay tuned for new and sassy designs for the modern stitcher.
The Painted Stitch
My name is Brooke and I am the brains behind The Painted Stitch. I run the business out of my little apartment in Tribeca, NYC. When I am not stitching or painting, I love to cook, explore NYC, or visit my parents and our goldendoodles Anastasia and Louie on Long Island.
Like most other stitchers, I started needlepointing during the pandemic. When the world opened again, I joined Stitch Club NYC and the rest is history. Early on needlepoint brought me new friends, a new way to relax, and afforded me the opportunity to explore painting my own canvases. I've painted since I was a kid and began to paint my own canvases in 2022 and that quickly spiraled into painting canvases for friends. Before I knew it, The Painted Stitch was born. I am a one woman show-- painting custom canvases, designing canvases for new and established designers, and teaching painting classes at my LNS. I also help designers paint sample canvases before formal production. Now, The Painted Stitch has joined forces with Atlantic Blue Canvas to release my very first personal collection of canvases. The designs are a reflection of my favorite things: patterns, bright colors, and all things FUN.
Kathy Brant Designs
Kathy Brant, the designer behind the Hobby Santa Collection, joined Atlantic Blue in 2022. Kathy and I met after finding her Scuba Diving Santa online, I was on the hunt for anything Scuba Diving related. We teamed up and launched our first collection together in summer 2022.
I painted her first needlepoint canvas in the mid 1970's. My mother-in-law who stitched asked me to paint her a canvas of Mt. Fuji, I was intrigued with the project. To better understand how to work with the canvas I took a beginner stitching course, and I was hooked. I did canvases for several area stores (there were many more in those days) until I began work full-time as a teacher. While teaching, I did some custom work and lettering for one shop near me; it was on retiring from education that I started painting canvases again. I enjoy working client's ideas for canvases and also personalizing other canvases, by adding a name, changing a color or adding a pet. I still enjoy stitching, but painting takes up most of my needlepoint time.
Gotta Stitch It Up Designs
Hi friends, my name is Anna and I am the designer and owner of @GottaStitchItUpNdlpt! I live in West Columbia with my husband and our two fur babies - Gwen and Newman. When I’m not designing needlepoint, I am an elementary school librarian, which was my dream job as a child. I have been surrounded by all types of needle art since I can remember. My grandmother was an avid cross stitcher, used her sewing machine on the regular, and helped me learn all types of crafting skills. In 2014 I began cross stitching and then in 2020, as the world was shutting down, I took up needlepoint to help me cope with the stress. As for my designs, my inspiration stems from my own personal loves and memories. My muse include, but aren’t limited to: Guy Fieri, Shrek, children’s books, libraries, concerts, 90’s nostalgia, tv shows, TikTok, etc.
Pink Park Designs
Haley is new to the needlepoint world, both as a designer and as a stitcher, yet took to it like a duck to water! She loves fashion, food, & travel, as well as exploring her hometown of Chicago, IL. Anything colorful, vintage, preppy, pink, punny, and pizza-filled is her game...along with a glass of champagne close by. Though working a 9-5 by day, she's also a content creator by night. Follow both her needlepoint and personal pages below for all kinds of fun!
Summer Hayes Designs
Hannah found needlepoint in early 2022 and never looked back! She fell in love with stitching first but has since found great satisfaction in working a project all the way through - designing, painting, stitching and finishing. Hannah knew she’d never be able to stitch all the designs she had in her head, so she started Summer Hayes Designs (named after her daughter) and team up with Caroline to bring her designs to the needlepoint market. In her daily life Hannah works in Health Economics and Outcomes Research and holds a PhD in Epidemiology. She is married and has two kids. She enjoys spending free time with her family, traveling extensively, and volunteering with the Junior League of Houston.
Cece and The Bug
Named for her two children and inspired by all things happy, Cece and The Bug is a collection of unique canvases designed by Nicole. A life-long crafter with a penchant for the nostalgic, Nicole began needlepointing in 2021, quickly amassing a serious stash of canvases and eventually partnering with Caroline on sticker designs for ABC! When she isn’t designing, Nicole works in marketing and enjoys spending time with her husband, kids, and dog Harry in New Jersey.
Rooney & Stitch
Sophie is a former fashion buyer from New York now living in North Carolina and taking her needlepoint passion project full time - enter Rooney and Stitch. Her style is inspired by vintage textile patterns and retro graphic design. When she’s not painting canvases, you can find her being bossed around by her mini wire-haired dachshund, Moose
Kennedy Paige Designs
I'm so happy you're here! My name is Kelsey, I started stitching at the end of 2022, desperate for a hobby that would get me off my phone and away from mindless scrolling. I was convinced to try needlepoint by a few dear friends, and quickly became obsessed. I soon found myself searching for canvases based on my favorite things, and while I found some, there were some things I knew I would love to stitch. Thus, KPN was born!
Named after my sweet daughter, this collection is inspired by pop culture, TV shows, and other things I love- including bright colors. Designed for millennial women who are unapologetically themselves, I hope you love these canvases as much as I do!
UnLainey Like
Hi I'm Malainey, but you can call me Lainey. I live here in Chicago and work as a flight attendant. I really love what I do because it allows me to travel for work and fun. I found needlepoint through Instagram and made starting a new hobby an intention for 2023. I have always loved creating things and needlepoint is something I enjoy from start to finish. Having an idea for a canvas and making that come to life, stitching and then finishing it has brought me so much joy. I love being able to challenge myself and learn through the process. I love stitching and designing canvases that remind me of memories I have traveling or things that feel unique to me. The name unlaineylike is a play on unladylike with creating designs that are fun, playful, and a little bit rebellious. Follow along to see what I stitch or design next @unlaineylike. I hope you enjoy my designs and if you’re ever on one of my flights please say hi!!
Anna McKenzie Studio
Hi, my name is Anna! I have always had a passion for painting and needlework so combining the two hobbies was inevitable! I am from Raleigh, NC and in addition to being a designer, I am a wife and mom and also work full time in HR focusing on Talent and Leadership Development. The motivation and inspiration to start @annamckenziestudio came after having my daughter, where I was craving a creative outlet. Motherhood has reminded me daily of God’s love and unending grace and, like needlepoint, the true labor of love that it is- remembering that each moment (or stitch) is helping build a much bigger picture. I felt like the needlepoint world could use some Jesus-loving canvases for the everyday aesthetic and thus my journey began! Since then, I have enjoyed creating custom canvases and growing my collection of designs. The goal for my brand and hope for my designs are to inspire you to lean into the ordinary moments while also encouraging you to celebrate all the fun, quirky things and little memories that shape your life, remembering that it all points back to Jesus.