Face Behind the Canvas

Nice to meet you and welcome to Detmer Designs!

Born and raised in St. Louis, Meryl brings unique, hand-painted needlepoint designs to stitchers of every kind. Now based in Washington, DC, she continues to craft canvases that reflect the places, passions, and personal connections that inspire her.

Needlepoint has always been more than a trendy craft for Meryl- it’s a connection. She learned to stitch from two different generations of women in her family. With them- stitching was never just about the canvas we were creating- it was about the time we spent together, the stories we shared, and the joy of making keepsakes and treasures that could be passed down for generations. That is the heart of Detmer Designs that we hope to share with you.

Meryl’s signature fleur-de-lis logo is more than just a design—it’s a homage to her St. Louis roots, woven into every stitch of her work. Whether it’s oysters from the coast, the vibrance of Florida, simples charms of farm life or a custom piece designed just for you, Detmer Designs offers an array of canvases that celebrate landscapes, traditions, and cherished everyday moments. Each canvas tells a story—one that Meryl paints and you create, thread by thread.

Through her passion for needlepoint, Meryl invites stitchers of all levels to create something meaningful, transforming each canvas into a cherished treasure—woven with memories and love.

We hope our canvases become timeless keepsakes and that you fall in love with this craft that can span generations.

Happy Stitching! 🪡

Meryl Detmer