(1) Star Sampler from By The Bay Needleart
(2) Several eight-pointed stars from Nuts About Needlepoint
(3) Island Blossoms from Cheryl Fall of About.com
(4) Sea Snail from Cheryl Fall of About.com
(5) Fresh Catch from Cheryl Fall of About.com… Read More ...
Adding curved lines to needlepoint
Janet Perry shares a trick of the trade. She says she has conquered the problem of creating curved lines on square canvas “with two easy stitches which make lovely curved lines which stand up prettily from the canvas.” Go to … Read More ...
Don’t fear canvaswork
Sara Leigh Merrey is guest blogging on Needle ‘n’ Thread about canvaswork, the use of needlepoint specialty stitches to create pattern and texture. You’ll love Sara’s sense of humor. See her post.… Read More ...
See Janet’s new stitch-guides site!
Janet Perry‘s new site, Needlepoint Stitch Guides, is now open. Go see!… Read More ...
Free chart: Versatile star
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is sharing this basic chart. She says,
… Read More ...This eight-pointed star pattern has everything going for it as a way to test color combinations and threads in needlepoint. It’s easy (just one stitch), fast (you
Sign your stitchery
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has some interesting ideas about signing your needlework. See what she has to say.… Read More ...
Free charts: July 4th needlepoint
Cheryl Fall, editor of About.com’s needlepoint blog, has some projects you can stitch up in time for Independence Day in the USA. Better hurry and get the charts!
Looking for more patriotic Embroidery Designs? Check our previous … Read More ...
Needlepoint tips: How to anchor thread invisibly
Jane of Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventure offers expert advice on anchoring threads neatly, securely, and without show-through on lightly stitched areas. See the post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Finishing stand-up figures
Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor for About.com, has posted instructions for finishing stand-up figures, such as this one from the Needlepoint Nativity series. See the tute.… Read More ...
Free charts: Needlepoint
Happy Threads is sharing two very different but equally enchanting needlepoint designs. Get the rose petal chart. Get the barn chart.… Read More ...
New blog for needlepoint stitch guides
Something new from Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventure:
… Read More ...I have a new blog! It is called Chilly Hollow Stitch Guides. It lists not only my stitch guides which are for sale, but tells you where to find stitch guides for
Free chart: Plastic Canvas pendant
Don’t miss Sister Diane‘s guide to making gorgeous needlepoint pendants from…you guessed it…plastic canvas! You go, Diane! See the tute on CraftyPod blog.
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
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Free chart: Plastic Canvas Janet lists free alphabet charts
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has posted a round-up of great free alphabets on the web. You’ll definitely want to bookmark this post. Go there now.
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Need … Read More ...
Tutorial: DMC Memory Thread
Robin of Needlepoint Study Hall shows us how to apply DMC Memory Thread to the surface of a project — a great way to add dimension. See Robin’s post.… Read More ...
Janet’s new needlepoint site
Janet Perry has done it again. The needlepoint goddess has created another new site, this time focusing on her beloved needlepoint plaids. She says,
… Read More ...I have gathered up my information and handy order forms as well as some new plaid