Art, patterns and techniques
Bells are a quintessential symbol around the holidays. From Christmas to New Years, they play a large part in services and celebrations. The motif can be found in every type of holiday décor available.
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Here is a project for all of you needlepointers who love Christmas trees. Sometimes less is more, and that is definitely the case with this lovely pattern. You won’t find any added bling on this tree, but the red border … Read More ...
This primitive Embroidery chart or pattern is adorable and free. You can grab this free pattern to use for punch embroidery, cross stitch and more. The free chart is available to download over at Farmhousenotforgotten.
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This primitive Embroidery chart or pattern is adorable and free. You can grab this free pattern to use for punch embroidery, cross stitch and more. The free chart is available to download over at Farmhousenotforgotten.
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Celebrating special days can add an extra layer of excitement to life, and food days are no exception. Who wouldn’t love to have a day dedicated to their favorite sweet treats? From the classic apple pie to the more modern … Read More ...
It is still not too late to start your Christmas stitching. If you get a jump start now, I bet you will be finished in enough time for a little egg nog and mistletoe smooching. Needlepaint has created some festive … Read More ...
The majority of the houses in my town do not have air conditioning. It is only very hot about a week out of the year. We usually keep our doors open and let the breeze stop by for a … Read More ...
Janet M. Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is starting a long-term needlepoint project that is interesting and stash-busting. She is using the book shown here as the basis for her project. She is inviting you to join in on her … Read More ...
Janet M. Perry is starting a new class soon in which she will be teaching 25 Needlepoint stitches. These stitches aren’t just any old stitches, they are ones that are suitable for use when you are stitching scenes with buildings. … Read More ...
If you have been wondering how to keep your edges neat and clean when you are working on needlepoint projects, well over at Creative Stitch Joni Stevenson has some great tips on how to do just that. She is a … Read More ...
Over at Nuts About Needlepoint, Janet M. Perry is showing off how to create a stripey Christmas tree using two common Needlepoint stitches. She also provides a tutorial for the Smyrna Crosses on the post and will have tutorial for … Read More ...
Joni of Creative Stitch has a great post about hiding traveling threads when doing needlepoint. This is definitely something you should check out. Especially if you have had this problem in the past or if you have avoided projects that … Read More ...
Learn how to create this lovely hatband design using Scotch Stitch. It was inspired by the early 20th century Modernist Scottish designs of the Glasgow Four. You could also create a camera strap or belt using the same principle. The … Read More ...
There are several different methods for creating layers in needlepoint. These include using color, different types of stitches, and actually layering stitches. Janet M. Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint discusses this topic in her recent blog post and she goes … Read More ...
Over at Nuts About Needlepoint Janet has been posting some tips and topics from the archives and this one caught my eye because I had never considered it. She suggests that if you are looking for an unusual way to … Read More ...
