Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint reviews a product for stitchers who use stretcher bars: the EZ Tack-It tool. See what she has to say about it.… Read More ...
New kits make great holiday gifts
Orna Willis of Adorn tells us of a new series of products with lots of holiday potential. She says,
… Read More ...We are all starting to have nightmares about holiday shopping. I know that when I find a great gift idea, one
Orna’s big sale!
Jump on this sale right now! Orna Willis is offering 25% off on a range of her wonderful needlepoint kits! The sale is available only through her blog, so go to her post for all the details.… Read More ...
Free needlepoint design: ‘October Treat’
Laura of Two-Handed Stitcher is sharing a new Mini Mystery Monday needlepoint ornament design this month. Go to her blog to stitch along on this little pretty.… Read More ...
All-in-one needlepoint bracelet kit
Check out Orna Willis‘ new Baby Steps kits. The materials and instructions for a sweet needlepoint bracelet are delivered in a window tin with jewelry padding and a gift card. When you’ve completed the bracelet, use the tin and … Read More ...
Free patterns: Lattice needlepoint ornaments
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint shares designs for two Chinese lattice ornaments in needlepoint. Go to her blog post for the patterns, materials lists, and tips.… Read More ...
Belle Noel stocking kits stitch up quickly
Seth Berman of NeedlePaint sent us a heads-up about their Quick Stitch needlepoint Christmas stocking kits. The NeedlePaint blog says,
… Read More ...Are you running out of time to finish multiple stockings this year? If so, our Belle Noel Needlepoint Christmas Stocking
How to keep metallic threads from breaking
Using metallic threads and blending filaments can be tricky. Kreinik‘s Facebook readers recently chimed in with personal experience and tips for a poster who was frustrated by the tendency of delicate fibers to break. Check out the wealth of … Read More ...
How to read a bargello chart
Bargello Needlepoint offers clear, concise directions for reading and understanding a bargello pattern. Check out the post.
And many thanks to Jane of Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventure for pointing out this find.
Bargello embroidery patterns are a type of … Read More ...
Vintage book review: Celebrity Needlepoint
Emily of Crap at Crafts reviews a dollar-bookstore find, a vintage copy of Celebrity Needlepoint.
Her comments and the scans she shares will make you want to track down a copy on line. Want to know what kinds of projects … Read More ...
Free Plastic Canvas pattern: Butterfly needlepoint
Jenny Henry treats us all to a quick, beautiful project that’s perfect for gift giving — or perhaps for cheering your own cubicle. This needlepoint butterfly is worked on plastic canvas (my fave!); and because of its small scale, it … Read More ...
Kelly Clark’s 3D needlepoint
I adore needlepoint canvases that incorporate stumpwork, and Kelly Clark has some of the best around. Her newest painted canvas is shown here. Kelly says,
… Read More ...Just wait ’til you see the Dimensional stitching! I have published a 20 page Stumpwork
New educational materials from Art Needlepoint
Things are hopping over at The Art Needlepoint Company. First, Doreen Finkel tells me, they’ve launched a new online subscription series. She says,
… Read More ...Attaining Predictable Results…is a revolutionary concept for Needlepoint. If you would like to attain predictable results
Your doll needs a handbag
You won’t believe what’s new from Janet Granger: The tiniest needlepoint handbags in the world. Janet’s e-newsletter says,
… Read More ...I’ve launched kits for eight designs, to be stitched on either 32 or 40 count silk gauze, depending on the design,
Needlepoint stitch tutorials and free designs
(1) Framed mosaic stitch from Create Needlepoint
(2) Reverse mosaic stitch from Create Needlepoint
(3) Sylvan mini-bargello boxtop from Nuts About Needlepoint
(4) Nicholas Owen mini-bargello pattern from Nuts About Needlepoint
(5) Cleopatra’s Hair-do from Needlepoint Teacher (via Nuts About … Read More ...