Art, patterns and techniques
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,
(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 ...
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint runs down her top five needlepoint stitches with tips for how to use them. See her post.… Read More ...
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint offers readers an introduction to Kogin embroidery on canvas with a bit of background and a free pattern and instructions for a lovely sampler project. See her post.… Read More ...
If you think needlepoint is old-fashioned, check out these chairs by Johan Lindsten. DMC Threads blog suggests that you could get the same effect by attaching a finished canvas to any wide-backed chair. See more at the DMC post.… Read More ...
Plastic canvas lovers: heads up!! Cottage Mills is about to release artist-size sheets of plastic canvas! Their news release says,
… Read More ...After much anticipation the QuickCount Artist size (22 5/8” x 13 5/8”) plastic canvas is now in production and ready
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint clues us in about garment canvas–needlepoint fabric that has no sizing, stretches slightly, drapes like fabric, and can be washed and dried. It may be the secret behind these tapestry-like garments from Dolce & … Read More ...
Imagine spending a weekend in the Connecticut countryside, learning needlepoint techniques from artist Tina Close. A dream come true? It can happen to you. The Art Needlepoint Company is presenting the Close Creativity and Needlepoint retreat in Kent, Connecticut, … Read More ...
Jenny Henry gives us step-by-step instructions for creating this needlepoint glasses case that uses one of my all-time favorite media: plastic canvas! Go to her tute.
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
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Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint looks at how the textures of needlepoint threads and stitches can complement one another–or cancel each other out. See her post.… Read More ...
Kreinik demystifies thread labels with a handy key. Check it out.… Read More ...
If you live in the northern hemisphere and it seems too hot for needlepoint–all that wool and a lapful of project–check out Janet Perry‘s tips for cool summer stitching. See her Nuts About Needlepoint post.… Read More ...
Charlotte of Hanging by a Thread tells us a bit about the history of Berlin work and shows off some examples from a current commissioned piece. See her post.… Read More ...
Janet Perry, whom we know well from her blog, Nuts About Needlepoint, has just totally revamped her primary online venue, Napa Needlepoint. She says,
… Read More ...The new site is not only a guide to my products and services (including
This looks like so much fun: The Art Needlepoint Co. is having a treasure hunt with US$400 worth of prizes! You can find the rules and all of the clues to date on a special post at their All Things … Read More ...