Jump on this generous offer from The Art Needlepoint Co. The company’s blog says,
… Read More...Let us know three reasons why you love needlepoint or three things you would like to learn about needlepoint and we will send you three
Product review: EZ Tack-It
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
Best needlepoint background stitches
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint runs down her top five needlepoint stitches with tips for how to use them. See her post.
Free pattern: Kogin sampler
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.
Use garment canvas for wearable tapestry
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...
Register for retreat with Tina Close
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...
Texture in needlepoint
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.
How to read a thread label
Kreinik demystifies thread labels with a handy key. Check it out.
Cool summer stitching
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.
Berlin work: Fluffy embroidery
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.