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
Win needlepoint canvases!
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...
Game-y needlepoint
Needlepoint a beautiful, practical gift that will be used often and passed down through generations. Stitch a gameboard! The Art Needlepoint Co. offers a variety of kits to create boards for backgammon and checkers/chess that will look amazing displayed on … Read More...
Free pattern: Boxed Heart
Get this beautiful free needlepoint design by Michael Boren and Carole Lake of Stitchplay Designs.
And many thanks to Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint for pointing out this excellent freebie.
Free pattern: “Holiday Ribbons” needlepoint stocking
Now is the perfect time to tackle your stitching for the next winter holiday season. And Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has an awesome project for you. She’s sharing the pattern for this mantle-size needlepoint stocking and walking through … Read More...
Free pattern: Mini Mystery #8
Laura is sharing another pretty Mini Mystery needlepoint design over on her Two-Handed Stitcher blog. Go grab the pattern.
Design your own canvas
Do you have a great idea for a needlepoint canvas but don’t have a clue how to translate that idea into a design? Janet Perry has advice and encouragement to help you design your own canvas–even if you can’t draw. … Read More...
Free chart: Therese mini bargello
Join a needlepoint club
Doreen of The Art Needlepoint Co. clues us in about their new Needlepoint Clubs. She says,
… Read More...The first of the clubs:
1. The Flower Collector
2. It’s All About Animals
3. Landscapes Near and FarHow it works: Purchase any
Big sale on mini needlework kits!
Check out this rockin news from Janet Granger! She says,
… Read More...I’ve decided which designs will be discontinued from my current range of miniature needlepoint embroidery kits, to make space for the new designs being brought out this spring. So,
Win a class from Orna
You could win a slot in Orna Willis‘ latest online needlepoint class, Hanging Gardens. Go to her blog post for the entry details. Deadline: March 20.
Free pattern: Bargello mini
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is sharing the pattern for this pretty bargello square, called Hildegard. She says,
… Read More...Hildegard is the first of my mini Bargello patterns. They are sized and stitched to fit into Sudberry’s charming Mini
Free needlepoint chart: Mini Mystery
The next Mini Mystery ornament is getting started at Two-Handed Stitcher. Go to Laura‘s blog post to get in on the fun.
New: Miniature needlework frames
This new kit from Janet Granger makes me wiggle with delight. A teeny tiny needlework frame to display itsy bitsy needlework in your dollhouse. Or to stand prettily on an end table and fascinate passersby. Go to Janet’s blog post … Read More...
Stitch a little mystery
A new Mini Mystery Monday design is taking shape over at Laura‘s Two-Handed Stitcher blog. See the chart and instructions for the first layer.
Prepping for stitching on silk gauze
Mary Corbet walks us through the process of properly setting up silk gauze for stitching. If you’d like to try your hand at needlepoint miniatures, this tutorial is a must. Go to Mary’s Needle ‘n’ Thread blog post.
Stitch a Monday mini
Don’t miss this week’s Mini Mystery Monday needlepoint project by Laura of Two-Handed Stitcher. Go to her blog post for the chart and instructions.
Should Orna design rings?
Orna Willis kicks needlepoint jewelry up a notch with this statement ring. Imagine this on your finger! Now, go tell Orna what you think. She’s collecting feedback about this new design idea at her blog post.
Needlepoint your support
Check out this announcement from Barbara Bergsten of Create Needlepoint:
… Read More...My daughter, Sally King, is running her first marathon…The marathon will take place February 12th, 2012 in Jacksonville, Florida and is an amazing way to bring awareness to Breast
Stitch a wedding memory
Check out an awesome new product from Needlepaint. They’re offering 25 designs (so far) for custom needlepoint ring-bearer pillows! What a wonderful keepsake. If there’s a wedding coming up for you or someone you love, now’s the time to … Read More...