Kathy Shaw of Shawkl is sharing the chart for her original needlepoint sampler. She says it might make a good book cover or tin topper. Go to her post to download the chart.
Learn shading techniques with Janet
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has an online class coming up on shading using stranded threads and needleblending. She says,
… Read More...I worked really hard to explore and conquer shading and discovered a few things:
- it isn’t as hard as
Recent stitch tutorials
Join the club!
Janet Perry claims she’s offering the easiest needlepoint club ever, and I believe her. She says,
… Read More...I’m debuting the Stash Busters Needlepoint Club. It’s a one-year club that will begin November 1, 2011 and run for one year. Each month
Giveaway: Woad-dyed wool
You could win a range of woad-dyed wool from Renaissance Dyeing! Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread is giving away two sets. Go to her blog post to enter before October 3.
Yarn do’s and don’ts
Have you thought about using knitting yarns for needlepoint? Janet Perry shares the do’s and don’ts. See her Nuts About Needlepoint post.
A sweet, new beady class from Orna
Orna Willis has just announced a new online course: Dolci. Students will create eight needlepoint beads–little sweets, as the course name suggests. Orna’s blog says,
… Read More...What sets these beads apart from other jewelry components I have created in the past,
Stitch for Children’s Hospital
Jane of Chilly Hollow Needlepoint shares this announcement:
… Read More...Needle Bug in Montgomery, Alabama is participating in the September fund raiser for Children’s Hospital in Birmingham. Pick up an ornament kit for $25 to stitch for a child visiting the Children’s
Stitch Your Stash with Janet
You’re going to want to get in on the Stitch Your Stash contest over at Janet Perry‘s Nuts About Needlepoint. She says,
… Read More...You need to register to participate and everyone who does will get some kind of prize.
Stitch a mod sampler
It’s not too late to stitch along with Janet Perry (Nuts About Needlepoint) on her Mod Sampler project. Check out her progress and get links to earlier posts.
Adorn: Updated and delicious
Our beloved Orna Willis has launched a totally revamped web site! She says,
… Read More...We came up with a new “Notions” section full of the little odds and ends that make life easier. We will be adding more new items in
Sizing canvas up and down
If you use a different size mesh than a needlepoint chart recommends, how big a piece of canvas do you need? Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint steps you painlessly through the calculations. See her blog post.
New design from Janet Granger
Janet Granger has released a new design for her miniature needlepoint called Alice. The design is available in a variety of kits – two sizes of carpet, pillow, round footstool, rectangular stool, dining chair, firescreen, bellpull, and bolster. Lovely! … Read More...
Free needlepoint charts
Try this blackwork design
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint extends her seamless Japanese pattern to blackwork. Check it out.
Learn needlepoint damask
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint explains needlepoint damask and shares a bunch of charts for you to try out this effect. Check it out at her blog post.
Recent stitch tutorials
Adapting Japanese patterns for needlepoint
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has started a new series of posts “to help you use Japanese patterns to create exciting backgrounds for your needlepoint.” I’m going to enjoy this. If you think you might, too, go to her … Read More...
New Janet Granger kit: Rug
Janet Granger has added a new item to her line of 1/12-scale needlework miniatures. This rug is worked in one strand of crewel wool on 18-count interlock canvas. The kit includes everything you need to make the rug, including cotton … Read More...
Clearance prices on Napa Needlepoint
Janet Perry of Napa Needlepoint has announced a clearance sale. She says,
… Read More...Books and project packs are up to 50% off for new items (I found some things as I was cleaning up). Items are new, and the prices are