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Painted Canvases at TNNA – Part 1

January 27, 2012

As always there plenty to love at TNNA. Besides the trends I talked about on Wednesday, two other types of needlepoint are becoming more popular. I was particularly excited...

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Thread News from TNNA

January 26, 2012

New colors, improved products, new threads, and new manufacturers — There is plenty of thread news coming from TNNA. Kreinik has come out with four new colors of metallics,...

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New ( and Inexpensive) Design from Orna Willis

January 25, 2012
New ( and Inexpensive) Design from Orna Willis

Originally posted 2011-01-16 07:22:01. Republished by Blog Post Promoter “Lovely” this small Bargello needlepoint heart is designed in four colorways. Orna’s models are on brightly colored canvas and are...

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Trends in Needlepoint

January 25, 2012

I’ve gone to TNNA’s winter show most years since 1998 and I’ve watched knitting and needlepoint rise and fall. At the height of the knitting fad, it seemed as...

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Vintage Clip Art for Adaptation & Inspiration

January 24, 2012
Vintage Clip Art for Adaptation & Inspiration

Originally posted 2010-07-09 07:39:41. Republished by Blog Post PromoterTalk about stitchy goodness for inspiration and adaptation, thanks to my DD, who is REALLY good at finding these things, I...

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Book of Hours Color Twinchy – Sneak Peek at New Color & Thread Club

January 24, 2012
Book of Hours Color Twinchy – Sneak Peek at New Color & Thread Club

Going from the earth and mineral colors that predominated the palettes of Ancient Egypt and Greece, the High Middle Ages seem to burst in a world of color and...

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Stitch Direction & Needlepoint – Part 2

January 23, 2012
Stitch Direction & Needlepoint – Part 2

Originally posted 2010-02-25 12:53:09. Republished by Blog Post Promoter While straight and diagonal stitches cover most needlepoint stitches, there are three other stitch and pattern directions that are quite...

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New Cyberclasses with Art Needlepoint

Beginning in February 2012, I have several great classes coming up with Art Needlepoint, suitable for stitchers at any level. The projects are large and small. One focuses on threads but the others emphasize stitching. Contact me for the schedule & for more information.

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