All about Needlepoint is my new information site about needlepoint.
It’s easy to use, with no information more than two clicks from the home page. It’s growing everyday with tons of information for needlepointers of all kinds, from the just curious to the experienced stitcher.
You’re going to love the resources about stitches, threads, techniques, and lots more.
It also has innovative features like email courses (coming soon), stitch-alongs, and email projects.
This is going to be so much fun! I hope you come to visit soon.
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I am looking for needlepoint canvases with a Hawaiian theme. Any suggestions?
I am a huge needlepointer of ornaments and stockings. Ijust purchased a needlepoint rug kit and don’t know how to hold it and my stitches don’t look very good. Should I purchase a frame? If so, the rug is 5′X8′, what do you recommend? Regarding the stitches, should I use a U shaped needle and only work on one side?
There are rug frames, but I’ve never used one. I do know people who have and they like them. I don’t know of many shops who carry them, but here is one with one listed on their site, http://www.a-z-needlepoint.com.
Unless the piece is finished (so you can’t get at the back, there is no need to use a u-shaped needle.
HTH
I would like to get in touch with Susan Portra. Can you help?
You might contact The Regal Rabbit in Windsor, CA (http://www.a-z-needlepoint.com. Last I heard, she taught there regularly.
Keep Stitching,
Janet