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Textured Stitch Cyberclass

Thursday, March 11, 2010
Textured Stitch Cyberclass

Learning new stitches and making something lovely is a double win for needlepointers. When the canvas is as delightful as this little kimono from Patt & Lee Designs, that’s even better. Patt and I are collaborating on a series of three classes for the three kimonos in this series. Each class will focus on a... »

Quilt Block Coasters with Stitch Guides

Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Quilt Block Coasters with Stitch Guides

Making the transition from stitching your first needlepoint sampler to doing canvases can be a hard one. The projects should be good-looking, appealing enough that even an experienced stitcher will want to stitch them. They should be small, so that the stitcher has a sense of accomplishment when it’s done. And they should always... »

Waste Canvas

Monday, March 1, 2010
Waste Canvas

If you’re mainly a needlepointer, you may never have used waste canvas. This canvas opens up a whole new world of places to put needlepoint. The idea behind waste canvas is simple. You baste it onto a non-countable ground, do your stitching, wet the canvas, and then pull out the threads. The result is... »

Stitch Direction & Needlepoint – Part 2

Thursday, February 25, 2010
Stitch Direction & Needlepoint – Part 2

While straight and diagonal stitches cover most needlepoint stitches, there are three other stitch and pattern directions that are quite powerful because they don’t have a strong direction. I often turn to these types of stitches when I need something that is unusual but doesn’t have strong lines. In fact, most of my go... »

Still Time for Needlepoint Cruise to Alaska

Sunday, February 21, 2010
Still Time for Needlepoint Cruise to Alaska

Do you want to combine stunning scenery with needlepoint? Are you looking for a chance to get a custom stitch guide and learn innovative needlepoint techniques in the context of a fun vacation? Look no further than my June 2010 Glacier Bay Cruise to Alaska. Craft Cruises and The Art Needlepoint Co invite you to... »

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