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Blackwork, Bargello and Needlepoint ebooks by Janet Perry
Three wonderful eProjects are available for you to purchase today here and from the ebook store on All about Needlepoint. Maple Leaf Rag, pictured above, is a complete introduction to Bargello in sampler format. Beginning with a simple zig-zag, you will learn about different types of Bargello patterns and how they are constructed. The end... »
Bath Mosaic — Borders 3
The last two borders in the needlepoint reproduction of the Bath Mosaic are mainly Tent Stitch. Each will be shown as a straight border and then as the corner. The first border is all Tent Stitches in all three colors. Remember: blue squares – blue Needlepoint Inc 325, red squares – ... »
Bath Mosaic Needlepoint – Borders 2
The next two borders in the needlepoint reproduction of the Bath Mosaic combine Tent Stitch and Backstitch. Each will be shown as a straight border and then as the corner. The first border is made up of Backstitched squares with Tent Stitch squares in three colors of silk inside them. Remember: blue squares... »
Bath Mosaic Needlepoint – Central Medallion & Borders 1
This week we’ll start stitching the Bath Mosaic. The chart for this week will cover the central medallion, the square around it and the first two borders. The chart is shown in parts, in a small size below. To get the full sized charts, click on the picture below. To help you find your... »
Roman Mosaics in Britain
Wherever the Roman legions went, they left their mark on the area one way or another. You find Roman aqueducts in Spain, a Romance (i.e. Roman) language in Eastern Europe, and, in England, floor mosaics from the time Rome ruled the island. When I was in England about 10 years ago, I... »