ornaments
Reggie, Reggie!
Originally posted 2006-07-10 05:56:03. Republished by Blog Post PromoterThat’s what people chanted when he was playing. Although I didn’t get to his face yesterday, everything but face and hair are finished. I’ll do those next week. He’s looking pretty cool isn’t he? You may be wondering about the dark bat. It is sort of... »
New Series in Leigh’s Dynasty Ornaments
Leigh has just brought out a new group in their popular “dynasty” series — British Dynasty. Three of the designs from the group are pictured. Each dynasty series calls on the decorative tradition of that country and this one is no exception. Her you find the roses typical of British bone china, a glorious tartan... »
Another Watercolour Twinchy
Originally posted 2008-11-05 05:45:08. Republished by Blog Post Promoter I told you there was another one, complete with chart (below). It was hiding in one of the smaller piles on my desk. I was celebrating the start of CyberPointers by cleaning the desk off (cheap thrills I know but seeing the desk surface is so... »
Needle Blending for a Dramatic Sky
Blending more than one shade of stranded thread in a needle greatly increases your color choice. Even so, it’s most common (and best( use is to shade needlepoint. For this it excels. Better yet, it’s much easier than it seems. Anne Stradal uses this technique often for skies and has blogged about it when... »
Needlepoint Bargello Ornament and Free Stitch Guide
Jeanne over at Just String has completed a delightful Kathy Schenkel ornament. It’s done in Bargello needlepoint with a delightful poinsettia interior and gold textured stitch top. Best of all, she has published the stitch guide on her blog for us all to enjoy. If you want to get the canvas yourself, the design number is... »