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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... »
Shading in Needlepoint & Why to Do It
The multi-colored leaves in this mini kimono from Lee Needle Arts are just perfect to show needle-blending and the wonderful effect it has on needlepoint. On the unstitched canvas pictured here, there are four different colorings of leaves. The orange leaves are solid. The green leaves have an obvious line between the two shades.... »
Kimono Stands
Full size kimono, which feature elaborate needlework and fabrics, are often displayed on wooden stands that allow the back of the kimono to be displayed. The back is where the design is most clearly seen. As you can see by the picture above, these stands also display the arms spread as well. This allows... »
Wonderful Resource for Free Patterns – About.com
Earlier this week I spent a happy morning poking around Cheryl Fall’s Needlepoint site at About.com. One of the things I love about the site is that, as a professional designer, Cheryl has a wealth of patterns she is sharing with us, for free. Before we explore some of the great patterns there, she has... »
On Kimono & Needlepoint
Kimono (it’s both a singular & a plural word) seem to be in the air lately. Many people are stitching ANG’s Stitch of the Month project from Tony Minieri, which is a kimono mystery project. Lots of people love Lee Needle Arts kimonos. They come in many sizes, from ornament sized to really large, and dozens... »