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Turning Photographs to Needlepoint

October 15, 2011
Turning Photographs to Needlepoint

Originally posted 2003-03-03 17:53:21. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Recently I’ve been working on a needlepoint which is based on a photo I took late last year. I have...

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Changing Colors

August 24, 2011
Changing Colors

Originally posted 2007-09-27 08:23:54. Republished by Blog Post Promoter I just finished stitching the second of Judy Harper’s delightful mitered Bargello ornaments. Judy is planning on having them available...

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What Was that Pattern?

August 4, 2011
What Was that Pattern?

Yesterday we used a tool to generate this seamless Japanese pattern. Next week we’ll convert it into a chart for needlework, done a couple of ways. But today I...

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Generate Japanese Patterns to Inspire Your Needlepoint

August 3, 2011
Generate Japanese Patterns to Inspire Your Needlepoint

Today I’m starting a short series (look for the next installment next Wednesday) to help you use Japanese patterns to create exciting backgrounds for your needlepoint. The first step...

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Inspiration for Creating a Color Palette

July 30, 2011
Inspiration for Creating a Color Palette

One of my favorite blogs is design seeds, a blog that puts together several color schemes each day from all kinds of sources. I’m alway getting neat ideas from...

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New Cyberclasses with Art Needlepoint

Beginning in February 2012, I have several great classes coming up with Art Needlepoint, suitable for stitchers at any level. The projects are large and small. One focuses on threads but the others emphasize stitching. Contact me for the schedule & for more information.

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