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Stitching with a Mind towards Finishing
Originally posted 2009-01-21 08:06:42. Republished by Blog Post Promoter I finished the SF heart yesterday. The heart itself was done Sunday but I needed to add the background. Why? Because I want to frame this and send it to my daughter. This was stitched with a purpose and it isn’t going into a box of... »
AMH Designs iPod/phone Cases
Originally posted 2008-11-07 07:12:32. Republished by Blog Post PromoterAMH Designs has made a huge impact both in and outside the needlepoint world. Amy’s modern designs and inventive uses of needlepoint have been talked about everywhere. I just love her clean, modern style and the way she is making needlepoint easy for people who have... »
Great Finishing Idea – Bargello Tin Toppers
Are you looking for a quick gift, that is a. needlepoint, b. inexpensive, and c. easy to finish? I am crazy mad in love with these tin toppers. Take a bit of Bargello, or other needlepoint, an empty mints tin and some paper, thread, and glue and you have a wonderful project. Colorado... »
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... »
Two Present Ideas from Orna Willis
Orna has two delightful ideas for needlepoint presents. First is her new kit. Key Matters. It’s a delightful keychain kit that is complete. There is a charming pattern in Orna’s style, a metal frame and finishing instrctions. The finished piece is about 1″ x 3″ and Orna’s says it does not take more than 24″... »