jewelry
Mondrian Pendant – FAS-Stitch
Originally posted 2007-02-20 14:58:07. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Isn’t it just too adorable? This is the finished FAS-Stitch pendant. As you can see from the picture, the end result is elegant and striking. And it couldn’t be easier to do. You buy a kit or the finishing at your LNS.... »
Dimensions Needlepoint Bracelets – Product Review
Recently I made a bracelet from one of Dimensions Savvy Stitches kits. Although the stitching was incredibly easy, the finishing was not and I can only recommend them to people who feel comfortable with hand sewing. Unlike many kits, this project is well designed and packaged. This is a great feature in these popularly priced... »
Make a Quick Bracelet from Stash Threads & Plastic Canvas
Looking for a fast project that’s suitable for kids, makes something cool and uses materials in your stash? Look no further than these wrist wraps, a free pattern from Coats & Clark. Using plastic canvas with stitching modeled on friendship bracelets, these projects are a great introduction to needlepoint. Although the instructions call for floss, you... »
Lace in Needlepoint
If, like me, you’re a fan of Judy Harper’s delightful needlepoint designs you will already know that she is a wizard at adapting other kinds of fiber arts and materials to needlepoint. Her current post on her FREEBIES, Etc. blog looks at turning lace into needlepoint. She shows us several different interpretations of lace and... »
All Those Lovely Canvases!
I’m not generally a one to have fits and fits about wanting tons of canvases. So much needlepoint has passed through my hands (I’ve been stitching since 1970 after all), that I almost never go nuts wanting more and more needlepoint. But last week I visited the long page Melissa Shirley Designs has of... »