backgrounds

Picking a Perfect Background

December 20, 2011

OK, I admit it, I’m frustrated. YOu know that little vintage Petei design I’m making for a Christmas present? The one where I changed the colors. I am having...

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Sponge Painting for a Needlepoint Design Background

December 14, 2011
Sponge Painting for a Needlepoint Design Background

Originally posted 2008-10-28 07:19:15. Republished by Blog Post Promoter In modern needlepoint, often we want to leave our background partially unstitched. This is great, except often the color of...

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Trimming the Tree – Background Choice

December 11, 2011
Trimming the Tree – Background Choice

Originally posted 2010-12-09 07:13:28. Republished by Blog Post Promoter As you can see by the picture, I’ve gotten the tree and the background done, so I’m ready to start...

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Picking the Right Background Color

November 12, 2011
Picking the Right Background Color

Recently I completed stitching this Cheshire Cat from Petei. I just adore the design, but finding the right color for the background was a real challenge. In finding it,...

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Bargello Filler Stitches

October 29, 2011
Bargello Filler Stitches

Originally posted 2010-01-06 07:37:26. Republished by Blog Post PromoterAlthea had a great post recently about filler stitches to go around Needlepoint Bargello. If you have a Bargello medallion or...

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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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