Summer is often a lazy time and can be perfect for daydreaming. When I do this I often think about needlepoint and get ideas for my future projects. One of my best sources for ideas is other needlecrafts.
Here’s some I use often:
adapting quilt blocks to needlepoint
using quilt and other color schemes as inspiration
getting and stitching a whole stitch cross stitch chart
using knitting yarns for needlepoint
using an applique or embroidery outline on canvas
taking color and design ideas from rug hooking
using a couture dress as the inspiration for the threads
tracing a stained glass pattern and using it to do needlepoint
There’s inspiration all around us, just waiting to be picked up!
About Janet M Perry
Janet Perry is the Internet's leading authority on needlepoint. She designs, teaches and writes, getting raves from her fans for her innovative techniques, extensive knowledge and generous teaching style. A leading writer of stitch guides, she blogs here and lives on an island in the northeast corner of the SF Bay with her family
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