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Sunburst Mosaic Ornament — Free Needlepoint Pattern

Nuts about Needlepoint | November 24th 2009 by Janet Perry

This ornament, is based on a variation of the Log Cabin quilt block. It has a “scrappy” look, using different threads from my stash for each bar. The design is easy to vary. If you make it from all Scotch Stitches instead, the ornament read more

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Don’t Forget my Customized Stitch Guide Service

Nuts about Needlepoint | October 3rd 2009 by Janet Perry

Do you have a canvas that confuses you, that you don’t know how to stitch? Or is it just an area that keeps you from finishing that piece you love? Helping you find the perfect stitch and thread for your canvas is both my passion and my special read more

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Bargello Needlepoint and Decorative Stitches

Bargello Needlepoint | September 21st 2009 by Althea DeBrule

A Bargello Needlepoint site regular emailed me to ask about the difference between decorative stitches and Bargello needlepoint. To get a better understanding of when where and how to use decorative stitches and Bargello stitches, read what the expe read more

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Bargello Needlepoint Designers Are the BEST

Bargello Needlepoint | September 9th 2009 by Althea DeBrule

I admire Bargello needlepoint designers for their innate color sense, unconventional use of stitch patterns and unusual and creative design ideas. Every serious designer of Bargello needlepoint has a distinctive vision [...] read more