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Free needlepoint patterns for domestic goddesses
Miss Thrifty | November 24th 2009 by Miss Thrifty
Miss Thrifty reader Felicity Hall, a needlepoint queen and purveyor of hot-to-trot needlepoint kits, got in touch to let me know that she has started to upload a wealth of free patterns to her new website. You can copy and print the patterns – read more
Needlepoint Christmas Decorations
Happy Threads | November 18th 2009 by Charlie
Spring Garden 19 November 2009 Another beautiful but hot day beginning. My cat with his really long fur is so hot and the rabbit is not moving much. It’s going to be a scorcher of a summer without much rain in sight. One match and the lan read more
Embroidered Golf Caps Are an Extension of Your Marketing
Behind The Curtain | November 18th 2009 by Cenay Nailor
Golf caps come in so many different variations. There are the visors that many women like, the ball caps that many guys like and the beanies that, well, some other people like. Some people like these styles for a variety of reasons but in the end it read more
Rittenhouse Needlepoint
Pin Tangle | November 16th 2009 by Sharon
I have discovered a new blog for anyone interested in canvaswork. Rittenhouse Needlepoint regularly features instructions on how to work various canvas work stitches. The stitches are clearly described and photographed. Not only is there a read more
In the Pink
Brayton Homestead Interiors | November 2nd 2009 by Brayton Homestead Interiors
Hi!Hope your Halloween was full of ghost peeps and Reese's bars. At least that makes a perfect day for me, and vintage items like needlepoint and anything pink!enjoy....Image: Brayton Homestead Interiors/ vintagedchic read more
Stitch a mini photo frame for Christmas
Happy Threads | October 29th 2009 by Charlie
Fragrant Lavender Friday 30 October 2009 The end of another month. As I reflect on the month that has been I note that I achieved most but not all of the things I wanted to. I will need to make sure I plan for next month and stick to it ! It̵ read more
Over the River and Through the Woods...
Brayton Homestead Interiors | October 24th 2009 by Brayton Homestead Interiors
....to Grandmother's house we go... Especially if she resides in a thatched cottage... This beautiful OLD needlepoint depicts an enchanted country cottage. With its thatched roof and pastoral scenery it perfectly evokes the spirit of the upcoming hol read more
How to finish off the little owl needlepoint bookmark
Happy Threads | October 18th 2009 by Charlie
Green and White flowers Sunday 18 October 2009 It’s Sunday afternoon and we have just had the most lovely Sunday lunch with some really wonderful friends of ours. We had salad, crusty roasted potatoes, meat cooked on the BBQ, some red wine an read more
FREE Bargello Needlepoint Design: Boris The Boxer
Bargello Needlepoint | October 14th 2009 by Althea DeBrule
Designed by Carolyn McNeil for Stitch-opedia, Boris The Boxer is an easy project to work. It consists of two stitches - long stitch (sometimes called the Bargello stitch) and brick stitch. These are both straight stitches. Long Stitch is considered t read more
FREE Needlepoint Decorative Stitch Patterns from Wonderful Stitch…
Bargello Needlepoint | October 7th 2009 by Althea DeBrule
Many designs in this sampler are related to holidays, beginning with January's choice of Good Cheer to celebrate the ringing in of the New Year. This is followed by February's Love Knot to celebrate Valentine's Day, March's Double Irish Chain for read more
Finished pillow
I Wonder Wye | October 6th 2009 by Amy Gray Light
This is the needlepoint pillow I made of our friend's C and D's two kitties looking intently at their aquarium -- or seafood buffet. C. sent the photograph and I took it from there. It was a lot of fun to do and I think it turned out great. read more
Bargello Kits in Jeweled Tones
Bargello Needlepoint | October 2nd 2009 by Althea DeBrule
One doesn’t often come across painted or stamped Bargello designs on canvas. In many cases these designs are charted to be used with blank canvas and your choice of threads. However, the other day I came across these two Bargello Kits in Jeweled To read more
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
A Crisp Day
Brayton Homestead Interiors | September 14th 2009 by Brayton Homestead Interiors
A crisp fall like day in Warren, Rhode Island shared with Krumpet and friends.so lovely to watchthemsailing by us... some already finisheddreaming of next year.....Images: Brayton Homestead Interiors read more
Here and now
Tintock Tap | September 8th 2009
Thanks very much for all your kind comments on my last post. After I came back from holiday, I was in two minds whether or not to continue blogging. (A hangover from my earlier apathy.) Your comments have reminded me what it is that I love about blog read more
FREE Needlepoint Pattern: Friendship Bracelet or Wrist Wrap
Bargello Needlepoint | September 7th 2009 by Althea DeBrule
These colorful needlepoint bracelets made with 14-mesh canvas are easy and fun. Great for clubs, schools, and craft fairs and bazaars, you'll want to stitch several to keep and share with friends. Designed by Judi Kauffman for Coats & Clark, eac read more
August biscornu [Flickr]
Tintock Tap | September 7th 2009
tintocktap posted a photo: From a design by Sue Hawkins in the Aug/Sept issue of Stitch magazine, using Polstitches varigated floss. 1. P9051935, 2. P9051938, 3. P9051934, 4. P9051937 Created with fd's Flickr Toys read more
'Quirky' needlepoint biscornu [Flickr]
Tintock Tap | September 7th 2009
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Apples and the Worm
Happy Threads | September 6th 2009 by Charlie
7 September 2009 The weekend is over yet again. As usual it passed very quickly but as I head into the office I know I have only four days of work as we go on holidays on Friday at the end of this week. I am so looking forward to getting away with read more
Long Stitch - The Beginner’s Dream Stitch
The Art of Stitch | September 5th 2009 by Ida Gul
By Carolyn Mcneil Have you ever wanted to learn needlepoint, but just don’t know where or how to begin? If you have an interest in needle crafts, you have probably visited an assortment of websites dealing with the subject. Or, you may have res read more
Where to Buy Blank Needlepoint Canvas
Bargello Needlepoint | September 4th 2009 by Althea DeBrule
A Bargello Needlepoint reader asked this question which prompted me to write a post on buying large pieces of blank needlepoint canvas in bulk and at a discount for making Bargello projects [...] read more
Take This Quiz and Test Your Bargello Knowledge
Bargello Needlepoint | September 3rd 2009 by Althea DeBrule
Do you enjoy Bargello needlepoint? Answer five trivia questions and pick up some fun facts, as well as really useful Bargello needlepoint tips. Test your Bargello IQ and increase your knowledge of the easiest and most creative form of canvas embroide read more
FREE Floral Tile Bargello Needlepoint Change Purse Pattern
Bargello Needlepoint | September 2nd 2009 by Althea DeBrule
There are so many things you can do with this FREE Bargello needlepoint pattern. The Floral Tile Bargello needlepoint change purse pattern is from The Caron Collection and is based on an adaptation in the book, Florentine Embroidery by Barbara Snook read more
She Who Dies with the Most Needlepoint Wins: Full Length Apron wi…
Bargello Needlepoint | August 30th 2009 by Althea DeBrule
Imagine this sentence printed on the front of a full length apron in vibrant colors, “SHE WHO DIES WITH THE MOST NEEDLEPOINT WINS”. These designs created by T-Shirt Frenzy are smooth and comfortable and not made with transfers. Safe for washing, read more
Stitchers Wonder Rotating Scroll Frame
Bargello Needlepoint | August 29th 2009 by Althea DeBrule
If you prefer to use a wooden needlepoint stand, F.A. Edmunds has created Stitchers Wonder, a rotating scroll frame mounted on a floor stand. This frame allows complete access to your work by tilting up, down, and rotating a full 360 degrees [...] read more
FREE Snowflake Santa Christmas Pattern from The Caron Collection
Bargello Needlepoint | August 26th 2009 by Althea DeBrule
The FREE Santa Christmas ornament pattern by Libby Sturdy for The Caron Collection is more suited for intermediate to advanced stitchers. Libby is such a talented designer and her patterns are whimsical and fun. There are some wonderful stitch techni read more
Making Curves in Bargello Needlepoint
Bargello Needlepoint | August 24th 2009 by Althea DeBrule
Although Bargello needlepoint and Florentine embroidery are stitched with straight lines, you can get the illusion of a curve by placing... read more
Cute Hand Painted Toolkit for Bargello Needlepoint
Bargello Needlepoint | August 23rd 2009 by Althea DeBrule
Every Bargello needlepointer should have a toolkit for assembling stretcher bars, pounding in and removing brass tacks, and mounting finished needlework. This Cute Tools Hand Painted Toolkit: is ideal such tasks and makes ordinary tools look pretty [ read more
Bargello: A Golden Hands Pattern Book
Bargello Needlepoint | August 22nd 2009 by Althea DeBrule
Golden Hands is noted for providing clear and careful instructions in its pattern books. Bargello: A Golden Hands Pattern Book offers unique Bargello patterns in stunning color and instructions for making much more than the usual cushions and wall ha read more
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