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Give the Gift of Needlepoint
Nuts about Needlepoint | November 14th 2009 by Janet Perry
One of the nicest things you can do for someone is to share something you love, by teaching them. We love needlepoint, but all too often beginners are intimidated or the cost of classes (in time or money is too high). But still we want to share the read more
Tutorial — Fabric Frame Weights
Nuts about Needlepoint | November 13th 2009 by Janet Perry
If you stitch your needlepoint on stretcher bars and don’t use a stand of some kind, you might want to consider using a frame weight. Frame weights work best with larger canvases, you stitch near a table and use the weight to counterbalance th read more
Hot Picks in the Shop (13th November 2009)
Polly Farthing Vintage | November 13th 2009 by Polly Farthing Vintage
Here are this week's hot picks in the shop! Vintage 70s NORWEGIAN MILITARY JACKET CARDIGAN COAT 8/10/12Vintage 80s DUFFLE WINTER MILITARY TARTAN LONG COAT 10/12Vintage 50s LACE SHIFT COCKTAIL PARTY WIGGLE DRESS sz 12/14Vintage 40s FLORAL PRINT TEA P read more
Great Background – Alternating Cashmere Pairs
Nuts about Needlepoint | November 12th 2009 by Janet Perry
I love that Jane in Chilly Hollow has been talking about scale in backgrounds on her blog. And I just adore the Noh mask she’s blog stitching. She picked a great background, from Needlepoint Now. When I was reading about it, I was hoping she read more
The Shop Around The Corner...
Notes From A Charmed Life | November 12th 2009 by Cupids Charm
As promised, here are some fun photos of a new shop, Vintage Designs by Hedwig, that opened recently near my home. I can tell this shop is going to be BIG trouble because I already have my eye on at least a dozen items that I hope will soon be living read more
Christmas Lights – 2010 Needlepoint Club
Nuts about Needlepoint | November 11th 2009 by Janet Perry
Christmas Lights is now open for subscriptions for this delightful twelve-month series of needlepoint ornaments. Based on old-fashioned Christmas Lights, each ornament has one mixed thread stitch for the bulb and a second stitch for the base. They a read more
A Difficult Needlepoint Problem
Nuts about Needlepoint | November 10th 2009 by Janet Perry
It is a lovely canvas. Someone has givewn it to you, or you’ve found it at an unbelievable price. There’s only one problem. It’s partially stitched, but hasn’t got the threads with it. A reader wrote to me recently with this p read more
Whipped Backstitch Tutorial
Nuts about Needlepoint | November 9th 2009 by Janet Perry
Whipped Backstitch is one of my favorite stitches. It’s easy to do and it makes smooth rounded shapes. Not many stitches in needlepoint can do that. You can use it to outline round shapes (like the bubbles in Wicked, above). But where it real read more
Last Day for Needlework Show!
Nuts about Needlepoint | November 8th 2009 by Janet Perry
Today until midnight is your last chance to shop at the first Retail Needlework Show. I’m excited to have many of my ebooks, my new needlepoint club, custom projects and accessories available here. Here’s what their email about the show s read more
How Can I Make a Bracelet out of DMC Floss?
Acraftshop | November 7th 2009 by Pedro Prado
A craft that is fun for children to do is to make a bracelet out of DMC floss. Children love to keep busy and to show their creativity and this is a great way to do it. They can make a friendship bracelet that they can give to their best friend a read more
Snowflakes to cross stitch
Happy Threads | November 7th 2009 by Charlie
Sunday morning cat Sunday 8 November 2009 Please allow me to indulge myself again with another picture of my big cat. Â He is enjoying the beautiful hot weather we are having and a Sunday morning stretch is on the agenda. So why then is this mornings read more
Aunt Marthas Hot Iron Transfers 3726 The Bear Family
Sandritocat's Vintage Pattern Blog | November 7th 2009 by Sandritocat
$2.00 Aunt Marthas Hot Iron Transfers 3726 The Bear Family Cut.This hot iron transfer has instructions on how to use it for embroidery, fabric painting, wearable art, needlepoint and other craft items you may want to create.★ ★ read more
Weekly Monstrosity Giveaway List 11/5
A Bookshelf Monstrosity | November 7th 2009 by A Bookshelf Monstrosity
Each Thursday I update my giveaways list...now go and discover some new blogs!If you haven't already, enter my 100+ Follower Celebration giveaway here. Huge contest from B.A.M. Book Reviews, ends Nov. 13.Win Life After Genius from Books and Needlepoi read more
Mounting Needlework through Lacing Tutorial
Nuts about Needlepoint | November 7th 2009 by Janet Perry
Lacing your needlepoint over a board so that it stays taut and straight is the best way to finish needlework of all kinds for framing. But it isn’t always the easiest thing to learn. Thanks to Denise at Craft Gossip, I found a lavishly illustra read more
Dollhouse Scale Christmas Stocking Kits
Nuts about Needlepoint | November 6th 2009 by Janet Perry
Maybe it’s because my eyes are not the best. I can’t stitch with my glasses on and I can’t see small with them off. Or maybe it’s because I’m fascinated by tiny things, but I have always been enamored of Janet Granger read more
Homage to Thanksgiving
Find Vintage! | November 6th 2009 by martha layton smith
After thinking of the cliche Thanksgiving, these things came to mind... Turkey, football, family, nesting,leaves, warmth, food! I put them all into the mix and came up with a different twist ! I hope you enjoy my choices, from top read more
What non-food consumables can I make for holiday gifts?
last least 0 details | November 6th 2009 by butchhazel
I want to make lots of neat little gifts to give friends for Christmas. I'd like these gifts to be useable, elegant, consumable, and grown-up (not decorative, artsy-fartsy crafty crap). My recipients are Pragmatic New Englanders, and would be irke read more
Woefully Shameless Plug
I'd rather be stitching | November 5th 2009 by Tommye Bunce
Here it is, my woefully shameless plug. If you are thinking of giving a gift to a needleworking friend, please take a walk through my Etsy shop. It's like giving jewelry, but it's functional too! Beaded scissor fobs with handmade tassels...some even read more
Monster time!
Vaka Design | November 5th 2009 by Katherine Stein
Monsterbling time! Yes, yes, I know. I haven’t posted pics of the pendant, and I will. Cripes. Nagging naggers. For those of you riddled with self-doubt, let me go all Art Mommy on you for a moment. Ready? Close your eyes and picture read more
Weekly Monstrosity Giveaway List 10/29
A Bookshelf Monstrosity | November 5th 2009 by A Bookshelf Monstrosity
Each Thursday I update my giveaways list...now go and discover some new blogs!First off, enter my 100+ Follower Celebration here! October Bookshelf Cleaning Giveaway from At Home With Books, ends Oct. 29. Win The Heretic's Daughter from Bookin' read more
This Sign Would Be More Effective If Done In Needlepoint
Sean Salisbury's Take | November 5th 2009 by Don Silvestri
Courtesy of reader Tim Tebow's Girlfriend's Tits comes Chiefs>this sign, apparently posted outside the Chiefs locker room. And now you know why Todd Haley is the lamest coach in the history of everything ever. THAT'LL LEARN YOU GOOD, LARRY JOHNS read more
This Sign Would Be More Effective If Done In Needlepoint
Sean Salisbury's Take | November 5th 2009 by Don Silvestri
Courtesy of reader Tim Tebow's Girlfriend's Tits comes this sign, apparently posted outside the Chiefs locker room. And now you know why Todd Haley is the lamest coach in the history of everything ever. THAT'LL LEARN YOU GOOD, LARRY JOHNSON. THERE read more
Etsy :: The Storque :: Events :: Come Craft With the Etsy Labs  
Sewing & Stitching | November 5th 2009 by stitchstall
If you are attending Craft Night virtually this week and would like to stitch needlepoint gift tags along with us, you’ll need to gather the following supplies: Perforated paper sheet; Perle cotton floss size 5 ( embroidery floss is okay) ̷ read more
Needlepoint Boxes
Nuts about Needlepoint | November 5th 2009 by Janet Perry
One thing which has always intrigued me is the idea of making boxes out of needlepoint. I find the idea of using needlepoint for the sides of the box completely intriguing. There are several painted canvas designers who do too. Kathy Schenkel makes read more
Opening in Four Hours – Needlework Retail Show!
Nuts about Needlepoint | November 5th 2009 by Janet Perry
In four hours – that’s 11 AM Pacific or 2 PM Eastern, the first Retail Needlework Show is starting. Napa Needlepoint is excited to be a part of this event. It stays open until Sunday, November 8, at midnight Eastern. Here’s what the read more
Homemade Christmas Gifts: What Are you Crafting?
Northern Cheapskate | November 5th 2009 by Northern Cheapskate
Many people are looking to simplify the holidays this year, and that often means giving homemade gifts. Homemade gifts are a great way to express yourself, save some money, and delight the recipients. But it can be tough coming up with i read more
Printies Design Studio Kits Giveaway
FaveCrafts Blog | November 5th 2009 by Caley Walsh
We are giving away a Printies Design Studio Kit to two lucky winners. Using their home PCs, inkjet printers and special patent-pending Printies(tm) fabric sheets, children can bring their online designs to life as soft 3-D collectible stuffed toys. I read more
Notice Anything New Dear?
Nuts about Needlepoint | November 4th 2009 by Janet Perry
It’s been there since the weekend, but I’ve made some small changes to the blog. At the top, there is a new page, Store, which links to my stores for books, ebooks, stitch guides, and other products. On the right there is a new text box, read more
Dimensions Counted Cross Stitch Kit-i Carried You
Sewing & Stitching | November 4th 2009 by stitchstall
Add to Cart Dimensions Counted Cross Stitch I LOVE MY GARDEN 3833. Information about resources for needlework , embroidery , counted cross stitch , Hardanger, needlepoint and other forms of stitchery. Read more here: Dimensions Counted Cross Stitch read more
English Lodge Holiday: Stag Decor
The Finer Things | November 4th 2009 by finestationery
Lodge decor seems to be big this winter, especially for the Holiday season. To replicate the look and feel of a traditional English lodge, consider decorating your home with majestic stag accents.Needlepoint pillow -- Kevins CatalogHighland whiskey b read more
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