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2024-01-19 19:58
With my computer in the shop and allow recovery,Nuts is on vacation until Feb. 1. In February, I’ll be making decisions about this site’s future updates. 7
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2024-01-07 15:03
Updated January 7, 2024. Yes, your choice of stitches and threads makes for a unique piece of needlepoint. But by going a step or so further, you can make many needlepoints even more persona… Read More
2024-01-05 15:00
Updated January 5, 2024. As beads and embellishments become more popular, stitchers look for ways to store and organize beads, sequins, and other small embellishments. Whatever you pick, loo… Read More
2024-01-04 15:03
Because of ongoing health problems, I’m taking a blog vacation until January 22. I’d appreciate your prayers for me.
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2024-01-03 14:59
sorry no picture available DebBee’s Designs has a delightful sparkly snowman design as a free gift. You’ll find lots of great stitches in an ornament-sized design
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2024-01-03 14:57
Don’t succumb to the temptation to leave scraps of yarn and thread out for birds building nests. Learn why it’s bad in this article from Interweave.
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2024-01-02 15:02
Updatyed January 2, 2024. Whether it’s because there’s football on, or because there’s a winter storm outside, or you are sick but not sick enough to be in bed, there are t… Read More
2024-01-01 15:03
Lots of designers have announced new canvases arriving soon or in the spring. West Village Knit And Needle in NYC has a new exclusive series of five London pubs. They are the Churchill Arms… Read More
2023-12-31 15:00
Updated December 31, 2023. If you belong to a guild, you probably have a stitched nametag. You may have more than one if you go to the national needlework seminars or other events. A big cha… Read More
2023-12-30 15:00
Over on her blog, Jane Wood has interviews with the two Needlepoint Dads. You can also hear an interview with them on Fiber Talk and see all their designs on their site.
The post Interview w… Read More
2023-12-29 15:01
Updated. December 29, 2023. If you are like me, you love small needlepoint designs. In fact that is most of what I stitch. But finding ways to display them can be difficult. Sue Dulles has a… Read More
2023-12-28 17:01
My DH had a very bad cold last week. I’ve got it this week. And I’m in the midst of the worst days. My nose is stuffed, I cough, and I took a 2.5-hour nap this afternoon. At leas… Read More
2023-12-27 15:01
Each year EGA gives out its Golden Needle Award to excellent needlework pieces in several categories. See the 2023 winners and learn about the categories in this post.
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2023-12-25 14:57
Merry Christmas! Thanks to the good folks at Chapparal, we have three video visits to needlepoint homes at Christmas. Enjoy your visits to Katherine Roberts, Patricia Sone, and The Curious C… Read More
2023-12-23 14:56
Tour a Louisville-area condo with more than 1000 pieces of needlepoint at Christmas time in this article from The Courier Journal.
The post Needlepoint Eye Candy, Christmas Condo appeared fi… Read More
2023-12-22 14:59
Updated December 22, 2023. Japan Thread is a term for a type of metallic thread that is similar to the metals used in traditional metallic embroidery. Over the past several years Kreinik has… Read More
2023-12-21 15:01
Monday’s column discussed awning stripes as a design trend for next year. Today’s column will look at the two kinds of awning stripes, even and uneven, and look at some ways to u… Read More
2023-12-20 14:56
Find free patterns for delightful coasters using plastic canvas in this column from Craft Gossip. Each coster is described and a link is provided.
The post Round-up of Free Plastic Canvas Co… Read More
2023-12-19 15:00
Updated December 19, 2023. You may wonder why it is that, given half an excuse, you see patterns everywhere. That’s because our brains are hard-wired to find both pattern and relations… Read More
2023-12-18 15:04
While needlepoint tends to outlast trends, it can be great to incorporate design trends into your needlepoint. Here’s a rundown of 2024 trends from various sources. In home decor, the… Read More
2023-12-17 15:00
Updated December 17, 2023. In a previous post we looked at manufacturers, sizes, and some shapes of seed beads. Today, we’ll finish looking at shapes and talk about finishes. The names… Read More
2023-12-16 14:56
Thanks to Ada from Eye Candy we have a bonus chart for this bejeweled tree. It uses two threads, seed beads, and four different sequins. Tou can change the green thread to make the tree more… Read More
2023-12-15 15:00
Updated December 15, 20232. In modern needlepoint, often we want to leave our background partially unstitched. This is great, except often the color of the canvas limits us. That’s whe… Read More
2023-12-14 14:58
Several companies have announced new items that will be appearing in your local shop soon. Fire and Iris has a rustic Christmas tree to go with its rustic wreath. The canvas has only the tru… Read More
2023-12-13 15:01
We can talk about the shininess of metallics all we want. We might even purposefully pick a thread based on how shiny it is. But how often have we done side-by-side comparisons? I know I&rsq&hell…Read More
2023-12-12 15:01
Updayed December 12, 2023. Not everyone has tons of needlepoint for Christmas, as I do. Whether your collection is small or large, there are clever ways to use your needlepoint throughout th… Read More
2023-12-11 15:02
Starting with a Sudberry trivet I made for my future mother-in-law in 1978, I’ve been a fan of self-finishing. But right now, I’m frustrated because the size we are told an item… Read More
2023-12-10 15:00
Updated December 10, 2023. With the many different threads and stitches available to us as needlepointers, it’s easy to agree with the saying “This is not your Grandmother’… Read More
2023-12-09 15:03
Savannah magazine has an article on their site highlighting the new popularity of needlepoint.
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2023-12-08 15:00
Updated December 8, 2023. Have you ever thought about letters just as shapes, not as sounds? In Alphabetrics, the follow-up book to Alphagraphics (reviewed here), Jinis takes letters and use… Read More
2023-12-07 15:00
A while ago, I read about this neat technique by Brenda Hart. You stitch the entire canvas in one stitch, preferably in a single thread. I loved the examples I saw and wanted to try it. But… Read More
2023-12-05 15:00
Updated December 5, 2023. Bargello always delights me because it is so changeable. With a single simple stitch, you can create so many looks. I never tire of exploring Bargello. Lately, a bi… Read More
2023-12-04 15:04
Looking to add tinsel to your Christmas needlepoint? Kreinik’s micro-ice chenille easily creates the look of tinsel in metallic colors. I used it on the tree in this KCN round. The rea… Read More
2023-12-03 14:55
Updated December 3, 2023. I first saw someone using a clamp as a stand at my guild meeting years ago. Then I promptly forgot about it. However, they make fantastic alternatives to stands whe… Read More
2023-12-02 14:59
In this article on Piecework’s site, Deanna Hall West discusses Velvet Stitch. It’s a looped stitch, like Turkeywork, that has a cross stitch holding the loop. You’ll find… Read More
2023-12-01 15:00
Updated December 1, 2023. A problem that occurs with many lap frames is that they don’t adjust very well to a variety of different canvas sizes. It’s too small, and the sides won… Read More
2023-11-30 15:00
This lovely Pippin Studio canvas is called Jerusalem. I love it and am stitching it currently (the stitch guide will be available in early 2024 in my Etsy shop). But all those white building… Read More
2023-11-28 14:57
Updated November 28, 2023. Even though I also work with beads for making jewelry and needlework accessories, I must admit that beads on canvas mostly baffle me. Seed beads are measured in si… Read More
2023-11-27 15:04
For this online shopping day, here are some new products. Mary Katherine has a quartet of wild animals that are ready for Christmas with packages on their backs. There are project bags to ma… Read More
2023-11-26 14:59
Updated November 26, 2023. Inchies are so much fun. Annet from the blog Fat Quarter, used scraps to make this adorable Inchie. You can read about how she did it in her blog post, but here&rs&hell…Read More
2023-11-25 15:01
If you have been wanting an overview of products, almost all new, that have come out this fall. BeStitched, a shop in Scottsdale, has put out a lookbook, available on their Needlepoint Flix… Read More
2023-11-24 15:03
The eight-pointed star is an iconic patchwork quilt pattern. There are literally hundreds of variations. You can see several eight-pointed star patterns free done for needlepoint here, here… Read More
2023-11-23 14:55
Many shops and designers are having sales this weekend. I’ve got summary posts of what’s happening on my Needlepoint News site. Find them under Black Friday and Small Business Sa… Read More
2023-11-22 15:02
In an Instagram video Coco Frank shows how to finish an ornament without glue by lacing. As you can see by the picture above, the results are lovely.
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2023-11-21 14:58
Updated November 21, 2023. If I survey my stash I realize that the majority of threads I own are hand-dyed or overdyed. This means that where another stitcher might use a skein of DMC floss… Read More
2023-11-20 14:57
With Christmas finishing deadlines in shops long past, you might find yourself scrambling for interesting canvases you can stitch quickly and finish yourself. I love these small canvases fro… Read More
2023-11-19 14:57
Updated November 19, 2023. As stitchers we are so used to seeing color families and picking shades from them that we forget just how lovely a single family of colors can be when showcased by… Read More
2023-11-18 15:04
Needlepoint.com has a short blog post with three suggestions for stitches for squares. Along with the basic stitches listed there, don’t forget that many variations and combinations of… Read More
2023-11-17 15:05
Updated November 17, 2023. Often, adding a border can really set off your needlepoint. I don’t know about you, but I find them frustrating because I hate to count to find out if a deco… Read More
2023-11-16 15:04
Julia Key H. Snyder, self-published, 2023, 96 pages. Although it’s been a few years since Julia wrote a book, this new volume has information about lots of new techniques to improve yo… Read More
2023-11-15 15:02
Over st Needle n’Thread, Mary Corbet has an updated article about Stella lamps. Because lighting technology is changing quickly these days, what you thought you knew about lights could… Read More
2023-11-14 15:00
Updated November 14, 2023. My DH’s family is full of very hardy pioneer women. They made quilts, ran general stores, and crocheted afghans. One in my collection is from his Great Aunt… Read More
2023-11-13 14:55
It’s been a tough `12 months, not the least for my needlepoint life. For about three months I suffered from various health problems, now over, that left me with little energy to stitch… Read More
2023-11-12 15:01
Update November 3, 2023. When the water is smooth, finding a color and stitch to use is easy. But what if you want to capture the feel of a choppy, open sea? Finding a good solution for this… Read More
2023-11-11 15:01
Unwind Studio has a blog post about the differences between the two types of canvases.
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2023-11-10 15:01
Updated November 10, 2023. How you would turn my Missoni purse pattern into a pillow. If you look at the pattern as charted, you see there is a line of six stitches on one step, followed by… Read More
2023-11-09 14:58
I just got information detailing Rainbow Gallery’s new releases, and I thought I would share them with you. Entice Petite, their newest thread, comes in 32 colors. The color numbers ma… Read More
2023-11-07 14:57
Updated November 7, 2023. The knitwear of the Italian fashion house Missoni always are wonderful springboards to needlepoint. Because they design knits and are renowned for their zigzag patt… Read More
2023-11-06 14:59
Stitch Style has a new series of five Halloween rounds. Hedgehog has a new Taylor Swift luggage tag. Coco Frank has a new 12 days stocking. She also has new nutcrackers and two new dog-breed… Read More
2023-11-05 15:01
Updated November 5, 2023. OK, it’s not spring and time for spring cleaning, It’s getting near Thanksgiving and I’m feeling the need to clean up after all the remodeling and… Read More
2023-11-04 14:01
Many stitchers worry about doing compensation stitches. Unwind Studio has several tips and a video tutorial to help you with this essential skill
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2023-11-02 13:59
Judi & Co has two new canvases saying “I’d rather be Stitching.” One’s for your stitching chair and one’s for beach locations. They also have a great canvas… Read More
2023-11-01 13:59
This month’s free design from Ziva Needlepoint uses classic Chinese designs as the centers of three lovely pillows. The 6three pillows use Tapestry Wool in 2 reds, blue, golden-yellow… Read More
2023-10-30 14:03
Kathy Schenkel has lots of new college ornaments, including mini-socks. She also has new destination rounds. In addition to his Halloween cake, Raymond Crawford has a three-tier Christmas ca… Read More
2023-10-29 14:01
Updated October 29, 2023. When I moved out to California in 1980 I was lucky enough to live close to three very unusual fiber art stores. They all carried unusual old threads. Thread junkie… Read More
2023-10-28 14:02
NAN has posted pictures of the winners at the 2023 Exemplary from last March. The index page is organized by category and the thumbnails list the title of the piece and the stitcher’s… Read More
2023-10-27 13:58
SuZy Murphy, self-published, 2006, ISBN: 978-0-0701330-4-5. Updated October 27, 2023. Do you love your SuZy Murphy books, but wish you had them in a smaller, condensed format to carry with y… Read More
2023-10-26 13:56
New canvases from Alice Peterson include several Harry Potter round ornament6s, lots of flower canvases, including some close-ups, and a delightful canvas of designer-inspired bracelets stac… Read More
2023-10-25 14:04
Although some printed canvases only have one color per intersection, most printed canvases will have some intersections with more than one color. It’s because needlepoint canvas is not… Read More
2023-10-24 13:59
Updated October 24, 2023 You know how annoying it is when the plastic wrap clings to itself when you are wrapping up leftovers? What if you could take that clingy property and use it to your… Read More
2023-10-23 13:56
Stitch Style has two new Fall rounds, one a lovely design of fields in autumn colors. Abigail Cecile has introduced three lovely bauble ornaments with delicate colors. Jenny Henry has added… Read More
2023-10-22 14:02
Updated october 22, 2023. Finding a way to make realistic smoke or other curved items in needlepoint is a real challenge. Usually, I couch things down or make Whipped Backstitch. However, Ja… Read More
2023-10-21 14:02
KC Needlepoint has five great video tutorials on ways you can finish different items yourself. The newest is about finishing acrylic coasters or treat boxes.
The post Self-finishing Tutorial… Read More
2023-10-20 13:57
Updated October 20, 2023. Someone asked on a mailing list I’m on about what needed to be considered when you wanted to cross-stitch or needlepoint a building. Since that is really fun… Read More
2023-10-19 13:56
Stitch Style has new canvases of a bunny in the garden and of a mom & baby white whale. Both come with stitch guides. Hedgehog has five new destination luggage tags and new canvases, not… Read More
2023-10-18 13:58
Updated October 18, 2023. My Internet connection is messed up. As result, I’m re-running this auricle. Today we are going to look at stitch families, the most common way to classify ne… Read More
2023-10-17 14:00
Updated October 17, 2023. There are plenty of canvases out there that are perplexing. Perhaps they have water that reflects the landscape around it. Perhaps they have lots of sky, or perhaps… Read More
2023-10-16 14:05
Denise DeRusha has a bunch of new canvases ordering Alexa around. These include orders to feed the cat, do the dishes, and more. Kirk & Bradley has a new travel tag for the Outer Banks a… Read More
2023-10-15 14:03
Updated October 15, 2023. Emily Peacock’s needlepoint kits and books are known for their colorful style. This week she wrote a fantastic guest post on Jenny Henry’s blog about cr… Read More
2023-10-14 14:03
Penny Linn has added Evelyn Henson to their group of designers. They have done a quick interview to introduce her to us.
The post Designer Interview: Evelyn Henson appeared first on Nuts abo… Read More
2023-10-13 13:55
Updated October 13, 2023. It may seem old hat to some stitchers, but threads can be a very confusing subject. We might be afraid to try a thread because we’ve heard that it’s har… Read More
2023-10-12 13:56
Although I still stitch slowly, I am stitching. One thing that has helped greatly is the stitching station I have set up. My DH tends to get unhappy when my tools overflow everything, so he… Read More
2023-10-11 14:04
It’s hard to predict what overdyes will look like when stitched. Happily, Lori from The Waste Knot in Arlington, VA has put together a video on this. She shows us samples of six differ… Read More
2023-10-10 14:04
Updated October 10, 2023. Doug works tirelessly at growing the selection and market for his company’s threads. I have loved them for decades and anticipate with excitement their new re… Read More
2023-10-09 14:04
I’ve got more news about new products being introduced this month. Maryfrances Carter is a ceramic artist. Her botanical designs featuring centers of forget-me-nots or camellias in pre… Read More
2023-10-07 14:04
Cording is a delightful way to finish off the edges of many needlepoint pieces. With more and more of us finishing projects ourselves, knowing how to make cording and how to attach it to you… Read More
2023-10-06 14:02
Updated October 6, 20023. While Dutch artist Piet Mondrian did lots of great stuff, he’s best remembered for his primary color geometrics. Ziva Needlepoint has used it as the inspirati… Read More
2023-10-05 13:59
Seasonally, Etsy releases its list of trends. Other sites, such as Creative Market, do the same. At the same time, not all of the trends are adaptable to needlepoint. You can use these ideas… Read More
2023-10-04 13:59
We stitch, we finish projects, and we send them out into the world. Rarely are they examined by an expert eye unless we enter them in a judged show or fair. Even then, often we don’t g… Read More
2023-10-03 13:56
Updated October 3, 2023. Thanks to the great folks at Pocket Full of Stitches, we have a lovely gallery of inventive needlepoint finishes photographed at a past Dallas Needlework Market. I&r&hell…Read More
2023-10-02 14:02
Since I was sick late last year, I have been either stitching slowly or with difficulty. The problem? I have a very hard time finding the hole when my needle is at the back of the canvas. It… Read More
2023-10-01 14:03
Updated October 1, 2023. On her blog, Sue Dulle reworked a charming Spring piece that has a bunch of tulips on it. She didn’t like them as painted so she came up with her own. And she… Read More
2023-09-30 14:03
Although this Instagram video is about finishing the company’s passport covers, the instructions are perfect for any of Planet Earth’s leather goods. With this help, you’ll… Read More
2023-09-29 14:03
Updated September 29, 2023. One often hears that it is illegal to chart Scottish tartans except for personal use. I have done extensive research and corresponded with the Official Tartan Reg… Read More
2023-09-28 14:04
With the Needlepoint Reunion 2023 just a few weeks away, learn about great new products coming soon to your shop. The Wool & the Floss, a Michigan shop, has a round ornament chart of Haw… Read More
2023-09-27 13:47
Lately I’ve been using Pepper Pot Silk often. And just as often, I have little fits when I need to open a skein. Thanks to this little video from KC Needlepoint, I now know a great tri… Read More
2023-09-26 13:58
Updated September 26, 2023. That’s a very common question and one that comes unquote often. Back in the old days when we mostly stitched with Persian Wool in Tent Stitch, most shops co… Read More
2023-09-25 13:58
I came across this stitch from Whimsical Stitches in my files recently. I saw interesting possibilities for using this stitch for an ornament as I looked at it. Here’s how: Using an ex… Read More
2023-09-24 13:56
Updated September 24, 2023. Jeanne over at Just String has completed a delightful Kathy Schenkel ornament. It’s done in Bargello needlepoint with a delightful poinsettia interior and g… Read More
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