August 12, 2010
I am trying desperately to finish a Rebecca Wood Christmas stocking before our Holiday deadline (Sept 10th!! Ahh!)
Last night, I tackled the wreath and finished it — but it was Pyrrhic victory because now I’ve lost my thumb.
Pushing all those French Knots through the canvas last night gives the wreath a great look, but my thumb is sore to the touch. I think I’ll be basketweaving for the next few nights!
Good luck to everyone else out there fighting to finish before the Holiday deadline & anyone else who is sacrificing appendages to make sure their needlepoint looks its very best.
July 21, 2010
The selections at Needlepoint University just keep growing, thanks to the positive response we’ve received from our customers!
Thanks to everyone who gave us suggestions & keep your eyes out for the latest choices as they become available.
Here is our latest for Needlepoint 101, the fantastic Full Moon Cottage by Julie Pischke. It’s shown finished as a beautiful pillow.
July 9, 2010
Finishing your needlepoint piece makes all the difference in the world. It really makes the piece your own! There are a number of beautiful finishing styles available. Consider which style best matches your own unique look.
Showering as an Easel Back Stand-Up
Showering in a tray
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Look at the difference in the final look between these two pillows:
Hot Lips with Sassy Seahorse
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Similar needlepoint canvas, very different pillow finishing:
Island Spring with personal monogram
Island Summer with personal monogram
June 30, 2010
Here are some new finished pieces from the Blooms series by Elizabeth Bradley:
And another piece as a finished cube:
Each of these designs comes as a needlepoint kit with everything you need inside!
June 23, 2010
Just in time for summer, Pischke Pockets were one of the hottest things at the trade show in Columbus.
Needlepoint bags are always a great project, but many are a time commitment. The Pischke Pockets give you the best of both worlds. You simply stitch the needlepoint pocket (10″ x 10″ canvas on 10-count, so it flies!) and then attach it to your cotton tote.
The kit includes everything you need — canvas, threads, bag and finishing instructions. You can attach the pocket to the canvas tote yourself with the written finishing instructions included or by visiting the Artists’s website www.PischkePockets.com to watch the instructional video.
It’s a simple and fast project; we’re making some for ourselves and as gifts for friends. We have the full collection on our website & the Artist is already planning new designs for January!
