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Shading in Needlepoint & Why to Do It

March 3, 2020 by Janet M Perry Leave a Comment

Updated March 3, 2020. The multi-colored leaves in this mini kimono from Lee Needle Arts … [Read more...]

Stitches & Techniques in New Clubs

October 22, 2018 by Janet M Perry 2 Comments

I think I may have lost my mind, or what little is left at the moment. I am brimming over with great … [Read more...]

Pepper Pot Silk – Thread Review

October 9, 2018 by Janet M Perry 3 Comments

Updated October 9, 2018 Planet Earth has a single strand silk for 18 mesh, Pepper Pot Silk, … [Read more...]

Stash Sunday Gingko Leaves

December 17, 2017 by Janet M Perry Leave a Comment

Thanks to a Guy Fieri evening on TV last week and no distractions (a rare occurrence), I was able to … [Read more...]

Duchess Silk Perle – Thread Review

April 14, 2016 by Janet M Perry Leave a Comment

While I could be accused of never seeing a thread I didn't like (although this is untrue), there are … [Read more...]

Enhancing the Small Needlepoint

Updated October 19, 2021. The temptation when stitching a small needlepoint is to do Tent Stitch alone. But even with different threads, this can end up a bit . . . dull. My Small Stitch Samplers book (buy here) gives you lots of ideas for stitches but let’s use the pirate chest to see how […]

About Janet M Perry

Janet Perry is the Internet's leading authority on needlepoint. She designs, teaches and writes, getting raves from her fans for her innovative techniques, extensive knowledge and generous teaching style. A leading writer of stitch guides, she blogs here and lives on an island in the northeast corner of the SF Bay with her family

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