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Background ideas: For Birds & Bees

March 14, 2021 by Janet M Perry Leave a Comment

Hexagonal stitches are fairly rare in needleppoint. But a hex-based background can be the perfect … [Read more...]

Two Easy Backgrounds, Especially for Chickens & Bees

November 30, 2018 by Janet M Perry Leave a Comment

Updated November 30, 2018 An inspired background can really enliven a needlepoint. It can make a … [Read more...]

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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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Background ideas: For Birds & Bees

Two Easy Backgrounds, Especially for Chickens & Bees

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