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Keeping the Faith – book review

April 30, 2014 by Janet M Perry 5 Comments

Doing needlepoint to adorn a church is a dream for many needleworkers. Many people will seek out … [Read more...]

My 2021 goals:

Publish 2 new printed books
Create an archive & membership site for the daily newsletter
Learn and share with you great non-painting ways to color your canvas
Finish 50 projects
Learn how to do beading & ribbonwork better
Use up as many threads as projects completed
Create independent shopping site
Publish 20 new stitch guides & 5 new PDF projects
Publish 2 new ebooks
Reduce finishing stash

Watch my progress!

26 projects finished
27 threads used up
3 new products added to Etsy
6 new stitch guides on Etsy
1 printed book published

Spring SAL – Blue Blocks, Part 1

This week’s stitches are the same stitch. Compare the blocks. The left block uses two different threads with a metallic for the Mosaic Stitches. The right block is stitched in a single thread. Notice how your choice of threads influences the look of the block. Stitch the blocks in Carolinas Stitch, below. This Diagonal Scotch […]

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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