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Imperfection in Needlework

May 23, 2023 by Janet M Perry 3 Comments

Updated May 23, 2023. An article in a 1903 issue of The Craftsman said It is ... desirable … [Read more...]

Updated September 22, 2023. If you’ve been needlepointing awhile, you’ve probably encountered some stitches that look like knitting. Two popular ones are Diagonal Knitting and Kalem. My problem with them is that they seem too big for the tiny sweaters I often find on my needlepoint. As a result, I often use a Tent Stitch […]

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