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Finding the Perfect Background

May 25, 2018 by Janet M Perry 3 Comments

Updated: May 25, 2018 Picking backgrounds can be one of the most challenging aspects of … [Read more...]

Explore Open Stitches in Email Class

May 3, 2018 by Janet M Perry 1 Comment

What kind of stitches confuse needlepointers? Open stitches. There are many ways to make open … [Read more...]

Stitching a Sweater

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 […]

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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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