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Two Great Threads for Needlepoint

February 28, 2023 by Janet M Perry Leave a Comment

Updated February 28. 2023. Two delightful silk threads make good choices for needlepoint when you … [Read more...]

Great Stitch, Great Ornament

I came across this stitch from Whimsical Stitches in my files recently. I saw interesting possibilities for using this stitch for an ornament as I looked at it. Here’s how: Using an extra-fine tip marker made for making fabrics, draw a simple shape on the canvas of your choice. Think of hearts for St. Valentine’s […]

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