star Archives – Nuts about Needlepoint

Make a Whimsy & grace Style Star – Free Project

October 5, 2018 by Janet M Perry Leave a Comment

The lovely stars from Whimsy & grace come in two sizes, in gold or silver, and in so many different … [Read more...]

Two Little Stars – Free Vintage Needlepoint Charts

March 29, 2014 by Janet M Perry Leave a Comment

These two small start patterns are adapted from a book of vintage needlepoint projects. I like … [Read more...]

Needlepoint Tips

Updated August 9, 2022. Since Tent Stitch slants from lower left to upper right, try to make stems slant this way, you will end up with a solid line when it is stitched. If you need or want to draw very thin lines on your canvas, look for micro-tip permanent markers (Pigma Microns). You won’t […]

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