Melissa Shirley’s licensed reproductions of Vicki Sawyer’s hat-wearing (and realistic) birds and animals have taken the needlepoint world by storm. Her combination of detailed and accurate creatures with whimsical hats made of natural materials has lit a spark.
I love how accurate they are, and I have greatly enjoyed the stitch guides I’ve written for them. They are so accurate you can identify every animal.
Recently she swas the subject of a long article at the blog nextavenue. You can read it here and enjoy more of her work on her own website. Her canvases can be found at Melissa Shirley’s site.
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
I seem to be having a terrible time getting a stitch guide for a Vicki Stewart canvas I have, “a few good friends”.
I tried the shop I bought it from and a few others. Any ideas how to get one?
I offer a custom stitch guide service for individuals, shops, and designers. My guides are customized to you: you likes & dislikes, your stitching level, and your threasd. Please contact me for a free quote.
Keep stitching,
Janet