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Needlepoint is a form of canvas work created on a mesh canvas. The stitching threads used may be wool, silk, cotton or combinations, such as wool-silk blend. Variety fibers may also be used, such as metallic cord, metallic braid, ribbon, or raffiia. Stitches may be plain, covering just one mesh intersection with a single orientation, or fancy, such as in bargello. Plain stitches, known as tent stitches, may be worked as basketweave, continental or half cross. Basketweave uses the most wool, but does not distort the rectangular mesh.
Finished works may be made into pillows or upholstery, or may be displayed on the wall, framed or unframed, or made into holiday ornaments, purses, stuffed stand-up figures, or even rugs. Typical mesh counts range from 5 to 18 stitches per running inch.
Needlepoint is valued as a soothing activity that creates durable and attractive objects for domestic use. Mary, Queen of Scots, Queen Elizabeth I, actress Mary Martin, and football player Roosevelt "Rosey" Grier were all avid needlepointers.
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'A taste of what hard work is': Needlepoint in a frame sums up Larry Paul's life philosophy: "Work hard, be honest,... http://bit.ly/1r0gdD
thesunnews (The Sun News) Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:26:21 -0000
'A taste of what hard work is': Needlepoint in a frame sums up Larry Paul's life philosophy: "Work hard, be honest,... http://bit.ly/1r0gdD
Still plugging away on my unfinished needlepoint & knit projects. Starting a support group for those with same problem. Want to join??
barbygirlina2 (barbara ro) Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:13:03 -0000
Still plugging away on my unfinished needlepoint & knit projects. Starting a support group for those with same problem. Want to join??
Just got in the new Needlepoint Now! http://bit.ly/qzIJ
Krazykatshop (Krazy Kat Fiberhaus) Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:38:14 -0000
Just got in the new Needlepoint Now! http://bit.ly/qzIJ
Sweet needlepoint chair and ottoman, $60. http://raleigh.craigslist.org/atq/1465262506.html #vintage #grandma
cindy_who (cindy_who) Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:26:19 -0000
Sweet needlepoint chair and ottoman, $60. http://raleigh.craigslist.org/atq/1465262506.html #vintage #grandma
@jacksbileduct Is this a needlepoint club? Is it about you and me?
tylerusesoap (Tyler Durden) Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:23:23 -0000
@jacksbileduct Is this a needlepoint club? Is it about you and me?
Needlepoint blog pos Give the Gift of Needlepoint: One of the nicest things you can do for someone is to share some... http://bit.ly/2It3Pm
napaneedlepoint (Janet M. Perry) Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:19:58 -0000
Needlepoint blog pos Give the Gift of Needlepoint: One of the nicest things you can do for someone is to share some... http://bit.ly/2It3Pm
A Guide to Needlepoint - Illustrated instructions for beginning stitchers, covering stitches, threads, and materials.
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Angelthreads - Gallery of charted canvas angels and other designs.
Blue Moon Gallery - Designs based on Penrose tiles, fractals and Pentominoes. Development of the designs described in accompanying essays.
Meta Description: [ Stephen Mooney designs and stitches needlepoint pieces, using computer generated images that incorporate Pentominoes, Penrose tiles and Fractals. ]
CHL Design - Designs, patterns and teaching. Free design of the month.
Meta Description: [ Official web page of Carole Lake, designer and teacher of exquisite needlepoint. ]
Cooper Oaks Designs - Hand-painted canvases adapted from the artwork of Susan Wallace Barnes, Jane Cather, Linda Ragno and Susan Verble Gantner.
How to Block Your Work - Step by sep instructions, with pictures for this first step in finishing.
In Good Company - Gallery of canvases, mostly ornaments, especially mini-socks, organized by category. Click on thumbnail to see larger image. Contains information on computer printing of designs onto canvas.
Jan Haag - Needleartist with pictures and explanations of her original designs.
JP Needlepoint - Gallery of designs, classified by subject.
Melissa Shirley Designs - Graphic images of this designer's hand-painted designs in many styles. Includes shop listing and search engine.
Monomania Needlepoint Design - Artist Geoff Smith creates canvases starting from original designs or from customer's photographs or ideas. Gallery features Christmas stockings and many examples of contemporary and whimsical designs.
Meta Description: [ Monomania Needlepoint Designs - custom needlepoint designed by Geoff Smith ]
Needlepoint For Fun - Emphasis on information with articles, examples of canvases from many designers and where to find them.
Meta Description: [ Needlepoint ideas, ]
Pease on Earth Designs - Handpainted canvases, especially belts and sandals. Gallery of designs and links to retail suppliers.
Meta Description: [ handpainted needlepoint canvases for belts, shoes, wallets and more! ]
Rainbowgallery.com: Jay's Stitching Hints - Collection of tips covering all aspects of canvas embroidery, from learning stitches to working on a frame. Also requests tips for future inclusion.
Meta Description: [ Incredible range of designer threads to enhance your stitching pleasure.
Create with texture as well as color. Over 40 lines, everything from angora to Ultra Suede., Incredible range of designer threads to enhance your stitching pleasure.
Create with texture as well as color. Over 40 lines, e... ]
Red Thread Designs - Gallery of canvases including tool tote bags, kimonos and other Oriental designs.
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Shelly Tribbey Designs - Gallery of designs with a wide variety of canvases from this designer. Includes models of several designs.
What is Needlepoint - Introductory page to the American Needlepoint Guild's galleries. Includes examples from past exhibits, ribbon winners and commentary from designers.
Wonderful Stitches - Stitch samples and diagrams, free projects, small quilt pattern charts and reference information.
Meta Description: [ A Needlepoint Closet Hanger Project ]
Wooly Dreams Design - Designs and related information.
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