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| This is a Brand New design hand painted by Melinda McAra. I think I am the first store to have them. I have been nagging Melinda since the World Series ended, asking when she might have 2013 Ornaments ready.
She said not for awhile and then surprised me with this, I went out to the mailbox this evening and there it was!
I really like the design of this ornament, I like the 3 World Series winning years in descending shades of blue and the red banner across the middle. For the kit, I ... More Info
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| Needlepoint Samplers is an unusual book and quite hard-to-find. Samplers for Needlepoint is not a subject that has been written about much and this book does it very well.
Stitched samplers were one of the most popular forms of needlework from the 17th century to the end of the 19th century. Indeed, they are still being stitched today. Most of what you see are Embroidered or Cross Stitch Samplers on cloth. Needlepoint Samplers are rare.
The author traces the development of Needlepoint ... More Info
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| June McKnight is, in my opinion and many stitchers agree with me, one of the best respected names in needlepoint books. Her books sell, year after year. There are fresh new titles released often, as well.
All of my copies of this book autographed by June McKnight. This book is a hit.
This book is different in other ways as well. The cover is heavier glossy paperboard, gone is the regular paper cover with the clear plastic overlay (which attracted dust like nothing I have ever ... More Info
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| Long before I knew who the designers Ewe & Eye were, I loved their work. It is very distinctive and I always knew when I saw "one of them".
I am pretty sure Ewe & Eye is a division or outcropping or something, associated with Maggie & Co, the famous needlepoint design company. But I am not sure how so don't quote me.
4 Flowers is a good size 18 mesh canvas. The design area is 13.25 X 13.5 inches. The entire canvas measures 16 X 16 inches.
The 4 flowers are hand painted in muted ... More Info
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| I am excited about these Beginner Needlepoint Designs Patt and I have been working on. This is the first of them and I think it is wonderful.
We started with one of her excellent designs, the Shower Cat and simplified it, took out most of the exacting and difficult to stitch detail, to make this perfect for a novice needlepointer. Of course, an experienced stitcher can easily add their own details, and customize this. The design area is 7 X 8.25 inches. The entire canvas is 13 X 11 ... More Info
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| These are gorgeous letters to use as a lavish alphabet or as monograms. The Victorians did everything a little (or a lot) over the top and these fit that description.
By the noted Victorian-era designer Karl Klimsch who excelled in the use of clean lines, shading and 3 dimensional effects.
His 2 letter monograms were original published in Germany in 1869.These handsome monograms are easily re-produced, the size is easily changed with a copier or scanner. They are all copy-right ... More Info
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| This is a handsome book, it's subtitle is:
20 Projects Adapted From Objects in the American Folk Art Museum. it would be a fine gift for any stitcher.
Quoting from the back cover
"Folk Art Needlepoint presents 20 projects based on objects from the collection of the American Folk Art Museum, New York, made available as patterns for the first time. Drawing inspiration from unexpected places, Ruth Peltason shares patterns for an array of Needlepoint projects that capture the essence of ... More Info
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| I loved the Pink Heart's colors and design the moment I saw it. This is a hand painted needlepoint by Danji Designs.
This kit is just right for novice or not too experienced stitchers. More advanced stitchers might like to stitch this as well, using decorative and textured stitches.
The design area is 8 X 8 inches. The entire canvas measures 12.5 X 12.5 inches. it is 14 mesh.
I have assembled this kit using DMC #5 Perle Cotton Floss. Perle Cotton has a slight sheen when stitched ... More Info
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| This fan stopped me in my tracks. I saw it and had to buy it, no considering, questioning, doubts. That does not happen to me very often.
This is a Hand Painted, Original Design by Sophia. She is also the NP artist who did the large & fierce Samurai I have listed as both Canvas and Kit.
There is a lot of gold in this design and I highly recommend using some kind of Metallic thread or yarn or whatever shiny to stitch the gold areas. I don't think just gold colored will do justice to ... More Info
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| I am very fond of alliteration, I suspect that is part of my overall strangeness but I love this title, plus the author's name with 2 Cs. I know this has no bearing on the review but there you are.
The subtitle for this book is " Heirloom Accents from Modern Materials".
To quote the back cover "Why pay high prices for ready-made when you can make your own easily and inexpensively?" Why indeed.
The book has 40 Tassel & Fringe making projects, using readily available materials & ... More Info
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| Pajamas & Chocolate is a brand new design label from Patt & Lee Designs. It is all Hand Painted, the next generation of Patt & Lee's well-known, original and colorful work.
This handsome Spaniel looks alert & friendly. There are an amazing 16 colors used in this original, Hand Painted design.
The design area measures 7.5 X 9.5 inches )although it could be stitched up to 8X10 to fit in a standard frame). The entire canvas measures 11 X 12.5 inches. It is 14 mesh mono canvas.
This ... More Info
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| Another new book by the pair that did the big hit needlepoint book, Stitch Landscape. Stitch Landscape is a terrific book, well worth it's popularity. It seems they have written another extraordinary book. I am not surprised.
I have discounted the price of this book, which includes free shipping. I have no idea why I have done this, it just felt right to me. (I am not much of a business woman, am I?)
The subtitle for this book is:
Interiors & Exteriors
On the cover it lists the ... More Info
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| I once again have this wonderful book in stock for immediate delivery.
Recently, we have seen the publication of several new books, the first in proposed series of Needlework books. After a few years of almost no new books on this/these subject(s), this is great.
Stacey Tombros & Elaine Oliverio, in Association with Little Shop Canvas Company have just published this new stitch book, Stitch: Landscape.
The list of landscape based stitches on the cover of the book ... More Info
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| Kindred Spirits indeed. Laurel Burch's original design has a very colorful dog & cat snuggled up to each other. This is a charming, hand painted design using 11 colors.
The design area of this 18 mesh canvas measures 8 X 10 inches. The entire canvas is 11 X 14.
Kindred spirits is hand-signed by Ms Burch.
Kindred Spirits uses 11 colors, I have assembled this kit using Anchor & DMC #8 size Perle Cotton Floss. The slightly smaller floss size is a joy to stitch with on 18 mesh canvas. ... More Info
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| Finishing 101 is back in stock for immediate delivery.
I first heard about this book at the same place I learn so much about Needlepoint & new needlework things (be they books or tools or designs or stitches). Of course I mean Jane's Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventure Blog.
Some weeks ago she mentioned a new needlework finishing book. Since there is only one other currently published book on Needlepoint Finishing and one increasingly rare older book on this subject, I went looking for ... More Info
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| There are Needlepoint Books and more Needlepoint Books out there. Most are what I call *Niche Books*. They show, teach or inspire you but few of the new books are over all Learn Needlepoint Books.
There used to be more of this kind of book, in my rare/used book section I have several of them but things change. An up-to-date basic Needlepoint book is always needed. I like the subtitle here: A Foundation Course.
Quoting from the back cover
"Discover the art of creating beautiful ... More Info
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| I previously had this wonderful book listed here on NewNeedlepoint . Then one day when I was doing some basic maintenance on the web store site, I accidentally deleted it.
Poof!
As us usual for me, it has taken me forever to re-list it.
Needlepoint for Chairs, Seats & Stools has 11 marvelous new patterns specially designed for a range of seats from a dining chair to a piano stool.
Full charts, shade colors & stitch details for each piece.
Detailed upholstery instructions to ... More Info
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| I am not usually a fan of black canvas needlepoint designs but I make an exception for this one. Laurel Burch's rich jewel tone colors will shine out and be enhanced by the dark background.
There are 2 cats, I assume from their colors, a boy & a girl, sitting under a colorful umbrella. As always Laurel's color use is wonderful and her design is amusing.
The hand painted design uses 10 colors including the gold which can be either Metallic Gold or gold color floss or yarn.
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| Gingher makes some of the finest scissors available, this is a variation on their regular 4 inch needlework scissors.
The spring action enhances the exceptional quality and cutting precision of one of the most popular styles of scissor from Gingher .
The well tuned blades open automatically after each cut. This makes any tedious thread pulling in needlepoint go much easier and more quickly.
These nice scissors make it easier for Needlepointers or indeed anyone who does any kind ... More Info
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