NewNeedlepoint

Designer Needlepoint Edited by Hugh Erhmann

Want to know how old this book is? The picture of Kaffe Fassett has dark brown hair, not a single strand of gray yet (1987). This is a very Erhman Tapestry book, many of the designs were once available as Erhman Kits. In this way the book is very dated. Other than that, it is a fine book. Designer Needlepoint has projects from some very fine and famous designer and names (or they used to be well-known). There 6 projects from The Royal School of Needlepoint 2 projects from Susan Duckworth 1 project from Susanna Lisle 3 projects from the Embroiders" Guild 3 projects from Susan Skeen 2 projects from Edwin Belchamber 4 projects from The Victoria & Albert Museum 4 projects from Kaffe Fassett. Each project is shown stitched and graphed with color placement, all in full color. The directions include yarn amounts which could be easily translated into thread. All together, there are 25 projects to stitch. It is a handsome book Designer needlepoint is a large hardcover book with 126 pages. It was published by The Westminster Trading Corp. in Amherst, New Hampshire (now that is unusual). This book is in very good, almost Gift Quality condition. There is some flaring at the edges of the dust jacket which keep it from being perfect. The book inside is like new. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

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More Needlepoint by Design by Maggie Lane

This is the second volume of well-known needlepoint Designer and Teacher Maggie Lane's series on Chinese influenced design for Needlepoint. The first book was Needlepoint By Design (which I also just happen to have here as well, imagine that) Mrs. Lane was raised in China and grew up surrounded by wonderful design. I am a huge fan of Chinese & Japanese Design myself so it is hard to be impartial but I do think the designs and patterns in this book are wonderful. In addition, there is a 17 page section of just stitches, some of them quite unusual. Some of the designs are shown in full color in the center of the book. The graphs are clear and Maggie Lane's directions are, as always concise and complete. In particular, the project shown on the cover "Fish in Spiraling Waves" is excellent, as is the Sung Magpie Pillow. The designs or colors used do not appear to be dated despite the book's 1972 publication date. Great Chinese design does not age. More Needlepoint by Design is a larger hardcover book, it has 149 pages. it was published by Charles Scribner's Sons in 1972. The book is in very good condition, the dust cover is very good too. It shows that it is not new but there are no tears or stains. The book inside is very good, there is a slight (very slight) yellowing to the pages, due to it's age. There is some yellowing on the front and back inside cover pages too. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Decorative Victorian Needlework by Elizabeth Bradley

The back cover calls this book "the most sumptuous, beautiful book of needlepoint designs ever". I might argue with "most" and "ever" but this is indeed a gorgeous book. The pictures are all full color, even the graphs. The designs are lovely and as always, Elizabeth Bradley's skills as a needleworker and a teacher shine out. Decorative Victorian Needlepoint is bursting with pictures. The stitched projects are shown in wonderful tableaus of objects. The subject is Victorian Needlework but I would also classify the designs as Romantic Needlework or Traditional Needlework. This is a large coffee table size hardbound book. It was published by Clarkson Potter/Publishers in New York in 1990. This book is in very good condition. The book inside is almost perfect and appears new. The dust jacket is somewhat worn with a few tiny tears at the edges. I have taped them up since I took the picture, so they won't rip anymore. All in all, a gorgeous book. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

American Heart Hand Painted Needlepoint Kit

This heart in the colors of the American Flag plus gold is a wonderful graphic design by Jane Wheeler. The American Heart Hand Painted Needlepoint Canvas is suitable for a beginner to stitch but can be easily stitched by a more experienced needlepointer with the addition of some decorative stitches. The design area is 8 X 8 inches. The entire canvas measures 12 X 12 inches, it is 14 mesh. I have, needless to say, stayed with the red, white and blue in the design. The kit is assembled using Paternayan 100% Persian needlepoint wool. It should be stitched with 2 of the 3 strands on 14 mesh canvas. Paternayan Wools are remarkably easy to strand. I have included Kreinik #16 Metallic Braid Thread for the gold areas of the design. I think the warmth and sparkle of the gold metallic added to the rich, softness of the Paternayan Wool will be just perfect. This needlepoint kit is suitable for beginners. A color placement stitch guide comes with it plus it will include detailed and complete directions as well as my pretty good basic needlepoint instruction booklet. I include the web site addresses of all my favorite basic needlepoint instruction sites. Experienced stitchers should feel free to ignore them. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

American Heart Hand Painted Needlepoint Canvas

This heart in the colors of the American Flag plus gold is a wonderful graphic design by Jane Wheeler. The American Heart hand painted Needlepoint Canvas is suitable for a beginner to stitch but can be easily stitched by a more experienced needlepointer with the addition of some decorative stitches. The design area is 8 X 8 inches. The entire canvas measures 12 X 12 inches, it is 14 mesh. For the kit I assembled using this design, in another listing, I used Kreinik Gold Metallic Braid Thread for the gold areas in the design. I think the canvas will benefit from the sparkle and "light" the gold metallic will add. Other then the gold, this is a simple 3 color design. This needlepoint canvas is suitable for beginners. A color placement stitch guide comes with it plus it will include detailed and complete directions as well as my pretty good basic needlepoint instruction booklet. I include the web site addresses of all my favorite basic needlepoint instruction sites. Experienced stitchers should feel free to ignore them. This canvas does not include any threads or yarn. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each canvas includes a correct size needle. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Hope Hanley's Patterns for Needlepoint

This is an interesting variation on the usual needlepoint reference book. It does not have a collection of stitches. It does not show interesting or unusual techniques. It is a book of patterns. Exactly as the title says. There are 78 very interesting patterns in here, some expected and some unusual. Each pattern is shown in a good size full color picture of the stitched result of the patterns with a minimum of 4 repeats of each pattern and usually more. Of course there are very clear and easy to follow graphs for each patterns, this is a book by Master Teacher and well-known Needlepoint Author, Hope Hanley. Some of the patterns are 2 colors, some 3 and the most I found in the book is 4 colors. Her color use is fabulous and many of these patterns are wonderful. This book came in my first shipment of books but I kept it for a while. I have enjoyed looking at it and trying a few of her patterns. Anyone who enjoys graphic design needlepoint or is looking for interesting border treatments will find this book very useful. Hope Hanley's Patterns for Needlepoint is a medium size hard bound book. It was published Charles Scribner's Sons in 1976. The book is in good condition, even the dust jacket is in good conditon with a pretty big exception. On the inside cover page on both the front and the back is a dark beige stain running the whole length of the book, at the spine. On the back the paper covering is slightly torn at the top of the spine. The back inside cover is worse than the front. I have no idea what could cause this. The book has no other signs of wear and only slight yellowing, mostly on the dust jacket, from age. As you can see, the inside is very good. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Gift Quality The Beatrix Potter Needlepoint Book by Pat Menchini

This is the 3rd copy of this wonderful needlepoint book I have listed here, so far. This is the English version of the book so there are a few differences. The cover is different from the second one but it is the same as the 1st one. Other then that, it is the same book. Anybody who has seem the marvelous movie, Miss Potter, knows that Beatrix was engaged to Mr Warnes before his early and tragic death. I think it is interesting that these books, all these years later are still being published under the direction of Frederick Warnes for the Penguin Group. This feels right to me, I like it. This book is in excellent, gift quality condition. It looks as if it was barely opened or read. There is no dust jacket with this one, as there wasn't with the first one that had this same cover. it is possible that only the special edition sold at Miss Potter's home, Hilltop, had the dust jacket as well as the different cover As well as Beatrix Potter's well known paintings, used in her books, the author of this book had access to some of her little known work. Some it still unpublished. As well as a writer of her lovely books, Beatrix Potter was a talented artist. Her paintings are well executed and gently humorous. Each Needlepoint design in this book shows the design stitched and finished, the original drawing it was based on, an expanded, large full-color graph of the pattern and a color list, by number as well as directions. The threads used for these projects varies, mostly the wools preferred by British designers but also some like Twilley Lystra Stranded Cotton etc. I found some Anchor Cottons too. I think it will be easy to adapt them to other threads and yarns. In addition to these charming needlepoint designs there are 2 knitting projects in the book and an embroidery project, as well. There is an extensive section on techniques and stitches and well as all the relevant information needed. This book really is very well done, a class act. The Beatrix Potter Needlepoint Book was published by Penguin Books in association with Fredrick Warne in London in 1990. This is a very lovely book. The book is hardcover and in excellent condition, as you can see from my pictures. FREE MEDIA MAIL SHIPPING IN THE USA International shipping $12.00 per book

Letters & Numbers for Needlepoint by Elinor M. Parker

This is a 8 X 10 inch stiff paper bound book from Charles Scribner's & Sons, it was published in 1978. I can't see that the date matters much, nothing really changes about stitching letters & numbers on canvas, not really. According to the author, in her forward, most of the letter & number patterns in this book have been copied from old pattern books. These are books from the 1800's that she inherited. This is interesting, she says that people must have had better eyesight then, some of the patterns were on a very small scale. Some as small as 35 stitches to the inch (and in candle or gas light, no less). She goes on to say that the letters I and J were considered interchangeable, as were V & U. She has supplied the missing letters for these charts and done the patterns 10 stitches to an inch. These were, of course, orginally intended to be cross-stitch patterns and the author goes on to show you how they should be adapted to needlepoint. This is an interesting book and a valuable reference. The various styles are shown in different sizes. There are 28 alphabets and 8 styles of numerals. I sold a previous copy of this book, this one is in very good condition. The cover is good with a small fold down on the upper right corner. The pages are perfect, clean with a tight spine. A former owner has written their name on the inside cover page. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Working On Canvas by Margaret Rivers: A Batsford CraftMasters Book

This book, from the Batsford Series on Canvas Work, or Needlepoint, is surprisingly unusual. right from the start, this is a book for an more experienced stitcher. There are unusual techniques and ideas in this book and quite a bit of Bargello as well. There is ribbon work, mixed media needlepoint, etc. There are some design ideas here that are quite "painterly". It is not a stitch reference, it is an idea and inspiration book and *inspired* is the word for it. I did not know anything about this book when I ordered it, I am glad I did. This is a larger size hard cover book with a glossy cover, it never did have a dust jacket. The cover is somewhat shopworn but the inside is perfect, I don't think it has been opened much, the spine is very tight and the pages unmarked. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Gift Quality A Practical Guide to Canvas Work from the Victoria and Albert Collection

This wonderful little book has designs taken from the Victoria and Albert Museums's wonderful collection of Needlepoint. Each project is complete with charts and instructions as well as a full color photo. In addition, each design is set in it's Historical perspective with some background information. This book will allow you to recreate masterpieces from the 17th century to today, from Florentine Stitch furniture to Berlin WoolWork samplers. I don't know of any other book that features the Victoria and Albert Museums's fine collection of needlework. The book is the work of a group of people . The introduction is by Santina Levey, the Keeper of the Museum's Textile Department. The book is edited by Linda Parrty with technical instructions by Valerie Jackson and Illustrations by Jill Shipley. The Practical Guide to Canvas Work from The Victoria and Albert Museum is a small hardcover book. It was published by Unwin Hyman in London and Sydney in 1987. This book is in fine Gift Quality condition. The dust jacket is clean & intact, the book inside is perfect. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

First Edition Candace Bahouth's Romantic Needlepoint

The subtitle to this handsome books is "20 Needlepoint Designs Inspired by Love". Candace Bahouth is a well-known needlepoint designer. Many of her designs are sold as kits by The Hugh Ehrman Needlepoint Co. These designs are indeed Romantic with a capitol R. The colors are lush and the designs are *soft-edged* and dreamy. The designs in this book are not, mostly, to my taste but that does not mean it is not a wonderful book. There is an exception, a design I really admire on page 113 that has a strong graphic quality, almost a mosiac look. The book is divded into 5 chapters, with 4 projects in each chapter. They are: Pagan Pleasures Courtly Love Regency Romps Romantic Longings Modern Passion. The directions are comprehensive, the charts as well as all the many pictures in the book are in full-color. A truly beautiful book. This is a large "coffee table" size hardcover book. Published by Bullfinch Press for Little Brown and Company in 1995. This is a first North American Edition of this book. The book is in very good condition. The dust jacket is a bit worn but otherwise the book is like new. The pages are clean and unmarked and the spine is tight. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Floral Needlepoint for Beginners by Stella Edwards

Stella Edwards is the author of 2 other needlepoint book, the excellent Wildlife in Needlepoint and The Needlepoint Home Collection which I have not seen yet. At first I thought this was a design book but it really is not. it does have simple designs for a novice needlepoibnter to stitch but the emphasis here is the instruction. it starts at the very beginning, in the introduction, explaining everything you will need to know to stitch these projects, types of canvas, yarns or threads, how to form the stitches and how to adapt the designs for use on different items. The projects are divided into seasons, which is really perfect for a floral based needlepoint book. Each project has a full color stitch chart and color key. Information on materials and step-by-step photographs. These are mostly all smaller projects, not too daunting for a beginner. This is a very good 1st introduction to needlepoint from an experienced needlepoint designer and teacher. This is a hardcover book. Published by Chartwell Books in 1993. Floral Needlepoint for beginners is in very good condition. It would be Gift Quality except for some dust jacket flaring at the top and bottom and a bit of dirt on the ust jacket back (that I could not get off). The book inside and the pages are perfect, like new. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

American Star Hand Painted Needlepoint Ornament Kit

The American Star Ornament Needlepoint is a wonderful classic graphic design. This design is suitable for a beginner to stitch or for a more experienced stitcher to add the flourish of decorative stitches. The ornament is hand painted by needlepoint designer Christine Saunders. The design area is a circle, 4.25 inches across. The entire canvas measures 8.25 X 8.25 inches, it is 18 mesh. I have assembled this kit using Anchor #8 Perle Cotton Floss and Kreinik #12 Gold Braid thread for around the white star. Both the #8 floss and the #12 Gold braid are the perfect size for stitching on 18 mesh canvas. Both these threads can be stitched either single strand or doubled, depending on the amount of coverage you prefer. I suggest you do a small test area on the white canvas margin, in a color, to see which you like better. The #8 balls are double rolls so you have plenty of floss. This needlepoint canvas is suitable for beginners, it will include detailed and complete directions as well as basic needlepoint instruction. I will include the web site addresses of all my favorite basic needlepoint instruction sites. Experienced stitchers should feel free to ignore them. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $10.00.

Cats Hiding Needlepoint Kit

4 cats are sitting in a field of poppies and tropical foliage. Now, I do not know how realistic this is, I know poppies grow in all sorts of climates but I do not know if they will thrive in a hot and humid tropical foliage climate. Of course, this is not important at all. It does make a great looking needlepoint canvas. Cats Hiding In The Flower's design area is 10 X 7 inches, they are 16 mesh. The Patt & Lee Designs needlepoint canvases are Glicee Original Design Needlepoint. These are superior needlepoint canvases, the edges and the colors are crisp & clean. This wonderful needlepoint design has been enhanced by NewNeedlepoint's expertly chosen colors, to make it into a complete needlepoint kit. There are 13 colors in this design. I have assembled this kit using DMC #5 Perle Cotton thread. I think the slight sheen and rich colors will be just right for this Needlepoint Kit. The Cats Hiding In The Flowers Needlepoint canvas measures 12 X 13.25 inches. The design area is 10 X 7 inches. It is 16 mesh. This 16 mesh canvas should be stitched with 1 strand of DMC thread. The Needlepoint Kit will include a printed picture of this design marked with the color placements to use as a stitch guide. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas and color use directions. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Might Bright Vusion Craft light with Magnifier

This light is a little larger. It is also a handy and very portable LED craft light which includes an adjustable magnifier arm. A quote from the Mighty Bright web site: "When you want to be precise and perfection counts! The first craft tool to give you 100% control of your light and magnification capabilities. The ultimate tool built specifically for crafters of all skill levels. The Vusion - a fusion of light and magnification." The Top switch provides 2 levels of light, uses 2 high intensity LED bulbs, that never need replacing, with 2 precision reflectors to cast a uniform light. 2X magnification on a flexible arm. Light also on a flexible arm for perfect task placement. Strong & wide mouth grip clips on to most objects or the base will sit securely on any flat surface. The base also has a magnet to hold it securely on any metal surface. This is the first of these light I have gotten. I am not sure how tall it stands. The manufacturer says it will fit on almost any needlepoint stitching frame including Q-snaps. AC adaptor not included This light will go anywhere plus it will travel easily. I think this is a great idea. The light is silver, not purple. The package includes 2 AAA batteries. Free Shipping in the USA International Shipping $15.00

Mighty Bright XtraFlex 2 LED Craft Light

This is a nice little light from Mighty Bright. They make some very good larger craft and specialty lights but this one is small, portable and handy. A quote from the Mighty Bright web site "The most popular XtraFlex 2 Craft Light improves upon the original XtraFlex light by providing double the light as well as AC adaptability! You have the option of using one or two of the LEDs with just a simple tap of its sensor switch." Top switch provides 2 levels of light, neck easily bends to the exact placement you need, strong and wide mouth clip grips almost anything. Includes 2 AAA batteries. The light will also run on an AC adaptor which is not included. I did not want to take it out of it's box. This is the first one of these I have had. I estimate it is, when straightened up, 8 inches tall. The base is 3 inches by 1.5 inches. The light will stand on it's own or clip on to something for added flexibility. A great light at a great price. Free Shipping in the USA International Air Mail shipping $15.00.

Finishing and Mounting Your Needlepoint Pieces by Katharine Ireyss

Although this book's focus is finishing and mounting finshed needlepoint [projects, it also has 40 original needlepoint designs. Covered are blocking, lining, mitering corners etc. There is complete information on how to make trims of braid, cord. fringes and tassels. The book has many pictures illustrating these techniques. A useful book for any needlepointer. This is a hard cover book, I am sure it had a dust jacket but it is not here now. The book was published by Thomas Y. Crowell Company in 1973. the book has 232 pages. The book is in very good condition, but as I mentioned, it does not have it's dust jacket. The hard cover is clean and very slightly crushed down at the spine on the bottom. The pages inside are clean and unmarked. The spine is tight. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Needlepoint Design from American Indian Art by Nora Cammann

I know you are supposed to keep the dust jacket with an old book no matter how bad, but this one was just awful. It was bad enough that I did not want to even touch it. The book under the gross dust jacket is ok, I would call it good (enough) condition but no better then that. This is an interesting book showing you how to use American Indian (this book is from 1973, I think we would say "Native Americans" now) art and designs as motifs and patterns in needlepoint. The designs here represent the work of 4 regional Indian groups, The Southwest, The Great Plains, The Pacific Northwest and The Eastern Woodlands. Most of the designs are needlepoint with just a few for Crewel Embroidery. The book is well done with clear graphs and stitch diagrams. There are color pictures of each project, finished. None of these are very difficult patterns. Needlepoint Designs from American Indian Art was published by Charles Scribners Son in 1973. As I mentioned, the book is in *good* condition, barely. The hard cover outside has dirt smudges I could not clean off. The pages inside are Ok, there is no mold but it does look as if the book was once quite damp or wet. This was a relatively hard to find book, I had to take the best I could find. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Needlepoint Designs from Amish Quilts by Laura S. Gilberg & Barbara B. Buchholz

I love Amish quilts, I love the simplicity of the designs and their amazing use of colors and pattern. I have a few authentic Amish quilts that I not only treasure but that I sleep under as well. I think the best way to enjoy them is to use them. I was very excited when I saw the name of this book. I think Amish Quilt patterns would translate into exceptional needlepoint designs. There are 27 designs in this book, drawn from Amish quilts from eastern Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Kansas. The colors are terrific. The graphs and directions are complete and comprehensive. The book has a center section with full color pictures of each design. There is also a short chapter on the history of the Amish & their quilts. Needlepoint Designs from Amish Quilts is a large hardcover book with 141 pages. it was published by Charles Scribner's Sons in 1977. This book is in very good condition. There is one dent (I am not sure what else to call it) on the edge of the hardcover at the top of the book. A previous owner gave this book as a gift to her mother, there is a gift inscription written on the inside front cover. I don't know if this book ever had a dust jacket, I assume it did but it is not here now. The inside pages are in excellent condition. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

The Margaret Boyles Book of NeedleArt

A different sort of book from Margaret Boyles. Most of her books are more Needlepoint or Bargello Needlepoint reference books or workbooks. This book has designs to stitch and they cover a large range of types of needlepoint and stitchery. There are canvas work needlepoint designs, a number of Bargello Needlepoint designs, there are some designs done on linen and some frankly crewel work designs. Of course, all are done with Margaret Boyles' excellent instruction and clear graphs and diagramming. She really is a Master Teacher. This is a larger hardcover book with 160 pages. It was published by Harcourt Brace Jovanovitch in 1978. This book does not have a dust cover. I am sure it had one once, but not now. The book is in very good condition. The hard cover is clean and unstained or marked. the pages inside are excellent and the binding is tight. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

First Edition: The New Needlepoint: Stitches and Designs by Margaret Boyles

Although the subtitle of this book is Stitches and Designs it is much more of a needlepoint reference and stitches book than it is a design book. There are some interesting stitches in this book. The Star Stitch, the Double Star Stitch, the Wheat Sheaf & Shell Stitch, the Double Leviathan and the Triple Levithan stitchs and more. Those were on just 2 pages of the over 100 pages of stitches, some common and some very much not common. There is a section on Bargello Needlepoint (of course) and a Needlepoint general instruction section. As you may already know, I consider Margaret Boyles to be a Premiere Teacher of Needlepoint and Bargello Needlepoint. I learned Bargello from her books. This is a First Edition hard cover book published by The Macmillan Company in New York and in London. there is no publication date in this book, but I assume it is the 1970's like her other books. it has 151 pages New Needlepoint (book) is in very good condition with a few caveats. A former bookseller put a sticker with her name on it a few pages in from the cover, where I can't remove it without damaging the book. She should know better. On the inside cover page someone has badly removed some kind of label. I do not want to mess with it in case I make it worse. The spine is not as tight as it might be but it is far from coming apart or losing pages. It is a stitched spine, not glued. The dust jacket is good, the book and inside pages are very good. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Needlepoint and Beyond by Edith Anderson Feisner

This book is subtitled: 27 Lessons in Advanced Canvas Work. On the dust jacket the author states that the lessons in this book are for anyone from beginner to expert stitcher but I think this book is for an experienced stitcher who is looking for more. More techniques, more stitches, more complex and interesting ways to enhance their needlepoint projects. The book is arranged point by point like a series of lessons with practice exercises suggested for each one. After thumbing through the book, it is indeed full of ideas and techniques. It was published in 1980. I think some of the things in this book that were "cutting edge" then are much more commonplace now. Still, it is am interesting book for someone who wants to expand their needlepoint skills. This is a large hardcover book. Published in 1980 by Charles Scribner's Sons. This book is in very good condition. The dust jacket is very good and the book inside is fine. The pages are clean and unmarked and the spine is tight. The only flaw is a former owner wrote her name on the inside front cover (in lovely handwriting, no less) FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Creative Neeedlework by Solweig Hedin & Jo Springer

Don't be put off by the dirty and slightly beat up cover of this book. Inside the pages are in very good condition. This was a very hard to find book. I saw it mentioned here and there but could not find a copy of it. As you can see, I bought the copy I finally found. The subtitle for this books is "Illustrated step-by-step directions for a dozen needlework techniques and more then 30 beautiful designs". I have listed this book here in reference book, the techniques are terrific. This is not a stitch book, although there are some stitches. it is indeed techniques. the books takes you from Cross-Stitch, with increasingly difficult patterns. Then Crewel, same thing. next is a sampler of Embroidery Stitches, the stitches are drawn but not graphed. I am not sure if I did not already know them I would be able to stitch them from these pictures. Next is a section on Hardanger, then Hemstitching, then Monogramming with 5 nice alphabets for you to use.. Then Faggoting, Applique, Pretend Applique (a new one for me), and Finally Needlepoint. The needlepoint stitches are shown in the graph format. All these previous techniques, with the exception of Cross-Stitch, knitting and Crochet (and I am not positive Crochet can't be somehow used) can be incorporated into Needlepoint. Any of them would add interest and variety to a needlepoint designs. The last sections are Rug Making, Knitting and Crochet. A comprehensive book giving you an overview of so much, with basic instruction in each. Creative needlework is full of pictures many of them use color or are in full-color. This is a hard cover book, it never did have a dust jacket. It was published by Fawcett Publications in 1969 (the number was in roman numerals, I had to look it up) Once you get past the cover, which is intact just dirty (despite my attempts to clean it). The inside of the book is very good. The pages are clean and unmarked, the spine is tight. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Needlepoint for Churches by Patience Agnew

Books are always such a surprise. Even if you think you know what they are abourt you can never be sure. I was positive this was a book of designs and projects to stitch for use in churches. It isn't. It is a reference book. The book explains how to design and work needlepoint pieces for the church. Stitches and other technical details are illustrated. Directions are given on how to select appropriate designs and colors in harmony with church symbolism. My bibliography calls it an excellent book for this specific purpose There is a chapter called " Hints for the Chairman of the Needleworkers Committee and common mistakes to avoid" Another chapter is "Churches and Cathedrals where needlepoint may be seen in the United States and in England". This is a hardcover book. It was published by Charles Scribner's Sons simultaneously in the US and Canada in 1972. The book is in good condition, much better condition than the dust jacket would lead you to believe. The hardcover book is good and the pages are clean, unmarked and the spine is tight. The dust jacket it is old and somewhat yellowed with some tears on the back that I have taped up. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Needlework Masterpieces from Winterthur by Hollis Greer Minor

Many books use the word "Masterpieces" in their titles, few deserve it. Some do however and this is one of them. This is a collection of excellent needleworks from the Winterthur Musuem. This museum is in Delaware and has the world's finest collection of decorative artefacts (copied that phrase from the dust jacket, love those words). The museum specializes in things made or used between 1640 and 1860 in what is now the United States of America. There are 30 needlepoint projects in this fine book including one Bargello Needlepoint. The back of the book has an assortment of Christmas Themed designs. All the pictures in this book are full color, the graphs are all full color as well. Each design has some background information and stitching instructions as well as a thread color guide with amounts needed. These are absolutely beautiful designs in a very beautiful book. Check out the fruits beginning on page 86 or the incredible *lunch box size* needlepoint purse beginning on page 58. This is a large size hardcover book. it was published by David & Charles in England in 1988. it has 127 pages. Needlework Masterpieces from Winterthur is in excellent condition. The only flaw keeping it from Gift Quality is some flaring of the dust cover at the top and surface scratches, also on the dust cover. The pages inside are perfect, the book is like new. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Margaret Boyles Bargello WorkBook

This is another of the Margaret Boyles Bargello books I used to teach myself how to do Bargello Needlepoint. The subtitle is: A Collection of Original Designs and it is but it is also a Bargello reference book. This book is in much better condition than it appears to be, looking at the tattered dust jacket. This book takes you thporugh all the stages of beginning Needlepoint Bargello. Each pattern has a full-color close up picture as well as an easy to follow graph. Even the graphs are full color, showing exactly where each stitch and each color goes. In the front of the book is a section about beginning. The designs are ranged from easiest to the most difficult including some 4-way Bargello. The back of the book has some basic stitches and finishing instructions. Another great book from Master Teacher, Margaret Boyles. The Margaret Boyles Bargello Workbook is a large hardcover book. It was published by Macmillan Publishing in New York & London in 1976. It has 120 pages. This book is in good, not great condition. The book itself is in much better condition than the dust jacket is. Since I took my pictures of this book, I have tried to stop the damage to the dust jacket with good old scotch tape. The pages inside are good. the spine, which is stitched not glued, are a little looser then I might like but the pages do not seem loose at all. There is an inscription on the inside cover page, this was given to their mother for her birthday by her children. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Your House in Needlepoint by Susan Higgenson

I have become a fan of Susan Higgenson Needlepoint books. In my very first order, I kept her excellent small needlepoint stitch book. It is comprehensive and the perfect size to slip into a tote bag. After much looking I have just found another copy of it and ordered it. The author, an experienced author & needlepoint teacher, takes you through all the stages of planning and executing a needlepoint picture of your home. The book includes stitch descriptions and diagrams plus sections about special effects, choice of materials, alphabets and presentation. There are also 18 different and detailed designs fully illustrated and described including graphs of the stitches used. This hardcover book was published in England in 1990. The book is in excellent condition, close to gift quality. The dust jacket has just a little bit of a flare at the top and bottom but is other wise very good, with no rips or chips. The book inside. is perfect. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

The A B C s of Needlepoint by Hope Hanley

This is a great book for beginner stitchers. it is a Needlepoint primer by the well-known needlepoint author Hope Hanley. The dust jacket says " this little book deals with all questions needlepoint beginners ask and which are rarely answered in more elaborate volumes." This is so true. It is a small hardbound book, published by Charles Scribner's & Sons in 1973. The dust jacket goes on to say "it begins with the mechanics of starting a canvas and basic stitches and ends with blocking, finishing and repairing". There are sections on design and color and charts for 20 decorative stitches. I am impressed. I think I will read this book myself before it sells, to find tips to add to my own Beginner's Manual that I send out with Beginner's Kits. In fact, this book would make a terrific gift along with one of my Beginner Kits (hint, hint). This book is in very good condition. The dust jacket is good but the book underneath is like new. Someone has written their name and a date on the first page, that is the only marking of any kind. ALL BOOKS WILL BE SHIPPED USING USPS MEDIA MAIL WITH DELIVERY CONFIRMATION DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

SnowMan Hand Painted Christmas Ornament Needlepoint Kit

This charming Snowman Ornament is suitable for Beginner Stitchers. It could, of course, be done by more experienced needlepointers, as well.. It's all about how you stitch it. I would recommend a newbie stitcher do this as it appears, with all Tent & Basketweave stitch. A more advanced stitcher could add some decorative stitches and modify the design to their liking. It would *work* either way. This adorable Ornament canvas is hand painted, the original design is by Gail Lang The design area is a small 4 inch across circle. The entire canvas measures 8 X 8 inches, it is 18 mesh. I have assembled this kit using DMC & Anchor #8 Perle Cotton Floss. Stitching 18 mesh with #8 Perle Cotton will be a pleasant surprise, if you haven't tried it before. It can be stitched either single strand or doubled, there is plenty of floss included to do it either way. The #8 floss only comes in double skein balls. I suggest you do a small test area to see which amount of coverage you prefer. The Snowman ornament uses 9 colors. I have made a few small changes to the colors as painted. For more contrast, I have changed the Snowman's shadow color to a muted purple. I could not tell if the Carrot Nose was the darker red of the scarf or orange, I went with what I would want it to be and added some deep Bittersweet orange for the nose to this kit. This kit includes a Color Placement Stitch Guide and directions. This needlepoint canvas is suitable for beginners, it will, on request, include detailed and complete directions as well as basic needlepoint instruction. I will include the web site addresses of all my favorite basic needlepoint instruction sites. email me at m@newneedlepoint.com and I will include the Beginner's Package All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $10.00.

Less Than Full Skein Christmas Tree Ornament Needlepoint Canvas

I think this is a great idea. Patt of Patt and Lee Designs designs needlepoint canvases to use up the many, many partial skeins of thread, floss or yarn all of us needlepointers always have. The design area is 3 inches across. the entire canvas is 7 X 8 inches, it is 18 mesh. This beautiful and colorful Christmas Tree Ornament uses 13 different colors, and not a lot of any of them. It is always risky to use a leftover fiber for a new needlepoint project, you don't know if you have enough and if you buy more, there is always the dye lot issue. These Less Than Full Skein needlepoint canvases are a perfect and perfectly beautiful way to use an otherwise wasted resource. To quote Patt " Get out those skeins and just GO FOR IT. If you see a blue in the design, use the blue you have on hand and so on...." The Patt & Lee Designs needlepoint canvases are Giclee Original Design Needlepoint. These are superior needlepoint canvases, the edges and the colors are crisp & clean. The canvas does not include any threads or yarn. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each canvas includes the correct size needle. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $10.00.

Hand Painted Daffodil Ornament Needlepoint Kit

This is a surprising needlepoint canvas. It looks simple enough until you look closely. Then you see there are many, many colors in this design and it will need quite a bit of shading when stitched. The design area is a 5 inch circle, it is 14 mesh. The needlepoint supplier who sold me this canvas told me it was a Susan Treglown Designs canvas, It is not signed but it does have the number AW-1060 written on it. This small design uses 17 colors. I think when stitched this will be a gorgeous ornament, glowing with color. I have assembled this kit using DMC #5 Perle Cotton Floss. The subtle sheen and sharp edges you get when stitching with this thread will be perfect for this colorful design. I stayed with the excellent jewel tones colors stitch painted on this canvas, I chose Kreinik Gold Metallic #16 for the gold area on the bottom left of the design. Your Needlepoint Kit will include a Color Placement Stitch Guide and complete directions. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $10.00.

Hand Painted Daffodil Ornament Needlepoint Canvas

The Needlepoint Cat by William Halsey Brister

The author is a long time needlepointer and genuine cat-lover. So am I, so it is no surprise that I haver this book for sale here. The Needlepoint Cat has 24 original designs and patterns for Cat Needlepoint projects. They range in difficulty from beginner level to very detailed designs for advanced stitchers. Included is information on how to capture your own cat's *essense* by adapating one of the designs to your pets features and colors. The graphs and color placement drawings in this book are very well done. The instructions are complete and detailed, each cat needlepoint is shown in color, as well. There are thread amounts and suggestions, in short, everything you need to know is covered in this book. The Needlepoint Cat is a large hardcover book, it has 85 pages. It was published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Co in 1983. This book is in very good condition. The dust jacket had a few very small tears at the top and bottom which I have taped. The hardcover book inside is perfect. It appears almost new. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Gift Quality English Countryside Needlepoint by Stafford Whiteaker

Ok, this is a beautiful book. The design of it, the designs in it, everything about it is beautiful (as well as the picture of the author). The subtitle calls it a "Treasury of Over 50 Original Designs". The designs in this book are representative of the beautys of the English Countryside. Full-color fruits and flowers, plants and trees. Country roads, fields and villages are nicely shown and graphed in full color, which is always a help. The author, Stafford Whiteaker is a writer and artist, as well as a student of needlepoint, he has included some of his own writing and some vintage pictures of the area with his designs and instructions. English Countryside Needlepoint is a hardcover book, it was published by Ballentine Books in New York in 1988. This book is in perfect condition. It looks brand new and has clearly hardly even been opened. it is very much Gift Quality. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Needlepoint Trade Secrets by Janet Perry

I suppose I should begin by saying janet Perry is a friend. Still, it is my *job* to accurately describe the books I am selling so... This is a new book, it is still in current publication however, I wanted to include it in my book offerings. It is, in some way, a unique book. Needlepoint Trade Secrets is a reference guide but not a stitch book, which are generally referred to as "reference books". This books has ideas, inspiration, organizing tips, information on techniques, threads, materials & stitching. In other words, all that stuff you wish someone had told you when you were new to Needlepoint. Janet has combined tips from needlepointers and teachers, combined it with her own wide knowledge to make a book you will find helpful, on matter your level of experience. This is the 2nd Edition of Needlepoint Trade Secrets from 2007. It is self-published by by Napa Needlepoint, 2006. Since it is a new book, I see no need to show a picture of the inside of the book. It is a smaller (8.5 X 5.5) Trade Paperback with 117 pages. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Bargello Revisted by Janet Perry

There has been more interest in Bargello Needlepoint lately. Most of the Bargello books date from the 1960 and 1970s, with a few more current books out there. This is a complete introduction Needlepoint Bargello book, it has projects at levels for both the beginner to a more advanced stitcher. There are 30 projects with templates, thread suggestions and finishing ideas. For someone who has stitches Bargello before the book shows you ways to avoid those nagging problems you may have had in the past and how to prevent them. I am friends with Janet and I know she has helped me with some of my own Bargello "situations". She does know this stuff and is a good teacher. Bargello Revisted was self-published by Napa Needlepoint in 1997. This is the 2008 edition. This book is brand new, it is a large trade paperbound book with 104 pages. There are 8 pages of color pictures in the back of the book. Since it is a new book there is no need to show you the inside pages. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Needlepoint and Pattern by Gloria Katzenberg

This is another book where the dust cover is pitiful and the book inside is good. The book is subtitled: Themes and Variations. it has a full chapter on technique and a large assortment of beautiful patterns, all shown in color, with clear graphs on the facing page. Needlepoint and Patterns has many Bargello Needlepoint patterns as well as Needlepoint. This is a large, hardcover book published by Macmillan in New York and Collier Macmillan in London in 1974. There is a wonderful quote on the page before the contents: "In this rare art yet here they may discerne Some things to teach them is they list to learne" John Taylor "The Needles Excellency" 1640 this book is in very good condition inside. The hard cover is in good condition and the dust jacket is a big mess. Since I took my picture of the dust jacket, I hope done a major scotch-taping of the cover, to keep it from ripping further. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

The Encyclopedia of Canvas Embroidery Stitches by Katharine Ireys

I wrote about this book in my blog last night. It is a wonderful needlepoint reference book featuring 170 stitch patterns. The subtitle calls it "the most complete collection ever published" I will not argue with that claim. The stitches are clearly and carefully diagrammed, for many of them multiple graphs are used to show how to stitch them. While there are many of the usual *boilerplate* stitches here there are also a number of very interesting and advanced needlepoint stitches. This is a large hardcover book with a handsome cover. Katharine ireys is a well-known needlepoint teacher & author. She is also a charter member of the Craftsman Branch of the Embroiderers Guild as well as a charter member of National Standards Council of American Embroiderers. The Encyclopedia of Canvas Embroidery Stitch Patterns was first published in 1968. This is the 1972 edition. This is interesting, in it she credits Mary Rhodes book Ideas for Canvas Work as well as Hope Hanley. This book is in very, very good condition. Almost gift quality, except for a previous owner has written her name on the title page. The pages are clean and unmarked and the spine is tight. Even the dust cover is in good condition, FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Wildlife in Needlepoint by Stella Edwards

This book was published in association with the WWF, The World Wide Fund for Nature. It has 23 needlepoint designs featuring exotic animals, birds and flowers on the endangered species list. Wildlife in Needlepoint was published in England by Anaya Publishers LTD in 1992. It is a large coffee table size book full of beautiful full color pictures and color guides for each design. What it does not have is Stitch Graphs or Charts showing how to stitch these fine designs. On the "How to Use This Book" page at the back of the book the author states "it is not difficult to stitch from a picture" and that charts for each design in the book are available "by post" (how British) at the address on page 112. There are no charts included in this book. I can't promise you they are still available 18 years later, at any rate this is a fine book of very nice wildlife needlepoints. Wildlife in Needlepoint is in very good good condition. It is a former library book but the only evidence of that is the library card holder on the inside back cover and 4 pieces or easily removed tape which must have held the plastic cover on. There is a tiny tear on the top right of the dust jacket, which I taped. Otherwise the book is like new. The author, Stella Edwards is an Embroidery and Needlepoint designer. The book jackets says her Needlepoint Kits are available internationally by mail and at Liberty's of London. If ordered alone, this book will be shipped at the USPS book rate (slow but cheap). If ordered with other items from my web store, it will ship with those items at a (much) faster speed. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Bargello: An Explosion in Color by Margaret Boyles

If you have read many of the used book listings here you know I taught myself Needlepoint & Bargello Needlepoint from books. This is the #1 book that taught me to stitch, and stitch correctly, Bargello Needlepoint. Margaret Boyles is a Master Teacher, her directions are concise and clear. her graphs are in full color and good size you don't have to peer at them with a magnifying glass. I sold my last copy of this I had, to someone in Australia. I had trouble finding anotyher copy, this one, in decent condition, cost much more then the last one. The book is set up in sensibly, going from easy to stitch all the way to advanced & 4=Way Bargello. It took me 3 months to go from easy to fairly advanced but I will admit there are some patterns that are still beyond me and I haven't yet managed a successful 4-Way Bargello. Ms Boyles begins the book with a primer on materials, then stitches. Then Bargello tips and understanding Bargello design. My first Bargello project, after Ripple of course, everyone does Ripples first, was Canvas 11 from page 45. I stitched my way through the book. Not full size projects but sample sizes to learn the stitches. As I finished Canvas 52, an Average Level Florentine Embroidery Flat Top Pattern on page 104 I began to get very busy building NewNeedlepoint.com. But I wanted to try an Advanced Pattern. I stitched Canvas 53, on page 106. It came out very good, good enough that I offered the pattern in my Bargello Category. I plan to stitch another of these for my new, redesigned Bargello Needlepoint Category. The book has further sections on Mitred Bargello, which is what she calls 4-Way Bargello and finishing & mounting instructions. Anyway, I know I am talking about myself here. I want you to understand how great this book is. This copy is very good, with the exception of one badly repaired rip on the dust jacket, in the back.. The book inside is perfect A previous owner wrote her name on the inside cover and a used book seller put a sticker with her name on the same page (shame on her). Some of the used book sellers do this, it drives me crazy but at least they do it on the dust jacket, where I have a fair chance of removing it with ruining anything. On the inside cover, there is no chance. ALL BOOKS WILL BE SHIPPED USING USPS MEDIA MAIL WITH DELIVERY CONFIRMATION DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Nature in Needlepoint, Designs by Eva Brent & Text by Meg Merrill

This book is in wonderful condition. Almost *gift quality* but not quite. The designs are by Eva Brent who is the author of Oriental Designs in Needlepoint, as well. This book is for nature and animal lovers showing you how to portray animals in needlepoint. Besides the usual information on materials, supplies, stitches & colors, each animal design is presented in 2 graphs with suggested colors, size & type of canvas. The patterns are grouped by animal types and each design has a paragraph or two about the animal. The text is by Meg Merrill. She is a needlepointer, an animal lover and an active member of many conservation organizations. Nature in Needlepoint is a hardcover book. It was published by Simon and Schuster in 1975. As I said, the book is in terrific condition. it has clearly been read but not dirtied or abused in any way. It really almost gift quality. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Ideas for Canvas Work by Mary Rhodes

Mary Rhodes writes very interesting Needlepoint books for the more experienced stitcher. I have a copy of her Dictionary of Canvas Work Stitches for sale here and it has many wonderful and unusual stitches I have never seen anywhere else. Mary Rhode's modern approach to canvas work covers the striking effects achieved through the selective use of varied stitches, textures & colors in needlepoint. The book also covers design sources, adaptations and materials. The book is clear, concise and full of pictures, mostly B & W but very detailed. This is indeed a hard-to-find book for a more advanced stitcher. It is a hardcover book published by B.T. Batsford Limited in London and the Charles T. Branford Co. in Newton, MA. in 1970. The bok itself is in good condition. The dust jacket, however, is in tatters. I thought about tossing the awful dust jacket but I know having it, no matter it's condition adds value to the book so.....This is how the book looks under the dust jacket. Inside the book is very good. the binding is well stitched in and the pages are unmarked and clean. This is a good size book with 190 pages. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Creative Canvas Work by Elsa S. Williams

Elsa Williams was an innovator in the needlepoint industry. Her kits were locally produced using fine wools and canvases in Townsend, Massachusetts and shipped all over the world. She wrote 2 books, her famous Bargello book and this one. This book is almost forgotten and was very hard-to-find. Williams treats needlepoint as a means of creative expression. Her book ranges from beginners designs to those suitable for expert stitchers with emphasis on unusual use of traditional stitches. There are a 14 full color pictures in the book which has 64 pages, but as always, her color use is wonderful. You have to see her fish on page 49. The book is in good condition, much better condition than the dust jacket which is torn and tattered. as you can see from the hard cover of the book inside the dust jacket. Creative Canvas Work was published by Van Nostrand, Reinhold Company in 1971. The book's pages are in very good condition, they are very slightly yellowed by age but the spine is tight and there are no spots of marks. A previous owner did put her small address label on the inside cover. She also left an application for Mrs. Williams Needlework School and a few small printed stitch pages inside. I am including them. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

97 Needlepoint Alphabets by B. Borssuck

Each Alphabet or Number in this book is graphed full size, so the graphs can be easily transferred to your canvas. They are not all one size, the vary in size from as large as 24 threads to as small as 5 threads. They are organized in order with the smallest in the front of the book, ranging to the largest in the back. The variety of letterings is amazing. This book is intended for needlepoint but the charts are also perfect for cross-stitch. The book contains many patterns not found in most needlepoint books. 97 Needlepoint alphabets is a large size paper bound book in very good condition There is a little wear on the edges of the book but other then that, it is in very good shape. As you can see, the spine is still very tight,. The book has not been opened much, I had to prop it open to take my inside picture FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Gift Quality Elian McCready's Needlepoint

This is a gorgeous book, in perfect condition. It looks like a brand new book and I suppose for all practical purposes, it is. The subtitle of this book is "19 Vibrant projects from Erhman's outstanding designer" The dust jacket says 6 of the 19 fully graphed designs are brand new and exclusive to this book. Each of the projects in the book is beautifully graphed in full color and includes a color guide along with the amounts of wool or floss needed. The designated wool is Appleton Wool, but it looks like it would be easy to substitute another wool or even a cotton or silk floss for the wool, using the actual colors rather then the color numbers. The last chapter of the books covers materials, techniques and "making up" which is what Ms. Mc Cready calls finishing. This beautiful book was published by David & Charles in London in 2002. This is a very hard-to-find book, I got it from the UK. The book is in new condition, as you can see. It really is perfect and I am careful about using the word"perfect" about this books. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Gift Quality Flowers, Birds and Unicorns: Medieval Needlepoint by Candace Bahouth

This lovely book looks like it is brand new, unopened and perfect. The book is full of wonderful color pictures of the stylized pictures and themes that the Medieval stitcher used for cushions and tapestries, adapted to modern needlepoint. Ms Bahouth is a well-known name in Needlepoint Design. This is a lavish book packed with pictures. The design adaptations are fully graphed in color and include thread lists. The colors are coded to Appleton wools but has a yarn conversion chart, for Paternayan Wool, DMC or Anchor colors on page 124. This is a nice feature. Flowers, Birds and Unicorns was published by Harry N. Abrams Co. in 1993. This hard cover book is truly in brand new condition. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Gift Quality An Illustrated History of Needlework Tools by Gay Ann Rogers- VERY RARE

This it the "crown jewel" of my collection. This is an extremely rare copy of this interesting book by Gay Ann Rogers. This book is in Terrific Condition. It's rarity and condition make it a perfect gift for someone you know who loves to stitch. An Illustrated History of Needlework Tools is a comprehensive, authoritative survey of these wonderful objects. It is particularly valuable for it's coverage of of the Victorian & early 20th Century periods. The growth of interest in this area is reflected in the increased prices for these classic tools. This book is aimed at collectors who want a guide to help them identify a particular tool as well as those who want a more general history of needlework tools. This book contains hints for collectors, what to look for and when to avoid buying. There are hundreds of examples and pictures from Britain, Europe, America and Asia. All the tools are illustrated and fully described in the main index as well as in the captions. The main categories covered are: workboxes sewing cases chatelaines needlecases thimbles & thimblecases scissors tape measures emery & wax holders pincushions thread containers clamps tatting shuttles lace bobbins crochet hooks knitting & netting tools This is an interesting book, just to look through, I have enjoyed just looking at it while I wrote this listing. The pictures are wonderful and very good size, making it easy to see details. I am looking at the Scissors section right now, they are very beautiful and some of them are so unusual. Gay Ann Rogers has been studying and collecting needlework tools for many years on both sides of the Atlantic. She is a Needlepoint Designer as well as the author of several other Needlepoint Books. An Illustrated History of Needlework Tools was published by John Murray in London in 1983. This book is in very good condition. There is a clear plastic cover on the dust jacket, protecting it. The book came that way and I have left it on, to further protect this fine book. There are no markings of any kind anywhere on or in this book. All the pictures in this book, and there are many, many of them, are black & white photographs. In fact, I have not found a page yet without at least 1 photo on it, most have more. I have posted a lot of pictures to show you the great condition of this book. There is no yellowing, tears, anything. The Dust Jacket is a bit worn at the edges, under the plastic protective cover. THIS BOOK WILL BE SHIPPED USING USPS PRIORITY MAIL WITH DELIVERY CONFIRMATION DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Tribal Designs for Needlepoint by Gay Ann Rogers

30 Original Designs Adapted from Eskimo, Polynesian and Indian Art. All Completely Graphed and Shown in Color. Those are the subtitle lines from this interesting book. The Gay Ann Rogers Needlepoint books seem to all be fairly rare. I am not surprised. This is an amazing and unusual book. the books takes you from soup to nuts. so to speak. There are chapters on Getting Started, Your Project, Stitches, Designing Your Own, Transferring a Design to Canvas & Finishing Your Project plus a Glossary of Stitches. The 30 designs are very creative. the graphing is complete but the graph format is sometimes very small. Tribal Designs for Needlepoint is in only OK condition. It is a large paper cover book. The covers are not bad except for some scraping on the top of the cover at the spine but the binding is cracked in several places. All the pages are here but there is one place, in the middle of the book, where the binding is split wide open, it lays completely flat when opened. I have taken my page picture at this spot, to show you the worst of the damage. In addition, there are 2 sticjers inside the front cover. One of them is inscribed to Jean by Gay Ann Rogers, this book must is from an Embroiders' Guild Of America Seminar in 1978. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Gift Quality First Edition Glorious Needlepoint by Kaffe Fasset

I have held off listing this book since the book show up in the category in the order they are listed. The latest are at the top and I did not want this great find to be lost in the pages of books I have here. This is a First Edition of Kaffe Fasset's landmark book on Needlepoint. it was published in 1987 by Clarkson N. Potter/Publishers and distributed by Crown Publishers in New York. I was interested in Needlepoint when I bought my copy of this book, back when it was first published. I knew Kaffe Fasset's name. My mother is a knitter and I had bought her his previous book Glorious Knits. It is an awesome book. I think this book, more than any other, got me started doing Needlepoint. While the book does have graphs and instructions for most of the designs shown, it is essentially a beautiful picture book. To me, anyway. Kaffe Fasset's design ability and color use are unmatched. His work is wonderfully displayed, as well. This is, to overwork the word, a beautiful book. It is a large "coffee table" size. This is a First Edition of this book, as stated on the back of the title page. The book is in very good condition, not perfect but very good. One small corner of the dust jacket on the inside front flap is torn off and there is a small white mark on the inside cover. The dust jacket is somewhat worn but not ripped or damaged. The book itself feels almost new. I don't know how much it was read, clearly not much and it has been cared for well. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Trianglepoint by Sherlee Lantz

Another great needlepoint book by Sherlee Lantz, the author of A Pageant of Pattern for Needlepoint Canvas. This book is subtitled "From Persian Pavilions to Op Art with One Stitch. She does seem to like the idea of a *pavilion* doesn't she? The book was published by Viking Press in 1978. TrianglePoint is a new idea in needlepoint. I have stitched this pattern, using it for a border on a Bargello Design of mine. This is how that limited size border looked if you find a way to mitre the triangles for a border in this book, please email me and tell me what page it is on. I could not find that so I fudged it.; I found TrianglePoint very easy to stitch, with great results. This book has many color pictures and very clear stitch graphs. In fact, it is basically the same stitch, just different sizes. The design charts, how to put the triangles together to make the designs shown, are in the back of the book. This book & dust cover are in very good condition, better then my own copy. The dust jacket shows some light wear but the book inside is good however there is slight yellowing around the pages due to age. There is a "book plaque" on the inside cover and someone has blacked out the name with black marker (but it still shows through). This is not a huge mess, it is small and cleanly done. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Needlepoint Bargello by Dorothy Kaestner

Needlepoint Bargello is another wonderful 4-way Bargello Book by Dorothy Kaestner. This book has 25 entirely new 4-Way Bargello Patterns. Each has a chart and a full color picture of the finished piece. The book also includes 32 "regular" Bargello designs as well as something unusual. Needlepoint Bargello's chapter 7 has 5 Snowflake designs and a paperweight design done in Tent Stitch 4-Way Bargello. I have never seen anything like this in any of my other Bargello books. I have this book in my own Bargello Book Collection. I have not yet stitched one of these unique designs. I have good intentions but not enough time (sound familiar?). The photographs in this book are taken by George F. Kaestner. It was published by Charles Scribner's Sons in 1974. The Needlepoint Bargello Book is hardbound and in good condition. The dust jacket is worn and somewhat ragged, the book underneath is in better condition than the dust jacket. A store called The Needleworks in Michigan put their round orange sticker on the first page of the book. The book is inscribed to "Mom for Christmas '74" and there is a very small name stamped on the inside front cover. As you can see, the pages are in very good condition. There is an interesting picture on the back dust jacket of this book. It shows Ms. Kaestner teaching a class. They are in a very small, narrow room with rolls of fabric hung on the wall. There are a few 4-Way Bargello Canvases hung on the wall and from the fabric rolls. The students are all seated on metal folding chairs, each has a copy of this book in her lap and is listening to Ms. Kaestner. Some are taking notes. No one is stitching. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Free-Form Bargello by Gigs Stevens

There are so many things I love about this book. I love the unique idea, the forms and colors used and the author's name "Gigs". On the back over is her picture, she is a good looking blonde. I imagined "Gigs" would have been more unusual looking but you never know, do you? This book was published by Charles Scribner's & sons in 1977. I think it may be unique in it's subject. It is not really a rare or hard to find book, but I think it is terrific. A former owner has written her name on the title page. The book has many B & W drawings and a number of color pictures, what it does not have is many graphs. The designs really are free form, even when they incorporate a figure of some sort. I think the concept and the execution of these designs is amazing. Even after thumbing through this book again, (I have a copy of this on my own bookshelves) I find myself wishing I had some time to stitch one of these for myself. The book is in very good condition, despite the worn appearance of the cover. Inside the book is excellent, the spine is tight. It appears to have been rarely opened. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Florentine Embroidery by Barbara Muller

I had no idea what I was going to get when I ordered this book. There is so little information out there about these out-of-print books. I had not heard of this book or this author before. I was wonderfully surprised when this lovely little book arrived in close to perfect condition. Although the author calls this book "Florentine Embroidery" it is really a Bargello Needlepoint Book. it is subtitled "All you need to know for perfect results". I know there is quite a bit of confusion out there about the terms "Bargello Needlepoint" and Florentine Embroidery". In the strictest sense Florentine Embroidery is Bargello with a differing Stitch count. Then again, Bargello has traditionally been called Florentine Embroidery due to it's roots in Florence, Italy. It can be very confusing but I digress. This is a very nice Bargello Needlepoint Book. There is a blurb inside the front cover which reads " The complete guide to working Florentine stitches from choosing the right canvas to blocking the finished embroidery with over 30 patterns to embroider". The pattern graphs are clear and easy to read, most of the pictures of the stitched samples are in color. This edition of Florentine Embroidery is the First Edition published in the UK in 1989. The original book was published in Germany in 1986. it is translated by Janet Winslow. The book is in close to perfect condition, it is clearly not new but it has hardly even been opened. I had to hold it open to take a picture of a age and to read the publishing info. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Elsa Williams Bargello, Florentine Canvas Work

Elsa Williams is, of course, one of the better known needlework designers. Her designs and products include needlepoint, embroidery, crewel work, cross stitch and more. The needlework products bearing her name are too numerous to mention. This is Elsa William's Bargello book. It is one of the most important of the early books on Bargello needlepoint. it is another fine Van Nostrand Reinhold book, published in 1967. It is hard cover and has 64 pages. The book is not in great condition. It was indeed hard-to-find. They are out there but the conditon is often just terrible. This book is worn some, the pages are yellowed at the edges and both the hard cover and the dust jacket are banged up but inside this book there is incredible Bargello. Elsa Williams patterns are wonderful, her color use is spectacular, not dated at all, despite the 1967 publication of this book. There are only 22 color pictures in this book, the rest are black & white photographs and there are no charts. The photos of the patterns are so close-up and detailed, in both the B&W and the color pictures, that a chart is almost (not quite but almost) not necessary. Everytime I open this book, I get ideas. I think this book is as close to a historical view of the 20th century of development of Bargello in America as we will see, by a definitive author and authority. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Bargello Antics by Dorothy Kaestner

This wonderful book is both hard-to-find and rare. Dorothy Kaestner's Bargello Antics features 4 Way Bargello, and Mrs. Kaestner knows her stuff. Her designs are wonderful, her color use terrific. Every design is shown in full color in the color picture section of the book. * pages of pictures taken by George F. Kaestner, who I assume is her husband. This is one of the best condition copies of this book I have ever seen. it is hard bound and the book and the dust jacket are just about perfect. The dust jacket is yellowed a bit but the pages are perfect, as you can see. Bargello Antics was published by Charles Scribner & sons in 1979. This copy does not appear to have been read or even opened much. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

4 Way Bargello-Revised by Dorothy Kaestner

This hardcover copy of Dorothy Kaestner's wonderful book, 4 Way Bargello is marked as a Revised Edition. I have a copy of this book myself and sold one here previously, this is the only edition of this book I have seen, so far, that is marked revised. This is indeed a Hard-To-Find Book. The Revised Edition makes it a Rare Book. This book was published by Charles Scribner & Sons, New York in 1972, this is a 1974 reprint. The wonderful color photos are by George F. Kaestner. 4 Way Bargello is one of the best of the (few) bargello books out there. This one is focused on 4 Way Bargello, which I have not mastered yet (but I hope to). The colors used are 1970's style colors but still gorgeous and effective. the design are, as always, incredible. The Dust Jacket is only in OK condition but the book inside is like new. RThere is a bit of "foxing" on some of the first pages but further inside the pages are in great condition. Below is a picture of the pages in the book. BTW, Dorothy Kaestner's 4 Way Bargello graphs are very clear and understandable, they make it almost look easy. There is a chapter included on designing your own 4 Way Bargello. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Gift Quality Bargello by Elsa Williams

I have 5 copies of this classic Elsa Williams book, Bargello subtitled Florentine Canvas Work. 2 of them are too awful to re-sell (although they were sold to be as "very good"). 2 copies are only OK because this is a Hard-To-Get in Good Condition book. This copy is in wonderful condition, it almost reaches the top used book category of *fine*. It is not in new condition but the dust jacket is very good, the book inside is very good and the pages are 'fine". And the actual cover of this book is unmarked, there are no names written anywhere in it. This is, of course, one of the original and probably the most often referenced book on Bargello Needlepoint. I know I use my copy of this fine book every time I contemplate a new Bargello Needlepoint design. Bargello was published in 1967 by Van Nostrand Reinhold Co. I find that publishers name on many of the better old Needlepoint & Bargello books I have for sale. Despite the publishing date, the designs and colors still look current and fresh. Mrs. Williams color use and color mixing is excellent, I find it inspiring. This book would make a unique and wonderful gift for any stitcher you know. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

The Ups & Downs of Needlepoint by Fannie Highsmith

This is a very rare, almost unknown book by Fannie Hillsmith. I think I have bought every copy out there, this is the 3rd. The other 2 sold very quickly. Each time I replace this book it costs me more, go figure. As far as I can tell, this is her only book on Needlepoint. It was published in South Brunswick and New York by A.S. Barnes & Co. and in London by Thomas Yoseloff LTD in 1976. The book appears to be a "soup-to-nuts" needlepoint reference. The first chapter is titled "What Is A Stitch? and goes for 56 chapters more including a chaopters on the wools used, a bibiography and an index. This really does look like an interesting book by someone who knows of what she speaks (rare enough these days). The book has very few full-color pictures but it does have many, many B&W charts and drawings, each thing she talks about is well illustrated. There is even a chapter on Left-Handed Needlepoint. An interesting book that I suspect is ahead of it's time, plus I love the title. "The Ups & Downs of Needlepoint" indeed. That is what it is and what we do, in one form or another. There is a great section in here on the basics of doing circles in needlepoint. We all know how difficult your first few stitched circles can be. Fannie Hillsmith was born in Boston and at the time this book was printed, 1976, lived in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. She was trained at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts School, The Art Students League and Atelier 17. She is a painter, a jewelry designer, a printmaker, as well as a needlepoint designer and teacher. The Ups & Downs of Needlepoint is in good condition. The dust jacket is somewhat worn. Someone has pasted 3 small "bird stamps" on the inside cover. Other then that the book is unmarked and the binding is tight. The book inside is in very good condition, with a few dings on the hard cover. The pages are fine, as you can see. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

The Treasures of Tutankhamun in Needlepoint by Robert Horace Ross

This is such an unusual book, I was surprised to find it even existed. The charts are terrific as are the color pictures showing how these designs will look stitched. This is such an original idea for a Needlepoint Book. This is a large paper back book published by William Morrow & Co in 1978. The graphs for this book are first shown in their entirety, the following pages have segments of each graph, reproduced in a larger, more legible scale. I think this is a very smart way to do this and in fact, many of the needlework books do handle charts this way. Below is a close-up picture of the King Tut canvas from the cover of the book. This is amazing stitch work done byMarjorie R. Reinhardt. This is interesting, the author is an architectural interior designer. He also designs rugs and carpets as well as being a professional Needlepoint Designer This book is in very good condition. The cover is somewhat yellowed by age but inside the pages are excellent and the spine looks like the book has rarely been opened. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Sylvia Sidney Needlepoint Book

In general I did not buy *celebrity* Needlepoint Books but this one seems to be different. When researching it, I found wonderful reviews saying this book was useful, a good needlepoint book. This is a hardbound book published by Van Nostrand Rienhold Co. in 1968. ms Sidney writes a wonderful, autobiographical Introduction to the book. She says she was taught to work with a needle when she was 9 by her grandmother. She moved from sewing and knitting to rug hooking to furnish an old house she renovated. She then moved to needlepoint to cover some antique chairs. She thought sewing, knitting and rug hooking was a good preperation for stitching needlepoint. She soon learned she was wrong. This book is for the beginner needlepointer, to help them begin. She says every since that first chair, she has been "enamored" by Needlepoint. The introduction was fun to read. Ms Sidney is a good storyteller. The book appears to be very complete but it is hard to tell how good a teacher she really is. She does seem to be a talented needlepoint stitcher. This book is in very good condition. The dust jacket was a mess, filthy and torn. I was surprised to find the book underneath in such god condition. I tossed the dust jacket. The pages are in very good condition. There is some separation in the stitched binding but no loose or missing pages. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Sandy's Finishing Touches

Sandy's Finishing Touches is subtitled "A Step-By-Step Guide To Finishing Needlework. I thought this might be a great book to have for sale here, since I know I know almost nothing about finishing off the needlepoint I stitch, beyond blocking it. It seems to me there are less places to have good needlework finished then there used to be, as our LNS close, one by one. I used to have beautiful finishing done by a store near where I live, but the owners retired (go figure). The new store I took my finishing too did a miserable job, in fact ruining a large round petitpoint pillow I spent many months stitching. Oh well. This book is by Sandy Higgins, first printed in 1991. This is a brand new, 2003 fifth printing. The books appears to be very nicely self published and paper bound in a handy ring binding (always good for cookbooks and instructions books so you can follow the directions page by page). The book has 71 pages. The chapters are titled:

blocking
pillows
other edge finishes
pillow stuffings and closures
christmas finishing
other needlework projects
special effects
references

Another advantage, the type is good size, no need to wear ones *stitching glasses* to read this book. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Patterned Backgrounds For Needlepoint by Sheila Marton & Mimi Selick

This is a very interesting book, it is a book subject and approach I have not seen before. Everybody always seems concerned with the "main event" in any piece of needlepoint. The main design or motif or whatever. So little thought is every given to backgrounds. In fact, most of today's most admired and creative needlepoint designers ignore the whole subject of backgrounds. It is left up to the individual stitchers to chose a background and often the colors as well. The book begins with a short primer on how to use it. Then there are 64 pages of black & white background pattern graphs, ranging from 1 to 5 per page. Then there are 5 pages of black & white pictures of a few of the patterns actually stitched. Followed by 4 pages of color photos of stitched backgrounds, 6 pictures to a page. The end is a chapter on color use in backgrounds. I would call this a comprehensive book. it was published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Co in 1977. This is a large stiff paper bound book, it is in amazing condition, it looks almost like a new book. The spine has very little creasing, it seems as if it has hardly been opened. I don't know if this is a hard-to-find book but I know it is indeed an obscure book. Leave it to me to find it. Below is a picture of the interior pages of the book. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Needlepoint Stitchery by Margaret Boyles

I know I have often mentioned Margaret Boyles many excellent book on Bargello Needlepoint. As far as I know, this is Ms. Boyles only book on regular needlepoint. This is an interesting and very forward thinking book. When it was published, in 1974, few if any other needlepoint books mentioned Decorative Stitching. Needlepoint Stitchery discusses it, in depth, as well as putting 2 versions of the same design on it's cover. One is stitched in *plain stitch* and one is done in a variety of Decorative Stitches. I suspect Ms. Boyles was always an innovator. There are some unique subjects here. "Basic Tent Stitch is demonstrated in relation to the 4 techniques for creating it". with an explaination of why and where each technique should be used. What she goes on to descibe is the difference between the accepted version of the *basic Stitch*. The ahlf cross stitch, the Continental or Tent Stitch, Basketweave Stitch and Diagonal Stitch. I had not seen diagonal stitch before. All her decorative Stitches, here called *fancy Stitches (I love that name) are shown in full color pictures and 3 color graphs, blue on the black & white. This type of graph makes it much easier to duplicate a stitch. There is a Design Portfolio with 9 designs shown and graphed for stitching. A small Chapter on Bargello Needlepoint and a glossery of embroidery stitches that can be adapted to needlepoint. This is a valuable book by a Master Teacher. This hardcover book is in very good condition. the dust jacket is a bit worn at the edges but the book inside is in very good condition. The binding is stitched, at the center of the book, when open, the stitching shows. It is not loose at all. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Needlepoint Designs from Asia by Gay Ann Rogers

Subtitled: 30 Exotic Designs from Persia, India, Korea, China and Japan. Gay Ann Rogers is the author of several very interesting and hard-to-find Needlepoint books. While this topic, Designs From Asia, is not unique, her designs are unusual. A few of the designs in this book look familiar, most of them are "off the beaten path", needlepoint design wise. The graphs are in Black & White, some of the graphing is quite small. There are many color pictures. The chapters are very complete, all the aspects of needlepoint are covered. In the back of the book is a glossary of stitches and an alphabet graphed for stitching. This book is signed to Rose Marie by Gay Ann Rogers. The book is in good condition. it is clearly used and has been used but there is nothing wrong with it. It is a large size paper bound book, the cover is somewhat worn but not ripped or stained. The pages are clean and the binding is tight. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Needlepoint by Design: Variations on Chinese Themes by Maggie Lane

Maggie Lane is a very well known name in Needlepoint. As I list these books for sale I see her name over & over again, In thank you's, acknowledgments, and for creating graphs. Needlepoint BY Design has 24 Variations on Chinese Design adapted for Needlepoint. The graphs and directions in this book and very detailed and clear. According to the dust jacket, even a beginner could stitch these designs and I think that is true. The book is mostly done in black & white with 2 sections of full colors pictures, each design is represented in a color picture. The chapters give you a complete picture of the book. Introduction, materials, stitches, starting to work, working and finishing plus notes on color. Maggie Lane was born in China to Missionary parents. They returned to the USA just before Pearl Harbor. She has brought her love of Chinese desing to this book, the designs really are good and not run-of-the mill. Here's an interesting bit of biographical info, Mrs lane is married to a New York State Supreme Court Judge. It was published in 1979 by Charles Scribner's Sons in New York The book, Needlepoint by Design is in much better condition than you would think by looking at the dust jacket. it is "crinkled" oddly. I have no idea how it could have gotten that way. As you can see, the book inside the dust jacket is in great condition. The pages are slightly yellowed by age but the spine is tight and there are no markings of any sort on or in this book. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Hope Hanley's 101 Needlepoint Stitches

Subtitled "and how to use them". I know this book does not really qualify as either a rare or a hard-to-find book but it is a useful reference for anyone who does needlepoint. I consider this book a *Classic Needlepoint Book*. This the a large paperbound edition of this classic needlepoint book from the Dover Needlework Series. This book was first published in 1964. This copy was printed in 1977. This is a used copy, but it is in remarkable shape it does not seem as if the book has been opened or red at all. There are absolutely no marks on the spine of the book. ' This is a picture of one of the pages of this book, to show you the interior condition. This book is well organized and easy to use. Each stitch has an easy to read chart and photograph. This would be the perfect book for a beginning needlepointer or someone more experienced who wanted to expand their stitch knowledge. ALL BOOKS WILL BE SHIPPED USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Hope Hanley's Needlepoint in America

This is an interesting book by Hope Hanley. it is not a Needlepoint design and instruction book, it is more a history of Needlepoint here in America. This book was published by Weathervane Books in New York in 1969. Hope Hanley has done a detailed and carefully researched study, using old needlework books and ladies magazines, as they were then known, as well as worked pieces in museums and private collections. Ms. Hanely traces the European origins of early American Needlepoint (then called embroidery on canvas). This art began in England in the 16th and 17th centuries. It then developed as an American art in the colonies in the 17th and 18th centuries. The book includes diagrams and directions for a dozen long-forgotten old stitches. This Hope Hanley book is not one of her better known and easily available books, it is indeed a hard-to-find book. Needlepoint in America is a hardbound book, it is in very good condition. The dust jacket is pretty good and the book inside is in excellent condition. Someone has put a "book plate" on the first page but there is not name written on it. This is a little known and hard-to-find book, so many of these wonderful books are almost forgotten now. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Graham Rust's Needlepoint Designs

The subtitle for this book is " With Over 20 Original Patterns from Pincushions to Seashell Rug". This is a beautiful large book full of pictures, all in full color. The charts are large format, making them easy to read and follow. Each design has a watercolor drawing of the design as well as a completed needlepoint of it. Despite the subtitle, there are, in fact, 17 full color charted designs which include directions and color numbers and amounts. The wools and thread used are Anchor Wool, DMC Wool and Appleton Wool. I have noticed that almost all of the British needlepoint designers specify wools for stitching. There is a conversion chart in the back of this book which adapts the wools shown to others wools or cotton floss. Graham Rust is a well known English artist and muralist. He has adapted his designs to needlepoint plus each project includes variations more experienced stitchers can use to customize the project. Graham Rust's Needlepoint Designs was published by Harry N. Abrahms in 1998. This book is in very good condition. It would be gift quality except for a few small tears in the dust jacket. The book inside is in excellent, new condition. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Gold and Silver Needlepoint by Maggie Lane with 6 spools of Kreinik Gold & Silver Metallic Braid In

In researching, reading and looking at the titles pages and credits of all the Needlepoint Books I have been listing these last few weeks, several names have come to my attention over & over. One of them is Maggie Lane. She has been thanked, cited as a source, credited with creating stitch charts and cited as a source. There are very few book out there actually by Maggie Lane, and I have the others on order, but this is the one that interested me the most. In Gold and Silver Needlepoint Ms. Lane has charted and described 12 brand new designs based on Oriental Motifs and art works that are enhanced with either gold or silver metalic thread. These threads are used in every design, alone of mixed with silk or cotton floss. There are designs for 2 Evening Bags, 7 Panels and 3 Scrolls. With the Purchase of this book I will include 6 spools (10m each) of Kreinik #16 Metallic Braid Thread. 3 in Silver and 3 in high lustre gold. Doing this will will not allow me to ship this book by (slow but cheap) Media Mail if it is bought alone. It will ship by Priority Mail. This book is relatively hard-to-find but very rare in very good condition. I bought another copy of this book to re-sell here and when it arrived it was covered in large, chunky paint splatters as well as being a mess. it was not salable (about 30% of the book I order are not salable, by me anyway). It was published by Charles Scribner's Son in 1983. Gold & Silver Needlepoint is in very good condition. The dust jacket is a bit worn around the edges but the book inside is in excellent, near perfect condition. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS PRIORITY MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Erica Wilson's Needlepoint

The subtitle here is more important then the title. it is. Adapted From Art & Objects In The Collections Of The Metropolitan Museum Of Art. This extraordinary book, in extraordinary condition, has 17 needlepoint design, from art and objects in the Museum's collections. each of the projects has easy to follow instructions and detailed full color charts. The projects included are

Spring Meadows, from antique needlepoint on a Queen Anne chair dated 1758
Elizabethan Embroidery adapted to needlepoint
Sevres Fireboard adapted from an antique Sevres Porcelain Plaque
William Morris printed cotton from 1883 adapted to needlepoint
French Textile Design, a small needlepoint rug adapted from a French Design
Tiffany Stained Glass, needlepoint adapted from Tiffany's Grapevine pattern
Quinces. A lovely needlepoint design from an 1810 stitchery design
Blue & White Porcelain an unusual shaped suggested by late Ming Dynasty Porcelain

and lots more. In going through this book to write about those projects, I was impressed by how complete and detailed the charts and directions were. Most of these charts take up 3 or 4 pages and are shown very close-up and clearly, despite how much detail they have. If this book does not go quickly, I might just keep it myself. It is that fascinating. The book is in perfect condition, another one that looks and feels like it has never been read. It includes a brief chapter of the basic of needlepoint. There are 45 full color photographs and all the graphs are in full color. Erica Wilson was not a name I was very familiar with, now I am going to look for more of her books. This was published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. in 1995 If ordered alone, this book will be shipped by USPS Media Mail. If ordered with other items from my web store, it will ship with those items at a (much) faster speed. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Elizabeth Bradley's Needlework Antique Flowers

In her introduction to this book, Elizabeth Bradley writes "This book has been a pleasure to write as it combines two of my major interests and pursuits, needlework and gardening". There are countless examples of flowers in early or antique needlework, Ms Bradley has carefully charted and given very complete directions to stitch 25 different flowers or floral motifs. They are grouped by seasons. Spring has 6 designs, Summer has 10, Autumn has 5 designs and Winter has 7. 4 of the Winter 7 are holiday related including an absolutely gorgeous Christmas Rose design (I am a sucker for needlepoint roses). Each chart gives you thread or wool numbers and amounts needed. The colors are based on the Elizabeth Bradley Line of Wools or DMC Wools. Given that the amounts are listed, it would not be hard to switch to another brand of wool or to cotton flosses. I believe DMC color numbers stay the same for wools or cotton etc. I don't think I have ever seen Elizabeth Bradley Wools for sale anywhere. There is a source to buy them listed but since the book was published in 1993, who knows? Needlework Antique Flowers is a very well done book, very complete with an index, bibliography, general lists and information as well as a section on materials & methods. This is a large 10 X 11 inch paperbound book. it was published in 1993 by Sterling Publishing in New York. The book is in very good condition. The cover is somewhat worn & scraped at the edges but inside the book is in great condition. The spine is tight and the pages excellent. It does not look like this book was opened very often. If ordered alone or just with other books, this book will be shipped using USPS Media Mail. If ordered with other items from my web store, it will ship with those items at a (much) faster speed. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Chinese Rugs Designed For Needlepoint by Maggie Lane

Another interesting Needlepoint Book by talented needlepoint writer and teacher Maggie Lane. The Chinese Inspired Rugs shown and graphed in this book are all actually "rug size". They range from (in inches) 40X40, 23 X 49, 28 X 56, 30X70, 43X 60, 36X 59 and more. Tere are 10 rug designs, they all have expanded graphs, clear directions and thread color lists. There are sections on everything else you need to know to stitch a needlepoint rug including finishing, which is different from regular needlepoint finishing. Maggie Lane was raised in China, and you can see how she loves Chinese Art & design. There are full color pictures of each of the rugs in the center of the book. This is a soft cover book, it is not in great condition. The cover is worn with bent corners. It appears that the upper corner of the back half of the book got wet sometime. It is dry now but they have the "dried page" look and feel. The spine is tight, I don't think this book was opened much, it just was not cared for very well. I would classify this book as acceptible to good condition. It was sold to me as "very good", go figure. This is a hard-to-find book. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Celtic Needlepoint by Alice Starmore

Celtic Needlepoint patterns for needlepoint is a new area of needlepoint design to me. It is a wonderful surprise. The patterns use wonderful bright colors and imaginative and unusual designs. This is a handsome and unusual book. There are 18 designs, they are grouped by the type of design or motif. Spiral Patterns Knotwork Patterns Bird and Tree Patterns Animal Patterns. Alice Starmore, herself descended from the Celts, has used the Book of Kells as well as the art and history of Celtic culture. The book has a further conversion chart in the back of the book as well as a section on needlepoint technique Each design has a full color picture of the designed stitched and finished as well as a full color chart. There are thread and color lists using Appleton or Paternayan Wools. Any design which specifies Appleton Wool includes a list to substitute Paternayan Wools. Each chapter begins with a 2 page full color landscape picture. The Introduction is a brief summery of Celtic art. The book is hard cover and in fine condition, which is better then very good. It would be gift quality except the back of the dust jacket shows a little wear. The pages are perfect and the binding is tight. I do not think this book has been opened much. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Carolyn Ambuter's Complete Book of Needlepoint

This book is subtitled "With the most complete, easiest-to-use dictionary of stitches ever compiled". The book does appear to be a complete primer. It is a large paper back book with a wonderful plastic sprial ring binder, making it easy to open flat and follow the directions. The book was published by Thomas Y. Crowell & Company in 1973. The chapters include Working Materials, Getting Started, Technique, Pillows and Other Things To Make, Dictionary of Stitches (73 oages) and an Alphabet sampler project to stitch. This is not a really rare book but I think it is an important one. There are few color pictures in this book but the charts are clear and easy to follow. This book is in good condition. The front & back paper covers are somewhat worn but not dirty. The pages inside are in very good condition. This book has clearly been read and used but it has been kept very well. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Canvas Work Stitches by Mary Rhodes

Canvas Work stitches is an English Needlepoint book, published by B T Batsford LTD, London in 1980. There is always a slight difference between English and america needlepoint and there are a quite a few stitches in this book that I am not familiar with. Some I am sure I have not seen before. The book shows and graphs 250 stitches, with easy to read stitch graphs and pictures for each stitch. I love the back cover picture of Mary Rhodes, it would be great to be able to sit and stitch with her, I like her looks (no idea why). ms rhodes trained at the cambridge School of Art and studied Embroidery part-time at Goldsmith's College School of Art and at camberwell School of Art. She has been a teacher and tutor for numerous embroidery courses, mainly with branches of the Embroiderer's Guild in England and with the ILEA Courses for Adult Education. Of course, the needlepoint is often referred to as Canvas Embroidery in the UK. This book is in very good condition. the dust jacket is very good and the book itself appears to have been lightly used, if at all. There are some dings to the hardcover in front at the top but no dirt all all. Someone has written their name on the first page. The pages inside are excellent. This is a fairly rare and hard-to-find book FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Bloomsbury Needlepoint by Melinda Coss

The sub-title of this book is " From The Tapestries at Charleston Farmhouse with Charts of Designs by Duncan Grant, Vanessa Bell & Roger Fry". This is a quote from the dust jacket. "During the 1st World War the Bloomsbury Group, a circle of influential British Writers, Artists and Designers, went to stay at Charleston Farmhouse in Sussex. There they put their aesthetic into practice by painting on walls and furniture, designing fabrics and and producing an abundance of dramatic needlework" Melinda Coss is the first person to get permission to use these works to chart Needlepoint Patterns. She has worked hard to show the original vibrant and earthy colors of the yarns chosen by these artists for these superb paintings in needlepoint (a paraphrase, again from the dust jacket). This book has, as well as the charts and directions for these fine needlepoints, wonderful full color pictures of the Charleston Farmhouse that Vanessa Bell set up as a haven for her friends as well as her sister, Virginia Woolf. The introduction gives a brief history of the farmhouse and it's residents. Each project has a full color picture of the finished needlepoint as well as a full color chart often with chart details in close-up, color numbers listed and directions. The yarns used are Appleton, Paterna and Paternayan Wools. British needlepoint designers rarely work with anything but wools. The Bloomsbury Needlepoint book has 6 chapters, each representing a room in the house or the workshop. Each room has 2 or 3 needlepoint patterns in it. There are the usual few pages of general instructions and techniques in the back of the book. These designs are lovely, very much in the spirt of The Mission Arts & Crafts movement. This book was published by Bulfinch Press in Boston, Toronto & London in 1992. This is a very hard-to-find, out of print book few people know about. Bloomsbury Needlepoint, a hard cover book, is in excellent condition. Only some wear at the edges of the dust jacket keep it from being *gift quality*. The book inside and the pages are in great condition, as you can see. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Beth Russell's Traditional Needlepoint

This Beth Russell book is a rare and hard-to-find book. This one is in very good condition despite being a former library book. It has all the "library book' markings, it is from The Tippecanoe County Public Library in Layfayette, Indiana. Except for being a former library book, this book is in *gift* condition. Beth Russell's books are always lovely, very well done with all color pictures and graphs. There is a extensive introduction with a very beautifully staged picture of Ms. Russell working. Then the book discusses the Arts & Crafts Movement. There are 16 projects, all with pictures, complete and detailed graphs, color use guides with the colors numbers for DMC Floss, Appleton Wool, Paternayan Wool, as used in the project. The book then has a chapter on Basic Techniques, Where To Buy Kits and Materials, Places to Visit and a Bibliography. The Places to Visit list is very interesting. One list is places in the USA and the much longer list is places in the UK. Beth Russell's Traditional Needlepoint is a hardbound book, it was published in 1992 by Reader's Digest Association. The book really is in very good condition. The dust jacket is clean and unmarked, perhaps because it was in the library plastic cover for all these years. I removed that cover. The inside pages are great, as I said, the book looks and fells like it has hardly been read at all. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

American Primitives in Needlepoint by Brande Ormond

I had not heard of this needlepoint author before. The books covers says she is also the author of "needlepoints To Go" which I have not heard of either. The title and the topic of this book struck me as being unusual. The inside cover says this books is for "Needlepointers who want to stitch a true work of art" The book contains 11 American , they call them masterpieces, that is something I prefer to judge for myself) of American Primitive Painting. The book as the complete pictures of the paintings, the author has adapted and charted them for needlepoint. The charts appear to be well done, if a bit odd done in a book page format. There is a full color picture of each design. The designs include Tinkle, a Cat, from the cover, The Birth Certificate of Anna Titus, The American War Horse, Cat in a Window, Chilly Observation and Peaceable Kingdom. The dust jacket of this book is in bad condition but the book inside looks almost new. it is a former library book. Below is a picture of the Hard Bound cover inside the Dust jacket. As you can see, the book is in great shape. Below is a picture of the books's pages, which are also in wonderful condition. I think this is an interesting and unusual book. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

A Pageant of Pattern For Needlepoint Canvas by Sherlee Lantz

Sherlee Lantz is perhaps better known as the creator and author of the book TrianglePoint. This is her encyclopedic and huge (508 pages) book on the structure and geometry of needlepoint. The book is subtitled: Centuries of Design, Textures, Stitches A New Exploration From the front dust jacket" We usually associate the abstract beauties of structure and geometry with the so-called fine arts and with architecture. Mrs Lantz's fresh vivid text shows structure and geometry to be, as well, the essence of truly creative needlework on canvas> Not only dies she show them to be the essential beauty of this medium, she places them within the grasp of anyone who appreciates and will strive for them". The book contains many historical pieces of needlepoint and an enormous number of needlepoint charts, beautifully done by Maggie Lane in 2 and often 3 colors. I am told by someone who has been doing needlepoint for much longer then I have, that this book was once considered "the Bible" for needlepointers. There are not many color pictures in the book, 2 pull out pages of them but the book credits the pictures in this book to the Richard Avedon Studio. The book is clearly the definitive book on needlepoint stitches and the large clear graphs would be a joy to use after so many books full of small, crapped graphs. This book is in terrific condition. This is not a terribly hard-to-find book but one in this condition is pretty rare, my own copy of this is not nearly in this fine shape. A Pageant for Patterns for Needlepoint was published by Grosset & Dunlap in 1973. This copy is from a 1977 printing. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Gift Quality Beth Russell's William Morris Needlepoint

Beth Russell has become the current authority on Arts & Crafts Movement Needlepoint designs. This is a handsome book, beautifully mounted and photographed. This seems to be a very hard-to-find book and a used copy in this condition might be relatively rare. It does not look like this book has been opened or read. The book has 22 needlepoint charts based on original William Morris designs. They are really beautiful needlepoints but I have to say (in the service of honesty) I would not want to have to follow any of her stitching graphs. Yes, they are good sized, yes, they are in full color but they are so very intricate I can already feel a headache starting. If you love this exacting stitching or want an absolutely gorgeous needlepoint picture book, this is the perfect book. The book is indeed in perfect condition, is is hard bound and was published by Crown Publishers in 1995. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Gift Quality Beth Russell's Victorian Needlepoint

This is another of the lovely, glossy Beth Russell Needlepoint books. It's subject is Victorian Needlepoint and as always, Beth Russell has produced a beautiful book of pictures, needlepoint designs and graphs you can stitch. The subject of Victorian Needlepoint crosses into the Arts & Crafts Movement in art and design during the late Victorian years. Ms. Russell has also covered this area in her William Morris needlepoint Book (also a gift quality book for sale here). In this book she covers, as well as the work of William Morris, William de Morgan, G. P & J. Baker, and of course L. C. Tiffany. The book contains 25 designs and charts. As the pictures and charts are in full color. Victorian Needlepoint was published by Crescent Books in New York in 1989. it has become a very hard-to-find book. It is in very good condition. the dust jacket has one tiny tear at the bottom of the area over the spine. I caused this trying to remove an ugly and stubborn sticker. The book inside is perfect, as you can see. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Gift Quality" Fruits of the Earth by Hugh Erhman

A beautiful, sumptuous book of needlepoint by Hugh Erhman, the founder of Erhman Tapestrys. Mr. Erhman began his career as an editor for Vogue Magazine. In 1978 he opened a shop in London, connected with the London Art Colleges, featuring the best of contemporary crafts. At the same time he and his brother launched Erhman Tapestry, which is still a popular source of fine needlepoint kits. the subtitle of this book is : "Flowers and Fruits in Needlepoint". he goes on to write that it is "an inspiring, glorious selection of more then 40 needlepoint creations from today's leading designers" Some of the designs are graphed but not all. The pictures are gorgeous. They are all, even the graphs, in full color. Fruits of the Earth Needlepoint features the work of: Margaret Murton Kaffe Fasset Susan Skeen Jill Gordon Lillian Delevoryas Ann Blockley Deborah Kemball Nancy Kimmins I am only on page 53 of 115, so you get the idea. Candace Bahouth, Elian McCready et al are in this book. Fruits of the Earth was published by Simon and Schuster in 1991. This hard cover book is in excellent condition. The only flaws are a very small tear in the dust jacket, at the top of the spine, which I have scotch taped and a very discreet, small store name sticker on the page before the title. The pages are fine and the spine is tight. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA USING USPS MEDIA MAIL DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE BOOKS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING IS $12.00 PER BOOK.

Beginner's The Gentleman Cat Needlepoint Canvas

Beginner's The Gentleman Cat Needlepoint Kit

I was so tempted to call this needlepoint canvas "The Cat in the Hat" but as we all know, that name is taken. Indeed, this fine gentleman is tipping his hat. This is wonderful needlepoint canvas, the colors used are strong and he dominates the design. The Patt & Lee Designs needlepoint canvases are Giclee Canvas Original Design Needlepoint. These are superior needlepoint canvases, the edges and the colors are crisp & clean. This canvas measures 14.5 X 11.75 inches. The design area is 11 X 8.5 inches. It is 14 mesh. There are 14 colors used in this design. This design could be easily stitched by a beginner, the design is straight forward with no shading or decorative stitches needed. Then again it could also be stitched by an experienced stitcher using all sorts of wonderful and interesting stitches, it can go either way. I have used Paternayan 100% Persian Wool yarn to this kit. I think the warmth of the wool stitching will exactly suit this handsome cat. Paternayan wools come in 3 strand lengths. I am not sure if this canvas should be stitched with 2 or all 3 strands of the Paternayan wool. I suggest you try a few sample stitches both ways and see which amount of coverage you prefer. I have included enough yern to use 3 strands throughout. Paternayan Wool is very easy to strand, if you choose to. The Needlepoint Kit will include a printed picture of this design marked with the color placements to use as a stitch guide. This needlepoint canvas is suitable for beginners. A color placement stitch guide comes with it plus it will include detailed and complete directions as well as my pretty good basic needlepoint instruction booklet. I include the web site addresses of all my favorite basic needlepoint instruction sites. Experienced stitchers should feel free to ignore them. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas and color use directions. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Beginner's All You Need Is Love Needlepoint Kit

This is another of Patt & my adaptations of one her designs. I call this one Cats "Spooning" on the Roof under the Moonlight. It was my idea to add the line from the famous Beatles Song to this adorable design. I think it works. This canvas is suitable for a beginner to stitch, using the simplest of the possible stitches. it could also be stitched by a more advanced needlepointer with the additional of some more complex decorative stitches. The design area is 8.5 X 7 inches. The entire canvas measures 12.5 X 11 inches. it is 16 mesh. The Patt & Lee Designs needlepoint canvases are Giclee Original Design Needlepoint. These are superior needlepoint canvases, the edges and the colors are crisp & clean. I decided to use #8 Perle Cotton Floss for this 16 mesh canvas. I did a small test area on one of my own 16 mesh canvases and the coverage with #8 was excellent. it really is easy to stitch with this on these smaller mesh canvases. This design uses 13 colors. I have used Kreinik #16 Metallic Braid Thread for the yellow stars, which are now High Lustre Gold, the red stars and the moon. I suggest you stitch the bigger area of the moon with the yellow metalic thread and then do the small sliver highlight on the right of the moon in the gold metallic. The sky will sparkle. I have picked a deep ruby red for the text at the top and changed the sky color a bit to be a very muted medium purple. A great night sky color. Your Needlepoint Kit will include a Color Placement Stitch Guide and complete directions. This needlepoint canvas is suitable for beginners. A color placement stitch guide comes with it plus it will include detailed and complete directions as well as my pretty good basic needlepoint instruction booklet. I include the web site addresses of all my favorite basic needlepoint instruction sites. Experienced stitchers should feel free to ignore them. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Beginner's All You Need Is Love Needlepoint Canvas

Beginner's "Are We There Yet" Penguins Needlepoint Kit

When Patt sent me her wonderful 2 penguins needlepoint canvas, I liked it but I thought it needed something. I thought about it, the Father and Son or Daughter out in the middle of seemingly nowhere and it came to me "Are We There Yet". I have also "jazzed" up the colors some. This canvas is suitable for a beginner to stitch, using the simplest of the possible stitches. it could also be stitched by a more advanced needlepointer with the additional of some more complex decorative stitches. One summer when our son was 9 we went on a road trip to New Mexico from Boston. We were not out of Massachusetts yet when my son started "are we there yet?". He kept it up for the entire trip. The "Are We There Yet?" Needlepoint canvas is suitable for beginners or more experienced stitchers who will find this design adapts easily for a variety of wonderful decorative stitches. The design area is 7 inches X 8.75 inches. The entire canvas is 11 X 13 inches, it is 16 mesh. I have assembled this kit using Paternayan 100% Persian Needlepoint Wool. I love the rich colors of the Paternayan Wools and find it remarkably easy to strand. This canvas should be stitched with 2 strands. I have changed the colors a bit, I brightened them, the border is now coral and medium purple and the background is Baltic Blue. I think these small changes will make a difference. I have also added more grays for the penguins bodies. so they won't be all black. This needlepoint canvas is suitable for beginners. A color placement stitch guide comes with it plus it will include detailed and complete directions as well as my pretty good basic needlepoint instruction booklet. I will include the web site addresses of all my favorite basic needlepoint instruction sites. Experienced stitchers should feel free to ignore them. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Beginner's "Are We There Yet" Penguins Needlepoint Canvas

When Patt sent me her wonderful 2 penguins needlepoint canvas, I liked it but I thought it needed something. I thought about it, the Father and Son or Daughter out in the middle of seemingly nowhere and it came to me "Are We There Yet". This canvas is suitable for a beginner to stitch, using the simplest of the possible stitches. it could also be stitched by a more advanced needlepointer with the additional of some more complex decorative stitches. When our son was 9 we went on a road trip, one summer, to New Mexico from Boston. We were not out of Massachusetts yet when my son started "are we there yet?". He kept it up for the entire trip. The "Are We There Yet?" Needlepoint canvas is suitable for beginners or more experienced stitchers who will find this design adapts easily for a variety of wonderful decorative stitches. The design area is 7 inches X 8.75 inches. The entire canvas is 11 X 13 inches, it is 16 mesh. This is an Original Design Needlepoint by Patt of Patt & Lee Designs. The Patt & Lee Designs needlepoint canvases are Glicee Original Design Needlepoint. These are superior needlepoint canvases, the edges and the colors are crisp & clean. This canvas does not include any threads or yarn. This needlepoint canvas is suitable for beginners, it will include detailed and complete directions as well as my pretty good basic needlepoint instruction booklet. I will include the web site addresses of all my favorite basic needlepoint instruction sites. Experienced stitchers should feel free to ignore them. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each canvas includes the correct size needle. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Trolley Needle Thread Controller

The package calls this *The Multi-Purpose Tool*. these are some of the many uses for this handy little tools, as listed on the back of the package

applying sequins
machine stitching ruffles
position materials for gluing
smocking
controlling multiple threads

They neglect to mention the reason I am listing them for sale here, this is a terrific laying tool. Keeps your threads flat and perfect, or as perfect as they can be (those pesky threads). The Trolley Needle measures 2.5 inches long, including the finger holder. Made by Yarn Works, Inc of Sharon, WI. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AVAILABLE FOR THIS ITEM UNLESS IT IS BOUGHT WITH OTHER ITEMS FROM MY WEB SITE. IN THAT CASE THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL SHIPPING CHARGE.

Mighty Bright L.E.D. Floor Light and Magnifier

I have always used Ott Lights for my special stitching light and they are fine but my wholesale supplier told me about these terrific new lights, at a terrific low price. I decided to try one. L.E.D. LIGHT ARRAY FEATURES

The way the lights and magnifier are placed on this lamp is very well thought out, very effective. There are 4 groups of 3 lights (for a total of 12 L.E.D. lights) surrounding the magnified area in the center. This very useful set-up allows you to use the Mighty Bright Floor lamp as a bright light magnifier to stitch by or just as a light, above your head.
The lamp has a stable base and a flexible neck, so you can adjust it anyway you want and point it anywhere you need.
The lamp has custom placed reflectors to increase the light output.
L.E.D. Lights never need replacement.
Large Power Button for easy switching on & off DUAL MAGNIFIER FEATURES
Optical Grade Magnification Lens
5 inch wide magnifier with 2X power
Provides a wide area of view
1 inch Bifocal Magnifier with 5X power to view miniature detail BASE FEATURES
weighted base provides stability
4 inch base, 24 inch solid neck, 17 inch flexible neck
Maximum Height extends to 54 inches
large handle makes re-positioning easy
6 foot AC Power Cord included
Or use with 3 size D batteries for portability (not included)
ready to assemble, no tools needed.

There does not seem to be anything they have neglected in building this light, and at a great price. Sorry for the terrible picture above, I used one of the Manufacturers pictures. DUE TO THE SIZE AND WEIGHT OF THE MIGHTY BRIGHT FLOOR LAMP IT WILL SHIP USING UPS GROUND WITH A $10.00 SURCHARGE PER LAMP. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE MIGHTY BRIGHT FLOOR LAMP.

Kreinik Metallic Thread Color Card

I don't know about you but I love having the complete color cards for the threads I use the most. Somehow the pictures of the colors on-line just do not really show me what it is going to look like 'in person". For those of you who love the wonderful colors, sheen and sparkle of the Kreinik Metallic Threads, you can have one of these hard to get Color Cards to look at, reference and drool over (ok, that is what I do anyway). The Kreinik Color Card has real samples of the actual threads wound around each page. I'm sorry, due to shipping costs I can't sell you this great tool by it's self, please order this along with another item on my web site FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International shipping $15.00

Gold Plated Bent Tip Laying Needle

I did not know what to expect when I ordered these, there was no picture, no description. Just a name. I was nicely surprised when these arrived. This is a wonderful thread laying tool, perfect in it's simplicity, if you know what I mean. this tool is actually called a "Gold Plated Bent Weaver's Needle" which just goes to show you a great tool always has more than one use. The gold plated needle is 2.75 inches long and as you can see, has a threading hole on one end. The laying tip is bent. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AVAILABLE FOR THIS ITEM UNLESS IT IS BOUGHT WITH OTHER ITEMS FROM MY WEB SITE. IN THAT CASE THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL SHIPPING CHARGE.

Gingher Superior 4 Inch Scissors

There are many brands of scissors out there for use by embroiderers, needlepoiters etc. In keeping with my intention to only sell needlepoint products that I use myself, I am listing these scissors. My husband appropriated my first pair to use for something or other. I was mad. Then it occurred to me to buy some to sell here and keep one pair for myself. These scissors are the perfect needlepoint scissors. Of course, they cut thread ends easily but they have also proved themselves valuable when cutting threads to remove them. They are big enough to do some good but thin and agile enough that I have not yet cut the canvas when cutting threads from a needlepoint canvas. The scissor action is smooth and the handle fits comfortably in my hand. These scissors would make a terrific gift for any stitchers you know. They are shiny chrome and come packaged with a leather sheath to protect the blades. I have taken one picture of the sealed package and the other of my own pair of these scissors so I would not spoil a package by opening it. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Gingher 4 inch Spring Action Needlepoint Scissors

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 of needle art, with diminished grip strength. They also help reduce *scissor fatigue* (I did not make that up, it says so on the packaging material in the box) My grip is fine, so far, but I find these scissors wonderful. This would be a wonderful gift for any of the stitchers you know. A safety latch keeps them closed when not in use and protects you from grabbing a sharp blade edge (and how many times have I done that?) Made of chrome. The scissors are 4 inches in length. They come in a light weight metal storage box. These fine Gingher Scissors would make an excellent gift. I only sell needlepoint accessories here on NewNeedlepoint.com that I use myself. What better recommendation could I give them? FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00

DMC Travel Roll

The official name of this is Needlework On-The-Go Travel Roll. This clever storage roll is a great help when carting your needlepoint projects in progress around with you. This is a great gift for any stitcher you know, we all hate untangling threads. I keep each needlepoint canvas I am working on in a separate Claire Sanchez tote bag (notice how neatly I inserted a plug for the bags?). Inside the bag the floss or the yarn becomes tangled, no matter how carefully I sort, smooth & knot it when I put it away. This wonderful denim Travel Roll from DMC lets you put your skeins of floss or hanks of wool on tabbed holders, then roll the whole thing up small and tie it closed. This would be handy if I was packing a suitcase to fly (now that they charge for extra baggage). Needlework On-The-Go Travel Rolls are made by DMC, I guess by this time they know what they're doing. In blue denim, the Travel Roll measures 15.5 inches long. Each roll has 15 fabric holder tabs. Each tab can hold several skeins or hanks of any needlepoint thread or yarn. The Travel Roll is solidly constructed to withstand wear-and-tear. Rods stitched into the design ensure that the roll will keep it's shape. The rings are well sewn in and the ties are long enough so you can fill the roll and still roll & tie it securely. The Travel Roll comes complete with 15 rings, additional rings can be ordered from DMC. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

DMC Needlework Color Card

This is a surprisingly useful booklet to have. I find I refer to it quite often. Sometimes when I am stumped for a color or need to find the perfect companion to the colors I am using, I open this catalog and *follow the numbers* to find the right color. The DMC Color Card includes 6 strand embroidery floss, Pearle Cotton skeins and balls in #3 and #5 size, Light effects, metallic Pearle Cotton, Color Variations Floss, Pearle Cotton Variations and Satin Floss. There is a chart on the top of each page with the key to show which colors come in which threads. There are in depth descriptions of each threads composition and use plus the back page is a color number locator, listed by number telling you which page that color is on. The catalog is in English, French and Spanish. There are 6 pages of colors, in 27 rows. Dmc no longer produces a catalog with the actual pieces of floss for each color but I have to admit, as much as I love (and still have) the older catalog, the color reproduction here is first class. The Color Card is printed on glossy very heavy card stock paper. My copy has held up very well to a lot of use. This would be a handy reference, used to *decode* the color numbers I (and others) use in their needlepoint kit descriptions. The Dmc Threads Color Card come sealed in a shrink wrap wrapper. I took these pictures of my own copy of the catalog. Please ignore my markings and color numbers on some of the pages. Over the years, I have sent for a number of these Color Cards for my stitcher friends. It seems to never occur to them to get one and then once they have it, They can't do without it. It made sense to include this here on my web site. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AVAILABLE FOR THIS ITEM UNLESS IT IS BOUGHT WITH OTHER ITEMS FROM MY WEB SITE. IN THAT CASE THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL SHIPPING CHARGE.

DMC Needle Organizer

Don't laugh! This might be the best $2.50 you ever spent on a needlework accessory. If you are looking for the perfect small gift for all the many stitchers you know, this is it. This is a simple, very simple and effective way of storing all your needlework needles without mess, loss or poking yourself with a needle stuck through something or other. I have several of these, One I keep for the needles I use for DMC #5 Pearle Cotton floss, another for needles for #3 cotton floss, still another for needles I use with Paternayan Wool. The lid snaps on, the snap is secure enough for a desk drawer or sewing basket but not to carry the organizer with you, I add a rubber band and it is securely closed. These come nicely packaged so I took this second picture of one of my own. I have had this several years now, it is in constant use and as you can see, it is in perfect shape. Each Needle Organizer has 5 rounded slots to store your needles. The rounded bottom makes the needles easy to grasp and remove. The cherry on this cake is that the Needle Organizer is a nice rich shade of pink, what more could I ask? It is made of plastic with a clear plastic lid. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AVAILABLE FOR THIS ITEM UNLESS IT IS BOUGHT WITH OTHER ITEMS FROM MY WEB SITE. IN THAT CASE THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL SHIPPING CHARGE.

SILVER METALLIC MINI DOT REVERSIBLE TOTE BAG

I have been a Claire Sanchez bag collector for several years now. I use these excellent bags to organize and carry my many needlepoint projects. Each canvas I am currently working on and it's floss or yarns is kept in it's own Claire Sanchez bag. The canvases are organized, accessible and ready to grab & go in these great looking bags. This is another of the amazing metallic mini dot tote bags. This bag has a charcoal metallic background with all over silver metallic mini dots. The bag is fully reversible to a black metallic background with silver mini dots. I have not used Claire's picture of the bag's lining for this close-up picture. The lining in the silver mini dot tote bag is silver metallic mini dots on black, not the charcoal dots on silver shown. I think the lining that is used in the bag is great looking, a better contrast to the silver exterior. This is another Claire bag I have in my own collection, I have it in the gold mini dot but I am drooling over this one too. If it disappears from the web site, you will know why (actually, I want most of them). This is a large and sturdy tote bag. It can carry a lot but does not look like you are hauling around a practical boat tote. The bag features a hidden magnetic snap closing. It is stylish and handsome, while also being a very useful tote bag. 100% cotton Metallic Silver Dot outer fabric reverses to Metallic Graphite Dot lining. reinforced bottom hidden magnetic closure 20" long straps 12"tall x 20"wide x 4" deep made in the USA FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA INTERNATIONAL AIR MAIL $15.00.

SILVER METALLIC MINI DOT REVERSIBLE STUDIO SHOULDERBAG

LIMITED EDITION BEVERLY HANDBAG

GOLD METALLIC MINI DOT REVERSIBLE TOTE

GEORGIA STUDIO TOTE BAG

FAYE LIMITED EDITION CARPETBAG

I have been a Claire Sanchez bag collector for several years now. I use these excellent bags to organize and carry my many needlepoint projects. Each canvas I am currently working on and it's floss or yarns is kept in it's own Claire Sanchez bag. The canvases are organized, accessible and ready to grab & go in these great looking bags. The handbags and totes of the Limited Edition Vintage Collection are created from genuine vintage fabrics found at estate sales, auctions and thrift stores. Because the quantities of these fabrics are limited, these handbags are continually changing. After customers purchase a bag, they may never see another like theirs. The Faye CarpetBag is a very beautiful modern and smaller version of the old fashioned carpetbag. This lovely print has many colors, there is royal blue, purple, emerald green, the same pale orange as in Lillies and muted aqua. The colors are all very intense and the effect is wonderful on an ecru heavy linen looking background. The 18 inch double handles are black patent leather. The bag is fully lined in royal blue cotton and has one open top inside pocket. The Limited Edition Faye CarpetBag is a stylish and truly unusual everyday bag. I think this print is one of the most unusual and handsome floral prints I have ever seen, made into a graceful and practical bag. This bag is not available for sale anywhere else. I think I have the last one. That makes it a very limited, limited edition indeed. The Faye bag has a hidden magnetic snap clasp. multi-color printed cotton with royal blue lining slouchy shape with semi-firm interlining interior side pocket magnetic snap closure black patent leather handles, approx. 18" long approx. bag measurements: 12.5"wide at top x 8" tall, 4.5" gusset depth made in the USA FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING $15.00

EDIE STUDIO TOTE BAG

I have been a Claire Sanchez bag collector for several years now. I use these excellent bags to organize and carry my many needlepoint projects. Each canvas I am currently working on and it's floss or yarns is kept in it's own Claire Sanchez bag. The canvases are organized, accessible and ready to grab & go in these great looking bags. For 2009 Claire has made some changes to her largest tote bags. The bags now have just one handle, in long lasting black leather. The strap has been lengthened to 24 inches. The handle is mounted on both top corners of the bag. This bag is the perfect tote bag for carrying over your shoulder. As well as the hidden magnetic clasp closing in the center of each bag, Claire has added a pair of heavy duty snaps 1.5 inches from the side seam on both sides of each end of the bag. These snaps, when snapped together, make the bag more compact, not so wide to carry and less open at the top. The Edie tote bag is a wonderful graphic print in smashing colors. The colors are bright but not overwhelming. The bag looks like a summer's day to me, I think it is the yellow and the pale orange which are sun colors with the neutrals taupe, black, cocoa brown and white. Perfect color use, in my not so humble opinion. The bag is fully lined in gray cotton. it has 6 inside pockets, running the whole length of the bag, on both sides. This bag is not available for sale anywhere else. I think this is the last one. The Edie Tote is made of heavy duty cotton canvas with a reinforced bottom. It is a practical and sturdy tote bag without looking serious, stogy or boring. heavy weight cotton shell, lined with gray cotton 6 interior side pockets magnetic snap closure firm shape with reinforced bottom black leather strap with white contrast stitching a tote that can be used everyday; also doubles as weekend bag, beach bag or diaper bag snaps on side allow for size adjustment. snap them shut or keep them open to full size 20"wide at opening 16"wide at base 11" tall 4" deep 24" strap, end to end made in the USA FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA INTERNATIONAL AIR MAIL $15.00

BLACK POLKA DOT STUDIO TOTE BAG

BLACK METALLIC MINI DOT STUDIO SHOULDERBAG

BLACK METALLIC MINI DOT REVERSIBLE TOTE BAG

I have been a Claire Sanchez bag collector for several years now. I use these excellent bags to organize and carry my many needlepoint projects. Each canvas I am currently working on and it's floss or yarns is kept in it's own Claire Sanchez bag. The canvases are organized, accessible and ready to grab & go in these great looking bags. This Studio Tote is a handsome bag, striking but also understated. The design is silver dots on a black background. The fabric is heavyweight and has a slight metallic sheen to it, giving the silver dots a subtle shine. The mini dot fabric covers the entire bag. The Studio Tote is the largest bag in the Claire Sanchez line of bags. This is a substantial tote bag capable of carrying quite a bit without ever looking like a *utility tote bag*. The bag is fully reversible, it is lined with a similar fabric in a pattern of silver mini dots on a charcoal gray background. The lining has a slight metallic sheen as well. I took a picture of the lining against the bag. I was not able to capture the metallic sheen of the lining fabric but I think the picture gives you a better idea of the colors. The lining is a slightly darker charcoal gray than my picture and the mini dots more shiny silver. The straps are a generous 20 inches long in the black & silver dot fabric. 100% COTTON METALLIC BLACK DOT OUTER FABRIC REVERSES TO SILVER DOT LINING REINFORCED BOTTOM HIDDEN MAGNETIC SNAP CLOSURE 20 INCH LONG STRAPS 12" TALL X 20" WIDE X 4" DEEP. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

BLACK DOTS ON WHITE STUDIO SHOULDERBAG

I have been a Claire Sanchez bag collector for several years now. I first found these terrific bags when we lived in Savannah. The Savannah College of Art & Design Store (SCAD) carried some of her bags, she had been a student there before she started her own business. I use these excellent bags to organize and carry my many (many) needlepoint projects. Each canvas that I am currently working on and it's threads is kept in it's own Clarie Sanchez bag. My projects are organized, accessible and ready to grab and go in these great looking bags These medium size bags make wonderful casual every day bags, as well. This medium size tote bag or shoulder bag has a wonderful graphic design of large black dots on a white background. There is also the surprise of the hot pink lining. The shoulder bag is made of heavy duty cotton, it is a practical and study medium size tote bag as well as a great everyday bag. 100% cotton hot pink cotton lining 6 interior side pockets reinforced bottom magnetic snap closure 20" long straps 11"tall x 16"wide at opening base measures 12" wide x 3.5" deep made in the USA FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

ALICE STUDIO TOTE BAG

Heavy Duty Cotton in Rusty Red, Taupe, Cream and Agean Blue with Dark Brown Cotton Lining
6 interior side pockets
hidden magnetic snap closure
firm shape with a reinforced bottom
a tote that can be used everyday; also doubles as a weekend bag, beach bag or a diaper bag
side snaps allow for size adjustment-snap them shut or keep them open to full size
1.25" black leather strap. 24 inch strap, end to end
20" wide at top when sides are fully opened
16 inches wide at the base
11 " tall
4 " deep
Made in the USA

FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Shipping $15.00

ALICE STUDIO SHOULDER BAG

Heavy Dute Cotton in Rusty Red, Taupe, Cream and Agean Blue fuly lined in Dark Brown Cotton
6 interior side pockets
hidden magnetic snap closure
Oversize handbag is large enough to hold a notebook or file folder, but small enough for everyday use
firm shape with reinforced bottom
1.25 " wide black leather strap, 21" strap, from end to end
16" wide at the opening
12" wide at the base
11: tall
4 " deep
made in the USA

FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING $15.00

#3 SILVER SILK TOTE WITH SILVER LEAF

I have been a Claire Sanchez bag collector for several years now. I use these excellent bags to organize and carry my many needlepoint projects. Each canvas I am currently working on and it's floss or yarns is kept in it's own Claire Sanchez bag. The canvases are organized, accessible and ready to grab & go in these great looking bags. The silk dupioni bags of the Precious Metals Collection, Claire's signature line, are copper leafed by hand using a heat transfer process developed by Claire. Claire and her assistant individually embellish each Precious Metals handbag at Claire Sanchez Studios making each one more unique. In February of 2005, Claire's Precious Metals no. 1, green bag was chosen and included in the presenter's gift bags for the 2005 Screen Actor's Guild Awards in Los Angeles. This striking bag is a different look from Claire's Copper Collection. This one is next on my list of the Claire bags I want to own. The #3 tote is the largest bag in The Claire Sanchez Precious Metals line. It is a handsome bag of substantial gray 100% Silk Dupioni fully lined with cotton. This tote bag is capable of carrying quite a bit without looking like a "sturdy tote". My new laptop is too long for my lap top bag, I sometimes carry it in my Claire Sanchez bag like this one (mine is copper on copper) The silver leaf embellishment is on the front of the bag, the silver on the gray is handsome, very classy and the perfect neutral. This wonderful bag can also be carried as a everyday bag. The size and look is perfect. The handles are a generous 22 inches long in gray silk. The bag is fully lined with a gray 100% cotton that closely matches the silk color. 100% SILK DUPIONI FULLY LINED IN 100% COTTON ROOMY INTERIOR SIDE POCKET HAND EMBELLISHED WITH SILVER LEAF HIDDEN MAGNETIC SNAP CLOSURE 11" HIGH X 16.5" WIDE X 4" DEEP 22 INCH STRAPS MADE IN THE USA FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

#3 COPPER SILK TOTE WITH COPPER LEAF

I have been a Claire Sanchez bag collector for several years now. I use these excellent bags to organize and carry my many needlepoint projects. Each canvas I am currently working on and it's floss or yarns is kept in it's own Claire Sanchez bag. The canvases are organized, accessible and ready to grab & go in these great looking bags. The silk dupioni bags of the Precious Metals Collection, Claire's signature line, are copper leafed by hand using a heat transfer process developed by Claire. Claire and her assistant individually embellish each Precious Metals handbag at Claire Sanchez Studios making each one more unique. In February of 2005, Claire's Precious Metals no. 1, green bag was chosen and included in the presenter's gift bags for the 2005 Screen Actor's Guild Awards in Los Angeles. The #3 100% Silk Dupioni tote is the largest of the bags in the Claire Sanchez Precious Metals line. The bag is fully lined and surprising sturdy. The Silk Dupioni is a substantial fabric. I have this exact bag myself, I must say it is one of my favorites even among my collection of Claire Bags. This striking bag can easily be carried as an everyday shoulder bag, as well. The size and the look are perfect. This beautiful bag has a front embellishment of genuine copper leaf. The of the rich copper with the copper silk is gorgeous. The copper leaf is on the the silk on the front of the bag, only. The straps are a generous 22 inches long. 100% SILK DUPIONI FULLY LINED IN 100% COTTON ROOMY INTERIOR SIDE POCKET HAND EMBELLISHED WITH GENUINE COPPER LEAF HIDDEN MAGNETIC CLASP CLOSURE 11" HIGH X 16.5" WIDE X 4" DEEP 22 INCH STRAPS MADE IN THE USA FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Shipping $15.00

#3 BLACK SILK TOTE WITH COPPER LEAF

I have been a Claire Sanchez bag collector for several years now. I use these excellent bags to organize and carry my many needlepoint projects. Each canvas I am currently working on and it's floss or yarns is kept in it's own Claire Sanchez bag. The canvases are organized, accessible and ready to grab & go in these great looking bags. The silk dupioni bags of the Precious Metals Collection, Claire's signature line, are copper leafed by hand using a heat transfer process developed by Claire. Claire and her assistant individually embellish each Precious Metals handbag at Claire Sanchez Studios making each one more unique. In February of 2005, Claire's Precious Metals no. 1, green bag was chosen and included in the presenter's gift bags for the 2005 Screen Actor's Guild Awards in Los Angeles. The #3 100% Silk Dupioni tote is the largest of the bags in the Claire Sanchez Precious Metals line. The bag is fully lined and surprising sturdy. The Silk Dupioni is a substantial fabric. Often when I offer anyone one of these incredible bags as a gift, this is the one they choose. I have this exact bag myself. The #3 bag is capable of carrying quite a bit without looking like a "sturdy tote". My new laptop is too long for my lap top bag, I sometimes carry it in this Claire Sanchez bag. This striking bag can easily be carried as an everyday shoulder bag, as well. The size and the look are perfect. This beautiful bag has a front embellishment of genuine copper leaf. The contrast of the rich copper with the black silk is gorgeous. The copper leaf is on the the silk on the front of the bag, only. The straps are a generous 22 inches long. The bag is fully lined with black 100% cotton 100% SILK DUPIONI FULLY LINED IN 100% COTTON ROOMY INTERIOR SIDE POCKET HAND EMBELLISHED WITH GENUINE COPPER LEAF HIDDEN MAGNETIC CLASP CLOSURE 11" HIGH X 16.5" WIDE X 4" DEEP 22 INCH STRAPS MADE IN THE USA FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

#1 TURQUOISE SILK STUDIO HANDBAG WITH COPPER LEAF

I have been a Claire Sanchez bag collector for several years now. I use these excellent bags to organize and carry my many needlepoint projects. Each canvas I am currently working on and it's floss or yarns is kept in it's own Claire Sanchez bag. The canvases are organized, accessible and ready to grab & go in these great looking bags. The silk dupioni bags of the Precious Metals Collection, Claire's signature line, are copper leafed by hand using a heat transfer process developed by Claire. Claire and her assistant individually embellish each Precious Metals handbag at Claire Sanchez Studios making each one more unique. In February of 2005, Claire's Precious Metals no. 1, green bag was chosen and included in the presenter's gift bags for the 2005 Screen Actor's Guild Awards in Los Angeles. The color and texture of the turquoise 100% silk Dupioni used on this bag is just incredible, add to it the subtle sheen of the real copper leaf embellishment and you have one gorgeous and unique summer bag. This bag, in this color, is not available anywhere else, I think I have the last one. This is the #1 size, the smallest of the Precious Metals Collections bags. it is a perfect everyday bag of small tote bag. The bag features a hidden magnetic snap. The bag is fully lined with copper color cotton. The 2 turquoise straps are 18 inches long. 100% silk dupioni fully lined in 100% cotton hand embellished with genuine copper leaf magnetic snap 7.5"h x 13.5"w x 2"d 18" straps made in the USA MADE IN THE USA INTERNATIONAL AIR MAIL $15.00

#1 PINK SILK WITH COPPER LEAF STUDIO HANDBAG

I have been a Claire Sanchez bag collector for several years now. I use these excellent bags to organize and carry my many needlepoint projects. Each canvas I am currently working on and it's floss or yarns is kept in it's own Claire Sanchez bag. The canvases are organized, accessible and ready to grab & go in these great looking bags. The silk dupioni bags of the Precious Metals Collection, Claire's signature line, are copper leafed by hand using a heat transfer process developed by Claire. Claire and her assistant individually embellish each Precious Metals handbag at Claire Sanchez Studios making each one more unique. In February of 2005, Claire's Precious Metals no. 1, green bag was chosen and included in the presenter's gift bags for the 2005 Screen Actor's Guild Awards in Los Angeles. This pink silk bag is not available anywhere else. It is a color from last year, I think I have one of the the last of these The bright rose pink of the 100% Silk Dupioni studio handbag is so unexpected, the copper leaf on it is an unusual combination I would not have thought of, but it works beautifully. The copper leaf on this bag is placed differently from the others, it is on the right side of the front of this bag. The #2 studio handbag is the smaller of the Claire Sanchez Precious Metals line of bags. The Silk Dupioni is substantial enough that this bag can be used as a small tote bag or carried as a wonderful every day bag. The pink silk bag is fully lined with copper color cotton, it has a generous 18 inch straps made with the pink silk Dupioni. 100% SILK DUPIONI FULLY LINED IN 100% COTTON HAND EMBELLISHED WITH GENUINE COPPER LEAF HIDDEN MAGNETIC SNAP CLOSURE 7" TALL X 13.5" WIDE X 2" DEEP 18 INCH STRAPS MADE IN THE USA FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

#1 GREEN SILK WITH COPPER LEAF STUDIO HANDBAG

I have been a Claire Sanchez bag collector for several years now. I use these excellent bags to organize and carry my many needlepoint projects. Each canvas I am currently working on and it's floss or yarns is kept in it's own Claire Sanchez bag. The canvases are organized, accessible and ready to grab & go in these great looking bags. The silk dupioni bags of the Precious Metals Collection, Claire's signature line, are copper leafed by hand using a heat transfer process developed by Claire. Claire and her assistant individually embellish each Precious Metals handbag at Claire Sanchez Studios making each one more unique. In February of 2005, Claire's Precious Metals no. 1, green bag was chosen and included in the presenter's gift bags for the 2005 Screen Actor's Guild Awards in Los Angeles. The #2 is the smaller of the Claire Sanchez Precious Metals line of bags. The Silk Dupioni fabric is substantial enough for this bag to be used as a small tote bag and easily nice enough to be an everyday handbag. The bag is fully lined in copper color cotton. The front of this handsome bag is embellished with twin panels of genuine copper leaf. The contrast between the green silk & the copper leaf is beautiful. The 18 inch drop handles are green silk. 100% SILK DUPIONI FULLY LINED IN 100% COTTON ROOMY INTERIOR SIDE POCKET HAND EMBELLISHED WITH GENUINE COPPER LEAF HIDDEN MAGNETIC SNAP CLOSURE 7.5" HIGH X 13.5" WIDE X 2# DEEP 18 INCH STRAPS MADE IN THE USA FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

#1 BLACK SILK WITH COPPER LEAF STUDIO HANDBAG

I have been a Claire Sanchez bag collector for several years now. I use these excellent bags to organize and carry my many needlepoint projects. Each canvas I am currently working on and it's floss or yarns is kept in it's own Claire Sanchez bag. The canvases are organized, accessible and ready to grab & go in these great looking bags. The Claire bags are also terrific casual, everyday bags. The silk dupioni bags of the Precious Metals Collection, Claire's signature line, are copper leafed by hand using a heat transfer process developed by Claire. Claire and her assistant individually embellish each Precious Metals handbag at Claire Sanchez Studios making each one more unique. In February of 2005, Claire's Precious Metals no. 1, green bag was chosen and included in the presenter's gift bags for the 2005 Screen Actor's Guild Awards in Los Angeles. NewNeedlepoint.com has a similar bag for sale in the Studio Tote size. I thought the black with copper embellishment was so handsome and striking that I am now listing the black 100% Silk Dupioni handbag with the copper leaf too. The copper leaf trim is on one side of the bag only. The Silk Dupioni is beautifully textured with a dull, not shiny surface. This makes a wonderful contrast with the subtle shine of the copper leaf. The bag is fully lined in black cotton and has a hidden magnetic clasp. This is a perfect everyday bag or a stylish small tote bag. 100% silk dupioni fully lined in 100% cotton hand embellished with genuine copper leaf magnetic snap 7.5"h x 13.5"w x 2"d 18" straps made in the USA FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA INTERNATIONAL AIR MAIL $15.00

Vintage Cow Needlepoint Canvas

This wonderful needlepoint canvas has a different look, I don't know of another of Patt's designs that has this antique look and feeling. My picture of this nice cow is not faulty, this muted, soft and vintage look is exactly how The Vintage Cow looks. The design area is 8.5 X 6.75 inches, it is 14 mesh. The entire canvas measures 12 X 10.25 inches. The Patt & Lee Designs needlepoint canvases are Glicee Original Design Needlepoint. These are superior needlepoint canvases, created using Patt's creative design sense and wonderful colors. This design does have the feeling of a sampler needlepoint to me. You could easily add some *sampler* details to the bottom border of this canvas. if nothing else you name and the date it was stitched. The canvas does not include any threads or yarn. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each canvas includes the correct size needle. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

The Geisha Needlepoint Kit

This lovely Geisha is looking back, over her shoulder. This is a very pretty, classic needlepoint design from Patt & Lee. The design area is 8.5 X 6.75 inches, she is 18 mesh. The Patt & Lee Designs needlepoint canvases are Original Design Glicee' Needlepoint. These are superior needlepoint canvases, the edges and the colors are crisp and clean. The Geisha needlepoint canvas has been enhanced by NewNeedlepoint's expertly chosen colors, to make it into a complete needlepoint kit. This portrait needlepoint canvas is from Patt's Asian designs collection. The way her head is turned perfectly balances her in the framework of the background. I think the thread woven colors in her kimono will be very pretty, as will her flowered collar. This is a medium small petite point canvas. It measures 12 X 10.5 inches. The design area is 8.5 X 6.75 inches. This needlepoint canvas is 18 mesh. There are 12 different colors used. I have assembled The Geisha needlepoint kit using DMC #5 Perle Cotton floss. Perle cotton is wonderful to stitch with on petit point canvas. it should be stitched using 1 strand. Included is a Color Placement Stitch Guide. It will show you what color goes where, what stitch you use is up to you. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas and color use directions. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

The Geisha Needlepoint Canvas

The Cat Needs His Coffee Needlepoint Kit

This is the first needlepoint canvas I bought from Patt & Lee Designs. I was immediately taken with the cat's "world weary" look and attitude. Or maybe he just needs his first cup of coffee in the morning. Cat With His Coffee measures 9 X 9 inched, the design area is 5.75 X 6 inches. He is 18 mesh. Patt stitched Cat with his Coffee as a sample. She has given me a picture of it to use here, to show you all how this great canvas can look. Patt is, clearly, a talented and creative stitcher as well as an fine needlepoint canvas designer. The Patt & Lee Designs needlepoint canvases are Glicee Original Design Needlepoint. These are superior needlepoint canvases, the edges and the colors are crisp & clean. This wonderful needlepoint design has been enhanced by NewNeedlepoint's expertly chosen colors, to make it into a complete needlepoint kit. I have assembled this kit using DMC #5 Perle cotton floss. The crisp edged stitching and slight sheen with this thread will be wonderful for this charming design. The canvas is 18 mesh petit point. It should be stitched single strand. This charming needlepoint is suitable as a beginner's project. it is not necessary to use all the wonderful and often difficult decorative stitches used by an experienced stitcher like Patt. This canvas can be stitched using basic stitches. For beginners, the canvas will include detailed and complete directions as well as basic needlepoint instruction. I will include the web site address of all my favorite basic needlepoint instruction sites. Experienced stitchers should feel free to ignore them. The Needlepoint Kit will include a printed picture of this design marked with the color placements to use as a stitch guide. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas and color use directions. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

The Cat Needs His Coffee Needlepoint Canvas

Patt's Poppies Needlepoint Kit

I seem to be adding Patt's name to the recent Patt & Lee design canvases I have listed here as kits, it just seems to fit. This one has to be Patt's Poppies. This is a color rich design using 12 colors in shades of corals and pinks on a green background. The design area is 9 X 9 inches and the canvas is 14 mesh mono. There is quite a bit of shading and subtle color changes in this needlepoint design, I consider this to be suited to a needlepointer of above average to expert skills. The Patt & Lee Designs needlepoint canvases are Glicee Original Design Needlepoint. These are superior needlepoint canvases, the edges and the colors are crisp & clean. I have assembled this design using many of the same colors Patt has chosen, with my usual shade and hue changes. I have altered the green color of the background completely, it is still green but different, with a more olive tone. The darkest maroon shown in the center of most of these flowers has been replaced with black, for a stronger contrast and effect. I used the DMC #5 Perle Cotton Floss on this 14 mesh canvas, the clean edges and subtle sheen of the Perle Cotton will be fabulous for this design. The entire canvas is 12 X 12 inches. The kit will include a printed picture of the design with the color placements clearly marked to use as a stitch guide. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Patt's Poppies Needlepoint Canvas

Patt's Blue Cat Needlepoint Kit

This handsome cat is another of my friend Patt, of Patt & Lee Designs, wonderful and colorful needlepoint canvases that I have made into a kit. This 16 mesh needlepoint canvas has a design area of 8.74 X 11 inches. It is color rich, using 19 different colors. The Patt & Lee Designs needlepoint canvases are Glicee Original Design Needlepoint. These are superior needlepoint canvases, the edges and the colors are crisp & clean. I have assembled this kit using both Paternayan Needlepoint Wool and DMC #5 Perle Cotton Floss. The bulk of the design is stitched using the Paternayan Wool. I think the rich colors and softer stitched edges will perfectly suit this design. To highlight the 5 whole and partial flowers at the cat's feet I have used the DMC #5 Perle Cotton. My thread picture shows most of the colors used in this kit, there are 3 other colors not shown, each only a strand or two. This makes my total of 19 colors. I have changed the colors used in Patt's design a bit. As you can see I have used a blue with a bit more purple in it mixed with very muted mauve and pink. I have also muted the flowers colors some, taking them to Marigold and Bittersweet colors. Your Needlepoint Kit will include a detailed Color Placement Stitch Guide and very complete directions. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Patt's Blue Cat Needlepoint Canvas

This handsome cat is another of my friend Patt, of Patt & Lee Designs, wonderful and colorful needlepoint canvases. I think the design and the colors used here are just wonderful. This 16 mesh needlepoint canvas has a design area of 8.74 X 11 inches. It is color rich, using 19 different colors. The Patt & Lee Designs needlepoint canvases are Glicee Original Design Needlepoint. These are superior needlepoint canvases, the edges and the colors are crisp & clean. The canvas does not include any threads or yarn. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each canvas includes the correct size needle. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Nothing But Puppies Needlepoint Kit

I adore these puppies. They are all sitting there and they make me smile. This is another outstanding needlepoint design by Patt of Patt & Less Designs. The Patt & Lee Designs needlepoint canvases are Giclee Original Design Needlepoint. These are superior needlepoint canvases, the edges and the colors are crisp & clean. The Puppies' design area is 8.75 X 9 inches, they are 14 mesh. This needlepoint canvas is an amazing group of puppies. As far as I can tell there are 10 of them, although some are Partial Puppies. This wonderful needlepoint design has been enhanced by NewNeedlepoint's expertly chosen colors, to make it into a complete needlepoint kit. Puppies uses 18 different colors. The design is somewhat intricate but the Color Placement Stitch Guide included in this kit will show you exactly what goes where. With so much detail I recommend using mostly basketweave or tent stitch for this project. This needlepoint canvas measures 12.5 X 12.5. The design area is 8.75 X 9 inches. It is 14 mesh. I have assembled this needlepoint kit using DMC #5 Pearle Coton floss, with this much color and such a busy design the clean edged stitching of DMC floss will highlight the detail in this needlepoint canvas. Puppies should be stitched with a single strand of floss. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas and color use directions. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Nothing But Puppies Needlepoint Canvas

I adore these puppies. They are all sitting there and they make me smile. This is another outstanding needlepoint design by Patt of Patt & Lee Designs. This needlepoint canvas is an amazing group of puppies. As far as I can tell there are 10 of them, whole and partial puppies, using 18 colors. This needlepoint canvas measures 12.5 X 12.5. The design area is 8.75 X 9 inches. It is 14 mesh. The Patt & Lee Designs needlepoint canvases are Giclee Original Design Needlepoint. These are superior needlepoint canvases, the edges and the colors are crisp & clean. The canvas does not include any threads or yarn. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each canvas includes the correct size needle. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Mona Lisa Cats Needlepoint Kit

Patt calls these adorable cats "Kittens", as far as I am concerned they are cats, cats, cats. They are all smiling, they look like very Mona Lisa cats, I think Smiling Cat's design area is 10 X 9 inches, they are 14 mesh. The Patt & Lee Designs needlepoint canvases are Glicee Original Design Needlepoint. These are superior needlepoint canvases, the edges and the colors are crisp & clean. There are 15 cats, whole and partial cats. Some are just a belly or an ear, there is very little background here that I can see, it is all cats. This is a very colorful design, it uses 23 different colors. The kit will include a printed picture of this canvas, with the color placements clearly marked, to use as a stitch guide. This charming needlepoint design has been enhanced by NewNeedlepoint's expertly chosen colors, to make it into a complete needlepoint kit. The Smiling Cats Collage needlepoint canvas measures 13.25 (wide) X 12 inches. The design area is 10 (wide) X 9 inches. It is 14 mesh. I have assembled this kit using mostly DMC #5 Perle Cotton floss. A few of the colors are Anchor #5 Perle cotton floss. I think the crisp edged stitched and many subtle graduations of color available in Pearle cotton floss will be perfect for this intricate design. it should be stitched with 1 strand. Included is a Color Placement Stitch guide to show you just where the many colors go on this canvas. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas and color use directions. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Mona Lisa Cats Needlepoint canvas

Less Than Full Skein Triangles & Blocks Needlepoint Canvas

This is a something new and I think it is a great idea. Patt of Patt and Lee Designs had the idea to design needlepoint canvases to use up the many, many partial skeins of thread, floss or yarn all of us needlepointers always have. The Trinagles & Blocks needlepoint canvas area is 8.75 X 8.75, it is 16 mesh. It is always risky to use a leftover fiber for a new needlepoint project, you don't know if you have enough and if you buy more, there is always the dye lot issue. These Less Than Full Skein needlepoint canvases are a perfect and perfectly beautiful way to use an otherwise wasted resource. To quote Patt " Get out those skeins and just GO FOR IT. If you see a blue in the design, use the blue you have on hand and so on...." The Patt & Lee Designs needlepoint canvases are Giclee Original Design Needlepoint. These are superior needlepoint canvases, the edges and the colors are crisp & clean. This needlepoint canvas reminds me of a quilt pattern but with more detail. It is triangles which form blocks. It is bursting with color. I think this needlepoint will glow with color when stitched. The Less Than Full Skein needlepoint canvases can be stitched with cotton or wool or whatever you have but I think this one would benefit from being stitched with cotton thread or floss. The clean edges of cotton stitched needlepoint and the slight sheen will enhance this already beautiful design. This 16 mesh canvas should be stitched with 1 strand of DMC #5 thread or 2 strands of Paternayan wool. #3 DMC thread will probably be too big. I am not familiar enough with other sizes of cotton thread or wool yarn to suggest stranding. Do not feel that you have to use the exact colors as shown on the canvas. As Patt says, use what you have. I have not counted the number of colors in this design, it appears to be a lot. My instinct is to not fuss over the color use here, just have fun. The Triangles and Blocks needlepoint canvas measures 12.5 X 12.25 inches. The design area is 8.75 X 8.75 inches. It is 16 mesh. Needless to say, this is sold just as a needlepoint canvas, not a kit. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Included is the correct size needle for this canvas. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Less Than Full Skein Graphic Needlepoint Canvas

This is a great idea. Patt of Patt and Lee Designs had the idea to design needlepoint canvases to use up the many, many partial skeins of thread, floss or yarn all of us needlepointers always have. The Graphic needlepoint canvases design area is 8.75 X 9 inches. The entire canvas is 12.25 X 12.25, it is 14 mesh. It is always risky to use a leftover fiber for a new needlepoint project, you don't know if you have enough and if you buy more, there is always the dye lot issue. These Less Than Full Skein needlepoint canvases are a perfect and perfectly beautiful way to use an otherwise wasted resource. To quote Patt " Get out those skeins and just GO FOR IT. If you see a blue in the design, use the blue you have on hand and so on...." The Patt & Lee Designs needlepoint canvases are Giclee Original Design Needlepoint. These are superior needlepoint canvases, the edges and the colors are crisp & clean. This is a handsome graphic design. Patt's use of color is, as always, excellent but the point of these Less Than Full Skein canvases is to use what you have, not to follow the colors as shown on the canvas. 14 mesh canvas is the most versatile of all the meshes, you can use almost anything to stitch it and mix your threads up. This should be fun. You could remain in the same or similar color families or change all the colors. The only thing to remember is to always use the same substituted color where ever the original color you switched it for is used. Otherwise you will lose the pattern. This canvas does not include any threads or yarn. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each canvas includes a correct size needle. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction I like and a few of the best basic stitches I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Less Than Full Skein Circles Needlepoint Canvas

This is a something new and I think it is a great idea. Patt of Patt and Lee Designs had the idea to design needlepoint canvases to use up the many, many partial skeins of thread, floss or yarn all of us needlepointers always have. The Circles needlepoint canvases design area is 10.5 X 9 inches, it is 16 mesh. It is always risky to use a leftover fiber for a new needlepoint project, you don't know if you have enough and if you buy more, there is always the dye lot issue. These Less Than Full Skein needlepoint canvases are a perfect and perfectly beautiful way to use an otherwise wasted resource. To quote Patt " Get out those skeins and just GO FOR IT. If you see a blue in the design, use the blue you have on hand and so on...." The Patt & Lee Designs needlepoint canvases are Giclee Original Design Needlepoint. These are superior needlepoint canvases, the edges and the colors are crisp & clean. I call this Original Design Needlepoint canvas *Circles*. it is a bright, happy design. Do not feel that you have to use the exact colors as shown on the canvas. As Patt says, use what you have. Even the white and black can be a cream, an ecru, a navy, a brown, anything. The Circles needlepoint canvas measures 14.5 X 12 inches. The design area is 10.5 X 9 inches. it is 16 mesh mono canvas. I suggest stitching this 16 mesh canvas with one strand of #5 DMC thread or 2 strands of Paternayan wool. I am not familiar enough with other sizes of cotton thread or wool to suggest strand amounts. #3 thread is probably too big for this mesh Needless to say, this is sold as a canvas only, not a kit. This needlepoint canvas can be stitched with cotton, wool, indeed almost any needlepoint fiber you have on hand. The canvas includes a correct size needle. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Included is the correct size needle for this canvas. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Custom Geisha Kanji Edition Geisha Cats Needlepoint Canvas

Custom Geisha Kanji Edition Geisha Cats Needlepoint Kit

Geisha Cats is Patt & Lee's wonderful and very popular Needlepoint Design. Patt & I are friends, so I asked her about doing a special version of this design just for NewNeedlepoint.com, she agreed. The Kanji symbol in the upper right hand corner of the design is now the actual Kanji for Geisha. I know this change is not a big deal but I think it is nice. I like the look of the larger Kanji in the layout. The Patt & Lee Designs needlepoint canvases are Giclee Original Design Needlepoint. These are superior needlepoint canvases, the edges and the colors are crisp & clean. The Geisha Cats Needlepoint canvas design area is 11.5 X 8 inches. The entire canvas is 16 X 12 inches. It is 16 mesh. This charming canvas uses 15 different colors of DMC #5 Perle Cotton Floss. The sharp stitch edges and subtle sheen with Perle Cotton Floss will be perfect for this design. I have differed with Patt's color use on the Green combination used on the left-hand cat's kimono and the right -hand cat's sash. I choose a second combination of 2 greens for this, feeling the blue/green was too somber. I have included both combinations of greens in this kit, my choice and the one using to Patt's colors. You choose the one you like best. My choice of 2 greens is on the bottom of the picture. Patt's colors are at the top. Your Needlepoint Kit will include a Color Placement Stitch Guide and very complete directions. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Cats Hiding Needlepoint Canvas

Beginners It's Always Something Needlepoint Kit

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 inches, it is 16 mesh. We both thought that adding the text was the thing to do. We though the cat's startled expression perfectly illustrated it. The Patt & Lee Designs needlepoint canvases are Glicee Original Design Needlepoint. These are superior needlepoint canvases, the edges and the colors are crisp & clean. This canvas is an easy way for a beginner to learn to stitch. The canvas is adorable, which always makes stitching easier, for some reason. I would not recommend it for an absolute beginner. For them one of my small very beginner beginner's needlepoint canvases would probably be better but for a second or third project, this is perfect. I have assembled this kit with DMC #5 Perle Cotton Floss. The design has 10 colors and the crisp stitch edges and slight sheen from stitching with Perle Cotton will be wonderful here, plus this thread is a joy to stitch with. The It's Always Something Needlepoint Kit will include detailed and complete directions as well as basic needlepoint instruction. I will include the web site addresses of all my favorite basic needlepoint instruction sites. Experienced stitchers should feel free to ignore them. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Beginners It's Always Something Needlepoint Canvas

This is the first of the Beginner Level designs Patt of Patt & Lee Designs and I have been working on together. 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 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 inches, it is 16 mesh. We both thought that adding the text was the thing to do. We though the cat's startled expression perfectly illustrated it. The Patt & Lee Designs needlepoint canvases are Glicee Original Design Needlepoint. These are superior needlepoint canvases, the edges and the colors are crisp & clean. This canvas is an easy way for a beginner to learn to stitch. The canvas is adorable, which always makes stitching easier, for some reason. I would not recommend it for an absolute beginner. For them one of my small very beginner beginner's needlepoint canvases or ornament canvases would probably be better but for a second or third project, this is perfect. This needlepoint canvas will include detailed and complete directions as well as basic needlepoint instruction. I will include the web site addresses of all my favorite basic needlepoint instruction sites. Experienced stitchers should feel free to ignore them The It's Always Something Needlepoint Canvas does not include any threads. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each canvas includes the correct size needle. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

30 Houses Contemporary Sampler Needlepoint Kit

This is a recent needlepoint design from Patt of Patt & Lee Designs. I was struck by this when I saw it. It is a Contemporary Sampler. I like the idea, I like the graphic quality of the design. The color use here is exceptional, as is usual from Patt & Lee Designs. The design area is 10.75 X 9 inches. It is 16 mesh. The Patt & Lee Designs needlepoint canvases are Glicee Original Design Needlepoint. These are superior needlepoint canvases, the edges and the colors are crisp & clean. There are 30 houses using 23 colors in this design. Each of the 10 houses in the center area of the canvas is unique in style and color. I don't know how much detail you can see in my picture of this canvas. There are size limitations to what I can post here. Most of the houses in the inner square have nicely detailed different color window and door frames, one has a foundation and 2 have front stoops. I have assembled this kit using DMC #5 Perle Cotton Floss. I think the sharp edges and clear colors with the Perle Cotton will be outstanding for this design, all the detail will be clearly shown. This kit uses 27 skeins of floss. I have stayed as close as I could to Patt's Original color scheme with one change. I have changed the colors for the center 4-square, the background colors to the Text HOME. They are still colors used in the design, just slightly different. The House & Home Needlepoint Kit comes with a house by house, row by row Color Placement Guide. It is very detailed (or maybe it is obsessive) and places each color exactly where it belongs. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

30 Houses Contemporary Sampler Needlepoint Canvas

26 Colors Star Quilt Needlepoint Kit

There are indeed 26 colors used in the 4 quilt style stars on this needlepoint canvas. This is a wonderful quilt inspired original design by Patt and Lee Designs. The Patt & Lee Designs needlepoint canvases are Glicee Original Design Needlepoint. These are superior needlepoint canvases, the edges and the colors are crisp & clean. The design area is 9 X 9 inches, it is 18 mesh. This wonderful needlepoint design has been enhanced by NewNeedlepoint's expertly chosen colors, to make it into a complete needlepoint kit. I assembled this kit using DMC #5 Perle Cotton Floss. The Perle Cotton stitches sharper edges then wool does. I think those well defined color areas and the slight sheen of this floss will be absolutely wonderful for this needlepoint kit. The 26 Colors Star Quilt Needlepoint Kit measures 12.25 X 12.5. The design area is 9 X 9 inches. It is 18 mesh. I suggest stitching it with one strand of the DMC floss. The Needlepoint Kit will include a printed picture of this design marked with the color placements to use as a stitch guide. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

26 Colors Star Quilt Needlepoint Canvas

There are indeed 26 colors used in the 4 quilt style stars on this needlepoint canvas. This is a wonderful quilt inspired original design by Patt and Lee Designs. The color use in this design is inspired, I think this will be a spectacular finished needlepoint project. The Patt & Lee Designs needlepoint canvases are Glicee Original Design Needlepoint. These are superior needlepoint canvases, the edges and the colors are crisp & clean. The design area is 9 X 9 inches, it is 18 mesh. The entire canvas is 12.5 X 12.5 inches. The canvas does not include any threads or yarn. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each canvas includes the correct size needle. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Patt & Lee's Yellow Tabby Cat Counted Thread Chart & Canvas for Needlepoint

Several people have suggested to me that I try listing some Counted Thread Charts on NewNeedlepoint.com. I am always willing to try something new so here goes. The Yellow Tabby Cat Counted Thread Chart is in full color. The colors used on the chart are the exact colors you should stitch that area, as detailed on the DMC color list, by number. The design area is 143 stitches wide by 199 stitches high, by my figuring on a 14 mesh canvas that would be 10.2 inches wide X 14.2 Inches high This Counted Thread chart comes with a 19 X 19 inch Zweigart 14 mesh mono canvas. The canvas has already been prepared for stitching, I have machine hemmed the raw edges. For those of us who stitch without a frame, it makes the canvas much nicer to work on.

The chart is on 5 pages of 11X 17 , including the cover
This design is in full color, the design has already been enlarged making it easy to read and follow, no magnifier needed.
A thread list, keyed to DMC color numbers, is included.
The chart includes a stitch count by color.

This chart and canvas will come rolled into a mailing tube, the canvas will not be folded. This canvas does not include any threads or yarn. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Patt & Lee's Sea Otter Counted Thread Chart & Canvas for Needlepoint

patt & Lee's Sea Otter design was selected for a teaching session at the June 2008 EGA Monteray Sea Ottersea Asilimar Conference held in Monteray, California. Now, I have no idea what that organization is but if they are protecting Sea Otters, I am all for it. I think this Sea Otter is just lounging, hanging out, as it were. I think this is a wonderful small design. The Sea Otter Counted Thread Chart is in full color. The colors used on the chart are the exact colors you should stitch that area, as detailed on the DMC color list, by number. The design area measures 112 stitches wide by 63 stitches high. Translated to 14 mesh canvas that is 8 inches wide by 4.5 inches high. This Counted Thread Chart includes a 13 X 13 inch 14 mesh Zweigart mono canvas. The edges of the canvas have been hemmed and it is ready to be stitched. The Chart comes enclosed in a clear plastic sleeve with notebook holes, so it can be stored easily.

The chart is on 2 pages of 11X 17, including the cover.
This design is in full color, the design has already been enlarged making it easy to read and follow, no magnifier needed.
A thread list, keyed to DMC color numbers, is included.
The chart includes a stitch count by color.

Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Patt & Lee's Patient Cat Counted Thread Chart & Canvas for Needlepoint

I wasn't sure what to name this design. I like this watchful cat, leith his tongue out. I thought about "hungry?" or "anticipation" but I think this is better. This is one of Patt & Lee's 2009 designs. The Counted Thread Chart, Patient Cat, is in full color. The colors used on the chart are the exact colors you should stitch that area, as detailed on the DMC color list, by number. The design area is 200 stitches wide by 136 stitches high. Translated into canvas size, using a 14 mesh canvas it is 14 inches wide (14.2) by 9.7 inches high. This Counted Thread Chart includes a 23 X 14 inch 14 mesh Zweigart mono canvas. The edges of the canvas have been hemmed and it is ready to be stitched. The Chart comes enclosed in a clear plastic sleeve with notebook holes, so it can be stored easily.

The chart is on 3 pages of 11X 17 , including the cover
This design is in full color, the design has already been enlarged making it easy to read and follow, no magnifier needed.
A thread list, keyed to DMC color numbers, is included
The chart includes a stitch count by color.

Patt & Lee's Less Than Full Skein Striped Cats Counted Thread Chart & Canvas for Needlepoint

This is the Counted Thread Chart for Patt & Lee's wonderful Less Than Full Skein Striped Cats. The Less Than Full Skein designs are perfect for using up all those odd skeins, pieces and ends of yarn, thread or floss we all have. Patt has stitched a wonderful sample of this design, using 65 different colors and stitches. She sent it to me with the funny suggestion that this would drive me crazy. I think it is spectacular but she is right it would drive me nuts trying to stitch it with this many different stitches. I think it is a "tour de force" This Counted Thread Chart does not come with a stitch guide showing these stitches. This sample is Patt's own work and the stitches she chose to use. The Counted Thread Chart for Striped Cats The Chart is in full color. The colors used on the chart are the exact colors you should stitch that area, as detailed on the DMC color list, by number. The design area is 149 stitches wide by 205 stitches high. Translated into a canvas size, using 16 mesh canvas that is 9.3 inches wide by 12.8 inches high. This Counted Thread Chart includes a 19 X 19 inch 16 mesh Zweigart mono canvas. The edges have been hemmed and it is ready to be stitched. the Chart comes enclosed in a clear plastic envelope with notebook holes, so it can be stored easily. This is what Patt told me to say.

The chart is on 4 pages of 11X 17 , including the cover
This design is in full color, the design has already been enlarged making it easy to read and follow, no magnifier needed.
A thread list, keyed to DMC color numbers, is included.
The chart includes a stitch count by color.

Patt & Lee's Ladies in Corsets Counted Thread Chart & Canvas for Needlepoint

This is a brand new design from Patt & Lee. This is the first, anywhere, introduction of these 3 fine ladies in their 1920's era corsets. The Counted Thread Chart for Ladies in Corsets is in full color. The colors used on the chart are the exact colors you should stitch that area, as detailed on the DMC color list, by number. The design area is 175 inches wide by 201 sides high. Translated into 16 mesh canvas that is 11 inches wide (10.93) by 12.5 inches high. This Counted Thread Chart includes a 17 X 19 inch 16 mesh Zweigart mono canvas. The edges of the canvas have been hemmed and it is ready to be stitched. The Chart comes enclosed in a clear plastic sleeve with notebook holes, so it can be stored easily.

The chart is on 3 pages of 11X 17 , including the cover
This design is in full color, the design has already been enlarged making it easy to read and follow, no magnifier needed.
A thread list, keyed to DMC color numbers, is included.
The chart includes a stitch count by color.

Patt & Lee's Geisha Cats with Custom Kanji Counted Thread Chart & Canvas for Needlepoint

This is Patt's custom adaptation, just for NewNeedlepoint.com, of her popular Geisha Cats Needlepoint Design. The Kanji in the upper right hand corner is the actual Kanji symbol for Geisha. This was my idea and Patt was nice enough to add it to her wonderful design. I know it really does not make any difference but I like it anyway. The Geisha Cats Counted Thread chart is in full color. The colors used on the chart are the exact colors you should stitch that area, as detailed on the DMC color list, by number. The design measures 140 stitches high by 200 stitches wide. Translated onto 18 mesh canvas, this is 7.75 inches high (7.77) by 11.25 (11.11) inches wide. This Counted Thread Chart includes a 15 X 16.5 inch 18 mesh Zweigart mono canvas. The edges of the canvas have been hemmed and it is ready to be stitched. The Chart comes enclosed in a clear plastic sleeve with notebook holes, so it can be stored easily.

The chart is on 3 pages of 11 X 17 , including the cover
This design is in full color, the design has already been enlarged making it easy to read and follow, no magnifier needed.
A thread list, keyed to DMC color numbers, is included.
The chart includes a stitch count by color.

Below is the original Geisha Cats design, beautifully stitched by Patt. This Counted Thread Chart does not include a stitch guide showing these stitches. This sample is just how Patt chose to stitch it. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Patt & Lee's Cat in Pink Flowers Counted Thread Chart and Canvas for Needlepoint

I love the expression on the cat's face. He (or she) is peeking out from under some very pretty pink flowers. This is a charming small Counted Thread Chart. The Chart is in full color. The colors used on the chart are the exact colors you should stitch that area, as detailed on the DMC color list, by number. The design size isis 71 stitches wide by 113 stitches long. Translating that to 16 mesh canvas that makes this piece 4.5 inches (4.43) wide by 7 inches high (7.06). This Counted Thread Chart includes a 13.5 X 11.75 inch 16 mesh Zweigart mono canvas. The edges of the canvas have been hemmed and it is ready to be stitched. The Chart comes enclosed in a clear plastic sleeve with notebook holes, so it can be stored easily.

The chart is on 2 pages, including the cover, of 11X 17
This design is in full color, the design has already been enlarged making it easy to read and follow, no magnifier needed.
A thread list, keyed to DMC color numbers, is included.
The chart includes a stitch count by color.

Matisse Chair Hand Painted Needlepoint Kit

This needlepoint design looks like a painting by the great Henri Matisse to me. It does have that *flavor* about it. I was struck with this from the moment I saw it. I have named it "Matisse Chair" The Matisse Chair needlepoint canvas has been in my own collection for a long time. This is another one I picked threads for over and over again but never did stitch. I want to make sure you know that whoever cut this canvas made it quite small outside the design area. The bottom has barely 1.25 inches of white canvas, the top has 1.50" and the sides both have 1.75 inches of extra canvas. I do wish who ever it is that thinks this is ok would stop doing this. This is a very nicely stitch painted design, I can't read the designer name, I couldn't read it even before I hemmed the canvas either. The price of this kit reflects the outside the design canvas issue. The design area is 14 inches tall by 10 inches wide. I thought, at first it was 12 mesh mono canvas but it counts out as 14 mesh, The entire canvas is 17.25 X 13.25 inches. The only other thing I need to point out is that I had trouble getting the true values on some of the colors in my picture. There are red accents in the design but most of what looks red in the design (the table top and most of the flowers) are really a beautiful raspberry color. The building on the left is light brown, not dark red. I have designed this kit using Paternayan 100% Persian Needlepoint Wool. It can be stitched with either 2 or all 3 strands of the wool. I suggest you do a small test square on the edge and decide which amount of coverage you prefer. There is plenty of wool included to stitch this either way. This kit uses 8 colors, they are all very rich jewel tones. This should be a lovely piece when stitched. The Matisse Chair needlepoint kit will not come with a color placement stitch guide , it will include very detailed color placement directions plus some possible stitch ideas. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Matisse Chair Hand Painted Needlepoint Canvas

This needlepoint design looks like a painting by the great Henri Matisse to me. It does have that *flavor* about it. I was struck with this from the moment I saw it. I have named it "Matisse Chair" The design area is 14 inches tall X 10 inches wide it is 14 mesh. The Matisse Chair needlepoint canvas has been in my own collection for a long time. This is another one I picked threads for over and over again but never did stitch. I want to make sure you know that whoever cut this canvas made it quite small outside the design area. The bottom has barely 1.25 inches of white canvas, the top has 1.50" and the sides both have 1.75 inches of extra canvas. I do wish who ever it is that thinks this is ok would stop doing this. This is a very nicely stitch painted design, I can't read the designer name, I couldn't read it even before I hemmed the canvas either. The price of this canvas reflects the outside the design canvas issue. This canvas uses 8 colors but it was my intention, when I planned to stitch it, to add more colors. I was going to eliminate some of the color repetition in the design and add more color. This would not be difficult to do. This canvas does not include any threads or yarn. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each canvas includes the correct size needle. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Wee Needle Hand Painted Spring Wreath Needlepoint Kit

There is something very pleasing about this design. The flowers are uncomplicated, the colors clear and bright. My immediate thought when I first saw it was *Spring Flowers*. This is a Stitch Painted Needlepoint Canvas by Wee Needle. The design area is a circle 8 inches across on 18 mesh mono canvas. The Spring Wreath Needlepoint Kit is suitable for beginners, it can be stitched by someone just beginning with basic stitches or by someone more experienced who would like to add more complicated decorative stitches. There are 12 colors used in this pretty design including the white for the background. I have stayed close to the colors as they are painted on the canvas with the floss I have chosen with one exception. The colors the designer used for this canvas are not just the ordinary colors you might expect, they are excellent and somewhat unusual colors. I have, however, changed the brown and beige flowers to a medium muted bittersweet with golden brown outlines, a much prettier combination. I have assembled this kit using Anchor & DMC #8 Perle Cotton Floss. #8 floss is a joy to stitch on 18 mesh canvas. It can be stitched with one strand of floss or 2, the decision is yours. I suggest you stitch a small area with color both ways and choose which amount of coverage you like best. There is plenty of floss included, each ball equals 2 skeins of floss. The kit includes complete stitching directions. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Wee Needle Hand Painted Spring Wreath Needlepoint Canvas

Spring Bulb Garden Hand Painted Needlepoint Kit

This is a lovely hand painted large needlepoint kit from Danji Designs. This the kind of needlepoint I love to stitch, lots of color and pattern and little background. The design area is 14 X 13.75 inches. The entire canvas measures 18.75 X 18.24, it is 13 mesh. There are 19 colors in this design. The 13 mesh canvas needs a thicker floss or wool for proper coverage but I wanted to do this kit with DMC Perle Cotton Floss. I think that the sheen and the very crisp edges from stitching with Perle Cotton Floss will be wonderful on this design but I don't stock DMC #3 Perle Cotton Floss (yet, I hope to someday) so I assembled this kit using DMC #5 Perle Cotton. It should be stitched with a doubled strand. There are 30 skeins of floss with this kit, The balls of Ecru for the background are double skein size. The Spring Bulb Garden Needlepoint Kit will include very detailed Color Placement Directions as well as general directions and suggestions for stitching this canvas. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction I like and a few of the best basic stitches I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Spring Bulb Garden Hand Painted Needlepoint Canvas

This is a lovely hand painted large needlepoint canvas from Danji Designs. This the kind of needlepoint I love to stitch, lots of color and pattern and little background. The design area is 14 X 13.75 inches. The entire canvas measures 18.75 X 18.24, it is 13 mesh. I recommend stitching 13 mesh canvas with a thicker type of thread. Use a wool, a #3 floss, #5 floss doubled or a any other substantial type of thread/yarn. There are 21 colors n this design, it is a very colorful spring garden, indeed. This canvas does not include any threads or yarn. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each canvas includes a correct size needle. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction I like and a few of the best basic stitches I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Sassi Hearts Hand Painted Needlepoint Kit

Valentine's Days is coming and I am thinking of hearts. Surprisingly I have more then a few Heart design needlepoints right now. I think it is time to list them. This Hand Painted Needlepoint Canvas does have a name and a designers name (I think). I did not note them down before I hemmed this canvas. As best I can tell, this was called "sweet hearts" but the designer's name is unreadable. This design does not look "sweet" to me at all, I have re-named it Sassi Hearts and it is sassy indeed. The design area is 11 inches X 9.5 inches. The entire canvas measures 13.25 X 12.25. Who ever cut this canvas, cut it too small and I should have taped the edges instead of hemming them, but the canvas edges were very raw, so I folded them over as small as I could and machine stitched them. Sassi Hearts is 14 mesh. This design uses a surprising 18 colors. The colors are sophisticated and very good. I was surprised how good. I don't think you can tell from my picture but the smaller hearts in the background are outlined with gold metallic. I have used a copper metallic for these smaller heart outlines. I think the warm copper on the colors used as background for the hearts will be spectacular. I have assembled this kit using DMC #5 Perle Cotton Floss. The range of colors I have this in allowed me to duplicate the colors used with one exception. I do not have a color to replicate the bright Agean Blue on the upper right hand side of the curved border. I did my best. I forgot to include the Kreinik Copper Metallic Braid Thread in my main picture of the DMC floss so I took a small picture of it. Your Needlepoint Kit will include a Color Placement Stitch Guide and complete directions. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Sassi Hearts Hand Painted Needlepoint Canvas

Valentine's Days is coming and I am thinking of hearts. Surprisingly I have a more then a few Heart design needlepoints right now. I think it is time to list them. This Hand Painted Needlepoint Canvas does have a name and a designers name (I think). I did not note them down before I hemmed this canvas. As best I can tell, this was called "sweet hearts" but the designer's name is unreadable. This design does not look "sweet" to me at all, I have re-named it Sassi Hearts and it is sassy indeed. The design area is 11 inches X 9.5 inches. The entire canvas measures 13.25 X 12.25. Who ever cut this canvas, cut it too small and I should have taped the edges instead of hemming them, but the canvas edges were very raw, so I folded them over as small as I could and machine stitches them. Sassi Hearts is 14 mesh. I don't know if this shows in my picture but the smaller hearts in the background are outlined in metallic gold. There are a surprising 18 colors in this design. The color use here is very sophisticated and very good. This canvas does not include any threads or yarn. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each canvas includes a correct size needle. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

NewNeedlepoint's Hand Painted Roses Needlepoint Kit

An original design, stitch painted needlepoint canvas designed by us, NewNeedlepoint.com. I am very proud of our new line of Hand Painted Canvases. This is a collage of Roses, there are 11 of them in 3 different sizes. The design area is 11.5 X 11.5 inches. The entire canvas is 15.25 X 15.5 inches, it is 16 mesh. There are 4 rose colors used in this design, ranging from deep rose pink to rose pink, to light rose pink to pale pink. Each rose uses 4 shades of the color, each in a slightly different way. No 2 roses are exactly alike. The center or pistil of each rose is painted with a medium yellow. I was not sure what shade of yellow or gold I wanted that to be, so I had my husband (the painter, I am the designer) do it in a light color. I have assembled this kit using DMC #% Perle Cotton Floss. It should be stitched with a single strand of floss. The #5 Perle cotton will stitch up giving each rose clean, defined edges and a slight sheen. I have picked colors ranging from deep rose pink, to light pink. The center of each flower will be a very nice shade of medium dark yellow. The outlines are, of course, black and the background is a lovely ultra pale cream color. It will set off these colors wonderfully. The Roses Collage Kit will not include a color placement stitch guide, it is clear from the painted colors on the canvas where each color goes on each rose. it will include detailed instructions, specific to this design. NewNeedlepoint.com's original design needlepoint canvases are all hand drawn on Zweigart 100% cotton white mono needlepoint canvas. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

NewNeedlepoint's Hand Painted Roses Needlepoint Canvas

Hand Painted Tulips Needlepoint Kit

This is a wonderful needlepoint canvas, it is all tulips. It is obviously handpainted & stitch painted but I have no idea by who. It does remind me of a canvas by Danji Designs but it is not signed so I am not sure. The design area is 12.75 X13.25 inches, it is 14 mesh. There is one issue with this canvas I want to mention. Who ever cut this canvas did not leave quite enough blank canvas around the edge of the design area. When I folded over & stitched the raw edges of this canvas, I made the folds as small as possible still.... The left side of the canvas has 2.25 inches of blank canvas, that is plenty. The right side has a bit under 2 inches, that too is enough. The bottom has 1.25 inches of canvas & the top has not quite an inch. I am pretty sure this will be enough for the stitched canvas to be finished but I would not stitch the extra 2-3 rows outside the border, for finishing, on the bottom & top. I do wish everyone would take care to leave enough canvas outside the design. The price of this kit reflects the issue with the amount of canvas outside the design. The tulips needlepoint canvas has 19 whole tulips & 11 partial tulips. The colors are beige/caramel, purple/lavender, red/pink/brown, yellow/gold, yellow/lavender & light pink/dark pink. The leaves are done in 3 shades of green. The Tulips needlepoint canvas measures 17 (wide) X 15.25 inches. The design area is 12.75 (wide) X 13.25 inches. it is 14 mesh mono canvas. There is a partial line border drawn on part of the canvas, do not stitch it as a border. I have assembled this kit using DMC #5 Pearle Cotton floss. I think the clean stitched edges and slight sheen using Pearle cotton floss will be lovely stitched on this needlepoint canvas. Tulips uses 16 different colors & 32 skeins of floss. It should be stitched with a single strand of floss. I have stayed close to the colors painted on this canvas, use that as your exact color placement guide. COLOR USE GUIDE, BY FLOWER COLOR: BEIGE/CARAMEL TULIPS caramel # 762 3 skeins beige # 442 3 skeins yellow details use # 727 brown details use # 938 RED TULIPS red # 817 2 skeins brown # 938 2 skeins PINK TULIPS medium pink #962 2 skeins light pink #963 2 skeins brown details use # 938 YELLOW TULIPS yellow #727 2 skeins for caramel details use # 762 for beige details use #422 for lavender details use # 211 for dark purple details use #327 PURPLE TULIPS deep purple #327 1 skein medium purple #553 1 skein light purple #211 2 skeins LEAVES dark green #890 1 skein medium green #469 2 skeins light green #3348 3 skeins BACKGROUND WHITE 5 skeins Your Needlepoint Kit will include the color placement guide above with detailed directions. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas and color use directions. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Hand Painted Tulips Needlepoint Canvas

This is a wonderful needlepoint canvas, it is all tulips. It is obviously handpainted & stitch painted but I have no idea by who. This design does look like a similar canvas by Danji Design but it is not signed. The design area is 12.75 X13.25 inches, it is 14 mesh. There is one issue with this canvas I want to mention. Who ever cut this canvas did not leave quite enough blank canvas around the edge of the design area. When I folded over & stitched the raw edges of this canvas, I made the folds as small as possible still.... The left side of the canvas has 2.25 inches of blank canvas, that is plenty. The right side has a bit under 2 inches, that too is enough. The bottom has 1.25 inches of canvas & the top has not quite an inch. I am pretty sure this will be enough for the stitched canvas to be finished but I would not stitch the extra 2-3 rows outside the border, for finishing, on the bottom & top. I do wish everyone would take care to leave enough canvas outside the design. The price of this canvas reflects the issue with the amount of canvas outside the design. The Tulips needlepoint canvas has 19 whole tulips and 11 partial tulips. The Tulips needlepoint canvas measures 17 (wide) X 15.25 inches. The design area is 12.75 (wide) X 13.25 inches. it is 14 mesh mono canvas. There is a partial line border drawn on part of the canvas, do not stitch it as a border. This canvas does not include any threads or yarn. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each canvas includes the correct size needle. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Chrysanthemums Hand Painted Needlepoint Kit

This is a gorgeous, large needlepoint canvas by Danji Designs. It is beautifully hand painted on 12 mesh canvas so it will stitch up quickly, despite it's size. The design area is 13.5 inches across and the entire canvas is 19 X 19 inches. This design can be stitched as a circle or as a square, I have included plenty of background yarn so you can stitch it either way. I think this is one of the prettiest designs of this type I have seen. The layout and the simplicity appeals to me. I have assembled this kit using Paternayan 100% Persian Needlepoint Wool. I suggest stitching this canvas using 2 strands of the yarn. Paternayan Wool is remarkably easy to strand. It can be stitched with all 3 strands, if you prefer a heavier coverage but it does become a little harder to pull the stitches through using 3 strands. I have included Kreinik #16 Gold Braid thread for the gold framework behind the design. This would be wonderful stitched using a Slanted Gobelin Stitch, if you do be sure to double the Gold Braid or the stitching will look too skimpy. The Chrysanthemums Needlepoint Kit will include complete color placement directions using my own hand-made color reference guide (pitiful but effective). All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me at m@newneedlepoint.com and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Chrysanthemums Hand Painted Needlepoint Canvas

Beginner's Hand Painted iris Needlepoint Kit

Another in my series of needlepoint kits for beginners. This pretty hand painted iris design needlepoint canvas is from Danji Designs. I think it is beautiful, for beginners or not, the colors are lovely. This is a small needlepoint canvas, the design area is 6 X 6 inches. The entire canvas measures 10 X 10 inches and is easy to stitch 14 mesh. I have assembled this kit using DMC #5 Perle cotton floss, it stitches up with crisp clean edges and a slight sheen, it will be lovely for this Iris. I have used "moonlight white for the background. I suggest one of the simple decorative stitches for the Iris' background. The Beginner's iris kit includes complete directions plus my Beginner's Manual includes basic stitches, some of the simpler fancy stitches and a "what i wish they had told me about needlepoint when I was a newbie" section (you will like that one). Experienced stitchers should feel free to ignore them. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Beginner's Hand Painted 4 Tulips Needlepoint Kit

I am quite "taken" with Jane Wheeler's wonderful Hand Painted Needlepoint Designs. Her colors are excellent and I always find her designs to be cheerful for lack of a better word. This is a beginner level design of 4 Tulips, in 4 boxes, each in different colors. The design area is 9 X 9 inches. The entire canvas measures 12.75 X 12.75 inches, it is easy to stitch 14 mesh. This design, of course, could also be for more experienced stitchers with the addition of decorative stitches, beyond the basic ones. I have assembled this kit using DMC #5 Perle Cotton Floss. The design uses a surprising 12 colors. The crisp stitch edges and slight sheen with Perle Cotton will be perfect for this design. This needlepoint canvas is suitable for beginners. A color placement stitch guide comes with it plus it will include detailed and complete directions as well as my pretty good basic needlepoint instruction booklet. I include the web site addresses of all my favorite basic needlepoint instruction sites. Experienced stitchers should feel free to ignore them. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Art Deco Poppies Needlepoint Kit

The is the latest version of my Art Deco Poppies Needlepoint canvas. It is meticulously Stitch Drawn using Stitch Painting principles on 16 mesh mono canvas. The design area is 8.25 X 6.25 inches. The entire canvas measures 14 X 11 inches, there is plenty of room outside the design area if you want to add a border treatments. I designed the colors for this kit using an actual picture of a California Poppy. That poppy had a deep purple *throat* and a red body, so that is how I colored this kit. The vines and leaves are in 2 shades of green and the background is a very pale purple. This should stitch up to be a beautiful canvas. The sample picture of this design shows everything except the centers of the flowers outlined. When stitching this kit, the only outlines you need are around the petals of the flowers. I could not decide if the petals should be outlined in the same deep purple as the flowers *throat* or in a darker shade of red. My indecision works to your benefit. I am including both a darker red and the extra purple, I will leave the decision up to you, the stitcher. It was also not possible to draw in the pistils on the flowers, as shown in the picture. That is another option when stitching this design. I will include a skein of pale gold floss for the pistils (the lines with dots ends in the very center of the flowers) you can add them or not. You can also outline the lighter green areas on the leaves with the darker green, if you like but it is not necessary. The vines should not be outlined, they will be stitched using the darker green gloss. The Art Deco Poppies Needlepoint kit gives you choices, several ways to customize the finished canvas. Your Needlepoint Kit will include a Color Placement Stitch Guide and very complete directions. NewNeedlepoint.com's original design needlepoint canvases are all hand drawn in black or gray on Zweigart 100% cotton white mono needlepoint canvas. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Art Deco Poppies Needlepoint Canvas

My Art Deco Poppies Needlepoint Canvas is for sale as just the canvas. So many of us have such huge *stashes* of threads that could be used to stitch this wonderful original design needlepoint canvas. The design area is 8.25 X 6.25 inches. This canvas is carefully Stitch Drawn using Stitch Painting Principles on 16 mesh mono canvas. The entire canvas measures 14 X 11 inches. There is plenty of room outside the design area if you want to add an additional border to this design. The Art Deco Poppies needlepoint canvas will come with basic stitching directions. The picture of this design shows quite a bit of outlining. Actually the only outlining you need is around the petals if the flower. That can be done on the same color as the *throat (center) of the flower, as a darker shade of the color you choose for the petals or a different color entirely. The pistils are not drawn in but can be added, if you like. it is not necessary to outline the leaves but it if want to outline the lighter areas of the leaves using the darker color you use on the rest of the leaves, that is up to you. The vines should not be outlined, they should be stitched with the darker of the colors you choose for the leaves (or not, I know I love lots of choices so.....) This canvas does not include any threads or yarn. NewNeedlepoint.com's original design needlepoint canvases are all hand drawn in black or gray on Zweigart 100% cotton white mono needlepoint canvas. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each canvas includes the correct size needle. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Antique Wood Block Peony Needlepoint Kit

The inspiration for this design is an Antique Wood Block Print. I had no idea how this design would look when stitched, really. I don't have the time to stitch most of the designs I do, so I visualize them stitched. I always liked this design but even so......When I saw the Antique Wood Block Peony stitched I was floored, for lack of a better word. This design has been Stitch Drawn on 18 mesh canvas. This is a NewNeedlepoint original design. The design area is a circle 7.5 inches across. The entire canvas is 13x 11.5 inches. Below is a previous version of this design stitched by Dr. Denise Neilsen-Hall of Chicago. This will give you an idea of how this canvas could look when stitched. I have assembled this Kit using the same threads and colors used in the stitched sample above. I have used DMC #8 Perle Cotton Floss. if you haven't stitched 18 mesh canvas with #8 floss yet you are in for a pleasant surprise. This design should be stitched with the floss doubled for adequate coverage of these deep, rich colors. #8 size Perle Cotton Floss only comes in double skien balls, so the kit will include enough extra if you want to make the circle up to 1/2 inch bigger across. There is plenty of room on the canvas to do so and still have room for the 2-3 rows of extra stitching for finishing, if you want. Your Antique Wood Block Peony Needlepoint Kit will include a Stitch and Color Placement Guide. The color placements are marked on a picture of the design plus I will send a color print of the finished canvas, for reference. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction I like and a few of the best basic stitches I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Antique Wood Block Peony Needlepoint Canvas

16 Hearts Needlepoint Kit for Beginners

I wanted to do a design that was not too complicated or intimidating for beginners to stitch. 16 Hearts is a variation of the multiple hearts design with 16 hearts and their shadows done in 4 color combinations. The design area is 8 X 8 inches, it is 16 mesh. This design is Line Drawn done using Stitch Painted principles This is the new, much improved version of this design. Although the design might look like it would be difficult to stitch, it isn't. The finely done Stitch by Stitch line drawing This is a Stitch -Drawn design of 16 hearts, each with it's shadow in boxes on a cream color background. I have assembled this kit using 4 color combinations, so there will be 4 of each color heart. These hearts are w great way for someone new to needlepoint to try some of the wonderful decorative stitches to stitch the hearts with or to just stitch using a basic basketweave or tent stitch. The colors in this will be wonderful, I will include complete directions, uber-complete directions and a color placement guide. I will also be avaiiable, by email, to answer any questions you might have. The color pairs are: DMC # 309 & #225 DMC # 816 & 3731 DMC # 335 & 3354 DMC # 326 & 899 The entire canvas is 11 X 11 inches. I know that the picture of this canvas, unstitched, does not look like much. You need to remember that Stitch-Drawing on curved lines does not look that great but it will stitch up beautifully. NewNeedlepoint.com's original design needlepoint canvases are all hand drawn in black or gray on Zweigart 100% cotton white mono needlepoint canvas. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00

The Empress Hand Painted Needlepoint Kit

The Empress is one of a pair of wonderful hand painted needlepoint canvases by Jackie Richey. There is an Emperor design canvas too but I am selling them separately. Jackie Richey appears to specialize in this very fine Oriental and Asian influence needlepoint design. She does very nice work, this is a beautiful canvas. The design area is 10 X 12 inches. The entire canvas measures 14 X 16 inches, it is 18 mesh. The Empress Needlepoint canvas has been very carefully Stitch Painted. There are 12 colors in this design. The design also calls for quite a bit of metallic gold stitching. I have picked Kreinik High Lustre Gold Metallic Braid Thread for the gold stitching on the Empresses clothing. I have also chosen Kreinik White Metallic Braid Thread for the white details on her collar and sleeves plus I have included Kreinik Yellow Metallic Braid Thread for the lighter gold area on the base of her chair, at her feet. The Empress Needlepoint Kit has been assembled using Anchor and DMC #8 perle Cotton Floss. Stitching on 18 mesh canvas with #8 Floss is a pleasure, if you haven't used it yet you are in for a surprise. I prefer to stitch with the #8 Floss doubled on 18 mesh canvas but that is a personal preference based on the amount of canvas coverage I like. I suggest you do a tiny test area to see which way you like it best. Where the colors are similar on both the Emperor and the Empress Needlepoints I have used the same colors and the same background colors for both kits. If stitched as a pair they will "suit" each other. The subtle sheen from the Perle Cotton Floss and the sparkle from the Kreinik Metallic threads will make this needlepoint design just gorgeous, when stitched. Your kit will include a Color Placement Stitch Guide with a picture of this design showing the color placements and complete directions. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction I like and a few of the best basic stitches I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

The Empress Hand Painted Needlepoint Canvas

The Emperor Hand Painted Needlepoint Kit

The Emperor is a carefully Stitch Painted needlepoint canvas by Jackie Ritchey. She appears to specialize in creating these wonderful oriental and Asian influenced deigns. The Emperor is the companion canvas to the Empress, also listed here on NewNeedlepoint.com as both a canvas and a kit. They are being sold separately. The design area is 10 X 12 inches. The entire canvas measures 14 X 16 inches, it is 18 mesh. The Emperor needlepoint uses 16 colors including quite a bit of gold metallic. I have assembled this kit with Anchor and DMC #8 Perle Cotton Floss. Stitching 18 mesh with #8 floss is much easier. if you haven't tried it yet, you are in for a surprise. I prefer to stitch with the #8 Floss doubled on 18 mesh canvas but that is a personal preference based on the amount of canvas coverage I like. I suggest you do a tiny test area to see which way you like it best. I have included Krenik Gold Metallic Braid Thread for the gold ornamentation on the Emperor's clothing. I have also picked Kreinik Silver Metallic Braid Thread for the gray lining areas on the Emperor's robe. I used Kreinik Copper Metallic Braid Thread for the gold area at the base of the chair, next to his feet, too. There is a small error in the painting of this canvas. This is how you can tell it is, indeed, hand painted. The painter forgot to paint fill the 2 small areas at the top of his cape. They have been left white with just the thin black outline. Those 2 areas will be stitched with the same color used for the background of his cape. Where the colors are similar on both the Emperor and the Empress Needlepoints I have used the same colors and the same background colors for both kits. If stitched as a pair they will "suit" each other. The subtle sheen from the Perle Cotton Floss and the sparkle from the Kreinik Metallic threads will make this an amazing needlepoint, when stitched. Your Emperor Needlepoint Kit will include a Color Placement Stitch Guide using a picture of the canvas to show the exact color placements and complete directions. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction I like and a few of the best basic stitches I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

The Emperor Hand Painted Needlepoint Canvas

The Emperor is a wonderfully and carefully Stitch Painted needlepoint canvas by Jackie Ritchey. She appears to specialize in creating these excellent oriental and Asian influenced deigns. The Emperor is the companion canvas to the Empress, also listed here on NewNeedlepoint.com as both a canvas and a kit. They are being sold separately. The design area is 10 X 12 inches. The entire canvas measures 14 X 16 inches, it is 18 mesh. The Emperor needlepoint design uses 16 colors and has several areas calling for metallic threads. There is a small error in the painting of this canvas. This is how you can tell it is, indeed, hand painted. The painter forgot to paint fill the 2 small areas at the top of his cape. They have been left white with just the thin black outline. I suggest they be stitched with the same color used for the background of his cape. This canvas does not include any threads or yarn. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each canvas includes a correct size needle. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction I like and a few of the best basic stitches I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Shaded Street Hand Painted Needlepoint Kit

This lovely small needlepoint canvas, designed by Gail Lang, reminds me of Savannah, but it could be any city with streets like this, Charleston, SC or even Beacon Hill, Boston in the summer. The design area is 4 X 4 inches. The entire canvas is 8.25 X 8.25 inches, it is 18 mesh There are 10 colors in this Hand Painted design. For this kit I added 2 more colors. The design has the window box flowers the same colors as the house. I thought this was redundant and added 2 more colors for the flowers. I have used Anchor and DMC #8 Perle Cotton Floss for this kit. If you have not stitched with #8 floss on 18 mesh canvas yet, you are in for a surprise. You can stitch with this floss single strand or double, it depends on how much coverage you prefer. I suggest you stitch a small test square to determine this. I have included plenty of floss to stitch this canvas either way. #8 Perle Cotton Floss only comes in double skein balls. This kit includes a color placement stitch guide and stitching directions and suggestions All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Shaded Street Hand Painted Needlepoint Canvas

This lovely small needlepoint canvas reminds me of Savannah, but it could be any city with streets like this, Charleston, SC or even Beacon Hill, Boston in the summer. The design area is 4 X 4 inches. The entire canvas is 8.25 X 8.25 inches, it is 18 mesh There are 10 colors in this Hand Painted design. For the kit I assembled with this canvas I added 2 more colors. The design has the window box flowers the same colors as the house. I thought this was redundant and added 2 more colors for the flowers. This needlepoint is designed by Gail Lang, I was not sure I could call it a graphic design but in the end, I did just that. The canvas does not include any threads or yarn. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each canvas includes the correct size needle. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Lee's Hand Painted Kimono Needlepoint Canvas

This is a lovely small hand painted needlepoint canvas from Lee Design. I always love the Lee oriental theme designs and the colors they use. There are 11 colors used in the design. the design area is 5.5 x 6.5 inches, whch leaves 1/2 inch of stitching around the canvas. I probably should not have stitched the hems of this canvas, I should have taped them instead. The canvas has been cut very small for this design. The entire canvas measures 8.25 X 8 inches. it is 18 mesh. The Kimono has some Silver Metallic in the design and the top half of the Kimono could be stitched in 2 shades of Gold Metallic but I think that will be too much Metallic and will over power the beautiful colors in the rest of this design. This canvas does not include any threads or yarn. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each canvas includes a correct size needle. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

"Dolly Mamas" Stitching Goddess Hand Painted Needlepoint Kit

She reminds me of Glinda, the Good Witch from the Wizard of Oz. If you stitched her dress pink and her hair blonde, it would be complete. Even her crown shape & size is the same as Glinda's. But I digress. This is a wonderful hand painted Needlepoint canvas from the Dolly Mamas series by Joey. The design area is 6.25 X 9.5 inches. The entire canvas measures 10.25 X 13.25 inches, it is 18 mesh. This needlepoint design used 6 colors plus one tiny spot of red, for her lips. Some of the details and her *star* are painted in a metallic gold. I have assembled this kit using Anchor & DMC #8 Perle Cotton Floss. if you have not stitched with #8 floss on 18 mesh canvas you are in for a pleasant surprise. I prefer to stitch with it using a doubled strand, but that is up to you. It depends on how much canvas coverage you want. The Balls of #8 Floss are equal to 2 skeins of floss, so you will have plenty to do it either way. I have not included a double size ball of red for you one stitch on her mouth. That seemed silly, to me. Please stitch the mouth using the darker of the pinks. I have included Kreinik Gold Metallic Braid Thread for her star, sign and crown details. I have chosen a very pale beige for the background instead of stark white. Your Needlepoint Kit will include a Color Placement Stitch Guide and complete directions. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction I like and a few of the best basic stitches I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

"Dolly Mamas" Stitching Goddess Hand Painted Needlepoint Canvas

"Dolly Mamas" Needlepoint Queen Hand Painted Needlepoint Kit

This adorable needlepoint canvas is from the Dolly Mamas series by Joey. it is hand painted and came with a picture of it already stitched by the designer (I assume). The Needlepoint Queen design area is 6 X 9.5 inches. The entire canvas is 10.25 X 13.25 inches, it is 18 mesh. I have changed the colors slightly for this kit. I did not like her hair turquoise, so I changed it to a nice bright coral color (very queenly). I have also reversed the colors for the robe and it's trim, but it is up to you, really, how you stitch them. In the sample picture, they did a heavily textured fuzzy stitch in a dark color for the robe's trimming. I do not care for that effect, myself. i think it dominates the rest of the canvas. I have done her crown tips, glasses and necklace in Kreinik Gold Metallic Braid thread. The kit is assembled using Anchor & DMC #8 Perle Cotton Floss. #8 floss is a joy to stitch 18 mesh canvas with. It can be stitched with either one strand or doubled, depending on how much coverage you like. Each ball of #8 floss is a double skein, so you have plenty of thread to stitch it either way. I suggest you stitch a small test square and see which you prefer. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

"Dolly Mamas" Needlepoint Queen Hand Painted Needlepoint Canvas

Raymond Crawford LOVE Hand Painted Needlepoint Kit

My supplier tells me this is a Hand Painted Raymond Crawford Design Needlepoint Canvas. It is clearly Hand painted and Stitch Painted but it is not signed however it does look like a Crawford design to me so..... At any rate, this is a wonderful small design using an amazing 17 colors including Kreinik Metallic White for the letters. The design area is 5.5 X 5.75 inches, it is 18 mesh. Given the small areas for each color, I would think that a basic needlepoint stitch is called for here, but the red border would benefit from a small decorative stitch, perhaps Mosiac Stitch? I have assembled this kit using DMC #8 Perle Cotton floss, Stitching on 18 mesh with #8 Perle Cotton is wonderful, the stitching is smooth and it rarely knots up. You can stitch this canvas with the floss either single strand or doubled, it all depends how much coverage you prefer. Each ball of the #8 is a double skein, so there is plenty of floss to stitch this either way. This is one of the prettiest Needlepoint Canvases I have seen, it would be spectacular framed when it is stitched. Your Needlepoint Kit will include a Color Placement Stitch Guide and very complete directions. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Raymond Crawford LOVE Hand Painted Needlepoint Canvas

My supplier tells me this is a Hand Painted Raymond Crawford Design Needlepoint Canvas. It is clearly Hand painted and Stitch Painted but it is not signed so however it does look like a Crawford Design to me so.... At any rate, this is a wonderful small design using an amazing 17 colors including a sparkling White for the letters. The design area is 5.5 X 5.75 inches, it is 18 mesh. Given the small areas for each color, I would think that a basic needlepoint stitch is called for here, but the red border would benefit from a small decorative stitch, perhaps Mosiac Stitch? This is one of the prettiest Needlepoint Canvases I have seen, it would be spectacular framed when it is stitched. This canvas does not include any threads or yarn. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each canvas includes the correct size needle. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Mae West's Snow White Needlepoint Kit

I am a fan of the old Mae West movies. She purred, she growled, she glided with a sexy slinky grace and her quotes are perfect. I do not know if this quote is from a movie or just her talking. I think it is terrific. This quote is from her 1933 movie "I'm No Angel". " I USED TO BE SNOW WHITE BUT I DRIFTED" This needlepoint canvas is my original design. It measures 13 X 13 inches. The design area to be stitched is 10 X 10 inches. It is 16 mesh. This design is Line Drawn done using Stitch Painted principles. The kit will include a picture of the flower used in this needlepoint design. it will be marked with the color placements to be used as a stitch guide. I see this flower stitched in carnation pinks with 2 colors green for the stem and leaves. The text is in black and the background is (what else?) pure white. This needlepoint canvas should be stitched with a single strand on DMC Pearle cotton floss. For a better idea of the colors used, please see my bigger picture of the threads near the bottom of this listing. I don't recommend using a very complex decorative stitch for the background. You will run into trouble around the flower and the script. One of the simpler filler stitches might work well, however, like bargello stitch or parisian stitch, so you can easily switch to tent stitch at the difficult edges. for examples of these stitches, check out my color combination catalog page on my blog: http://needlepoint.storeblogs.com/color-combination-samples The needlepoint kit includes: DMC # 223 1 skein DMC # 224 1 skein DMC # 225 1 skein DMC # 819 1 skein Dmc # 832 1 skein DMC # 834 1 skein DMC # 310 2 skeins DMC Blanc 8 skeins. 8 skeins of white is most likely too much, but I know I do dislike running out of thread. My original design needlepoint canvases are all hand drawn in black or gray on Zweigart 100% cotton white mono needlepoint canvas. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas and color use directions. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

"I Could Save The World" Needlepoint Kit

I think she is terrific. This canvas is stitch drawn, using stitch painted principles. This design updates my original design Super Heroine Needlepoint Kit. This design was previously done as a 5X7 Stitch & Frame Kit but the wonderful text was not really stitchable that small. The design area now is 8 inches wide by (minimum) 6 inches tall to (maximum) 8 inches tall. It is 14 mesh mono canvas. "I'm fairly certain that given a cape and a nice tiara I can save the world" I have given my new Super Heroine golden brown hair and changed her cuffs from the same color as her cape to a *magic* golden cuff (like Wonder Woman has). Her outfit is now a nice shade of purple and her boots are brown. The background is ultra pale yellow. This kit is assembled using DMC #5 Perle Cotton Floss. It should be stitched with a doubled strand for best coverage. The Gold Metallic might not need to be doubled, take a few sample stitches when you start the cuffs and decide which you like. The entire canvas measures 11.5 X 11.5 inches, it is 14 mesh. NewNeedlepoint.com's original design needlepoint canvases are all hand drawn in black or gray on Zweigart 100% cotton white mono needlepoint canvas. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Joyous Heart Kanji Needlepoint Kit with Stitch Guide

The Kanji representing the phrase Joyous Heart was hard to find, there were many variations of love, but a Kanji saying just this took some searching. This is, however, exactly what I wanted to say. This is an Original NewNeedlepoint Design Needlepoint canvas. it has been carefully stitch drawn and includes a Stitch Guide. The design area can be as large as 11 X 11 inches or as small as 9 X 9 inches, that is up to you. The entire canvas measures 15.50 X 14.25 inches, it is 18 mesh. I have included enough background floss to stitch this canvas to be either size. I have used Dmc #8 Perle Cotton Floss for this kit and Stitch Guide. #8 floss is a joy to stitch with on 18 mesh canvas, it glides beautifully and rarely knots. I have specified that it should be stitched with a doubled strand for better coverage. There are 4 colors of rose pink used, from dark to light. They are stitched either alone or in color combinations. I have picked Kreinik Blacvk Metallic Braid Thread for the Kanji. Each ball of #8 Perle Cotton is equal, in length, to 2 skeins of DMC floss. it is traditional to write or stitch a Kanji symbol in black or a very dark color. I thought the shimmer of the metallic thread along with the slight sheen of Perle Cotton Floss will make this design "shine" The Stitch Guide uses 5 colors, alone or in combinations plus I have specified Kreinik Black Metallic Braid Thread for the Kanji. There are 5 decorative stitches used plus Tent Stitch & Basketweave Stitch. The stitches shown in the stitch guide are graphed and include complete directions. The Stitch Guides uses 5 decorative stitches plus Basketweave Stitch for 2 of the smaller hearts and tent stitch for the Kanji. 4 of the hearts are stitched using 3 different color combinations. The The Stitch Guides includes complete directions. The stitches are graphed out and described in detail. The Guide is 12 pages, printed on heavy paper stock and hole punched for storage in a 3 ring binder or notebook. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Joyous Heart Kanji Needlepoint Canvas with Stitch Guide

The Kanji symbol representing the phrase Joyous Heart was hard to find, there were many variations of love, but a Kanji saying just this took some searching. This is, however, exactly what I wanted to say. This is an Original NewNeedlepoint Design Needlepoint canvas. it has been carefully stitch drawn and includes a Stitch Guide. The design area can be as large as 11 X 11 inches or as small as 9 X 9 inches, that is up to you. The entire canvas measures 15.50 X 14.25 inches, it is 18 mesh. The Stitch Guide uses 5 colors, alone or in combinations plus I have specified Kreinik Black Metallic Braid Thread for the Kanji. There are 5 decorative stitches used plus Tent Stitch & Basketweave Stitch. The stitches shown in the stitch guide are graphed and include complete directions. The canvas & stitch guide does not include any threads or yarn. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each canvas includes a correct size needle. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Harmony Kanji Needlepoint Kit

This is a lovely needlepoint canvas, if I don't say so myself (and I do). This is a reflection of the hard work Keith has done learning to Stitch Draw. This design is Stitch Drawn using Stitch Painting principles. The design area is 11 X 10.5 inches but the canvas can be stitch as large as 12 X 12.5, if you like. it is 14 mesh Zweigart canvas, the color is a cross between pale yellow & cream (colored canvases do not photograph well). I have assembled this kit using DMC #5 Perle Cotton Floss. The crisp edges and slight sheen from should be gorgeous for this design. This design should be stitched without outlines, although the design is drawn with outlines, I think it does not need them it uses 4 basic colors for the design, 3 shades of green and deep rose pink for the buds. The stems are done in the lighter green. The leaf veining is the darkest green (the dark color in the center of the floss picture is dark green, not black). The Kanji is stitched in black but it could be dark green, if you like. Let me know and I will add more green to the kit. The box around the design can be black, if you do the Kanji black or dark green, your choice. It should not be black if the Kanji is done in dark green. I have chosen a color very close to the canvas color for a background. You can do a background, an open stitch background or none at all, again it is your choice. The entire canvas measures 15 X 15 inches, it s 14 mesh. Your Needlepoint Kit will include a Color Placement Stitch Guide and very complete directions. NewNeedlepoint.com's original design needlepoint canvases are all hand drawn in black or gray on Zweigart 100% cotton white mono needlepoint canvas. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Harmony Kanji Needlepoint Canvas

Raining Cats & Dogs Hand Painted Needlepoint Kit

I think the colors in Jane Wheeler's Hand Painted Original Design canvas "Raining Cats & Dogs" are terrific. This canvas is one of those that make you smile, every time you look at it. The design area is 7.75 X 7.5 inches. The entire canvas measures 11.5 X 12 inches, it is 18 mesh. Raining Cats & Dogs uses 11 colors. Everything on the canvas is outlined in black. I think to maintain the *crisp* look of the design, these outlines are necessary. I sometimes think Needlepoint Designers (including myself) rely too much on outlines. I think sometimes enough is enough, if you know what I mean. I have assembled this kit with Anchor & DMC #8 Perle Cotton Floss. 18 mesh canvas is a joy to stitch with #8 size floss. If you haven't tried it yet, you are in for a nice surprise. This canvas can be stitched using either a single strand of #8 or with it doubled, it depends which amount of *coverage* you prefer. I suggest you stitch a small test square for this. There should be plenty of floss to stitch it either way. #8 floss only comes in a double skein size ball. I have not changed the colors at all, they really are perfect. I did over-do it with the amount of light turquoise floss I put in the kit. There are now 2 double skein balls of it, not three. The Raining Cats & Dogs Needlepoint Kit will include a Color Placement Stitch Guide and directions. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Raining Cats & Dogs Hand Painted Needlepoint Canvas

LEE Chinese Cranes Hand Painted Needlepoint Canvas

LEE Chinese Cranes Hand Painted Needlepoint Kit

This is another beautiful needlepoint canvas from my own private collection. I love this Lee design and had planned to stitch it but since then I have been given another Lee Chinese Crane canvas in a scroll form, that is the one I will (someday) stitch. This is a large beautifully Hand Painted Needlepoint canvas. The design area is 15.75 X 16 inches. It is 14 mesh. The color guide on the side of the canvas calls for 14 colors but they don't seem to list the white areas, which are clearly shown on the birds bodies. I have added 2 skeins of DMC #5 white although it is not shown in my picture of the threads. I have assembled this kit using DMC #5 Perle Cotton Floss, the sheen and precise edges you achieve when stitching with #5 Perle cotton will be lovely in this design. I have added some Kreinik #16 Gold Metallic Braid thread as well. I think the light brown arches on the border of this design will be wonderful stitched with Gold. That is how I planned to stitch it for myself. The picture of the threads shows you one skein of each color. There are a total of 35 skeins of floss plus 2 spools of Kreinik Metallic thread in this kit. The Lee Chinese Cranes Needlepoint Kit comes with complete directions and a color placement guide using the numbered colors on the right of the canvas. Each number (1-14) refers to a DMC color number, then match the colors to the colors on the canvas. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Laurel Burch's Hand Painted Kindred Spirits Needlepoint Kit

This Cat & Dog are sitting right next to each other. The Cat has purple and ruby flowers on his turquoise coat and a purple face. The dog has various shades of purple and coral on his yellow coat and a red & pink face. They are colorful and adorable. They are indeed Kindred Spirits. This is a hand painted needlepoint design by the famous designer, Laurel Burch. The canvas is hand signed by her. The design area is 10 X 8 inches. The entire canvas measures 14.5 X 12.5, it is 18 mesh. There are 15 colors used in this design. I have assembled this kit using Anchor and DMV #8 Perle Cotton Floss. #8 is a joy to stitch with on 18 mesh canvas. I usually stitch with a doubled strand, I like a heavier coverage but it is up to you whether you stitch with one strand or a doubled strand. I suggest you do a tiny text area to see which amount of coverage you prefer. You will have plenty of floss to stitch this design either way. #8 Cotton only comes in double skein balls. Your Kindred Spirits Needlepoint Kit will include a Color Placment Stitch Guide with a picture of the canvas with the color placements marked and complete directions. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction I like and a few of the best basic stitches I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Laurel Burch's Hand Painted Kindred Spirits Needlepoint Canvas

Laurel Burch Purple Cat Hand Painted Needlepoint Kit

An extraordinary needlepoint canvas by the famous designer Laurel Burch. This needlepoint canvas is hand signed by Laurel Burch. There are 13 colors used in this design, all rich hue jewel tones, when stitched this canvas will glow with color. The design area is 9.75 X 7.75 inches. The entire canvas measures 12.75 X 11X 74 inches, it is 18 mesh. The design is stitch painted and uses black outlines around everything in the design. I do not think it is necessary to outline everything in this design. There are some places where outlining will add to the effect but I would consider much of this outlining optional. I have supplied enough black floss to do all the outlining, it is your choice to do it or not. I have assembled this kit using Anchor & DMC #8 Perle Cotton Floss. I love stitching on 18 mesh canvas with #8 size floss. The canvas can be stitched with the a single strand of the #8 floss or with it doubled. it depends how muhc coverage you prefer. I suggest you stitch a tiny test area, if you are not sure. There will be plenty of floss, even if you stitch with it doubled. Each ball of #8 Perle Cotton equals 2 skeins of floss. The clean stitched edges and sheen from using Perle Cotton Floss are perfect for this design. There are 13 colors in this design including quite a bit of gold. I have chosen Kreinik High Lustre Gold for this kit. I have included a spool of Kreinik White Metallic Braid for the cat's eyes. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Laurel Burch Purple Cat Hand Painted Needlepoint Canvas

Laurel Burch Hand Painted Dog Family Needlepoint Kit

I think Laurel Burch's Hand Painted Needlepoint Designs are outstanding. They have an amusing outlook and her color use is just wonderful. She designs with dark, rich colors in striking combinations, off the beaten path. These 3 dogs in the Dog Family are embellished with Metallic Gold as well. The design area is just 5 X 7 inches, leaving 1/2 inch all around the design. This could be stitched as large as 6.25 X 8 inches, if you like. The entire canvas is 8.75 X 11.75 inches. It is 18 mesh and it is hand signed by Laurel Burch. I have assembled this kit using Anchor and DMC #8 Perle Cotton Floss. #8 Floss is a joy to stitch with on 18 mesh. I prefer to stitch with it using a doubled strand, I like a heavier coverage. It is up to you whether you stitch with a single or doubled strand. I suggest you do a tiny test area to see which you like better. The #8 Cotton only comes in 2 skein balls so you will have plenty either way. I have included Kreinik #12 Gold metallic Braid Thread for the outlines and 1 spool of Kreinik #12 White Metallic for the whites of their eyes. This will make them "sparkle". This design uses 15 colors. There is plenty of the background floss to stitch it larger. Your Dog Family Needlepoint Kit will include a Color Placement Stitch Guide with the colors marked on a picture of the design and directions. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction I like and a few of the best basic stitches I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Laurel Burch Hand Painted Dog Family Needlepoint Canvas

I think Laurel Burch's Needlepoint Designs are outstanding. They have an amusing outlook and her color use is just wonderful. She designs with dark, rich colors in striking combinations, off the beaten path. These 3 dogs in the Dog Family are embellished with Metallic Gold as well. The design area is just 5 X 7 inches, leaving 1/2 inch all around the design. This could be stitched as large as 6.25 X 8 inches, if you like. The entire canvas is 8.75 X 11.75 inches. It is 18 mesh and it is hand signed by Laurel Burch. This canvas does not include any threads or yarn. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each canvas includes a correct size needle. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction I like and a few of the best basic stitches I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Kissing Fish Needlepoint Kit

I have always liked this Kissing Fish design but all that white background was a challenge. I think I have found a perfect solution to it. I have designed a 3 colors water effect ripple Bargello pattern for the background. I have stitched a small sample of it on the outer edge of this canvas. The design area is 10.5 X 10.5 inches. This canvas is 14 mesh. I have assembled this kit using Paternayan 100% Persian Needlepoint Wool and Kreinik Metallic thread in a wonderful copper color to highlight the fins and tails of the 3 fish. I have picked 2 colors of green for the 3 fish. You could do 2 fish in solids colors and the 3rd in a mix of 2 colors, or stitch 2 in mixed wools with only 1 solid. I urge you to have fun with this, try out a few combinations. The fish are outlined in black, the black is also used for the scales and eyes. Paternayan Wool comes in 3 strand lengths, This 14 mesh canvas is best stitched with 2 strands. This yarn is remarkably easy to strand (unlike some others we won't mention). The single line border can be stitched as a line or 2 of border or just used as an indicator of how far to stitch. This design does not come with a color use stitch guide but I will include detailed and complete directions and color placement suggestions. The Ripple Bargello background will have the establishing line stitched on the lower right side of the canvas plus the kit will include a Bargello graph showing the stitch. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Kelly Clark Hand Painted Nativity Cow Needlepoint Kit

A charming cow surrounded by stars. This Hand Painted Needlepoint Design is by Kelly Clark and is signed by her. It is called "Nativity Cow" and it does have a Christmas Nativity Scene feeling to it. The design area is 7.5 inches wide by 7.25 inches tall at the highest point of it's arched top. The entire canvas is 11.5 X 11.5 inches, it is 14 mesh. There is quite a bit of gold metallic in this design. The cow uses 4 shades of brown fading down to beige. You can't see it in my picture but there are Blue Metallic Lines radiating from the largest star in the upper left corner of the canvas. I did not have any blue metallic braid so I substituted with a deep maroon Kreinik Metallic #16 Braid thread. I think it will work well in this design. I have used Kreinik #16 Gold Metallic Braid for the stars everywhere in the design and the gold line the cow is standing on. The red area just under that will be Kreinik Red Metallic Braid. I have assembled the kit using DMC #5 Perle Cotton Floss. There are 5 colors of used for the cow itself, the darkest brown on the bridle, then browns fading down to beige on her stomach. I think, when stitched, with all the Gold the other 2 colors of Kreinik Metallic Braid added to the sheen of the DMC Perle Cotton Floss on a black background, that this canvas will sparkle. The nativity Cow Needlepoint Kit will include directions and a Color Placement Stitch Guide. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Kelly Clark Hand Painted Nativity Cow Needlepoint Canvas

A charming cow surrounded by stars. This Hand Painted Needlepoint Design is by Kelly Clark and is signed by her. It is called "Nativity Cow" and it does have that feeling. The design area is 7.5 inches wide by 7.25 inches tall at the highest point of it's arched top. The entire canvas is 11.5 X 11.5 inches, it is 14 mesh. There is quite a bit of gold metallic in this design. The cow uses 4 shades of brown fading down to beige. You can't see it in my picture but there are Blue Metallic Lines radiating from the largest star in the upper left corner of the canvas. The canvas does not include any threads or yarn. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each canvas includes the correct size needle. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Gone Fishing Hand Painted Needlepoint Kit

This is a showstopper Needlepoint Design. it is a large canvas, the design area is 19 inches wide by 12 inches tall. My husband, the fisherman fanatic, tells me this fish is a bass and it is the "most fished" fish in the country. He assures me that anybody who fishes would love this canvas, he loves this canvas. So do I. Gone Fishing is designed and beautifully hand painted by Eileen Best. As I buy and list more of her work she is becoming one of my favorite designers. The entire canvas measures 24 X 16 inches, it is 18 mesh. This design uses 18 colors, although there is quite a bit of detail on the fish's body, it is not an overwhelming and difficult to stitch design. I had originally assembled this kit using Paternayan Yarn and while the colors and the look of the Wool for this design were great I was troubled with the idea of using Paternayan on 18 mesh canvas. I was afraid stitching it with 2 strands would be difficult and would knot often but that using 1 strand would be too thin for coverage. I did not have enough colors in my #8 Perle Cotton Floss for this design yet so I de-listed the kit and ordered more colors. I have then now and I think this is going to be a wonderful canvas, when stitched. Anchor & DMC #8 Perle Cotton Floss is a joy to stitch with on 18 mesh. I prefer to stitch with it doubled but that is up to you. I seem to have left the turquoise & the black floss out of the picture. They are included in the kit. Each ball of the #8 is a double skein so you have enough floss to stitch this either way. I have also included in spool of Kreinik Silver Metallic braid for the fish hooks. I think that will be a great touch. I recommend using a few different decorative stitches on the brown border and blue background of this design. While I am not doing a complete stitch guide, I will include a partial one with ideas for possible stitches you can use in those areas. I have chosen and graphed 2 possible stitches for the blue background behind the fish and 1 for the brown background area. Your Needlepoint Kit will include a Color Placement Stitch Guide and complete directions. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Gone Fishing Hand Painted Needlepoint Canvas

Beginner's Bee & Flower Hand Painted Needlepoint Kit

The colors in this adorable Needlepoint Kit are just wonderful, warm and vibrant. The Bee sits happily on his fuschia flower. This is a great beginner or novice level needlepoint project. it is Hand Painted on 14 mesh, easy to stitch, canvas by Jane Wheeler. The design area is 6 X 6 , the entire canvas measures 10 X 10 inches. it is 14 mesh. I have assembled this kit using DMC #5 Perle Cotton Floss. I have included enough black floss (not pictured) for the pistals in the center of the flower and to outline the design, as shown on the canvas but it is not necessary to do this to the entire canvas. I do recommend outlining the bee, but the flower is your choice. It can be outlined or not. This design should be stitched with one strand of the #5 floss. Your kit will include a color placement chart and complete directions plus the web site address of some of my favorite basic needlepoint instructions and decorative stitch sites. Some of the simpler decorative stitches can be used for the flower petals and the background. It is up to you. This Stitch Painted needlepoint canvas is suitable for beginners, it will include detailed and complete directions as well as basic needlepoint instruction. I will include the web site address of all my favorite basic needlepoint instruction sites. Experienced stitchers should feel free to ignore them. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Trinity Hand Painted Graphic Needlepoint Kit

From the moment I saw the design and colors of this graphic needlepoint canvas by Eileen Best I knew I would order it. While I fussed over the other items in my order, changed my mind again & again, I still and always wanted this canvas. I think the colors used here are spectacular. Subtle, in a perfect layout. This is a fairly large, Hand Painted design on 18 mesh canvas. The design area is a circle 12 inches across. The entire canvas measures 15.75 X 16 inches. This could be stitched as a circle or stitched as a square with the circle inside. I have included enough floss to do it either way. I have assembled this kit using DMC & Anchor #8 Perle Cotton Floss. #8 floss is a joy to stitch 18 mesh canvas with, if you never have you are in for a nice surprise. It can be stitched with a single strand of floss or with the floss doubled for more coverage. I suggest you stitch a small sample area, on the margin of the canvas and see which amount of coverage you prefer. Again, I have provided plenty of floss to stitch this either way. The Trinity Graphic design uses 11 colors, including white if you choose to stitch this as a square. There are 22 double rolls of floss included. The #8 Perle Cotton only comes in double rolls, so you will have plenty no matter how you stitch this canvas. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Trinity Hand Painted Graphic Needlepoint Canvas

Rosalie Hand Painted Graphic Needlepoint Kit

This lovely needlepoint canvas is from my own stash of canvas, I bought it 2 or 3 years ago, I fell madly in love with the colors and the interesting graphic design of arches. This Hand Painted, Stitch Painted needlepoint canvas is signed ROSALIE #P259B. it is done on 14 mesh mono canvas and the design area is 14 inches wide by 15 inches high. It really is beautifully done. It is hard for me to admit I will never stitch this, my intentions are good but NewNeedlepoint.com samples and projects seem to take up most of my stitching time. I have, painfully, gone through my own collection, kept some and am listing some here. I hope someone out there likes this as much as I do. I have used 7 colors of DMC #5 Perle Cotton Floss. The sharp stitched edges and slight sheen from stitching with this floss are perfect for this design. Since it was the colors that first drew me to this design, I have stayed with them for this kit. I am not sure you can see this but the color on the far left is a dark Teal Blue. Your kit will include comprehensive and complete color placement directions. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Rosalie Hand Painted Graphic Needlepoint Canvas

This lovely needlepoint canvas is from my own stash of canvas, I bought it 2 or 3 years ago, I fell madly in love with the colors and the interesting graphic design of arches. This Hand Painted, Stitch Painted needlepoint canvas is signed ROSALIE #P259B. it is done on 14 mesh mono canvas and the design area is 14 inches wide by 15 inches high. It really is beautifully done. It is hard for me to admit I will never stitch this, my intentions are good but NewNeedlepoint.com samples and projects seem to take up most of my stitching time. I have, painfully, gone through my own collection, kept some and am listing some here. I hope someone out there likes this as much as I do. This canvas uses 7 colors, shades of blue, mauve & cream but those colors could easily be *adjusted* or changed to suit your taste. This canvas does not include any threads or yarn. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each canvas includes the correct size needle. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Pure Color by Lee Hand Painted Needlepoint Kit

This is a lovely needlepoint canvas by LEE. It is Hand Painted using wonderful jewel tone colors, each surrounded by black for contrast. This is a small canvas in 14 mesh mono canvas. The project should work up quickly. This needlepoint canvas measures 13 X 10.25. The design area is 10.25 X 8.25, it is 14 mesh. There are 10 different colors used here plus black & white. The colors are all 1 skein each except for black, which is 3 skeins. This needlepoint canvas should be stitched with a single strand of floss. USING THE CANVAS COLOR GUIDE: 1 #310 2 # 367 3 # 567 4 #799 5 # 3753 6 # 815 7 # 209 8 # 962 9 # 402 10 # 945 11 # 727 12 white All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas and color use directions. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Lee's Hand Painted Kimono Needlepoint Kit

This is a lovely small hand painted needlepoint canvas from Lee Design. I always love the Lee oriental theme designs and the colors they use. There are 11 colors used in this design. The design area is 5.5 x 6.5 inches, whch leaves 1/2 inch of stitching around the canvas. I probably should not have stitched the hems of this canvas, I should have taped them instead. The canvas has been cut very small for this design. The entire canvas measures 8.25 X 8 inches. it is 18 mesh. The design has some Silver Metallic in it, I have included that in this kit but I chose not to style the upper half of the Kimono using 2 shades of Gold Metallic Braid thread. I think it would overwhelm the design. There are 11 lovely colors in this Kimono, it would be a shame if all you saw was the gold. I have assembled this kit with DMC #5 Perle Cotton Floss. The smaller DMC & Anchor #8 Perle Cotton does not have enough range of colors to do justice to this beautiful Kimono. I have left the small background area white to better highlight these colors. The canvas has a color chart, I will number these colors and link them to the DMC color numbers. The Lee's Kimono Needlepoint kit will include complete directions. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Shipping $15.00

Hand Painted Shells Needlepoint Kit

There are an amazing 16 colors in this small, beautiful Shells needlepoint canvas by Danji Designs, It is carefully hand painted and the color use is just wonderful. The design area is 6 X 5.5 inches. The entire canvas measures 9.25 X 9.75 inches, it is 18 mesh. There is quite a bit of shading used in this design, the colors flow into each other. There is probably enough extra canvas outside the design area to add a small border, perhaps a few rows of Gobelin Stitch in some of the colors. The kit has plenty of extra floss do do this, if you like. I have assembled this kit using Anchor & DMC #8 Perle Cotton Floss. The sheen from the stitched floss plus the crisp exact edges are just what this design wants. If you haven't stitched 18 mesh canvas with #8 floss yet you are in for a pleasant surprise. It stitches easily with little knotting. I like to stitch with a doubled strand, for heavier coverage but whether you use 1 or 2 strands is up to you. I suggest you do a tiny test area and see which amount of coverage you prefer. I know this is quite a bit of thread for such a small canvas, but it uses all these colors and #8 floss only comes in double skein balls. You will have a lot extra. I have made on small color change for this design. For the brown shell at the lower right I have used Copper Color Kreinik #12 Metallic Braid thread for the lighter red/brown areas of the shell. I think it will be wonderful. I have also included a spool of Blue #16 Kreinik Metallic thread (not shown) with the kit in case you would like to stitch the top shell's blue lines with it, your choice. Your Shells Needlepoint Kit will come with a Color Placement Guide using a picture of the design marked with the colors and complete directions. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction I like and a few of the best basic stitches I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Hand Painted Shells Needlepoint Canvas

There are an amazing 16 colors in this small, beautiful Shells needlepoint canvas by Danji Designs, it is carefully hand painted and the color use is just wonderful. The design area is 6 X 5.5 inches. The entire canvas measures 9.25 X 9.75 inches, it is 18 mesh. There is quite a bit of shading used in this design, the color flow into each other. The shells are carefully stitch painted. There is probably enough extra canvas outside the design area to add a small border, perhaps a few rows of Gobelin Stitch in some of the colors. This canvas does not include any threads or yarn. All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each canvas includes a correct size needle. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction I like and a few of the best basic stitches I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Hand Painted God's Eye Needlepoint Kit

This is a striking Graphic Needlepoint design by one of my favorite designers, Eileen Best. She calls this original design "God's Eye". This needlepoint canvas is hand painted with lovely earth tone colors. The little bits of yellow, orange and turquoise pop out at you among these other colors. The design area is 8.5 X 8.5 inches. The entire canvas measures 11.5 X 11.5 inches, it is 14 mesh. The detail in this design is amazing, I have taken a close up picture of the canvas to show you. There are 10 colors in this design. I was unsure, at first, if the lines runnung through the background were dark brown or black but since the outlines in the design were black, I kept to that color. The background color could have gone either way, beige or pale mauve. I liked the warmth of the pale mauve with the other colors, so I used that color. I have assembled this kit using DMC #5 Perle Cotton Floss. When stitched it has a decided sheen that will perfectly suit this design. Your God's Eye kit will include a color placement guide, a picture of this canvas with the colors marked and complete directions All NewNeedlepoint canvases have folded and machine hemmed edges or carefully taped canvases edges. I prefer to hem them when there is enough extra canvas to permit it. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction I like and a few of the best basic stitches I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.

Hand Painted God's Eye Needlepoint Canvas

Hand Painted Apple Beginner Needlepoint Kit

This may be the perfect beginner needlepoint project. For someone who has never stitched before, this is a small, adorable carefully stitch painted Apple Needlepoint Kit. The design area is 3 X 3.25 inches, it is an easy to stitch 14 mesh. The needlepoint supllier who sold me this canvas says this is a Susan Treglown Designs Hand painted Needlepoint. It is not signed but it is marked as TG-0678. I can't say for sure it a a Treglown design but it clearly hand painted. There is a box drawn on the outside edges of this design, it can be stitched with a row or two of any of the colored floss or it can be used as just an indicator of where to stop stitching. I have assembled this kit using DMC #5 Perle Cotton Floss, it is a pleasure to stitch and the clear, sharp edges to a design stitched with it will perfectly suit this design. This canvas is something of a departure for NewNeedlepoint.com. I always fold over and machine stitch the hems of the canvases I sell, even if this means taking off the tape that I sometimes fins the edges bound with. This canvas is so small and the tape is in such good condition, I decided to not remove it and hem the edges. The Apple Needlepoint Kit does not come with a color placement stitch guide, it is very clear which color goes where. it does include very detailed and complete directions and stitching suggestions. I also will include the web addresses of some of my favorite basic needlepoint instruction web site. Each kit includes the correct size needle for this canvas. The amounts of floss or yarn shown in the pictures are for color only, the actual amounts sent may vary from what is shown. The colors will not vary. Needlepoint thread coverage is not an exact science. I try to make sure there is plenty to finish each canvas with some to spare. If you run short e-mail me and I will send you more at no extra cost. Remember to stitch 2-3 additional lines all around the completed canvas for finishing. For free Needlepoint Instruction and a catalog of the most popular stitches and how to do them, I like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint Larger needlepoint canvases will be rolled for shipping, smaller canvases will be shipped flat. I do not offer finishing services. FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA International Air Mail $15.00.