The Meanings of Original Needlepoint

Things sweep across the Internet in waves, just as if God had turned on the neon light that said, "Discuss Color" and we all obeyed. This week I noticed a lot of postings about original needlepoint and its very personal meaning.

This artist is needlepointing book covers with motifs from the Jane Austen books. It is a very personal way to treat her favorite books. It looks as if the stitching is photographed, then turned into a paper jacket for the book. This is actually a great idea for a special gift to your family. Stitch a family portrait and make book jackets from the finished piece for each sibling or child.
http://www.lmullock.com/janeaustenprideandprejudice.html

This fashion writer is amused by and a bit jealous of a needlepoint belt a friend owns that his sister stitched to memorialize various important things in his life.
http://guestofaguest.com/things-we-love/the-case-for-th-needlepoint-belt/

Finally, I think you'll be as touched as I was by Althea's story of the Frank Lloyd Wright piece she stitched for a friend.
http://bargelloneedlepoint.com/stitching-frank-lloyd-wright-in-bargello-needlepoint/

Jane/Chilly Hollow
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