If you have ever browsed the American Needlepoint Guild's gallery of award winning pieces, you will have seen Susan Portra's name. She has taught many of the students whose work wins ribbons at each Seminar.
http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/bring-your-canvas-to-life/
Susan's website has some very interesting sections, like these two canvases, explained in detail by Susan herself. Click on a date and prepare to be amazed at her ideas for various sections of the featured canvases.
http://www.susanportra.com/featured-canvas.html
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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Saturday, October 19, 2013
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2 comments:
Thank you for reminding us to look at Susan's site, it is wonderful and the explanations of the canvases are fabulous!
You are welcome. Susan Portra is one smart stitcher!
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