KJ has turned an unwanted needlepoint piece into a clever tote bag, complete with a Downton Abby theme.
http://letsgoflyakiteuptothehighestheight.blogspot.com/2015/01/downton-abbey-tote.html
With the help of Google, I also found a needlepoint picture turned into a smashing pillow.
http://radiancefromruins.blogspot.com/2012/08/repurposed-goodwill-find.html
Not that handy with a needle yourself? Natasha's will turn those old needlepoint belts into key fobs.
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=628351093904137&id=609922445747002
FrenchDecoChic makes very nice totes from older needlepoint pieces.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/FrenchDecoChic?ref=l2-shopheader-name
So what's in your attic and what do you plan to do with it?
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 19, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Shakespeare and Kaffe Fasset
Kaffe Fasset takes his inspiration for tapestry designs from many sources, but he's often worked with the theatre. This morning I got an e-newsletter from Ehrman Tapestry (the source for Kay's needlepoint) announcing his partnership with The Royal Shakespeare Company.
He has created a needlepoint design called "Pressed Flowers" based on various flowers Shakespeare mentions in his plays. Ehrman sells the kit.
http://www.ehrmantapestry.com/Products/Pressed-Flowers__PFLO.aspx#.VTOMraZH1jc
The Royal Shakespeare Company sells other goods based on the what they call his "Shakespeare's Flowers Range" on their website.
http://www.rsc.org.uk/shop/category/197df978-76c5-4c92-a486-a9a59f33dc5f/http://www.rsc.org.uk/shop/category/197df978-76c5-4c92-a486-a9a59f33dc5f/
This isn't the first time Mr. Fassett has worked with the RSC. In 1999 he designed large floral cushions for their production of "As You Like It." Ehrman sells smaller versions of these patterns on their website. This is the only photograph I could find showing his designs (both sweaters and needlepoint cushions) online.
http://www.rsc.org.uk/images/content/Photo_Galleries-2009_earlier/as-you-like-it-2000-phoebe-silvius-361x541.jpg
Here are the small versions of cushions from the 1999 RSC "As You Like It." First, Crimson Blush--
http://www.ehrmantapestry.com/Products/Crimson-Blush__CBLU.aspx#.VTONvqZH1jc
Double Yellow--
http://www.ehrmantapestry.com/Products/Double-Yellow__DY.aspx#.VTONiqZH1jc
Paradise Pink--
http://www.ehrmantapestry.com/Products/Paradise-Pink__PINK.aspx#.VTONcKZH1jc
and Rosa Rubicunda--
http://www.ehrmantapestry.com/Products/Rosa-Rubicunda__ROSA.aspx#.VTONsKZH1jc
Remember, English tapestry kits are much different than the hand painted needlepoint designs we are familiar with in the U.S. They are printed patterns on larger count (usually 10-12 count) and meant to be stitched with the tapestry wool that comes with the kits in continental or half cross stitch.
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 19, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.
He has created a needlepoint design called "Pressed Flowers" based on various flowers Shakespeare mentions in his plays. Ehrman sells the kit.
http://www.ehrmantapestry.com/Products/Pressed-Flowers__PFLO.aspx#.VTOMraZH1jc
The Royal Shakespeare Company sells other goods based on the what they call his "Shakespeare's Flowers Range" on their website.
http://www.rsc.org.uk/shop/category/197df978-76c5-4c92-a486-a9a59f33dc5f/http://www.rsc.org.uk/shop/category/197df978-76c5-4c92-a486-a9a59f33dc5f/
This isn't the first time Mr. Fassett has worked with the RSC. In 1999 he designed large floral cushions for their production of "As You Like It." Ehrman sells smaller versions of these patterns on their website. This is the only photograph I could find showing his designs (both sweaters and needlepoint cushions) online.
http://www.rsc.org.uk/images/content/Photo_Galleries-2009_earlier/as-you-like-it-2000-phoebe-silvius-361x541.jpg
Here are the small versions of cushions from the 1999 RSC "As You Like It." First, Crimson Blush--
http://www.ehrmantapestry.com/Products/Crimson-Blush__CBLU.aspx#.VTONvqZH1jc
Double Yellow--
http://www.ehrmantapestry.com/Products/Double-Yellow__DY.aspx#.VTONiqZH1jc
Paradise Pink--
http://www.ehrmantapestry.com/Products/Paradise-Pink__PINK.aspx#.VTONcKZH1jc
and Rosa Rubicunda--
http://www.ehrmantapestry.com/Products/Rosa-Rubicunda__ROSA.aspx#.VTONsKZH1jc
Remember, English tapestry kits are much different than the hand painted needlepoint designs we are familiar with in the U.S. They are printed patterns on larger count (usually 10-12 count) and meant to be stitched with the tapestry wool that comes with the kits in continental or half cross stitch.
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright April 19, 2015 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.