The Three Way Design

One thing I always find fascinating is seeing the same design finished differently, so I was thrilled when Ada Hayden of Eye Candy posted photos of her famous "Candy Land Christmas Trees" design finished as a pillow, framed, and as a standup.

http://eyecandyneedleart.blogspot.com/2025/01/one-design-three-finishes.html

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© Copyright January 25, 2025 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Design Steps

If you thought coming up with a needlepoint design was quick, here's how Mopsey does it--

https://www.instagram.com/p/C92qLcjpet9/

For those who don't have an Instagram account, here is the process in Mopsey's own words:

🎨I first doodle in my sketchbook, which may sit there for an hour or may sit for up to a year. 
🖥️Once I am ready to tackle the design, I roughly draft it on the computer in a charting software. 
🌀From there, I paint the canvas to make sure it will work when stitched, then tweak it on the computer, then back to painting, then back to the computer... you get the deal. 
🌈Once I'm set on the design, I work through color theory to make sure I'm bringing the design to life. I finalize a painted master and *voila* a new needlepoint design is born!

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© Copyright July 26, 2024 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Breaking News: Patricia Sone's Designs are Live

The new Patricia Sone website is now live!  You probably know Patricia for her stitch guides but she is branching out into painted needlepoint designs.  Click on To The Trade to browse and ask your favorite shop to order for you.
https://www.patriciasone.com

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright September 8, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

How I Make Stitch Choices (Orna Willis)

Orna Willis talks about how she categorizes stitch choices and explains how she chose the stitches for one of her bird designs in this interesting article on her blog.
http://ornadesign.blogspot.com/2017/05/how-i-make-my-stitch-choices-on-painted.html

By the way, Orna is going to offer a new class about her design choices.  You will stitch along as Orna designs a new piece.  This class is meant to offer insights into what she does and how.  If you are curious about design or you just want to stitch a geometric with a color genius, this class is for you.  Details on her website.
http://ornadesign.blogspot.com/2017/05/my-design-process-how-and-why.html

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright May 3, 2017 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Debbie at the Last Minute

Debbie at Painted Pony posted a bit about her design process and in the process, shows off her newest angel (a crazy quilt angel) for the January TNNA show.
https://debbieppd.wordpress.com/2016/12/30/after-midnight/

Her angels don't look like last minute designs, do they?
https://www.paintedponyneedlepoint.com/designs.htm

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and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
© Copyright December 30, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

New Pippins

Normally I just post new items on the New tab but since Jennifer at Pippin Studio talks about the evolution of her designs, the colors she is drawn to for borders, and more, I thought I should make sure you guys got to read this.
http://pippinstudio.ca/blog/2016/05/24/new-designs-just-in-the-door/?fb_ref=Default

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© Copyright May 24, 2016 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Evolution of a Design

Kimberly is creating a new piece, which apparently will be called "Dream Glimpse."  It is fascinating to see how Kimberly's drawings start to take on a life of their own as a painted canvas.  Often she stitches a piece as well, which adds yet another dimension.
http://akimberlydesign.blogspot.com/2014/09/sensing-trend-here.html

Kimberly is also working on Blossom.
http://akimberlydesign.blogspot.com/2014/09/stitch-by-stitch.html

Wish I could draw!

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© Copyright September 14, 2014 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Listening to Kids

Pepita's experience designing to a child's requirements is both a charming story and a great idea.
http://needlepointofview.com/2013/05/08/tefillin-bet-hamikdash/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tefillin-bet-hamikdash

By the way, if you are looking for Judaic canvases, follow the link to do some fun browsing at Pepita's other website.

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@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.