Printed versus Hand Painted Needlepoint Canvas

Oz Needle and Thread talks about the costs of printed needlepoint canvases versus hand painted needlepoint canvases.  

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

If the topic of the business of needlepoint fascinates you, this article by Atlantic Blue Canvas explaining their needlepoint canvas painting business might be of interest.

https://www.atlanticbluecanvas.com/blogs/blogs/needlepoint-painted-canvases-explained-what-they-are-why-they-matter-and-how-designers-can-scale-smarter

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Superfine

Superfine Stitches sells kits with silks, a needle and instructions plus some nice printed designs.

https://www.superfinestitches.com

Because they aren't hand painted, they are cheaper and perfect to try out needlepoint if you are a beginner.  

https://familyartsneedlework.com/collections/kits-by-superfine-stitches?goal=0_94f8f95c9c-76e7f30950-421255001&mc_cid=76e7f30950&mc_eid=d042de7004

Their website links to a great tutorial on basketweave.

https://poppymonkneedlepointkits.com/blogs/the-5-minute-needlepoint-blog/how-to-do-a-perfect-needlepoint-basketweave-stitch

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Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com

and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

© Copyright April 28, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.