The Vintage Love Affair

Laura from House of Janet is a vintage needlepoint lover.  She's drawn to the colors, the subject matter, and the frames.  What about you?

https://www.instagram.com/p/DX9_z4FgdSq/?img_index=1

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Frankie Upcycles

Do you recycle everything?   Then you'll want to visit the Frankie Collection of upcycled vintage needlepoint!  

https://www.instagram.com/frankie.collection/

There are jackets, bags, even collars.  And, yes, she does commissions. 

https://www.frankie-shop.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnp9iZFy_5cFZE3cdS03bNrR49CfzjFxxbKZjo5DlVVfCSKoAi0ufi0I2T5uc_aem_35hlMsHu3kiMfoBIbt32iQ

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© Copyright January 6, 2026 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Marilyn Artus Recycles

Marilyn Artus is an artist in Oklahoma, who is turning vintage pre-stitched needlepoint canvases into something unique.

https://www.facebook.com/marilynartus/posts/pfbid0Sv9qQdoo31bqRaWzb6RDXEQKMjfPQ7TVX5DaN9qa86ztpqpxhpzXiw5YD9pYJpvSl

I love those little tufts, don't you?!

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Vintage Needlepoint Jewelry

Susan Johnson of SJ Designs has a unique stickpin for sale--a vintage 12 karat gold plated tapestry needle set with a diamond.  

https://sj-designs.net/product/12karat-gold-plated-tapestry-needle-set-with-a-tiny-diamond/

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Deborah's Vintage Pumpkins

Park Avenue Needlepoint sells Deborah's pumpkins made from recycled vintage needlepoint, adored with wonderful artificial flowers or fruit and dried pumpkin stems.  They vary in price depending on the cost of the embellishments and are one-of-a-kind treats that honor the stitchers who came before us.

http://www.parkavenueneedlepoint.com/module/search_content.htm?form_version=2&showSearchResults=1&search_keyword=deborah&image=Search

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Nothing to Wear?

Don't have a thing to wear to that Labor Day party?  Not to worry, Kristin Mallison has you covered with her cute skirts that feature vintage needlepoint panels on the front.  She also does bodices from upcycled needlepoint in case you want something besides a mini skirt.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063623268642

Many thanks to Chris' daughter for alerting NP Nation to these fun fashions!

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© Copyright July 11, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Hermes Scissor Cases and Scissor Ribbons

When Melita told us about Greystone Needlepoint, she failed to mention something the shop sells that I've never seen anywhere else--scissor cases and scissor ribbon fobs made from vintage Hermes scarves.  There are needlepoint bag ribbon charms, too.

https://www.greystoneneedlepoint.com/blogs/news/accessory-girl

The shop also carries fabulous project pouches made from beautiful cottons that feature waterproof linings.

https://www.greystoneneedlepoint.com/collections/accessories

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© Copyright June 26, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Marjorie Taylor's Vegan Taxidermy

If you subscribe to Needlepoint Now magazine and have the May-June 2022 issue, you already know about Marjorie Taylor's "Vegan Taxidermy."  But if you don't subscribe or your copy is still in the clutches of the post office, this online Eugene, Oregon news article will show what she makes with vintage needlepoint canvases.

https://eugeneweekly.com/2020/01/23/vegan-taxidermy-its-art/?fbclid=IwAR0vJ1BCsuLOT9ThzcVnGC17dn0_ZPXEiGgYl3DKF8nP-t--_uTz0-10TuQ

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© Copyright May 17, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Giggle for the Day

The latest report from ANG's New Jersey Needle Artists chapter includes a listing of potential needlepoint projects.

https://blog.njneedleartists.org/2022/02/26/whats-happening-at-njna-2-26-22/

A typewriter cover?!

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© Copyright February 27, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Vintage Deux Amis

Thanks to Horse Country Chic, I know that Deux Amis is selling vintage canvases online.  

https://vintagedeuxamis.com/collections/all

They are obviously cleaning house and letting leftover canvases that have been discontinued go.  The prices are good and the designs charming but if you see something, hurry to get it since these are very limited.  Once they are sold, they are not going to be available again.

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© Copyright February 13, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Recycling Vintage Needlepoint

Terry saw this on Home Town, which is an HGTV program.  If you don't have a Facebook account, a lady bought a house with a needlepoint kitchen backsplash which she saved during renovation, cleaned, made into a pillow and gave it to a lady who grew up in the house.  That takes recycling vintge needlepoint to a new level!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NeedlepointNation/permalink/4798262850250835/

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A Needlepoint Car Headrest Cover

This needlepoint kit is intended to be made up as a car head rest cover.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1034619276/needlepoint-car-headrest-cover-kit?click_key=8c54004a9cb3e51f8ef21bf46c1e1068a5cf00d9%3A1034619276&click_sum=f762c6ce&ref=shop_home_recs_72&frs=1

That's totally unique!

The kit comes with wool and a 13 count printed canvas, as well as instructions as to how to make it up.  If you are a DIY person, this one's for you.

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© Copyright January 29, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Vintage Needlepoint

Horse Country Chic is doing a little window shopping for vintage needlepoint.

http://horsecountrychic.blogspot.com/2022/01/vintage-needlepoint.html

These are kits with wool but you can easily substitute some or all of the threads in the kit for suitiable colors in that nice stash you have been collecting. I think most of these are from Etsy, although I haven't checked.  I'm avoiding temptation!  

These are one-of-a-kind now, so if you see something that calls to you, better snap it up.

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© Copyright January 29, 2022 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Emma Kate Loves Recycling Vintage

If you have a stash of vintage canvases that are stitched but not made up, Emma Kate in the UK has plenty of ideas how to use them.

https://paintedstyle.blogspot.com/2015/08/recycled-tapestry-love.html?m=1

https://paintedstyle.blogspot.com/2015/09/obsessive-moi.html?m=1

Need a tote bag tutorial?  Here you go!

https://paintedstyle.blogspot.com/2015/09/recycled-tapestry-bags-galore-and.html?m=1

Thanks for the tip, Marty!

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© Copyright May 5, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Pumpkin Harvest Change

By now you've probably heard about the pumpkins that Sharon Wollman makes from vintage needlepoint canvases.  Due to aggravating an old injury, Sharon's going to change how she sells her pumpkins and acorns, tuffets and pillows.  Instead of having a fall harvest when she sells the pumpkins she makes at one "harvest," she is now going to post finished pumpkins (and other things) to her website when they are done.  So we are giving up the excitement of a "harvest" but gaining the ability to keep an eye on available items 365 days a year.

https://www.smwollmandesigns.com

Good luck, Sharon!  Heal up and keep making beautiful things at a slower pace.

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© Copyright February 20, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Recycling Vintage Needlepoint

Angela took a vintage needlepoint canvas and made something unique from it.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=3588898054528206&set=pcb.3669810136429451

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© Copyright January 27, 2021 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

The Pumpkin Harvest Has Begun!

Sharon Wollman's "pumpkin harvest" has begun!  She turns vintage needlepoint into pumpkins and sells a selection once a week during her season.  Have fun browsing!
https://www.smwollmandesigns.com/collections/heirloom-needlepoint-pumpkins-tm

Right now the first batch are sold out but there are still "acorns" available.

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© Copyright September 1, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Vintage Hunt Country Find

Horse Country Chic found this great fox hunt needlepoint piece on Etsy.  It is signed with initials and the date 1949.  Looks like it was mounted on a piece of scrap cardboard of the right size instead of being framed.  What do you think?
https://www.etsy.com/listing/683757645/vintage-1949-needlepoint-fox-hunt-dog?ref=search_recently_viewed-3

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© Copyright April 22, 2019 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Needlepoint Recycled into Bags

Lynda's Designs on Etsy offers vintage needlepoint made into purses and tote bags.  She will also make custom bags but you will have to handle the blocking of the needlepoint (if needed) yourself.  Lynda doesn't block.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/lyndasdesigns1?ref=ss_profile

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© Copyright October 13, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Let's Recycle Vintage Needlepoint

I believe the current queen of recycling vintage needlepoint is Brenda Ische.  Check out her house and some of the restaurants she's decorated and see if you agree.  Study the photos carefully and don't miss the "headboard" in her guest bedroom.
http://www.charlottemagazine.com/Home-Garden/March-2018/Color-Whimsy-Inside-Home-of-Amlies-Designer-Brenda-Ische/

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© Copyright August 8, 2018 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.