Thursday, July 25, 2019

The NAN Class List is Online

If you are interested in the 2010 class list for the National Academy of Needlearts, it's available online now.  All sorts of techniques (including needlepoint) are taught.
https://nationalacademyofneedlearts.files.wordpress.com/2019/04/assembly-2020-class-descriptions-and-teacher-bios-v5-with-photos.pdf

You can read about their exhibit and classes during Assembly next March in the Detroit suburbs here.
https://needleart.org/assembly/?fbclid=IwAR2u_xiHzG6LBfqf4D6azLVTYZiEgX4uAOXhvq1wa6XPf4VgDI5hTd2HxLw

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Pastel Pencil Shading

Susan Johnson of SJ Designs just posted an antique needlepoint piece for sale on her website, making special note of the pastel shading on the faces.
https://sj-designs.net/product/c1900-tea-time-needlepoint-tapestry-with-hand-painted-faces/?fbclid=IwAR0xYvPBYA5RIM_y8_wEhtJcReNNYgL_9jLLdZIPSKASyunbGVeZqaH3VsU

Both Melissa Shirley and Lisa at BeStitched Needlepoint do this on their stitching.
https://vimeo.com/148802688

Lisa also uses fabric markers to shade silk ribbons.
https://vimeo.com/164029492

It can be done.  I would not do it on pieces that need to be wet blocked but it's perfect for some situations.

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Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Turkeywork Tips from Jinny

Jinny Barney of Needlepoint.com just finished a fox ornament from Pip and Roo for her Christmas tree. She writes about it on her blog and included some good tips for doing turkeywork.
http://stitchstyleblog.com/2019/05/pip-roo-fox/

It turned out great!

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Monday, July 22, 2019

How to Make Needlepoint Wall Hangings

Abigail Cecile has added a step-by-step tutorial (with video) on how to make a needlepoint wall hanging with a fabric backing to her website.
https://www.abigailcecile.com/pages/how-to-make-a-needlepoint-wallhanging?fbclid=IwAR10TgXcroniUNVZTwsIG5Ydtrf6pBFL_Jmw3fO1GD_0L1I-EculglRTekc

Thanks, Abby!

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Sunday, July 21, 2019

A Custom Needlepoint Designer in Israel

Thanks to Needlepoint Nation, I learned about a designer of custom needlepoint, particularly Judiaca, in Israel. Her name is Lisa Sambol and her company is Loops Custom Designed Needlepoint.
http://loops.co.il

If you are planning a trip, you might want to contact her.  She works out of her home.  Of course, this being the 21st Century, she also has a Facebook page.  You can certainly order something wonderful online.
https://www.facebook.com/lisa.sambol

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