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Archive for the ‘Types of Stitching’ Category

September 8th, 2006

More on Needlepoint

Each week we will feature an article on needle work.  Today’s article is on the history of needlepoint.
In the Middle Ages, the term Needlepoint encompassed a wide range of needlework. It is not unlike the work done today, but had a broader spectrum of techniques. Today, needlepoint is exclusively recognized as the tent stitch. In […]

By Cathy -- 0 comments

September 7th, 2006

Let’s Needlepoint

From the time I was a child I wanted to do needlepoint. My mother did seat covers for our dining room chairs. I thought that was really something cool so I asked her to teach me. She said she couldn’t because she was left handed and I was right handed! Her […]

By Cathy -- 0 comments

September 5th, 2006

Introduction

Hi NeedleCrafters!
My name is Cathy and I am thrilled to be writing for the Tangled Thread!  We are going to explore all kinds of needle craft from crochet to needlepoint, knitting, crewel embroidery and much more.
If there is anything you want to talk about please post a comment.  I’d like this to be an interactive […]

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June 27th, 2006

A Needlecase Update!

Finally. :)
I hadn’t been doing as much stitching, as it was making my eyes hurt. But now I have new lenses in my glasses, and the mad rush of many houseguests has calmed a bit. That means over the last couple of days I have had time to work on my needlecase! […]

By Deb -- 2 comments

June 24th, 2006

Treasure Hunting

I do not know if this is a thing that is global, or just something that certain countries have a habit of doing. However, for everyone who is living in a place where people put their old/used/unwanted stuff on the drive/lawn/garage and then sell it for dirt cheap, the pleasant weather months mean Treasure […]

By Deb -- 8 comments

June 21st, 2006

Elephant Sanctuary

I recently received the latest newsletter from Scarlet Quince, and they will be donating 20% of the proceeds of their new Elephant pattern to the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. If you do not receive their e-newsletter, you can read them on the Scarlet Quince website. The issue with links to the patterns and […]

By Deb -- 3 comments

June 18th, 2006

From the Stash

My mother is spending part of her vacation visiting my family, and she brought me a present! Yay! :) I have hunted online for a vendor that has an image of this book, or even just has it for sale, but no luck. It is titled “Navajo Rugs in Cross-stitch & Needlepoint” […]

By Deb -- 2 comments