Jungle Bag Update

I have almost finished the Jungle Bag.   I need to add some beaded detail to the flower stamens.

Then the only thing left to do will be to turn this into a small kiss clasp bag!     
 

Fleur De Lis Pillow

Fleur De Lis Pillow

Fleur De Lis Pillow Stitch Detail

Fleur De Lis Pillow Stitch Detail

Fleur De Lis Pillow Stitch Detail

Project Update – Papillon Needlepoint

Happy New Year

My Mother has started to stitch on the “King Louis” Papillon needlepoint project that I gave her for Christmas.  She is using various stitch changes to accent the color changes throughout the hair.

Papillon Needlepoint

Papillon Needlepoint

I think he is turning out adorable!! I will continue to update and will get some closer detail of the stiches for you to see.

Wild Jungle Bag Update

I had a tough time deciding what stitch to fill the white portions of the zebra stripes with.  After much testing, I decided on the stitch below.  It is a single vertical over 5 with and overlapping cross.  I think it creates a nice vertical flow along the stripe.

Wild Jungle Bag Stitch Detail

Wild Jungle Bag Stitch Detail

Book Review – Desert Island Stitches

I just purchased “Desert Island Stitches”.  This guide is written by Carole Lake and Michael Boren of StitchPlay.com.

I love the straightforward, conversational tone in the narrative of the book.  It is spiral bound so it lays nice and flat while you are stitching.  The stitches are grouped into various categories making it easy to navigate.

Labelled as “Volume One”, I will be looking forward to Volume Two.

New canvas order received.

The eggshell canvas from the Nordic Needle just came in and it is gorgeous!!  The photos do not do it justice.   Cannot wait to stitch on this!

Wild Jungle Bag – Update

This project is coming along nicely.  Going forward I have to create a stitch guide before I start the project.  I keep changing my mind after I get started with a new stitch!

Bird of paradise

Zebra stripes

25 FREE Adult Coloring Pages

The craze of “Adult Coloring” is all the rage.  These are great basic sketches for needlepoint adaptation.  Try one for your next project!   Get 25 FREE adult coloring pages here. Print these for free at home and join in the relaxing activity of coloring! Adults and kids alike will love this! Source: 25 FREE…

Vintage Needlepoint – Anne Orr’s Pomegranate Border – Nuts about Needlepoint

Vintage Needlepoint – Anne Orr’s Pomegranate Border – Nuts about Needlepoint

Great supplier for blank canvas!

Just purchased some beautiful mono 18 count Zweigart canvas from the Nordic Needle.  It is called eggshell.  I think it will be the perfect color background for projects.