Happy New Year and thank you for your support in 2020! To celebrate the new year here’s the first hand painted Studio Stitches needlepoint kit for 2021, the Banksia cushion. The second in my wildflower series of floral Aussie icons and just in time for Australia Day. This design has been months in the making […]
July 6, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Needlepoint design with men in mind
Men too At every market and trade show I’ve chatted with men who enjoy the experience of needlepoint. Many of them complain they can’t find designs they’d like to stitch for themselves. With Father’s Day next month, I thought it might be time to remind us all that men like to stitch too! Indeed they have […]
June 1, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Needlepoint sleep mask
Small needlepoint projects are always popular and for good reason as they are: ideal for those who are not quite sure they want to commit the time or money to a larger project perfectly portable for travel either on your daily commute or for longer holiday projects quick to stitch so are ideal for a […]
February 1, 2018 By 2 Comments
When is a cushion a chair?
A new year, a new stitching challenge I recently received this beautiful image of a needlepoint chair. It was photographed in City Needlework in San Mateo California and apparently stitched by the owner. This stunning chair got me thinking about needlepoint chairs and how you might go about putting one together. I soon realised it would […]
