April 2008 Poll- Stitching Shows and Events
Monday April 28, 2008
The Family Tree
Monday April 28, 2008
I've enjoyed spending extra time with my Grandmother this month. She is such a special person to me, I love to tell me children stories of spending precious moments ... Read More
Needlework Question
Thursday April 24, 2008
From time to time, we cover topics that are not necessarily needlepoint related, but more needlework in general. This week, I received a great question from a reader about ... Read More
Guide Review: Needlework On-The-Go Travel Roll
Wednesday April 23, 2008
This week has been full of challenges. Something that can be described as nothing less than 'the plague' (a really horrible stomach bug) has hit my home and left ... Read More
Stitching Tip
Wednesday April 23, 2008
"Thread your needle BEFORE you cut the yarn or thread from the spool...pull yarn to desired length and snip..you are on your way..."
Janet H., About.com Reader
We love to read ... Read More
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Sunday April 20, 2008
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As a subscriber, you will get the latest needlepoint tips, patterns and reviews - ... Read More
Are You Just Getting Started?
Saturday April 19, 2008
All of us had to learn at some point. I first started needlepoint in middle school and by high
school I had friends watching over my shoulder as I would ... Read More
April 2008 Blog Pick-
Tuesday April 15, 2008
This month, we're featuring: Kali's Creations
Kali's Creations is an online blog that chronicles Kimberly's latest stitching projects.
Perhaps you would like to read through the other blogs featured here on the ... Read More
The Beautiful Byzantine Stitch
Monday April 14, 2008
Byzantine stitches are long, beautiful stitches used a great deal as the background for needlepoint work.
Worked in rows of six to eight stitches (our example is for eight stitches), ... Read More
Simple Birdhouse Pattern
Sunday April 13, 2008
Spring is most definitely here. While out working in our garden today, we realized that our cat had found a snake! I know that snakes are supposed to ... Read More
Needlepoint Gallery
Saturday April 12, 2008
The About.com needlepoint gallery is a great place to find photos of finished work by readers just like you. Whether looking for inspiration or just admiring, you are sure ... Read More
"It's Been Said"-
Thursday April 10, 2008
"Really I don't dislike to cook, but what you cook is eaten so quickly. When you sew, you have something that will last to show for your efforts."
Written By: Elizabeth ... Read More
Cross Stitch Link- Illuminated Mother Motif
Sunday April 6, 2008
This month's cross stitch pattern is just for Mom.
The Illuminated Mother Motif would make a beautiful bookmark or addition to a framed photo of your mother-- and it's just in ... Read More
The Needlepoint Forums are Open!
Tuesday April 1, 2008
We would love for you to join the needlepoint chat here at About.com!
Have a question, or just looking for others who enjoy stitching, this is just the place for you. ... Read More