For a multitude of reasons, I am retiring, In publication since the mid-nineties, Nuts about Needlepoint will only be updated ireegularly. Existing content will conti nue to be available, If you want to see posts, either subscribe to the blog or join the Nuts Facebook group (kinks in sidebar). The post Retirement Notice appeared first on Nuts about Needlepoint ..read more

With my computer in the shop and allow recovery,Nuts is on vacation until Feb. 1. In February, I’ll be making decisions about this site’s future updates. 7 The post appeared first on Nuts about Needlepoint ..read more

Updated January 7, 2024. Yes, your choice of stitches and threads makes for a unique piece of needlepoint. But by going a step or so further, you can make many needlepoints even more personal. I made a Kathy Schenkel baseball nutcracker for my DH of his favorite team, the Oakland A’s that’s hanging on the […] The post Customizing a Hand-Painted Canvas appeared first on Nuts about Needlepoint ..read more

Updated January 5, 2024. As beads and embellishments become more popular, stitchers look for ways to store and organize beads, sequins, and other small embellishments. Whatever you pick, look for these features. Clear – A label may not be enough to tell color. Your containers should be clear, not translucent. Small – Many bead containers […] The post Ideas for Storing Your Beads appeared first on Nuts about Needlepoint ..read more

sorry no picture available DebBee’s Designs has a delightful sparkly snowman design as a free gift. You’ll find lots of great stitches in an ornament-sized design The post Winter Snowman Freebie appeared first on Nuts about Needlepoint ..read more

Don’t succumb to the temptation to leave scraps of yarn and thread out for birds building nests. Learn why it’s bad in this article from Interweave. The post Beware of Yarn Scraps for Nest Building appeared first on Nuts about Needlepoint ..read more

Updatyed January 2, 2024. Whether it’s because there’s football on, or because there’s a winter storm outside, or you are sick but not sick enough to be in bed, there are times when you have plenty of time to stitch. If you’re like me though, that exactly the time when nothing seems interesting. I’m having […] The post Stitching when Stuck at Home appeared first on Nuts about Needlepoint ..read more

Lots of designers have announced new canvases arriving soon or in the spring. West Village Knit And Needle in NYC has a new exclusive series of five London pubs. They are the Churchill Arms, The Pelican, The Holly Bush, The Spaniard, and The Lamb & Flag. They also have an exclusive series of NYC coasters. […] The post New Year, New Products appeared first on Nuts about Needlepoint ..read more

Updated December 31, 2023. If you belong to a guild, you probably have a stitched nametag. You may have more than one if you go to the national needlework seminars or other events. A big challenge for all of these is how to finish them. Melita faced this problem with her nametag for the ANG […] The post How to Finish a Nametag appeared first on Nuts about Needlepoint ..read more

Over on her blog, Jane Wood has interviews with the two Needlepoint Dads. You can also hear an interview with them on Fiber Talk and see all their designs on their site. The post Interview with the Needlepoint Dads appeared first on Nuts about Needlepoint ..read more