Tracy's Needlepoint Blog April 2008 Archive

April 2008 Poll- Stitching Shows and Events


Monday April 28, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

The Family Tree
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

Monday April 28, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Needlework Question
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

Thursday April 24, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Guide Review: Needlework On-The-Go Travel Roll
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

Wednesday April 23, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Stitching Tip
"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

Wednesday April 23, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

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Subscribing is quick, easy, and FREE. You can't get much better than that! As a subscriber, you will get the latest needlepoint tips, patterns and reviews - ... Read More

Sunday April 20, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Are You Just Getting Started?
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

Saturday April 19, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

April 2008 Blog Pick-
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

Tuesday April 15, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

The Beautiful Byzantine Stitch
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

Monday April 14, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Simple Birdhouse Pattern
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

Sunday April 13, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Needlepoint Gallery
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

Saturday April 12, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

"It's Been Said"-
"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

Thursday April 10, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Cross Stitch Link- Illuminated Mother Motif
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

Sunday April 6, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

The Needlepoint Forums are Open!
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

Tuesday April 1, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)