Althea DeBrule

Althea DeBrule was a writer for The Spruce Crafts for two years covering needlepoint. She is a passionate needlepoint artist who believes that anything that can be imagined can be created in needlepoint. For well over four decades she has shared her artistry and love of needlepoint through original designs and patterns as well as online needlepoint websites, tutorials, and tips.

DeBrule has stitched hundreds of needlepoint pieces from beginner to advanced levels on stamped, machine printed and hand-painted canvases, as well as on blank fine mesh canvas using needlepoint charts.

In addition to writing and publishing over a thousand online craft related articles and needlepoint tutorials, DeBrule is the author of two books: "The Bargello Christmas Ornament Series," and "Flawless Bargello Throw Cushions," both of which contain original Bargello and traditional needlepoint patterns. Her original needlepoint adaptation of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Stained Glass wall panel at the entrance to the lobby area of the Arizona Biltmore Hotel has won several awards.

DeBrule enjoys providing creative and educational online needlepoint content, and has experience designing, developing and maintaining craft related websites, specifically Bargello Needlepoint. She is also a freelance writer at Christian career tools.