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Peace Needlepoint Greeting Card
Print a lovely greeting card created from a needlepoint design stitched with the Chinese character for peace.

Needlepoint Tip-Saving Money
"I have done finishing for a needlepoint shop in the past and learned many money saving things, the one that I use in a lot of my projects is when stuffing a finished large sized pillow, I will buy a bed pillow on sale at one of the discount stores, the filling is good quality and the size is much easier to work with than buying bags of stuffing and then making the material form...."- Judy R.

Chunky Alphabet Magnets
[p]Create these Chunky Magnetic Letters in an afternoon![/p]

2008 About Needlepoint Calendar
This 2008 Needlepoint Calendar is great to print and keep up with your current and planned needlepoint projects for the upcoming year. Available as a .pdf document, it includes photos of free projects available on the About needlepoint site.

Needlepoint Tip- Needlepoint Tip Trouble Threading Needles?
In the case you are having trouble threading a needle-[br] Sometimes you only need to turn the needle around - one side of the eye might be rougher than the other. --by Dorothy

Needlepoint Tip- Embroidery Floss Storage
I often use embroidery floss for my needlepoint projects because it is easier find in my area. I alsolike to put the floss on those little "spools" that can be bought a craft stores. :):):):)There are 3 problems with those. The cardboard ones are flimsy, and I have to use the special pen to write on the plastic ones. (read more) by: Barbara

Needlepoint Tip- Needlepoint Tip- Threading 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..."

Needlepoint Tip- Needlepoint Tip Securing Stitches
"I got tired of using messy tape to made sure my canvas didn't unravel ..so I now use Elmer's white glue. Apply it along the edges with thumb and forefinger (making sure you will be able to cut that part off later),let it dry and it works quite easily and and inexpensively." -Ellyn

Needlepoint Tip- Needlepoint Tip Smoother Stitching
"I take a small piece of yarn and tie my needle threader on to it and then attach the threader a fabric softener dryer sheet. I also use that fabric sheet to run my yarn through once it is on the needle. Makes the stitching smoother and the yarn doesn't tangle or knot as easily." -Susan

Needlepoint Tip- Needlepoint Tip- More for "Lefties"
I totally agree. A teacher once tried to teach to do the upsidedown backwards bit! yikes! I never touche it again for years. You just have to realize which direction to put your needle in first and then it flows from there. Glad to see this input for "lefties." - Helen

Needlepoint Tip- Needlepoint Tip Left Handed Stitching
" I am left-handed and have not had a problem stitching with the canvas in its intended position. This is also true of the more complex stitches we often use. Sometimes watching how another stitcher stitches helps (and it doesn't matter if that person is right handed.) You are encouraged to try it the traditional way." -Robin

Needlepoint Tip- Needlepoint Tip Left Handed Stitching- Patterns
"There are few sourses of needlepoint for left handed people. The basic difference is that left hander's work a pattern "upside down and backwards" to that of right handers. If you have a pre-worked pattern to fill in, turn it upside down and your fill stitches will naturally slant the same way the pre-worked portion slants." -Sue

Needlepoint Tip for Left Handed Stitchers
"Most of the time, I don't have a problem....but....sometimes I reach a block and I have to have someone do the stitch in front of me so I can see the direction of the needle and stitch. I even have problems sometimes seeing a diagram and "switching it" in my mind. I love stitching and beading so I will never give up my passions!!!" -Karan

Needlepoint Tip- Needlepoint Tip Knots
"When making a knot in the end of your stitching thread, make a "slip" knot. When removing the knot, grab the tail. This gives you more thread to place in the needle when ending off. It also means you may park a knot in your thread anywhere, even the middle, if you will be needing it to stitch in an opposite direction from the one you are beginning with." -Dakota

Stitch Tip
[p]As a rule, you should always come up through an unused hole and go back down into a shared hole.[/p]

Save Time By Using Different Needles
[p]It's easier to sew different colors with different [link url=http://needlepoint.about.com/od/toolsandsupplies/p/NeedleChoices3.htm]needles[/link]. This keeps your from having to re-thread over again. [/p]

Avoiding Shadows
When beginning or ending a thread, you never want to run dark thread under light stitches. This will create an undesirable shadow on your work.

Needlepoint Tip- Needlepoint Tip Purchase Enough Yarn for Your Project
Be sure to purchase enough when you are planning for an upcoming project. There is a possibility that if you have to go back and purchase additional thread, even in the same color, that the colors won't be an exact match.

Always Check for Mistakes
When purchasing canvas, really look at what you are buying. It may not be labeled correctly and your project will not turn out the way you are expecting.

Choosing The Right Needle
Choosing the right needle can be a difficult choice. In needlepoint, the right needle can be your best tool, the wrong needle can ruin your entire project. Learn the basics of needlepoint needles.

Setting Needlepoint Goals for a New Year
Make plans now for an exciting and fulfilling new crafting year!