Needlepoint Alphabet in Calligraphy
Shown on 10 mesh at 14 stitches high. Here is a calligraphy-type alphabet.
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Fringing a Needlepointed Pillow
How to Put a Fringe on a Pillow Start as you would in putting a pillow together. Just before you begin to sew the backing to the needlepoint front, stitch the fringe to the backing. The steps involved are: Begin stitching the fringe on the backing. Place the fringe on the right side of the
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Guide to Sewing Needles for Hand Appliqué
Sharps, Betweens, and Straw/Milliners Appliqué Needles A good hand needle is the most important tool for hand appliqué. Learn about the different types of hand sewing needles that are most popular for stitching appliqué. The perfect needle for hand appliqué is one that fits comfortably between the fingers, pierces easily through several layers of fabric,
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Getting Out Stains in Needlework
Tips for Cleaning and Removing Stains from Embroidery Fabric Although it’s frustrating to discover a stain on your hard-labored needlework, you can remove even stubborn stains if you know what works. Nothing is more frustrating to an embroiderer or cross stitcher than discovering that the piece they’ve labored on for months has been blemished with
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Essential Needlepoint Supplies
Tools and Accessories for Getting Started with Needlepoint One of the reasons needlepoint has been favorite for centuries is its simplicity and portability. Just a few easy-to-find needlepoint supplies are all you need. The essential equipment for needlepoint embroidery couldn’t be simpler. All you really need is a needlepoint canvas, yarn, and a tapestry needle.
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Free Graph Paper printout for needlepoint
It is usually great to have graph paper available on hand so that you can draw patterns on your own or to modify existing patterns. In case you work with so many patterns or patterns which are too large, then you will need to have an overview, and it is convenient to have quite a
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