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| needlepoint yardage | 7/7/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: How do I calculate the yardage of fiber I need to complete a needlepoint....is there a rule of ...
A: Gloria, There are several factors to take into account to precisely calculate how much thread you ...
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| tapestry | 7/2/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I know that my grandad has had it at least 40 years and would like to know if it holds any value. I ...
A: Kirstine, You will need to find an appraiser that is familiar with needlepoint. I suggest you ...
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| Joining needlepoint squares into a rug | 6/18/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: Should the individual needlework squares be blocked first before the joining as there is very little ...
A: Cathy, If the individual pieces are already completed, they should be blocked before joining. For ...
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| Needlepoint alphabet letters | 6/17/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: Where can I find needlepoint patterns for letters that are approx. one inch in height? I want to ...
A: Bobbie, If you do a online search for "needlepoint alphabet patterns" you will find a few books ...
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| how do you remove smoke smell | 6/16/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I have just been given a beautiful cross stitch bell pull which was stitched in 1992 and smells of ...
A: Barbara, Cigarette odors are pernicious! The first thing you could try is putting the entire bell ...
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| running colors on needle point after cleaning | 6/13/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: how do i get red runing color off my white background needle point picture. i just got it done and ...
A: Cindy, I'm sorry to hear about your needlepoint. Unfortunately, if the piece is dried you probably ...
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| Appropriate Stitch for Background | 6/7/2008 | Vinette de Phillipe |
Q: I was taught many years ago to use the basketweave stitch for completing backgrounds on pre-worked ...
A: You would need to use a stitch that does not distort the canvas. Some stitches cause the canvas to ...
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| Needlepoint picture | 6/1/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I have a question about getting an appraisal on a peice that my Great Grandmother did. She started ...
A: Genevieve, You will need to contact an antique appraiser with knowledge of needlepoints. I ...
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| joining needlepoint canvases | 5/30/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I recently purchased 5 small needlepoint alphabet canvases which spell out my granddaughter's name. ...
A: Karen, There are two ways you can go about joining the canvases together. 1. Over lay raw edges by ...
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| Mold on my canvas! | 4/28/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I have an unfinished penelope canvas that has a spot of mold about the size of a soup-can lid. ...
A: Susan, Oh no! Nasty mold! OK You're not too bad off. Your thinking is pretty good; try dabbing ...
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| appraisal | 4/18/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I have several needlepoints that I have done and because I have put a lot of money and time into ...
A: Robin, Here's some info I have seen about appraisals: Some insurance companies consider needlework ...
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| Cleaning framed needlepoint | 4/18/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I framed a needlepoint I made many years ago and would love to freshen it up. Wool was used. Thanks ...
A: Jayne, For a situation such as yours, there are some great instructions at the American Needlepoint ...
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| cleaning needlepoin area rug | 4/10/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: what is the appropriate process to clean a 7x9 chinese needlepoint rug? one company has suggested a ...
A: Howard, For a piece that size, I can only recommend that a professional service perform the work. ...
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| cleaning needlepoint | 4/9/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: my Mother just passed on and I got her needlepoint wall clock, that she stitched many years ago. It ...
A: Anna, How it gets cleaned really depends on how the needlepoint is mounted on/in the clock. If the ...
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| Antique Needlepoint Piece | 4/7/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I have a 90 year old crosstich piece which is framed. The piece itself measures 10-l/2" x 12-1/2". ...
A: Beverly, I'm not clear on whether this is a piece of needlepoint or a piece of cross stitch. I ...
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| needlepoint rug finishing | 3/15/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I have recently completed stiching a needlepoint rug and I am wondering the best way to back the ...
A: Yvonne, Finishing a needlepoint of that size can be a daunting task. Usually a piece of that size ...
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| Old Needle Points | 3/13/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I was recently given 4 framed needle points from a GREAT Aunt that were handed down to her. I'd like ...
A: Rich, For appraisals and information on antique needlepoints, I always recommend contacting The ...
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| petipoint | 3/11/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: where can I but a petipoint kit
A: Joy, The term "petit point" really refers to the size of the canvas mesh. Usually petit point ...
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| erblocking a needlepoint rug | 1/31/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: ..i have a 10 year old needlepoint rug here in virginia beach that needs reblocking and cleaning. ...
A: Gwen, Cleaning and reblocking a needlepoint of that size is a huge undertaking. I highly recommend ...
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| cleaning needlepoint | 1/25/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: How do I clean my mother's needlepoint. They are framed but no glass and have gotten quite ...
A: Stefanie, To clean the pieces, you will need to remove them from the frame. As for the best method ...
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| storing needle point | 1/20/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I have a small needle point rug I made 20 years ago, I cannot use the colors anymore but would like ...
A: Caroline, I would first recommend the rug be cleaned, re-blocked, and dried properly. If you ...
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| repurposing needlework seat covers | 1/5/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I have been cleaning out a house that used to be lived in by my partner's great aunt. I have come ...
A: Sarah, What a nice find! There shouldn't be a problem with "recycling" the seat covers. I was ...
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| staples torn canvas | 1/2/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I had 2 inches and now have 10 rows she took scissors and chopped all the edges off the piece. This ...
A: Paula, How awful! If this was a museum quality piece, perhaps there is legal recourse you can take ...
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| Turning chairseat into throw pillow | 12/30/2007 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I have found my mother-in-law's pansy motif chairseat--halfcross stitch, not basketweave. I would ...
A: Mary, I sincerely apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry. Making cushions is not ...
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| Cats | 12/30/2007 | Henry Babcock |
Q: One of my cats, Mabel, a sweet but slightly addled girl,has been relentless in her pursuit of my ...
A: Jude, I sincerely apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry. I really can't be sure ...
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| needlepoint finishing | 12/16/2007 | Henry Babcock |
Q: Is there anyone who finishes needlepoint projects? I'm done with the stitching, but they need to be ...
A: Jude, Oh no, don't trash them! Think of all the hours that went into the stitching. Okay, you ...
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| needlepoint kits | 12/11/2007 | Henry Babcock |
Q: Sir, I actually have three questions! I am new to needlepoint and only have done the pillow kits. In ...
A: Jude, Sir? Too formal! lol Yes, using 2-ply yarn is common. The wool that comes with many kits ...
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| Canvas repair--another pet chewing inquiry | 12/5/2007 | Henry Babcock |
Q: Do you repair unworked canvas? If not, do you have any recommendations/referrals? Thank you!
A: Jackie, Yes, I do repair unworked canvas. If you can send a pic of the damaged canvas to ...
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| thread | 11/26/2007 | Vinette de Phillipe |
Q: I have been away from needle arts just long enough to come back to many changes. The main one being ...
A: Here is a site with lots of info including a chart for thread and count. It may be of help. ...
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| Faded Needlepoint Design | 11/4/2007 | Vinette de Phillipe |
Q: I started work on a needlepoint pillow about 20 years ago, but I never completed the project. I'd ...
A: The only thing I can think of is to make a color print of the original picture once you have the ...
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| restoring picture | 10/27/2007 | Henry Babcock |
Q: i have a picture that i got after my grandmother passed away that she had sewn with neddlepoint it ...
A: Janel, If you wish to clean the piece yourself, I have been directing people to some very detailed ...
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| needlepoint yarn calculations | 10/25/2007 | Henry Babcock |
Q: How do I calculate the amount of yarn I would need for the background of a needlepoint chair cover ...
A: Due to the variations in different manufacturer's yarns and different types of yarns, it's hard to ...
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| cleaning needlepoint piece | 10/12/2007 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I needlepointed an Irish Blessing that is about 30 years old, wool, and it was in the home of two ...
A: Margie, Sorry to hear about the smoke stains on your needlepoint. Tobacco smoke is very ...
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| how to block a completed canvas | 9/23/2007 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I have two completed needlepoint canvases, and I need to block them. Do I need to buy a blocking ...
A: Susi, T-pins and an ironing board will not be strong enough to hold a needlepoint under the tension ...
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| Repair | 9/14/2007 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I have a puppy, and he has chewed a tiny spot on the edge of a beautiful, 8x10 needlepoint rug. Is ...
A: Christina, Oh no, bad puppy! lol The short answer is yes, the rug can be repaired. The real ...
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| repairing cut canvas | 9/2/2007 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I bought a lovely Canvasworks 12 mono canvas on eBay that someone had started. It was done in loud ...
A: Meg, I've had the exact same thing happen to me when removing stitching to correct errors and ...
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| Needlepoint Cushion Repair | 8/31/2007 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I have a very old needlepoint that goes on a chair that is fraying at one of the corners. In order ...
A: Rachel, I apologize for the delay. If the fraying of the corner only affects the stitching, you ...
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| needlepoint pillows | 8/23/2007 | Henry Babcock |
Q: How would I clean 2 small needlepoint pillows? The other side is velvet.
A: Mary, Without knowing what materials the needlepoint is made from, it is difficult to give explicit ...
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| Removal of Makeup from Canvas | 8/20/2007 | Henry Babcock |
Q: Have a fingerprint makeup mark on my canvas Have you any ideas how to remove this without leaving a ...
A: Jane, I'm not clear on whether the soil is on an unstitched canvas or a finished piece. I've been ...
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| how to clean antique chair cushion | 8/16/2007 | Henry Babcock |
Q: My 3 year old daughter wiped make-up (Lip Gloss i think) onto the needlepoint seat of my mother's ...
A: Stacey, I've been trying to do some research on what make-up is made of. I haven't come across ...
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