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| needlepoint finishing | 6/16/2009 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I have been looking for a book on finishing techniques for needlepoint canvases, both for mounting ...
A: Anne, I often refer people to "The Needlework Doctor" by Mary Kay Davis. It is very detailed, and ...
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| Needlepoint Pillow | 6/13/2009 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I have a finished needlepoint pillow that was chewed by our puppy. The fabric is undamaged, but he ...
A: Dawn, I sincerely apologize for the delay. I too have had the puppy problem with a needlepoint ...
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| CLEANING and RESTORATION | 6/12/2009 | Henry Babcock |
Q: My husband has a petit-point measuring approx. 8' X 8' . We need to have it cleaned. We live in ...
A: Emma, Here's a link to some very good cleaning directions from The American Needlepoint Guild: ...
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| 1899 needlepoint sampler restoration | 5/8/2009 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I have a sampler done in 1899 by my grandmother. I just recently brought it to a frame shop asking ...
A: Gretchen, Professional restoration will be the way to proceed. Even then, I'm not sure what they ...
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| petit point | 5/5/2009 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I recently watched someone do some petit point, and I would love to know how to do this myself. I ...
A: Sue, Petit point, and gross point, refer to the canvas count. Both will fall under the subject of ...
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| cross stitch pattern | 4/20/2009 | Vinette de Phillipe |
Q: I found a pattern I like, it is smaller than I want though. How can I make the finished project ...
A: YOu can use a smaller count cloth to make the pattern larger. you can double the size by doubling ...
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| needlepoint ornament finishing | 4/13/2009 | Henry Babcock |
Q: Where can I obtain detailed information about how to finish a Christmas Tree ornament -- a book, a ...
A: Donna, One of the best books detailing every aspect of needlepoint, including finishing projects is ...
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| needlepoint rug assembly | 4/11/2009 | Henry Babcock |
Q: i am searching for someone to assemble a six square with border elizabeth bradley rug. can you ...
A: Barbara, I'm sorry to hear that you are having difficulty finding someone to finish your rug for ...
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| Insert needlepoint into front of pillow | 4/6/2009 | Vinette de Phillipe |
Q: I have completed a needlework project and would like to turn it into a pillow with the needlework in ...
A: This is fairly easy. 1. measure the needlepoint. 2. find the fabric you like for the border. 3. ...
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| needlepoint rug | 3/28/2009 | Henry Babcock |
Q: How do I finish the back of a needlepoint rug? It is an 8 inch canvas, done with cross stitch using ...
A: Judy, I apologize for my delay in responding. If the piece is still square you won't need to block ...
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| Cleaning of Petit Point framed art | 3/18/2009 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I have several framed pieces, circe 1980-1990. they appear to have cigarette smoke discolouring, and ...
A: Wanda, Good instructions for cleaning the pieces yourself can be found: http://tinyurl.com/cr8rs4 ...
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| Needlepoint purse | 3/11/2009 | Henry Babcock |
Q: Do you know anyone in the USA that cleans and puts new linings in needlepoint purses? I have ...
A: Annie, While I can't name any specific places, I would recommend you try some online searches for ...
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| Needlepoint restoration | 3/10/2009 | Henry Babcock |
Q: My mother needlepointed a pice for me when I was a baby. The piece is blocked and mounted to a ...
A: Sara, You can remove the background stitching yourself. It's not hard, just time consuming. You ...
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| Portrait of a Fox Hunt | 2/23/2009 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I am not sure of who designed it or of the region that it came from I was wondering if you could ...
A: Megan, There is not enough detail in the photo to tell if it is needlepoint. I would have to see a ...
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| canvas type | 2/15/2009 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I am making a small pillow, my own design (for this much work it might as well be my dog I'm ...
A: Judy, If you don't need the varying sizes that penelope allows, just stick with mono. Interlock is ...
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| Size of canvas | 2/15/2009 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I am making a small pillow, my own design (for this much work it might as well be my dog I'm ...
A: Judy, You want to leave at least two inches all around the finished part. So, a 10x10 canvas ...
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| Auto needlepoint seat cushions | 2/11/2009 | Henry Babcock |
Q: What is the best way to clean it? They are not antique.
A: Jude, I am figuring these cushions are upholstered to the seats and cannot be removed for cleaning. ...
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| colonial sampler | 2/10/2009 | Henry Babcock |
Q: How or where can I find out how old and the value of a colonial sampler that I acquired at an estate ...
A: Arcelia, For something like that, I recommend that you contact The American Needlepoint Guild: ...
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| Persian Wool | 2/7/2009 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I am working on an needlepoint kit I've had for several years. It is by Bucilla and uses three-ply ...
A: If it's a Bucilla kit, you should contact them for replacement of mis-colored threads. Bucilla is ...
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| torn canvas | 1/25/2009 | Henry Babcock |
Q: my dog ripped about a three inch area of my canvas. I have already needlepoint up to that area. So ...
A: Alison, You can carefully unstitch the threads about an inch back all around the damaged area. ...
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| Musty smell and mildew | 1/24/2009 | Henry Babcock |
Q: My cousin gave me several beautiful handpainted needlepoint canvases. Problem is she had them ...
A: Millie, I apologize for the delay. If the canvases are painted with colorfast paints, dry cleaning ...
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| how many strands to use? | 1/22/2009 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I am doing for the first time a needlepoint of collection d'art 10 count canvas. I am using DMC ...
A: Morel, Hmm, I have never done a conversion from wool thread to DMC floss before, but I can advise. ...
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| 1885 Needlepoint | 1/3/2009 | Henry Babcock |
Q: We just inherited an 1885 Needlepoint from a family member that is framed but has become discolored ...
A: Peter, For something of that age, I can only recommend that you consult with a textile restoration ...
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| Christmas needlepoint alphabets | 12/30/2008 | Vinette de Phillipe |
Q: Do you know where I can find a good book or pamphlet that has a Xmas alphabet or alphabets. I have ...
A: I found some christmas alphabets that you should be able to copy to graph paper and make your own ...
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| cleaning framed needlepoint | 12/21/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I have two framed needlepoints that are old and have a few water spots and an unrecognizable stain. ...
A: Fran, Yes, for the stains you describe, you will need to remove the needlepoint pieces from the ...
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| Needlepoint Pillow needs a new 'back' | 12/18/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: The back side of the pillow is linen, as is the 'cording' around the pillow. I haven't been able ...
A: Anne, If the pillow just needs the back replaced, most upholsterers should be able to handle that ...
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| needlepoint sizing yellow stain | 12/8/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I am coming close to completing a 20 yr old project of a Deux Amis tartan ribbon Christmas stocking ...
A: Elaine, The yellowed sizing should clean out fine without affecting the white threads. Since you ...
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| needlepoint sizing yellow stain | 11/28/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I am coming close to completing a 20 yr old project of a Deux Amis tartan ribbon Christmas stocking ...
A: Elaine, I'm sorry to hear about the yellowing. I'm not sure whether you mean it's just the canvas ...
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| antq needlpnt WAS chair, now needs repair | 11/23/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I purchased antique needlepoint that had been a chair back and chair seat. The pieces are in ...
A: Robin, I was not able to find the auction. I understand what you want to do though. It is ...
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| needlepoint cleaning | 11/12/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I have ordered the book you recommend for the cleaning of needlepoint but my situation is unusual I ...
A: Vanessa, The Needlework Doctor is not going to really help in your situation. However, it may not ...
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| needlepoint door stop assembly | 11/9/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: The brick cover kit I have recently finished has no further instructions for sewing it together. I ...
A: Amy, I apologize for the delay in responding. I've been looking for some specific instructions on ...
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| 1786 sampler by Cynthia burr | 11/6/2008 | Vinette de Phillipe |
Q: I am looking for information regarding this particular sampler. I am researching it for my art ...
A: I found this picture of the sampler http://www.wsu.edu/~fa308310/fa308/c5.jpg It was found on this ...
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| petit point | 10/26/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I have a canvas with the center worked in petit point and blank canvas around the design. How do I ...
A: Patsy, I'm assuming you are using a penelope, or double, canvas. If so, that is the nature of that ...
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| how many strands of yarn | 10/23/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: ok I am stumped. I bought a canvas awhile ago with Paternayan yarn. I have never used this type of ...
A: Lily, I'll try to answer everything the best I can. If you are using 14 count canvas, two strands ...
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| What kind of design is this? | 10/18/2008 | Vinette de Phillipe |
Q: My mum has been doing, what she calls "petit point", in French (she thinks it's half cross-stitch, ...
A: Petit point is method of stitching, a small stitch. I found this site with floral designs, ...
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| 7 point canvas | 10/4/2008 | Vinette de Phillipe |
Q: I found a 7 point Monk's cloth at Hanford's Fabrics online. Would that also work as a canvas for ...
A: The main difference between monks cloth and canvas is the stiffness. Canvas is a very stiff, firm ...
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| cleaning a needlepoint doorstop | 10/1/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I have made two needlepoint doorstops where the finished canvas covers a brick. Both have an ivory ...
A: Denise, While the most thorough cleaning would be achieved by removing the needlepoint, there are ...
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| needlepoint repair | 9/17/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: Henry, I have a needlepoint stool that my grandmother did and it is worn from use. The threads and ...
A: Marcia, Sounds like you have a big project ahead of you. The instructions for repairing the canvas ...
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| How to Make a Rectangle Needlepoint Into a Pillow? | 9/14/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: I have a 14" x 11" cotton canvas/Persian wool needlepoint. I would like to make it into a pillow. ...
A: Sue Ann, I don't like to buy new filling for pillows. I tend to recycle the fill from old ...
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| Crewel vs Tapestry Yarn | 9/4/2008 | Henry Babcock |
Q: What is the difference between crewel and tapestry yarn, please? Can I use either on a needlepoint ...
A: Sue, You will find wool needlepoint thread comes in 3 types: Crewel, Persian, and Tapestry. ...
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