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Needlepoint/Questions Answered by Expert Vinette de Phillipe
| Subject | Date Asked |
| cross stitch pattern | 4/20/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Insert needlepoint into front of pillow | 4/6/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| Christmas needlepoint alphabets | 12/30/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1786 sampler by Cynthia burr | 11/6/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| What kind of design is this? | 10/18/2008 |
| 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, ... | |
| 7 point canvas | 10/4/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Needlepoint stitches | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I recently picked up a needlepoint kit I purchased about 15 years ago. (That was before we started ... A: A lot depends on the maker of the kit. Some I have used have more than enough yarn for the design ... | |
| plastic canvas | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: The pattern I'm using calls for artist size plastic canvas, I have to have a piece 81 holes x 81 ... A: I did a quick search for "artist size plastic canvas", and found that Annie's Attic and Mary Maxim ... | |
| Appropriate Stitch for Background | 6/7/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| thread | 11/26/2007 |
| 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. ... | |
| Faded Needlepoint Design | 11/4/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| Dining Room Chair Seats | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: I have 8 Duncan Phyfe dining room chairs that I want to needlepoint cushions for. I want an old ... A: I did a quick google for "needlepoint supplies" and got a lot of hits back of where one can purchase ... | |
| crewel needlepoint | 2/13/2007 |
| Q: are there any free tutorial websites to learn crewel. roberta A: In my search I found only one site with limited information. ... | |
| long stitch | 6/12/2006 |
| Q: I'm using a "fur" type fiber and it calls for a long stitch. I'm doing a beard and santa hat with ... A: I checked all my reference material and all the long stitch is is a straight stitch that is ... | |
| Easter placemats | 2/6/2006 |
| Q: Remember I told you the artist size sheets of plastic canvas keep breaking and that I will crochet ... A: That size might work, I would recommend cutting a piece of paper that size and see how the size ... | |
| broken plastic canvas | 1/25/2006 |
| Q: I am working on Easter placemats using needlepoint on plastic canvas. The first placemat is half ... A: Did some searching and found these hints on repairing. Helpful hint 20 form - LINDA If you make a ... | |
| artist size 7 count plastic canvas | 1/16/2006 |
| Q: Where can I buy regular (not stiff) artist size (13 1/2 x 22 1/2 inch) sheets of 7 count plastic ... A: When I looked at Annie's attic, I thought they had a couple of different weights of plastic canvas. ... | |
| small detail - technique and stitches | 3/25/2005 |
| Q: I'm not a needlepointer.I'm asking this question for my mother-so this may be a little confusing. ... A: I looked at the picture and it would be best if she did the black lines after she filled in the ... | |
| Stitching detailed area | 1/29/2005 |
| Q: What is the best way to work a detailed area where there are one or two stitches of a color ... A: What I usually do for the detail areas is use the petipoint method. Instead of working over 2 ... | |
| cross stitch and tapestry or crewel | 11/16/2004 |
| Q: I have cross stitched for many years and I'm looking at a tapestry pattern using wool yarn (online). ... A: cross stitching designs are made by using "X" type stitches to do the design. usually with thread ... | |
| Tying off French knots | 2/20/2004 |
| Q: I am embroidering a pillowcase in a design using only French knots, spaced out across the fabric. ... A: here is a site with some suggestions. http://www.serve.com/marbeth/isolated_stitches.html Its been ... | |
| Airedale Needlepoint Pattern | 3/17/2003 |
| Q: My wife is desiring to needlepoint an airedale dog pattern for a pillow. I've looked around the ... A: michael, you could contact pegasus to see if they have the design in needlepoint, also one can use ... | |
| Needle Point CD rom | 3/27/2002 |
| Q: I do needlepoint, not cross stitch. I am looking for some software which would take a scanned ... A: i found severl sites with info on converting pictures. from what i saw, cross stitch and ... | |
| converting long stitch kit to continental stitch | 1/16/2002 |
| Q: I have a needlepoint kit that calls for the long stitch and I want to do it in the continental ... A: the continental stitch is a closer type of stitch. the possibility exists that you will have to ... | |
| Hello vinette, When doing... | 9/27/2001 |
| Q: When doing needlepoint, sometimes I can't figure out what color goes in which spot when there are ... A: sometimes it is a matter of just filping a coin. other times when you look at the design, making a ... | |
| puting square together | 8/15/2001 |
| Q: Could you please advise on the best (relatively)easy stitches that can be used to sew squares ... A: sounds like you are making something similar to a crazy quilt. for strength and durability, i would ... | |
| Needlepoint | 7/10/2001 |
| Q: I have a circa 80's TS canvas of a goose. The body area suggests an "envelope" stitch. I'm unable to ... A: I was also unable to locate the stitch. found this site that has a lot of info, maybe they might ... | |
| Stitches | 7/1/2001 |
| Q: I've almost completed a piece except for the cats eyes...I'd like to start in the center and do ... A: here is a site with a lot of the needlepoint stitches diagramed. i think any of the star type ... | |
| Plastic Canvas Pattern | 6/24/2001 |
| Q: If you are not able to answer my question, I am hoping you will be able to lead me to someone who ... A: this is from a leisure arts leaflet. LA2126 CROCHETED KISSY CRITTERS ($3.00) by Sue Penrod; Frog, ... | |
| Needlepoint Pattern | 6/18/2001 |
| Q: I have a pattern of pansies that I want to needlepoint but it ws originally for cross stitching. ... A: to convert it, you can either count stitches, using one stitch for one stitch, or get permanent ... | |
| Needlepoint | 5/8/2001 |
| Q: I have started using Thread Heaven Thread Conditioner on my Paternayan wool. It makes the wool much ... A: since this is a new product to me, here is what i found on it. does not appear that it will cause ... | |
| Needlepoint thread, and making patterns. | 4/16/2001 |
| Q: I have three questions on Embroidery. 1. Could you please tell me what Pearl cotton is? I've read ... A: pearl cotton is cotton thread with a pearl like sheen to it. as to kits, marymaxim.com, ... | |
| needlepoint | 4/12/2001 |
| Q: What is a cheap resource to learn the basic stiches? I do crewel work but want to try needlepoint. ... A: the way i use to teach beginners was to get a piece of canvas, 12 to 14 count, not too small or big. ... | |
| tatting | 4/7/2001 |
| Q: could you please tell me where i can get a tatting needle are they special needles or what thank ... A: I think you are a little confused. tatting does not use a needle, it is done by knots that are slid ... | |
Vinette de Phillipe
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I am able to answer most questions concerning the art of needlepoint. Marking your own canvas, types of stitches and more.
Experience
I have been needlepointing for over 35 years. Have taught classes to both adult and youngsters.
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