Category: Needlepoint Books

  • New year, new view! (of your needlepoint, Denver stitchers!)

    A panel of experts will be at our January 20, 2020 meeting to assist you with tackling that problematic canvas that never seems to move forward! Go ahead and bring out those ‘problem kids’ and let us take a fresh look at them.  Sometimes a striking color or new stitch can really bring a piece…

  • Organize your needlepoint stash with new tips in January

    It’s  January and time to think about organizing things around the house.  In keeping with this theme, we will be giving you some ideas on how to organize your needlework stash.  Barb G. will give tips and tricks and would love to have any and all of you share YOUR secrets for organizing threads, canvases,…

  • A needlepoint expert reviews two stitchery books for our CCC-ANG readers

    Our very own resident needlepoint designer and artist has reviewed two wonderful books for our stitching libraries! Jennifer R. is a certified NAN judge and needlepoint creator whose work is shown and taught nationally. Both books were reviewed as part of her NAN Judges’ Certification process. 1.) Three-dimensional Embroidery Author: Janet Edmonds. Methods of construction…

  • Keep books on Needlepoint handy for a snowy day

    By Lea K. There are several more needlepointing books that everyone should take a look at! All are from the public library. The “first” book, not to miss, is titled: “Folk Art Needlepoint – 20 Projects Adapted from Objects in the American Folk Art Museum,” and written by Ruth Peltason, c 2008. This book is…

  • Needlepoint books are delightful additions to the home library of every stitcher

    Reviews by Lea K., President, Colorado Columbine Chapter, American Needlepoint Guild Just think of a home library that includes a few books about needlepointing, and some will tell you that having a few if not more needlepoint books on your shelves is necessary and even essential. And, I agree. So, my “first” needlepoint book choice…