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The Tale of a Labor of Love
Saturday, January 22, 2011
When I got the project in the mail, I was overwhelmed by the color of the silk, the texture and softness and the strength of the fiber itself. It was amazing to me. Silk comes in 8 strands per pull. It is so easy to mix the colors and blend them in the areas that you need a more defined look.
The canvas has lots of bright colors on it and of course there was the skin on the people. I was able to get the color of the skin just right because the silk can be mixed. With the different greys, white and black, I was able to get the right combinations for the skin colors. When I was working on the skin, blending became such an important part of my stitching. Adding the other rich silk colors was fun. The colors I used were so bright.
Stitching with the silk took some getting used too. It is a strong thread, so it does not shred and can take the wear and tear of stitching on canvas. Getting the right tension took a little practice. I practiced on the side of the canvas until I thought I had the tension where I wanted it to be. The silk glides through the canvas wonderfully. It is a smooth thread to stitch with, which makes using more strands very easy. I used 6 strands on this canvas. The mesh is 14 ct. The 6 strands covered the canvas well. I did not use a laying tool to stitch with. I just used my forefinger like a laying tool and that worked just fine for me. Because the stitching experience was so good, I will continue to use silk on canvas whenever I can.
I was able to use special stitches more easily with the silk. Because I feel that the work that I do is art, having the right fiber to work with makes a world of difference in the stitching experience. The canvas took me a while to finish. Okay, about 9 months. Getting to work on the canvas with the silk was a wonderful experience, and the time that I spent on it was well worth it.
If you have not tried silk, I think you should try it at least once. I know that it will always be my first choice of fibers when doing a canvas. While the cost may be higher, the finished art work is what counts.
By Starr
French Coloniale Exposition stitched by Starr with Needlepoint Inc. Silk threads - WOW!
Exhibitions and Auctions
Friday, January 21, 2011
- A Stitch in Jewish Time: Provocative Textiles Through June 30, 2011 at the Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion Museum in Manhattan
- The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is showcasing one of a kind embroidered robes - Imperial Chinese Robes from the Forbidden City now through 27 February 2011
- January 22, 2011 begins Old Masters Week (through January 28th) at Sothebys - browsing is also fun!
- Totally Warped is at the Duluth Art Institute in Michigan February 17 - April 24, 2011 - showcasing the work of hte Duluth Fiber Hand Crafter's Guild
more to come...
The true causes of happiness and satisfaction
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Just ask any one of the men or women who have stitched a needlepoint canvas what brings satisfaction and unlimited happiness -- the Zen of Needlepoint of course!
Reading by
Jean Honore Fragonard stitched by Orval T.
Even a small coaster brings happiness. Frog, Bird Fish Coaster Set stitched in wool threads by Robin
Friendship Love and Truth 
stitched in Pearle Cotton with multiple stitches by Patricia
May you find the true cause of happiness and satisfaction!
Completed Needlepoint Canvases
Friday, December 03, 2010
Here are a few more needlepoint canvases from some talented friends:
Red Coral kit by Paul Brent with added fish by Cindy
Detail from William Morris Travel Bag:
stitched by Lynn with wool threads
Detail from Deco Fish stitched by Angela with wool threads
More to come....
Liz Whitney Quisgard pseudo pointillism needlepoint
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Liz Whitney Quisgard is artist extraordinaire. She's been a painter for more than sixty years and began needlepoint about a decade ago. Her tapestries, like her art are large scale and she still appreciates the patience that comes with working in fiber. If you were luck enough to see her solo show in at the Anita Shapolsky Art Foundation please let us know.
Her dazzling patterned work is influenced by architecture, pointillism, Moorish
mosaics and Op art. The pieces are rich in color, pattern and structure
We have been unable to find a very close up image - but you can see it a little clearer if you go to page 52 of the Nov./Dec/2010 Fiber Arts Magazine.
A Molecular Biologist Finds Happiness with Morris
Monday, November 22, 2010
I've loved making things since for as long as I can remember. I can't think of any craft that I have not done. My mother taught me how to knit, crochet, make my own clothes, and also do crewel, embroidery, cross-stitch and needlepoint. Of all of the stitchery, I loved the end result of needlepoint the best.
In the past 30 years, I've been busy getting a PhD, tenure, and raising a daughter. Now that my daughter is 18 and I am in my 50s, in addition to discovering a new passion - making stained glass windows - I've resurrected my passion for needlepoint. It all started when I began to renovate my craftsman house. I took a stained glass class and now I've made upwards of 20 windows and cabinet doors for my house. About a year ago, it occurred to me that it would also be great to needlepoint of WIlliam Morris tapestry designs, and other Arts and Crafts designs. I was so excited when I found artneedlepoint.com, and found all of the William Morris designs.
Why do I love needlepointing so much, and why have I started doing all of these I used to love again? I'm a molecular biologist, and I love science. But it takes so long to go from an idea to a complete set of experiments. By the time we get the answer - I've often forgotten the question! And often, we spend a lot of time and effort and there's nothing to show for it. Although needlepoint projects can take a lot of time, I can see incremental progress - and I know that in the end I'm going to have something gorgeous to live with and admire.
I have this feeling that I've just begun. I'll probably end up needlepointing every William Morris pattern on the artneedlepoint.com website. Now that I've gotten started, I can imagine my 6 dining chairs and my piano bench in beautiful William Morris or Voysey designs. I can't wait!
Sincerely,
Dr. Janice Fischer
Some Fabulous Needlepoint !
Friday, November 19, 2010
Here are a few examples of completed canvases from some of our needlepoint friends.
We hope you enjoy seeing them as much as we do... and if you would like to know stitches used for any of them, please contact us.
Klimt purse stitched with Needlepoint Inc. Silk threads by Sherry:
Angel by Edward Burne Burne Jones stitched with Kreinik silk and metallic threads:
Chinese Blue and Green Pillow stitched with Needlepoint Inc. silk threads
by Barbara
French Riviera Doorway stitched with Anchor Pearle Cotton by Bonnie:
Kimono Detail stitched by Lynn:
We'll be back with more.....
Happy Stitching!
A Thought for Autumn
Friday, November 12, 2010
“A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues” Cicero
Stitch Guide Volume I
Saturday, October 09, 2010
Here's what Carol and many others had to say about our newly released Stitch Guide:
"Thanks for the great stitch guide. I love how it shows an area of
canvas worked in each stitch, Many other guides leave a lot to the
imagination - and leave me pulling out a lot of stitches that just
don't accomplish the effect I want."
If you would like a copy please email us.
Pretty in Pink
Sunday, October 03, 2010
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
To help make a difference, The Art Needlepoint Company pledges a portion of canvas sales in the month of October to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Additionally, every purchase of a canvas with pink in it 
will be entered into a drawing whether the pink is soft, medium or bright.
whether a smigden or more of pink is in the canvas. The winner will receive a free canvas of their choice.
The winner will be announced in the first November Art Needlepoint newsletter (if you don't already read it please sign up) and on All Things Needlepoint
Make a donation directly or help us reach our donation goal!
The Tale of a Labor of Love
When I got the project in the mail, I was overwhelmed by the color of the silk, the texture and softness and the strength of the fiber itself. It was amazing to me. Silk comes in 8 strands per pull. It is so easy to mix the colors and blend them in the areas that you need a more defined look.
The canvas has lots of bright colors on it and of course there was the skin on the people. I was able to get the color of the skin just right because the silk can be mixed. With the different greys, white and black, I was able to get the right combinations for the skin colors. When I was working on the skin, blending became such an important part of my stitching. Adding the other rich silk colors was fun. The colors I used were so bright.
Stitching with the silk took some getting used too. It is a strong thread, so it does not shred and can take the wear and tear of stitching on canvas. Getting the right tension took a little practice. I practiced on the side of the canvas until I thought I had the tension where I wanted it to be. The silk glides through the canvas wonderfully. It is a smooth thread to stitch with, which makes using more strands very easy. I used 6 strands on this canvas. The mesh is 14 ct. The 6 strands covered the canvas well. I did not use a laying tool to stitch with. I just used my forefinger like a laying tool and that worked just fine for me. Because the stitching experience was so good, I will continue to use silk on canvas whenever I can.
I was able to use special stitches more easily with the silk. Because I feel that the work that I do is art, having the right fiber to work with makes a world of difference in the stitching experience. The canvas took me a while to finish. Okay, about 9 months. Getting to work on the canvas with the silk was a wonderful experience, and the time that I spent on it was well worth it.
If you have not tried silk, I think you should try it at least once. I know that it will always be my first choice of fibers when doing a canvas. While the cost may be higher, the finished art work is what counts.
By Starr
French Coloniale Exposition stitched by Starr with Needlepoint Inc. Silk threads - WOW!
Exhibitions and Auctions
- A Stitch in Jewish Time: Provocative Textiles Through June 30, 2011 at the Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion Museum in Manhattan
- The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is showcasing one of a kind embroidered robes - Imperial Chinese Robes from the Forbidden City now through 27 February 2011
- January 22, 2011 begins Old Masters Week (through January 28th) at Sothebys - browsing is also fun!
- Totally Warped is at the Duluth Art Institute in Michigan February 17 - April 24, 2011 - showcasing the work of hte Duluth Fiber Hand Crafter's Guild
The true causes of happiness and satisfaction
Reading by
Jean Honore Fragonard stitched by Orval T.
Even a small coaster brings happiness. Frog, Bird Fish Coaster Set stitched in wool threads by Robin
Friendship Love and Truth
stitched in Pearle Cotton with multiple stitches by Patricia
May you find the true cause of happiness and satisfaction!
Completed Needlepoint Canvases
Red Coral kit by Paul Brent with added fish by Cindy
Detail from William Morris Travel Bag:
stitched by Lynn with wool threads
Detail from Deco Fish stitched by Angela with wool threads
More to come....
Liz Whitney Quisgard pseudo pointillism needlepoint
Her dazzling patterned work is influenced by architecture, pointillism, Moorish mosaics and Op art. The pieces are rich in color, pattern and structure
We have been unable to find a very close up image - but you can see it a little clearer if you go to page 52 of the Nov./Dec/2010 Fiber Arts Magazine.
A Molecular Biologist Finds Happiness with Morris
In the past 30 years, I've been busy getting a PhD, tenure, and raising a daughter. Now that my daughter is 18 and I am in my 50s, in addition to discovering a new passion - making stained glass windows - I've resurrected my passion for needlepoint. It all started when I began to renovate my craftsman house. I took a stained glass class and now I've made upwards of 20 windows and cabinet doors for my house. About a year ago, it occurred to me that it would also be great to needlepoint of WIlliam Morris tapestry designs, and other Arts and Crafts designs. I was so excited when I found artneedlepoint.com, and found all of the William Morris designs.
Why do I love needlepointing so much, and why have I started doing all of these I used to love again? I'm a molecular biologist, and I love science. But it takes so long to go from an idea to a complete set of experiments. By the time we get the answer - I've often forgotten the question! And often, we spend a lot of time and effort and there's nothing to show for it. Although needlepoint projects can take a lot of time, I can see incremental progress - and I know that in the end I'm going to have something gorgeous to live with and admire.
I have this feeling that I've just begun. I'll probably end up needlepointing every William Morris pattern on the artneedlepoint.com website. Now that I've gotten started, I can imagine my 6 dining chairs and my piano bench in beautiful William Morris or Voysey designs. I can't wait!
Sincerely,
Dr. Janice Fischer
Some Fabulous Needlepoint !
We hope you enjoy seeing them as much as we do... and if you would like to know stitches used for any of them, please contact us.
Klimt purse stitched with Needlepoint Inc. Silk threads by Sherry:
Angel by Edward Burne Burne Jones stitched with Kreinik silk and metallic threads:
Chinese Blue and Green Pillow stitched with Needlepoint Inc. silk threadsby Barbara
French Riviera Doorway stitched with Anchor Pearle Cotton by Bonnie:
Kimono Detail stitched by Lynn:
We'll be back with more.....
Happy Stitching!
A Thought for Autumn
Stitch Guide Volume I
"Thanks for the great stitch guide. I love how it shows an area of canvas worked in each stitch, Many other guides leave a lot to the imagination - and leave me pulling out a lot of stitches that just don't accomplish the effect I want."
If you would like a copy please email us.
Pretty in Pink
To help make a difference, The Art Needlepoint Company pledges a portion of canvas sales in the month of October to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Additionally, every purchase of a canvas with pink in it
will be entered into a drawing whether the pink is soft, medium or bright. whether a smigden or more of pink is in the canvas. The winner will receive a free canvas of their choice.The winner will be announced in the first November Art Needlepoint newsletter (if you don't already read it please sign up) and on All Things NeedlepointMake a donation directly or help us reach our donation goal!
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