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Depending on what you want to change on the canvas, there are different ways to go about this.

There are some general rules to remember when changing colors:
1. If you are changing from one color to another (i.e. green to red for example) you will have the best results if you keep the colors the same in value.
2. If you are changing values (i.e. going from blonde to dark brown hair), you should color the canvas to something closer to the shade BEFORE you start to stitch. This will make any needlepoint dandruff blend into the stitching instead of sticking out.
3. Check the new colors you have chosen to be sure they work with the remaining colors by lining the colors up together. Sometimes changing one color means you will have to adjust or change other colors as well.

Skin & hair – If you are changing these areas, you should just be able to change them without changing other areas. But you might want to color the canvas first.

Geometrics – Since these don’t refer to anything in real life, you may find that changing one color affects the other colors. So if you changed green to red, you may find that you also need to change the yellow-green and the pink already in the piece in order to keep the overall piece in balance.

Not getting a balanced color scheme is probably the biggest problem when changing colors. If it is something realistic, look at real life objects the new color and make appropriate changes. For example, if you are stitching roses and change your red roses to yellow ones, you might need to change the leaf color. Many of my red roses have dark true green leaves, but my yellow ones have mid-range slightly yellowed green leaves.

In geometric or abstract designs, you need to be aware of the color scheme of the original and start by using that as the basis for your change. If the original is red and green and you change the red to violet, you probably need to change the green to yellow as well.

If you change the saturation of the colors (brightness) you must keep the value the same. If you go from greyed to bright, look for bright shades of the same color in the same value.

In geometrics, it’s critical to check the threads.

And always, when changing colors, you should be willing to make adjustments as you stitch.

See the article here:
Changing Colors on a Canvas

DIY Needlepoint – Adler-inspired Bargello

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When I saw these charming Jonathon-Adler needlepointed flask in the December Allure, I know I had to use it as the basis of Bargello. Not only do I love the colors and it’s masculine feel, but I can’t afford the $98 price tag.

So bargello it is, and I’ve put the pattern below (click picture for full-size chart).

On to the colors. Depending on how you’ll be finishing it, go for a single type of thread in these colors: grey, brown, navy, light blue, white, aqua, olive, and yellow. If you like the rose one better, get rid of grey, aqua, and olive, and add taupe, light pink, pink, hot pink, and red. Follow the sequence of colors in the original.

I’m planning mine from wool and putting it into my new Lee’s tote. And, of course, I’m using the pink version using threads from my stash including High Cotton, Vineyard Merino, and three kinds of Ty-Di threads. All of these should wear well. I’m stitching it up right now and it will go into my Lee Needle Arts tote that has a removable area for needlepoint.

If you are looking for more Bargello (and Bargello-ish) inspiration, check out this post on Style Beat (the flask picture came from there).

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DIY Needlepoint – Adler-inspired Bargello

Join Laura Perin’s Mini Mystery on Mondays

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thread colors for laura perin's mini mystery needlepoint project

Laura Perin is a simple small 4″ square mystery project appearing on her blog on Mondays.

You can pick any colors you want, basing them on a Watercolours shade of your choice.

Today will have the second part of the project, but last week’s post had the Materials List,, information about how the project will work, and the first motif.

I am totally excited about this. I’m going to change it up some, since I’m trying to stitch only from stash. I recently gave away all my #5 perle (I found a huge stash of it when I was cleaning my office) but I have a good bit of Grandeur, so I’m going to figure out what Grandeurs I can find where 2 of them go with a Watercolour and go from there.

My first pass at color choices are pictured here. I’ve changed them because the originals didn’t go well with the color of canvas I’m using.

Let the stitching begin!

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Join Laura Perin’s Mini Mystery on Mondays

New Free Design from Orna

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Orna has put up the fourth design in her my family series. This one is dedicated to her daughter Shiri.

Read all about it here.

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New Free Design from Orna

New My Family Design from Orna Willis

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Orna has been providing new designs from her My Family series that ran in Needlepoint Now several years ago. She has added this design to the collection available online.

It’s named for her husband Reid. You’ll love reading her blog post about how they met . And you’ll love stitching this vibrant piece.

She also has a materials pack available.

The rest is here:
New My Family Design from Orna Willis

Join this Exciting New Workshop from Terry Dryden

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Color Kaleidoscope by Terry Dryden is CyberPointers upcoming on-line workshop

Several times a year CyberPointers hosts on-line workshops with national teachers. The upcoming workshop is with Terry Dryden and is pictured above. Here’s what the site says about it:
Color Kaleidoscope is a fresh interpretation of the twelve point color wheel. It is a fun way to learn more about complementary and analogous color schemes and ways to add more depth of color and texture to a design. Over 40 threads and beads are used, Four composite patterns are used throughout the design with each being stitched several times in different color combinations.. To add that extra bit of texture and depth, flat glass beads, large Delicas and cubes are integrated into the stitch patterns. The kit is included in the cost.

Proficiency Level: Intermediate
Design Size: 7 1/2″ x 7 1/2″
Kit Contents: #18 eggshell canvas with design drawn on the canvas. All required threads (silk, cotton, soy and metallic), needles, and flat and round glass beads are included in the kit.

So why am I telling you about it?

The piece is simply lovely and will teach you lots about color and stitches. The opportunity is open to anyone who wants to take it, whether an ANG member or not. The window for signing up is very short, registrations close July 29 and the workshop begins in October.

Just visit CyberPointer’s page for the class to get the pricing and to to sign up.

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Join this Exciting New Workshop from Terry Dryden

Free Project from Orna Willis

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Orna has added the instructions for the second My Family block to her blog.

You can read all about it here.

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Free Project from Orna Willis

New Needlepoint in June 2011

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Today I’m going to highlight some of the new products appearing at the TNNA show this weekend.

The show officially opens tomorrow morning, so expect lots more good stuff in the next few days.

DebBee’s Designs has a wonderful new chartpack, full of, well, Good Stuff (also it’s name). There are 49 distinct areas in this piece with lots of different threads used. It’s 12 by almost 15 inches and has three colorways in the book.

Handblessings has a charming charted spring fantasy in bright pastel overdyes.Melissa Prince Designs has a lovely painted canvas of the medical symbol in neutral colors. There is one for lawyers as well. She also has a really lovely holly purse with eleborate front and less elaborate back. It’s one of a series of six bags in the series.

Julie Mar has a bright piece with three striped tulips Speaking of flowers, Jean Smith also has some lovely new ones, including an amazing bright pink peony (mine should look so good!).

The Christmas Reflections Collection from Whimsy & grace has 30 lovely and elegant designs for ornaments including a stunning and complex gold brocade. Jelly Been Stock has some new canvases out, including some charming Jewish designs.

I’m really excited about Barbara Bergston’s new designs, especially by her charming, small and easy to stitch “Kisses.” Shaped like the popular candy, they feature a single word and two different painted stitch patterns. And they come in Barbara’s signature bright colors.

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New Needlepoint in June 2011

My Family – Free Designs from Orna Willis

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Several years ago Orna designed several pieces for Needlepoint Now. They were inspired by and named for members of her family.

She is now making them available as free PDFs. The first to be available is My Grandparents, pictured above.

You can also read her post about this design and about the series.

See more here:
My Family – Free Designs from Orna Willis

Delightful Free Chart

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Jan Fitzgerald of Thread Medley continues her exploration and adaptation of ethnic textiles. Currently she is working on adapting a piece from the Anatolia region of Turkey. Her adaptation of this motif is, unhappily, too large to fit in the project she is creating.

But her loss is our gain as she has made this delightful little design available as a free chart on her blog.

I have some canvas I am trying out and so I’m using this design, along with threads in my stash to make several small ornaments. Look for some of the results next week.

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Delightful Free Chart

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