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The computer arrived back yesterday afternoon — that’s one bit of good news.

Most software on the old disk I either had copies of, my Mac guy put on it, or I could find on the Internet — more good news.

BUT the hard drive was almost completely trashed and so only one folder (the most important one) was recovered and much of it (the current stuff) was lost — that’s the first bad news.

Even more importantly, all my email was lost. And that’s how you can help. If you have written to me, if you paid for my upcoming kimono class, or if we have stitch guide business in process (i.e. you’ve paid a deposit) or if you were thinking about it, please email me. I don’t have anything at all.

Thanks for helping.

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New Contact Form

In an effort to defeat spam, I have installed a contact form for the site. You will be able to fill out the form and it will come to me.

There is always a copy under the contact link, but I have also included it below:

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It will also be included in posts as needed.

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Last Chance! Sign-up to Learn Shading

in Classes,Nuts About Needlepoint

shaded needlepoint kimono cyberclass by janet perry

three types of needlepoint shading are showcased in this kimono

Has shading needlepoint stumped you in the past?
Do you wish you knew a way to shade with non-strandable threads?
Are you looking for an easy way to create dramatic

Your search is over. In this four-lesson cyberclass you’ll not only learn how to shade with any thread, but you will also learn how to develop a good color sequence for shading, when to shade and how to substitute one color for another.

The class is so much more than just the lessons, by stitching this kimono you will become skilled in this technique that can create both dramatic and naturalistic effects on your canvases.

Shading can be done by any stitcher from beginner to experienced. The class, comvined with the lively Yahoo discussion group enhances your experience. The class is only $27.50 and includes both the canvas and lessons.

Class starts May 15, 2010, so don’t delay.

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Introduce a Friend to Needlepoint

stitch sampler project

Needlepoint is one of those things that many people don’t know they would like. They think it requires too much patience, isn’t creative, or is something only stuffy old ladies do.

But we know better.

Needlepoint is exciting, creative, and relaxing. Instead of forcing you to be patient, it puts you into a wonderful relaxing zen state, giving you a mini-vacation. The canvas and the thread are a way for even people who have little artistic talent to be creative (I know, I’m their poster child). And needlepointers, being creative people aren’t either stuffy or old (no matter how old they are).

My free beginning email course for needlepoint is a wonderful way to introduce a friend or family member. It goes over all the basics, including types of needlepoint, tools, threads, and stitches. It has two projects and even will help you pick your first painted canvas.

Hundreds of people have taken this class and have learned needlepoint. It’s easy to sign up here.

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Cyberclass on Needlepoint Shading Starting May 15

three types of needlepoint shading are showcased in this kimono

Shading can add so much to a needlepoint canvas, but all too often it is considered an advanced technique. But thanks to the methods I’ve developed and this cyberclass, you’ll master three different kinds of shading.

Whether you want to shade in the traditional manner, with needleblending, shade with metallics, or shade using single-strand threads, this class will show you how to shade. Not only will you learn the technique, you will also learn what affects shading, when to use it and how to pick the best shades and colors for this technique.

My classes go beyond the page to include bonuses, alternate color and thread ideas and lively discussion of needlepoint topics. I’ve picked this project and made the class affordable so that you can learn the technique and succeed while making a lovely project. All participants are part of a Yahoo group where additional instruction, materials, and discussion happen.

The class, including the canvas from Patt & Lee Designs, is only $27.50. It uses floss, metallics, and a background thread of your choice for a delightful result, at a great price.

You can join the class now, through PayPal.

Remember class size is limited, so register today!

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Needlepoint of the Presidents

stitched by Shirley Kerstetter

This portrait of Abraham Lincoln is one of the Presidential portraits done on Tent Stitch on 4 mesh canvas by a Tampa area resident, Shirley Kerstetter.

They form the border of a massive quilt. See the quilt and learn more about its story and its maker in this article from tampabay.com

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Textured Stitch Cyberclass

in Classes,Nuts About Needlepoint

blue stripe needlepoint textured stitch kimono from Patt and Lee Designs

learn lots of textured stitches for needlepoint in this cyberclass

Learning new stitches and making something lovely is a double win for needlepointers. When the canvas is as delightful as this little kimono from Patt & Lee Designs, that’s even better.

Patt and I are collaborating on a series of three classes for the three kimonos in this series. Each class will focus on a particular technique and will be suitable for both beginning and experienced stitchers. The textured stitch kimono is the first in the series and will begin, via email, April 1, 2010.

The class uses Patt’s canvas, Kreinik metallics and floss. Other thread options will be provided on request. Fourteen different stitches will be taught. Valuable extras in the class include information on stitch selection, stitch variations, and stitch dictionaries.

The cost for this special three-lesson class is $27.50, including the canvas and mailing in the US. It included membership in the Yahoo group set up for the class as well as a written evaluation of your stitching (details on that will be sent upon enrollment).

The size of the class is limited. You can sign up by clicking the PayPal button below. If you would like to take the class, but don’t use PayPal, please contact me. Once payment is received you will get an email with the materials list and will be sent the canvas.

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If you are outside the US, please note that in the payment, so we can make arrangements about the additional postage.

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Free Torah Needlepoint Pattern

torah judaic needlepoint design free from craft stew

While Judaism has a long tradition of fine needlework, it’s not often I find great Judaic patterns available free on the Web.

Thanks two Denise over at Craft Gossip for writing about this wonderful Torah scroll in its case on Craft Stew. I can see it made fancy by using two shades of gold metallic for the edges, Very Velvet in a textured stitch for the scroll case, and maybe Whipped Chain Stitch for the letters.

Such a delightful piece!