I’m back! After a relaxing week in Orlando, I’m trying to get myself back into the swing of things around here. I decided a good step in achieving normalcy would be to complete my needlepoint bolster. I finished the stitching a week or two ago, and I was procrastinating making it into a pillow because...
I’m so close to finishing this needlepoint bolster, I can taste it. With another slow day at work, I got plenty done. I ran out of the yellow wool, so I didn’t finish outlining the flowers. But after I finish that, I can fill in all the remaining spots with the light yellow. After that,...
I’ve completed four of the five panels on my AMH needlepoint bolster. I’m so excited the finish line is in view. I’ve got one more to go, but I do expect it will be the hardest for me. It has so many little lines! I did have a little trouble with the fourth panel. Though...
I’m a machine today. I woke up with the drive to get a lot done, and that’s exactly what I’m doing. I have to work on the island tomorrow, so really I’m trying to finish two days worth of projects today. First up, I made a dog sack for Olivia. What the heck is a...
I’ve been working through my AMH needlepoint bolsters as my ongoing hand stitching project. I think it is going pretty well. I managed to accomplish about half the stitching on the third panel last week, and I’m hoping to finish this section completely this week. Heck, maybe I’ll even start the fourth panel! While this...
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I cannot believe how big Layla is! I want to do a pillow too!
Are you needlepointing? Also, yes. Layla is growing so much! She’s grown more than 4 inches this year alone.
I have not tried needlepointing, I think it is beautiful though! Layla is so beautiful! That last picture is so sweet!
So, so, so beautiful! I love it Meredith, and you shall cherish it for years to come!
the finished product is so lovely! i adore the velveteen you chose to back the bolster. my parents bought me this kit for christmas and i am finally finding time to start it. did you stitch yours on a tapestry frame? i don’t own one and am debating whether it would be worth purchasing before i begin this project. i just want to do right by the gorgeous materials and pattern. :) again, great job!
Hi there! I didn’t use a frame. I do quite a lot of handwork, and the only time I ever use a frame (hoop) is for embroidery. Aside from that, if you have a good handle on your work, I really do not feel a frame is necessary. Plus, needlepoint canvas is generally rather stiff which makes working without a frame a breeze.
Gorgeous pillow! Definitely worth any frustration it may have caused, the finished product is a real show stopper.
Beautiful!!!! Have you taken a trip to Needlepoint Ivy in Venice yet? They have wonderful handpainted canvases. Well worth a look!