Needlepoint Crafts In The News: September 11, 2008

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The art of stitching
Orlando Sentinel - Orlando,FL,USA
One piece done in needlepoint is “Girl With a Pearl Earring,” based on the celebrated painting by Vermeer. Liliane Rivera of Bonita Springs uses petit point …

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Crafters show treasure trove of handmade items
Patterson Irrigator - patterson,ca,USA
Photo by Elias Funez / Patterson Irrigator Needlepoint pictures, knit hats, crocheted rugs and watercolor pictures contributed to the treasure trove on …

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Home and Living Examiner
Examiner.com - USA
Engage them in your hobbies by providing reading, needlepoint or crosswords. Let them help prepare a meal. Look at staying in your home from your guest’s …

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Washington Post Travel Section
Washington Post - United States
Most of the items needed to pursue a Needlepoint project are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage with the exception of circular thread …

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Susan Lucci Home in development
Home Textiles Today - New York,NY,USA
… decorating style, which ranges from the elegance and glamour of the 1930s and Art Deco periods to exotic woods, inlaid furniture and needlepoint rugs. …

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Many displays at Randolph County Old Settlers Reunion and Fall Fair
Moberly Monitor Index - Moberly,MO,USA
60, crocheted afghan; 61, knitted afghan; 62, baby afghan crocheted; 63, baby afghan knitted; 64, crewel item, not to exceed 16 x 20; 65, needlepoint item; …

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Does anyone know how to clean a needlepoint picture thats been subjected to years of cigarette smoke?

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A good question, and a good answer..

I’ve recently inherited a lovely needlepoint picture, however the person who owned it smoked alot. It wasn’t covered in glass so it’s had no protection. Any ideas?

Contact a needlework shop and ask them to recommend a cleaner or framer who works with needlepoint. How it is handled will depend on the type of yarn uses (wool, cotton, silk) and the type of mesh it was worked on. Then it will need to be restretched for framing.

If you still want to try it yourself:
Go to Target,purchase “Folex”. It’s in an unsightly white bottle with purple letters. It’s made for carpets but I use it on my suede couches, shoes, rugs, clothes, curtains, car interiors, etc. So far it has cleaned every bit of anything that was considered a “mistake”; wine, clay, blood, mustard, everything. It contains no harsh chemicals. You spray on, rub around with finger tips, then blot up with a paper towel. So far, nothing has faded. The only downside - I spot cleaned my Berber carpet - we actually had to have a cleaning crew come in and do an entire house cleaning because we had “new carpet” in all the spots I cleaned. It made the rest of the house look dingy!
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– I WOULD TRY SOAKING it in cold water (take it out of the frame first) then gently squeeze it out. oh yeah use woolite. DO NOT WRING OR TWIST.! ! !stretch it out in an embroidery hoop.and then let it air dry.-
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– Contact a needlework shop and ask them to reccommend a cleaner or framer who works with needlepoint. How it is handled will depend on the type of yarn uses (wool, cotton, silk) and the type of mesh it was worked on. Then it will need to be restretched for framing.

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Needlepoint Crafts In The News: September 5, 2008

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Head to Fair Haven for a shopper’s delight
Asbury Park Press, NJ
BY BRITTANY TALARICO • Staff Writer • September 5, 2008 With products ranging from rocket balloons to needlepoint patterns, the stores on River Road in Fair …

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Embroidery group meets Sept. 26
Downey Patriot, CA
Vicki Young will present “Hearts and Flowers,” an original design from Point to Point American Needlepoint Guild. Proceeds from any sales will go to breast cancer…

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Needlepoint Crafts In The News: September 2, 2008

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Local talent on display at Michigan State Fair
Mirror, MI
… Judith Pasternak, of Farmington Hills, two first place awards for needlepoint; Carol Pilon, of Farmington, two honorable mentions for photography; …

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Writers’ rooms: Diana Athill
guardian.co.uk, UK
I’m rather proud of the chair, because I designed and stitched that needlepoint upholstery, the most ambitious of all my embroideries. …

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