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Oct
12

Needlepoint Crafts In The News: October 12, 2008

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We are dedicated to sharing needlepoint news, both current events and history. We have tips and suggestions, ideas for projects and information on stitches, tools and supplies. So please join in and enjoy yourself, there is much more to come. Thanks for visiting!

Area Charities Benefit From Sign Of The Arrow
Webster Kirkwood Times - St. Louis,MO,USA
Each year Sign of the Arrow, a non-profit specialty and needlepoint boutique located on Clayton Road in Ladue, donates its profits — this year totaling


Through the Needle’s Eye, Flowers, Birds and Beasts
New York Times - United States
Mr. Synge organized the show, which includes embroidered pictures, needlepoint cushion covers, wall hangings and samplers from England, Ottoman appliqués,


‘Bountiful Harvest’ of fiber arts
MPNnow.com - Rochester,NY,USA
The show — which features quilting, cross-stitch, needlepoint, needle felting, clothing and more — runs through October at the Ontario County Arts Council’s


A Stitch In Time
Daily Journal - Seneca,SC,USA
PENDLETON — Before “Dancing With the Stars” there was needlepoint. In the 19th century, rural women retreated to the parlor after dinner, seeking sanctuary

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Aug
08

The history of needlepoint and needlepoint canvas…

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I recently came across this interesting article about the history of needlework and needlepoint evolving in style and materials used throughout the ages.

It is interesting to see how needlepoint has branched into the several forms we have today. The history and changes that shaped the craft are amazing. Please enjoy and get informed by this fun article written by Jo Kefford .

http://EzineArticles.com/?Needlepoint-Through-The-Ages&id=127858

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