Friday, December 31, 2010

Happy New Year


These are a few pieces from the perpetual calendar that is on display in the shop. These little canvases can also be finished as ornaments for any holiday.
Have a wonderful New Year!

Sunday, December 26, 2010

December 2010


Another Christmas Needlepoint Idea



canvas by Shelley Tribbey

Ceal Derickson came up with this idea for using Christmas ornaments in a different way, and we thought it was such a good idea that we stitched the above model for the shop. Now that Christmas is over and her relatives have received their gifts we can post this and let the cat out of the "bag".

Ceal finished these bottle bags herself - and it is an easy, quick, and inexpensive way to use a needlepoint ornament. The bags can be purchased from various stores that sell wine or gift items (this velvet one is from BevMo) and most of them sell for under $10.00. After blocking the ornament, simply cut it out leaving 3-4 rows of canvas around the finished needlepoint. Then baste it on the bag and glue trim around the edges over the raw canvas.

Fini! (Except, of course, for the bottle of wine you might want to include in your gift).

Monday, December 20, 2010

Finished Needlepoint for Christmas


We were fortunate to receive these beautiful finished pillows from Kathy, former owner of The French Knot, just in time for Christmas. They would make great last-minute gifts or can just be a beautiful addition to your holiday decorating. Please stop in to see these and more finished French Knot creations - all available at extremely reasonable prices.