12 - 2020 - Ridgewood Needlepoint

Finishing Friday

Lots of goodies to share this week!

Stitched by Ellen

Stitched by Leah

Stitched by Brigit

Stitched by Cheryl

Stitched by Jennifer

Stitched by Jessie

Stitched by Elizabeth

Stitched by Courtney

Stitched by Mary Lynn

Stitched by Nancy

Stitched by Kathleen

Stitched by Susie

Stitched by Jeanne

Stitched by Stephanie

Stitched by Sherry

Stitched by Anna Marie

Stitched by Katie

Stitched by Linda

Stitched by Chris

Stitched by Lois

Stitched by Victoria

Stitched by Suzanne

Stitched by Barbara

December 18, 2020 Read More

Celebrating 12 Days of Needlepoint – Day 5

On the Fifth Day of Needlepoint we share photos from two trees! The tree with the blue ribbons has a wonderful beach themed ornaments. The green ribbon tree also has a collection of cheerful and brightly colored needlepoint ornaments. The beach bucket ornament with the shells has been a big seller for us and we can have our painter add any beach name to make it special for your family.

Thank you to Lori for sharing these wonderful photos with us!

December 17, 2020 Read More

12 Days of Needlepoint – Day 5

Thank you to Lori for sharing these wonderful photos with us!

December 17, 2020 Read More

12 Days of Needlepoint – Day 4

On the Fourth Day of Needlepoint we share a wonderful collection of pillows, stand up and two charming backdrops with the characters. I am particularly charmed by the Carolers and will seriously consider adding this to my decorations when we have the Kathy Schenkel trunk show in March!

Thank you Linda for sharing your treasurers!

December 16, 2020 Read More

Staff Pick Wednesday – Charlie Harper

This cuddly mom and baby koala would make a charming pillow for a nursery. Stitch with tradition threads in basketweave or try our fuzzy threads. This is from the always popular Charlie Harper designs.

The canvas is on sale for $75. Give us a call and this cutie can be yours!

December 16, 2020 Read More

12 Days of Needlepoint – Day 3

On the Third Day of Needlepoint we share with you an amazing collection of stockings filled with wonderful stitches that give them so much texture and interest!

Thank you to Helen for sharing these wonderful pictures.

December 15, 2020 Read More

Raymond Crawford Christmas & Hanukkah Finials

Raymond Crawford Hanukkah Finials

In addition to Raymond’s Christmas finials, he also has a selection of Hanukkah finials. Several of the stitch guides that we did for his Christmas series can be adapted for the Hanukkah finials. If one of the others catches your eye, we can help you with thread and stitch suggestions. Just let us know.

December 15, 2020 Read More

12 Days of Needlepoint – 2nd Day

On The Second Day of Needlepoint we have a stunning Hanukkah tree, please note the three-dimensional Hanukkah house under the tree.

Thank you to Eva for these lovely pictures.

December 14, 2020 Read More

New Stitch Monday – With a Twist – Week 2

I am having a lot of fun looking through all of my books for stitches I have never used. I found some great stiches that I will use for “D” & “I” but we are only up to the yellow “E” this week on Raymond Crawford’s “Needlepoint” canvas.

I tried the Victorian Step with Oblique Cross Stitch. For the Victorian Step I used 4 strands of Gloriana 092 (Lucky Old Sun) and Entice E-218 for the Oblique stitches. If your canvas is 13 count you would use 6 strands of the Gloriana. These are only my thread suggestions and can be replaced with your favorite threads.

I find it easier to set up the base line for the Victorian Step in a spot where I can get the longest line. Once you have established that line it will be easy to follow the pattern and work the compensation stitches. When you have completed that add the Oblique Cross Stitches.

I really liked the way the stitch look. Give it a try!

Happy Stitching – Stephanie

December 14, 2020 Read More

12 Days of Needlepoint – Day 1

12 Days of Needlepoint, to bring joy this holiday season please enjoy these wonderful photos that our stitchers so kindly shared.

On the first day of Needlepoint we share with you a tree decorated in wonderful needlepoint ornaments. So many happy family memories are reflected on this lovely tree!

Thank you to Kappy for sharing your tree!

December 13, 2020 Read More