Hot off the stretcher bars...

[Serinde]

Just caught up with this thread, and the finishes are fabulous. Needlepoint -- in common with most of the thready arts -- has really grown up over the last 20 years or so. These are stunning designs.

You might also be interested in an old book: Needlepoint from America's Great Quilt Designs by Mary Kay Davis and Helen Giammattei (Workman Publishing Company, 1974). Check it out from the library. It's well worth looking through.

[mig-3]

Thanks, Serinde. I'll look for that book. It sounds interesting.

[skitzzzzz]

well today my goodies amish arrived from picturethis wooohoooo....was despatched on 8th so iam really pleased this was pretty fast from texas to uk especially with all the bad weather
i am going to resist starting it till after xmas - plus i only just got back to stitching in the last couple of days finally got rid of the flu after what feels like months
so iam going to read then re read the distructions lol and be prepared .. yea right lol.. as jarvis says its easy lol .. i hope soooo

[Squirrel]

They are fabulous Jarvis, and the framing is just right for them too. You should be very proud to have them so beautifully.

Sally

[ejutte]

Checked your site. Your work is impressive.

[mig-3]

Thank you!

[K1nS]

Looks fab, well done

[~threadbear~]

Is this what I think of as tapestry?
They look great fun to stitch.

[mig-3]

Threadbear, I think they are very similar. Both use a variation of the goebln stitch. Stitching them on mono-canvas lets each stitch cover a specific number of base threads, so the stitches are easily counted and placed. They're really fun to stitch and are available in a variety of designs, sizes & complexities. I'll try something more complicated one day.

[katstitcher]

Your work is stunning!!

[lisa2469]

Simply beautiful !

[Smiley]

Catching up with this thread - Jarvis, your work is so beautiful!! I particularly love the fist one!
I agree, that the one your friend likes is not as beautiful as the others, but it's still looks nice. Best of luck and motivation xx