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Friday Favorites – Tennis Needlepoint and NeedlePaint Reviews

Happy Mothers day to all the wonderful and unconditionally caring moms out there (including my amazing wife!)

This weeks favorites are a bit shorter than normal, as I’ll be posting those canvas images next week.  But, we did get some great photos from a customer who finished a really fun tennis project!

Tennis Needlepoint

Custom Tennis Needlepoint

Here is some feedback we got this week from our customers.

“Just wanted to let you know I have received the canvas and it looks GREAT!” – Katie 5 -5-14

“I got the package today and it’s absolutely perfect and beautiful! Thank you for including everything I needed to complete it. Thanks a lot!” Lauryn 5-6-14

More fun needlepoint projects to come next week!

Friday Favorites – Custom Needlepoint Belts – John James Audubon – Shop Love

This week we finished 7 custom needlepoint belts.  As the saying goes, a picture says a thousand words, and I’m very excited how they look!  Hopefully our customers will get some shots out in the “wild”.

Custom Needlepoint Belts

Custom Needlepoint Belts

Some “shop love” we got this week from customers:

“Canvas came and it looks great!! Thank you!!”  Tory – 4/29/14

“Hi Seth: Received needlepoint on Thursday, it looks great, I am going to start working on it. Thanks for all of your help.Have a great day.”  Gale 4/27/14

“My project came on Monday and she looks gorgeous!!!”  Megan 4/30/14

Next, one of our customers is an Audubon fan and loves our stitch counted designs!

John James Audubon Needlepoint

John James Audubon Needlepoint Canvases

And to follow; more dog needlepoint canvases.  Always a favorite of mine, and the yellow lab is available in our shop.

Dog Needlepoint Canvases

Dog Needlepoint Canvases

Last but not least, two custom needlepoint belt canvases, the one on the left was designed stitch by stitch by the customer!  If you have not seen the video how to do this, go to: how to design a needlepoint belt

Custom Needlepoint Belt Canvases

Custom Needlepoint Belt Canvases Right was Designed Stitch by Stitch buy the Customer!

Have a great weekend and happy stitching!

 

 

 

Friday Favorites – Kids Belt – Dog Needlepoint – Wedding Ring Bearer Pillow Canvas

One picture shows a lot of fun to needlepoint!

Kids Belt Dog Needlepoint and Wedding Pillow Needlepoint Canvas

Kids Belt, Dog Needlepoint, and Wedding Ring Bearer Pillow Needlepoint Canvas

Also, this week we got some great feedback from our customers

“Just got the package….it looks great!”  Amy 4-22-14

“Just wanted to let you know that the canvas and yarn arrived today.  Looks fabulous! ” Judy 4-15-14

Have a great weekend everybody!

Friday Favorites – Nantucket and Sailing Needlepoint Canvases – Nautical Belts – Kids Name Stitched

Happy Friday!  I’ve got a lot of pictures for you today!

First some nice feedback we got this week…

“Just a quick note of thanks for the needlepoint canvas, which my mother is busily working on! Really appreciate your help and patience in making this happen.  Thank you!  Betsy”  4-16-14

But even better we were emailed photos of a finished project that was custom painted for one of our customers!   I love all the different stitches she used!  Great work Judy!

Personalized Kids Needlepoint Art

Personalized Kids Needlepoint Art

Next up are are close to my heart, since I love to sail.  The Nantucket Wedding Pillow Canvas and a custom sailing needlepoint canvas featuring a boat with a bright beautiful spinnaker.

Nantucket and Sailboat Needlepoint Canvases

Nantucket Wedding Pillow and Sailboat with Spinnaker Needlepoint Canvases

On to my other favorite hobby (or job :-), custom needlepoint belts!  If you look closely at the second canvas from the left, you will see a fencing foil setup, and next to that is what I’m calling a liberty belt!  Fun colors and it has a liberty bell and the Grand Union flag from 1776.

Nautical Belt and ofther fun Custom Needlepoint Belt Canvases

Nautical Belt and ofther fun Custom Needlepoint Belt Canvases

There were so many great projects, but this week one took up almost half the workshop table!  This large custom needlepoint kit was made from a photo.  It is going to look amazing when finished.  I liked that they used a lot of colors so details came through.  But there was enough contrast that the colors are still pretty easy to follow on the canvas. (sorry the photo is a bit dark, but you’ll get the idea!)

Large Needlepoint Canvas from Photo

Large Needlepoint Canvas from Photo

If you are a fan of John James Audubon, then you may recognize these two designs!  Most of his art is in the common domain, so let us know if you have a project you’d like to stitch! (again sorry for the darker image)

Audubon Swan and White Pelican Needlepoint Kits

Audubon Swan and White Pelican Needlepoint Kits

Last but not least, we have a custom dog collar from our pink mountain design, and a church logo which will be stitched for the pastors office!

Dog Collar and Logo Canvas for Church

Dog Collar and Logo Canvas for Church

 

Friday Favorites – Needlepoint Coat of Arms – Famous Quotes – New Jersey

This week we had some challenges that made some really beautiful needlepoint kits!

The coat of arms, we had to do a little research but I think we nailed it.

New Jersey Needlepoint Coat of Arms

Needlepoint Coat of Arms and New Jersey Wedding Pillow Needlepoint Canvas

Famous quotes are always fun, one was a great one with Winnie the Pooh, the other is from Louisa May Alcott. This picture is taken along with our geometric heart needlepoint canvas in the picture below.

Fun Needlepoint Winnie the Pooh Heart Not Afraid of Storms Alcott

Fun Needlepoint Winnie the Pooh, Geometric Heart, and I’m Not Afraid of Storms – Alcott

And last but not least, some more really pretty needlepoint kits!

Oh, and here is some feedback from the belt canvas you see in the upper left corner of the picture below  (and I love that crab!):

“Thank you so much. I am so impressed with what you were able to do!” Siri – 4/06/14

Pretty Needlepoint Canvases

Pretty Needlepoint Canvases two from Photos and two from Art

 

Beautiful Chihuahua Needlepoint Pillow

I love when we get to see our customer’s work.

Today when opening emails this morning a smile instantly came to my face, Angela from the UK emailed me this photo of the pillow she stitched of Tequila the Chihuahua.

She created the needlepoint design from a photo on NeedlePaint.com and I made the kit.  Matching the colors to the dog is actually one of the most time consuming parts of making custom needlepoint kits, but when you see photos like this, you can see the time was well spent!

Angela actually covered up the background, and managed to capture Tequila’s spirit to the stitch!  Beautiful work Angela!

Chihuahua Needlepoint Pillow

Chihuahua Needlepoint Pillow

 

 

Three New Personalized Wedding Ring Bearer Pillows

Tracy has outdone herself again, I keep wondering how she does it!

I’m going to start with my favorite, the Red Lace Personalized Ring Bearer Pillow.  I think I love it because it adds just a little modern twist on an elegant classic design that is pretty much timeless.

Red Lace Personalzied Wedding Ring Bearer Pillow

Red Lace Personalzied Wedding Ring Bearer Pillow

Next is the Salo Ring Bearer Pillow Needlepoint Kit (or you can buy it as a finished pillow).  It features interlocking hearts and simple modern pattern for a bit more playful wedding.

Salo Wedding Ring Bearer Pillow Needlepoint Kit

Salo Wedding Ring Bearer Pillow Needlepoint Kit Preview

The last new design this week is our Dove Love Custom Wedding Ring Bearer Pillow.  Doves have long been a symbol of love and peace and the design brings a bit of an eclectic feel for a couple who likes to bring a bit more color into their lives.

Dove Love Custom Wedding Ring Bearer Pillow

Dove Love Custom Wedding Ring Bearer Pillow Preview

Click the following link to see more custom wedding ring bearer pillows

 

Fantastic Finished Needlepoint Projects – Coat of Arms and a Cat

Last week we had some customers send in pictures of their lovely work!

Natalia in Mexico stitched their family’s coat of arms and Alex has stitched their cat!

I have to say, that I think they turned out great!  I really brightens up my day to see the projects after they are done, I hope it does the same for you!

If you want to needlepoint a photo or have a custom design created for you, check out our website www.NeedlePaint.com

 

The Custom Cat Needlepoint Project is Finished

The Custom Cat Needlepoint Project is Finished!

Betancourt Needlepoint Coat of Arms

Betancourt Needlepoint Coat of Arms

Friday Favorites – Custom NeedlePoint Kits Galore!

So many great projects this week!

We had personalized wedding, baby, and belt canvases, illustrated designs and some fantastic photo needlepoint designs!

Oh, did I mention the new horse belt design?  That will be available soon on the website.

I took pictures of my favorites to share…  Have a very loving weekend!

Illustrated Needlepoint Kits

Illustrated Needlepoint Kits

Personalzied Wedding and Baby Announcement Needlepoint Canvases

Personalized Wedding and Baby Announcement Needlepoint Canvases

Photo Needlepoint Kits

Photo Needlepoint Kits

Custom Designed Needlepoint Belt Kits

Custom Designed Needlepoint Belt Kits with new Horse Belt Design

 

Beautiful and Cool Custom Needlepoint Pillows

In case you have not seen our updated NeedlePaint.com website, check it out!

We are no longer only selling needlepoint kits, we can now also stitch it and make into a pillow.

These are two custom needlepoint pillows we made a few weeks back, and I love all three of them!

We’re working on an instructional video to help you explain in more detail how to design your own pillow, but the website is actually quite simple so click here and give it a try!

Custom Needlepoint Pillows Photo 1

Custom Needlepoint Pillows Photo 1

 

Custom Needlepoint Pillow Photo 2

Custom Needlepoint Pillow Photo 2