Comments for The Needlepoint Queen

Comment on About Me (and a little ’bout Missy) by Judy Watkins

Judy Watkins — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:19:53 +0000

Laura,
Just discovered your site, and I am so excited. Hopefuly this will spur me into completing some of my projects.

Comment on Update on (scant) Progress on my Needlepoint Class Project by Judy Harper

Judy Harper — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:48:36 +0000

I have found that DMC floss #950 is a great color for skin – and has just the right balance between sheen and matte. There are several shades in this range.

Comment on If you ever want to stitch a metal surface…. by Do You Need a Good Clothing Stitch for your Needlepoint Canvas?

Do You Need a Good Clothing Stitch for your Needlepoint Canvas? — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:23:20 +0000

[...] when the group of individual Scotch Stitches moves in a diagonal flow. I used this stitch on my Scheherazade (Melissa Shirley Wild Women series) canvas for the red jacket – it really lends itself to the [...]

Comment on Needlepoint Cyber-Buddies by NPQ

NPQ — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 22:57:23 +0000

Amazing, isn’t it? I share your experiences teaching needlepoint, and am always stunned at the lack of confidence demonstrated in classes. The good news is, with some gentle urging, sincere praise, and humor, pretty soon the newbies are off and running! Thanks for your visit and your comment – Laura

Comment on Needlepoint Cyber-Buddies by Judy Harper

Judy Harper — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 02:57:36 +0000

I love what you said about kids vs. adults learning the computer. I had the same experience when teaching needlepoint – children were much easier, as nobody had told them it might be difficult – they just watched for a minute, then grabbed a needle and thread and started stitching and creating. Adults say “eeeew that looks hard I can’t do it.”

Comment on Walkin’ in Memphis by Denise

Denise — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 03:29:36 +0000

Awww, reading your post makes me long to be back in Memphis! Hope you had a safe trip home, & hope to see you again!

Denise