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by john.foster123
Scrapbooking as a hobby has always been close to my heart right from the time that I had first tried out my hand at it, when I was in junior school. Since then, the idea of preserving the memory of any..

by john.foster123
Scrapbooking is something that actually helps people in remembering their cherished memories by preserving a legacy of written history in the form of photographs, printed media, and memorabilia contained..

by Carolyn McNeil
The Web Stitch is a member of the Cross Stitch family. All stitches in the cross stitch family will, at some point, cross within the stitch. The Web Stitch is no exception. This needlepoint stitch, although..

by Carolyn McNeil
In part 1 of “Diagonal Stitches: The Greatest Hits” I discussed diagonal stitches that were suitable for covering large areas and backgrounds. In this article I will describe diagonal stitches that are..

by Carolyn McNeil
Diagonal stitches are stitches that are worked at a slant (diagonally). It is important to maintain an even tension when working diagonal stitches. This will help prevent your canvas from warping. These..

by Carolyn McNeil
Choosing the canvas is one of the most important aspects of designing a needlepoint project. As discussed in the previous article, The Five Basic Types of Needlepoint Stitches, another important decision..

by Carolyn McNeil
One of most confusing aspects of learning needlepoint is deciphering the many stitches that are available. If you are working from a kit, it generally isn't a problem. Each kit will specify which stitches..

by Carolyn McNeil
While many needlepoint books and resources insist that the use of a frame is not necessary for most projects, I am unable to imagine working any needlepoint project without one. There are two important..

by Carolyn McNeil
Have you ever wanted to learn needlepoint, but just don’t know where or how to begin? If you have an interest in needle crafts, you have probably visited an assortment of websites dealing with the subject...

by john.foster123
Scrapbooking is one fun filled activity, but at the same time offers an opportunity to explore one’s creative side. It is a best way to capture and preserve memories forever through scrapbooking. It is..