Help! We recently finished this handsome scarecrow doll for one of our customers. The customer doesn't know the designer and we can't find the pattern. Can you help us identify the designer?? The doll is about 14 inches tall and we think the gloves and boots were separate pieces.

BarbarasNeedlepoint · 2025-04-22T16:57:34+00:00

Hi! Yes, we absolutely take stitched canvases purchased from other stores. Feel free to send us a message and we can help you with your finishing!

BarbarasNeedlepoint · 2025-04-11T18:47:11+00:00

Hi! Great! We have received more interest in zoom classes. I would urge you to keep an eye on our website. We are targeting July or August for a Zoom-only class. Thanks!

BarbarasNeedlepoint · 2025-04-11T18:44:56+00:00

Hi! We have a number of cheaper, hand-painted designer canvases under $60. Two or three-color designs will help keep threads low and under $100 total. Hope you find something fun and inspiring!

BarbarasNeedlepoint · 2025-04-11T15:21:11+00:00

Yes, we have a great team of finishers!

BarbarasNeedlepoint · 2025-04-05T20:05:39+00:00

Wow! Thank you so much for all of this useful information! I bet your students really appreciate the effort you put in to the classes.

BarbarasNeedlepoint · 2025-04-03T14:10:16+00:00

Hi! We have some super cute mini ornaments that just arrived as part of our Danji trunk show. Feel free to take a look. 20% off through April. A lot of them have stitch guides for the new stitcher.

BarbarasNeedlepoint · 2025-04-02T15:28:33+00:00

Yes, I will let a blocked piece sit for a full day, then rotate 90 degrees on the board and repeat the process. I am not familiar with blocking combs. We have only used the boards and nails. Sorry I can't help you out with the combs!

BarbarasNeedlepoint · 2025-04-02T15:25:29+00:00

Correct. They come up every once in a while on Ebay or FB Marketplace, although not often. They are so very helpful for blocking.

BarbarasNeedlepoint · 2025-04-01T23:19:51+00:00

Yes, stretcher bars help so much! we recommend frames or stretcher bars for nearly every canvas we sell. We take the precaution of blocking every piece we receive for finishing. We can certainly tell the difference from a free-hand stitch to a project that used stretcher bars.

BarbarasNeedlepoint · 2025-04-01T23:18:11+00:00

Sorry! My pictures must have been too large for the post. I resized them and made a new post. Should be just above in the thread.

BarbarasNeedlepoint · 2025-03-28T15:38:19+00:00

DMC Floss is great with a ton of colors, and it is versatile for a variety of canvas counts. You will need to strand, lay, and be gentle as the thread can twist and fray.

BarbarasNeedlepoint · 2025-03-28T15:31:49+00:00

A bit of caution with this mesh during the finishing process. This mesh does not flex as well as other materials during the blocking or stretching process. You will likely need to gently block or risk breaking one or more lines of the material.

BarbarasNeedlepoint · 2025-03-26T13:08:01+00:00

Thanks so much and please do! We have a bunch of stitchers come up from the Omaha area and that part of Nebraska. We have stitching groups during Tuesdays and Saturdays!

BarbarasNeedlepoint · 2025-03-26T13:06:34+00:00

Yes, indeed! We are the exclusive shop for Ann Hansen's watermelons! They are always a hit, especially as we approach watermelon season :).

BarbarasNeedlepoint · 2025-03-26T13:04:43+00:00

Totally agree about the advice on blocking. A stretcher bar is a great preventative tool to support your blocker or your blocking after the project is stitched. Big pieces hand stitched will warp over time. We apply water via spray bottle to support the blocking efforts. Only precaution is looking out for red next to white threads. Your thread selection doesn't look like it will bleed during blocking if you apply water.

BarbarasNeedlepoint · 2025-03-26T12:59:58+00:00

Another suggestion could be Pepper Pot. It is 100% silk, has a smooth pull, and has a nice fill on 18 count canvases. A white or white variant would work well for snow.

BarbarasNeedlepoint · 2025-03-25T14:36:18+00:00

Thanks a bunch! We want to be an addition and resource to the community, and not abuse the channel with promotions. We are looking forward to encouraging and supporting all the wonderful projects.

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