Back in November 2006, I finally did something I've been wanting to do on and off for years - I took a class on Needlepoint.  The only class I could find was at Churchmouse Yarn & Teas on Bainbridge Island.  I missed the first of the 3 classes, but was able to meet with the teacher an hour before the 2nd class so she could show me what they had done.  With the teacher's help, I picked out a pillow kit for my first project.  I was unemployed in November so I had plenty of time to work on the canvas.  In 3 weeks, I completed this:

This kit is Cleopatra's Needle's Herb Pillow Tapestry Kit : Fruits of the Forest Collection - Damsons.  Dimensions: 10" x 10", Wool: Appleton Tapestry Wool

I started working the canvas and thought I would probably grow bored with the stitching.  Instead, I was fascinated by the way the wool brought the canvas to life.  I couldn't stop stitching. 

I'm now working on a couple of other projects.  I feel as if needlepoint is allowing me to open up creatively.  I have ideas for color combinations and stitches beyond the tent stitch.  See what I've got:

This is DMC 3-ply Persian Wool in 29 colors.  I'm going to have lots of fun.