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.