Artist Review – Cathy Climpson
I took a workshop with Jennifer Day in Santa Fe, New Mexico in September 2015. We had to submit a picture to her for our piece. Our dog Chloe had passed away and I wanted to do a picture of … Continued
Jasperware Wedgewood Nativity Ornaments
Designer Jo Gatenby has always loved the look of the white-on-WedgewoodBlue look of Jasperware, and since this year she has explored cross stitched in 3D items such as pillows, snowmen on bells, fascinators, and even miniatures, the idea of a … Continued
ANPTmag Giveaway: Needlework Notions & Accessories!
Enter this exciting contest for your chance to win these needlework treasures. These are not only useful accessories for embroidery and cross stitch, but the DMC Light Effects floss will spike your creativity! Use it for embroidery or substitute … Continued
Special Delivery
In some cultures it is told that babies are born in a cabbage patch. Other cultures pick their babies off the sunflower heads. Belarusan folklore tells of babies delivered by storks, yet nobody knows from where exactly. It’s a tradition … Continued
Costa Rican Santa
Yet another edition of Maria Gollek’s International Santa Collection. Read more in our Summer 2012 issue. Designed by Maria E. Gollek www.marnicdesigns.com Aspiring to inspire before I expire
Lilac Lovely Table Topper
“This is the third in a set of 4 seasonal table toppers by Jo Gatenby. Lilacs and apple blossoms are two of Jo’s favourite signs of spring – so what better combination to bring the spring indoors?” Read more in … Continued
Canada Day/Independence Day
Always happy for a chance to celebrate Canada and our neighbours to the south, designer Joanne Gatenby has created two more designs in her Favourite Holidays series for A Needle Pulling Thread. The variegated Kreinik braid adds lots of colour … Continued
Mystery Project Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of our Mystery Project! This project is worked over four consecutive issues of A Needle Pulling Thread Magazine. starting with Part 1 in the Spring 2009 issue. The overall piece will remain hidden until the last … Continued
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
Every once in a while a designer gets an idea that takes on a life of its own. It was like that for me when I came up with my FAVOURITE THINGS idea. There were so many ways to go … Continued
Mystery Project Part 1
Carolyn Mitchell has devoted the past thirty-five years to sharing her love of textiles, thread and creative stitchery with all those she meets. A National Standard Council of American Embroiderers (NSCAE) certified teacher and talented designer, Carolyn has also owned … Continued