Create Needlepoint!

Teaching Needlepoint is in the Air!

 

I just opened my new Needlepoint Now, Elizabeth’s note is about her plan to covert new needlepoint stitchers. Yesterday, we had a board meeting for Helping Hands, NeedleArts Mentoring Program and talked about getting more and more young people involved in needlearts.. Jane, of Chilly Hollow reposted Tisha’s post on Stitch & Play about creating a new needlepoint addict. Tisha sent me more pictures of Maria’s finished piece!

Who are you teaching to needlepoint today?

 

 

Barbara Bergsten Needlepoint Designs - Booth 1714

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Summertime Needlepoint

Click on link below to watch:

Summer Squares Needlepoint

https://vimeo.com/42369905

I just made this little needlepoint video. It was so fun to put together!!

 

Barbara Bergsten Needlepoint Designs - Booth 1714

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Local Needlepoint Shops

For all you Stitching Goddesses out there I just updated my bbd Retail Shops page. If you see any mistakes or wrong information please let me know and I’ll correct right away. Happy needlepoint shopping!

http://www.barbarabergstendesigns.com/retail_shops.htm

 

Barbara Bergsten Needlepoint Designs - Booth 1714

http://www.barbarabergstendesigns.com/

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Needlepoint Class Skype Visit!

I just popped in on the needlepoint class at the The Enriched Stitch. It was so much fun!! Great to meet these super stitchers and chat during their class. Skyping is easy....even though I forgot to turn on the camera at first. Think about Skyping or FaceTime for your next needlepoint session in your happy chair and share it with a friend!! 

Needlepoint via Skype

When I saw The Enriched Stitch is offering needlepoint classes via Skype I was really intrigued. Then I saw owner, Suzie Vallerie, was teaching my PS18 Summer Squares! I emailed her and asked if I could join in. She said she’d love it. I have never Skyped before so I had to download the program. Since I’m working with my new mac who knows if it even did, but I clicked away and this morning we did a test drive. It worked!! Wed. morning I’m going to pop in and see if any students have any questions or if I can be another set of “hands” to help. I’ll let you know how it goes! 

This is from The Enriched Stitch Classes page:

Basketweave & Beyond! Take your stitching to the next level!  This colorful square samples 20 different stitches.  You will discover faster and more creative stitches for your next project.  Registration has begun.  Class is limited to 4 students.  $100.  Includes, canvas, threads, stitch guide and stretcher bars. Tentatively scheduled for Thursday mornings.  Call or email to reserve your place.   All classes can be done remotely via Skype.

 

 

Barbara Bergsten Needlepoint Designs - Booth 1714

http://www.barbarabergstendesigns.com/

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Daydreaming Needlepoint

Where would you like to be...the Pool? the Beach? I’d like to be either place, but it’s still a little chilly here in Ohio. These needlepoint canvases are 6” x 6” on #14 mesh. They would make great tote or pillow inserts or door hangers. In the same theme there are two more same sayings...Welcome and Please Come In.

 

For more sayings go to:

http://www.barbarabergstendesigns.com/sayings.htm

 

 

Barbara Bergsten Needlepoint Designs - Booth 1714

http://www.barbarabergstendesigns.com/

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#Needlepoint

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Needlepoint via Skype

When I saw The Enriched Stitch is offering needlepoint classes via Skype I was really intrigued. Then I saw owner, Suzie Vallerie, was teaching my PS18 Summer Squares! I emailed her and asked if I could join in. She said she’d love it. I have never Skyped before so I had to download the program. Since I’m working with my new mac who knows if it even did, but I clicked away and this morning we did a test drive. It worked!! Wed. morning I’m going to pop in and see if any students have any questions or if I can be another set of “hands” to help. I’ll let you know how it goes! 

This is from The Enriched Stitch Classes page:

Basketweave & Beyond! Take your stitching to the next level!  This colorful square samples 20 different stitches.  You will discover faster and more creative stitches for your next project.  Registration has begun.  Class is limited to 4 students.  $100.  Includes, canvas, threads, stitch guide and stretcher bars. Tentatively scheduled for Thursday mornings.  Call or email to reserve your place.   All classes can be done remotely via Skype.

 

 

Barbara Bergsten Needlepoint Designs - Booth 1714

http://www.barbarabergstendesigns.com/

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#Needlepoint

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Needlepoint off to the Finisher

Part of getting ready for a national TNNA show is getting finished models stitched and finished for the show. One of my local finishers just had surgery and wouldn’t be able to help me. What to do??? Then I remembered “meeting” Kristine Kingston of Baltimore Needleworks (http://www.baltimoreneedleworks.com/) on Facebook, in our needlepoint group.  She does beautiful finishing. So.... after a couple of emails my turtles are off to the needlepoint finisher. The idea is a fabric ruffle around the canvas and then apply it to the tote. Can’t wait to see what Kristine does with it! I’ll keep you posted.

 

 

Barbara Bergsten Needlepoint Designs - Booth 1714

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New Needlepoint Shifts!

I’m getting ready for our June TNNA Needlepoint Show. This trio of Lilly inspired Needlepoint Shifts will be at Sample It! Fun and fresh Aqua, Pink & Green colors pop with pizzazz.

 

Barbara Bergsten Needlepoint Designs booth 1714

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Barbara Bergsten Designs Needlepoint Trunk Shows

I have 2 needlepoint trunk shows out this month!

The Classic Stitch 549 Chestnut Street Winnetka, Illinois 60062 847-881-2930

Barbara Bergsten

Barbara Bergsten is known for her "Painted Stitches " canvases and free stitch guides. Decorative, functional and wearable.  This show includes pillows, belts, purse and wallet inserts, signs, ornaments and much more!

and...

Persnickety Stitchers, Inc.

58A North Main

Zionsville, IN 46077

Telephone: 317-873-5010

Toll Free: 800-580-4515

Fax: 317-873-5488

Email: vlcstore@persnicketystitchers.com

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Lilly Lovers Needlepoint

 

Yesterday was our fifth Sit & Stitch at Lilly Pulitzer at Legacy Village. This time we worked on MS15 Citrus Shift. It is so fun to sit in this wonderful shop, surrounded by all the new Lilly Summer Collection and needlepoint, lunch and chat. Molly took these cute pictures. Thank you to ALL for another great day!

 

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Needlepoint Color Blocking

Color Blocking is a huge trend for spring fashions. It’s right up my alley because I love big blocks of color! This is my take on this trend:

I stitched the darker colored blocks with Planet Earth Silk and the lighter colors were stitched with RG Silk Lame` Braid. 

Look for more needlepoint color blocking at the June Show!

 

 

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Needlepoint Show

I think this says it all! It’s May 1st, and that means...get going for the TNNA Show June 23-25 in Columbus. Barbara Bergsten Designs is in booth 1714. I will have new needlepoint shifts and many other fun, fresh needlepoint canvases! I’ll keep you posted!

PS I'm still trying to learn how to use this imac. Great to learn new things, but old things take a really long time!

 

Barbara Bergsten Needlepoint Designs

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Needlepoint Ornament

 

I just finished and sent to the finishers X47 Flamingos needlepoint ornament. I loved stitching this bright, fun ornament. They are painted on both #14 & #18 mesh. It was quick and I used some fun threads. Can't wait to show it to you when it comes back!

Here are pictures of the whole group:

 

PS: I've been having horrible problems with my blog on my PC. I'm migrating to a an iMac. Huge learning curve since I've been a PC girl since 1988. Hopefully this new platform will be great for many things. Command Z is my new best friend!

 

 

Barbara Bergsten Needlepoint Designs

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Needlepoint Help!

I’m working on a Multi-Touch needlepoint project and would love your help. 

My first question is:

 

What is needlepoint?

 

Please answer with a comment on my blog or my Facebook page. If you would like me to use your name with your answer please give your name at the end of the comment. If you don’t want me to use your name don’t put it in your comment. 

I’m hoping for a wide range of answers! Thank you for all your help!

 

I'll keep you posted!

 

Barbara Bergsten Needlepoint Designs

http://www.barbarabergstendesigns.com/

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Needlepoint Help!

I’m working on a Multi-Touch needlepoint project and would love your help. 

My first question is:

 

What is needlepoint?

 

Please answer with a comment on my blog or my Facebook page. If you would like me to use your name with your answer please give your name at the end of the comment. If you don’t want me to use your name don’t put it in your comment. 

I’m hoping for a wide range of answers! Thank you for all your help!

 

I'll keep you posted!

 

Barbara Bergsten Needlepoint Designs

http://www.barbarabergstendesigns.com/

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Earth Day Needlepoint

 Happy Earth Day

 

Barbara Bergsten Needlepoint Designs

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Lilly loves Needlepoint!

Lilly Pulitzer Legacy Village

CALLING ALL NEEDLE POINTERS!!!
Save the Date!
Thursday May 3rd
We will be Sitting and Stitching a citrus shift!
Lunch and refreshments will be served
... ... ... The kit is ONLY $45
And if you are out of town, we will happily ship to you!
Call and reserve your spot today! Space is limited!
216-291-8670See More

Easter Needlepoint

Happy Easter!!

Easter Kisses To All!

Needlepoint Kisses

Barbara Bergsten Needlepoint Designs

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Needlepoint Books

I have a large library of needlepoint books. Lots of them are from the 1970's needlepoint heyday. Many are new. What do you your needlepoint books for? Which are your favorites? Why? If you were going to help someone learn needlepoint which book would you use?

 

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bbd Needlepoint Trunk Shows

Needlepoint Trunk Shows are a great opportunity to see many of a needlepoint designer's canvases all in one place! Many times stitched samples are sent with the trunk show. I have two trunk shows out for April.

Absolutely Needlepoint

2496 SW 28 Lane

Miami, FL 33133

http://www.absolutelyneedlepoint.com/

305-858-1212

info@absolutelyneedlepoint.com

And

Stitch Boutique
231 Berkeley St.
Boston, Massachusetts 02116

http://www.stitchboutiqueboston.com/
Tel: 617-236-4633
Email: info@stitchboutiqueboston.com

 

Barbara Bergsten Needlepoint Designs

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Needlepoint Inspiration

Where does my Needlepoint Inspiration come from? Everywhere! Sometimes I'm drawn to a color or a pattern, sometimes an object. If the idea stays with me for a couple of days then I work out some needlepoint details. Would other people like the idea too? What size? What will it be? Is it just one idea or can more ideas grow from it? That's what I call "Legs". I try to imagine it in my house. I imagine the threads and stitching it. This all happens before I even tape canvas to a board. Bathing Beauty 1 is a wind sock that hangings in my bathroom. She's been there for a couple of years! Yesterday I thought...she'd make a great needlepoint design! Maybe a door stop. Couldn't get the thought out of my head. She could have some friends!! Painted Stitches on her bathing suit?? Away I go! I'll keep you posted!

 

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bbd Needlepoint

Today Barbara Bergsten Needlepoint Designs is 4 yrs. old!!

Thank You All for making this journey such a wonderful

experience!

 

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Reverse Mosaic Needlepoint Stitch

Reverse Mosaic Stitch

Reverse Mosaic Stitch is a box stitch with a slight texture and moderate pattern. The thread count area is 4 x 4.

Step 1 = 1-2 diagonal over 1, 3-4 diagonal over 2, 5-6 diagonal over 1, creating a small box

Step 2 = a-b diagonal over 1, c-d diagonal over 2, e-f diagonal over 1, a small box in the opposite direction

Stitch Diagram

Painted Stitches example:

Stitch Step 1 example:

Stitch Step 2 example:

http://www.barbarabergstendesigns.com/reverse_mosaic_stitch.htm

 

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Needlepoint Trunk Show!

Barbara Bergsten Needlepoint Designs Trunk show is now at:

The Stitching Post
67 MELLOR AVE., BALTIMORE, MD 21228
Phone: 410-788-7760 or Toll free number: 1-888-845-4744

stpost@aol.com

http://www.the-stitching-post.com/

 

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Framed Mosaic Needlepoint Stitch

The Framed Mosaic Needlepoint Stitch is my next updated decorative needlepoint stitch. I'm updating the stitch diagrams from easiest to more complex. Each new stitch builds on knowledge from the previous stitch.

Framed Mosaic Stitch:

Framed Mosaic Stitch is a box stitch with a slight texture and moderate pattern. The thread count area is 3 x 3.

Step 1 = 1-2 diagonal over 1, 3-4 diagonal over 1, 5-6 diagonal over 1, horizontal or vertical

Step 2 = a-b diagonal over 1, c-d diagonal over 2, e-f diagonal over 1, filling in the frames

Stitch Diagram

Painted Stitches example:

Stitch Step 1 example:

Stitch Step 2 example:

 

http://www.barbarabergstendesigns.com/framed_mosaic_stitch.htm

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Lilly Lovers Needlepoint!

Thursday March 1st will be Lilly Lovers Needlepoint "Sit and Stitch 4"
We will be needlepointing a Lilly Inspired Star Fish!

Can't wait to see everyone on Thurs.!

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Mosaic Checker Needlepoint Stitch

Mosaic Checker Stitch:

Mosaic Checker Stitch is a box stitch with a slight texture and light pattern. The thread count area is 4 x 4.

Step 1 = a-b diagonal over 1, c-d diagonal over 1, e-f diagonal over 1, g-h diagonal over 1, 4 tent stitches clusters

Step 2 = 1-2 diagonal over 1, 3-4 diagonal over 2, 5-6 diagonal over 1, fill in the areas between tent stitch clusters

Stitch Diagram

Painted Stitches example:

Stitch Step 1 example:

Stitch Step 2 example:

http://www.barbarabergstendesigns.com/mosaic_checker_stitch.htm

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Helping Hands needs help from all needlepointers!

HHF - Needle Arts Mentoring Program

Helping Hands needs help from all needlepointers!

Has your stitching group/guild wanted to help get needle arts into the hands of children to keep your needle art alive? Consider a donation to HHF - $10 will supply 3 kids with materials to learn. http://www.needleartsmentoring.org/weave/donor.html

Needle Arts Mentoring: Become a Donor

www.needleartsmentoring.org

Needle Arts Mentoring Program, a Helping Hands Foundation project, promotes and encourages relationships between adults and youth, fostering curiosity and creativity through teaching the needlearts.

Decorative Needlepoint Stitches

I'm updating my stitch diagrams. Each stitch will now have its own page and will include:

Stitch Name

Stitch information, i.e. type, texture, pattern and thread count area

Stitch Diagram

Painted Stitches Example

Stitch Step 1 Example

Stitch Step 2 Example

I hope this will become an improved resource. I would love reader input! If you know alternate names for the stitch or any other helpful information please comment and I will add it to the stitch page. If you would like to send me a picture of the decorative needlepoint stitch, stitched I'll add a picture gallery to the stitch. I'll keep you posted!!

 

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Painted Stitches Needlepoint

I developed the "Painted Stitches" concept in 2009 after teaching a counted thread class at my local needlepoint shop. Half the class enjoyed the project, but the other half were very frustrated and didn't have a good stitching experience. I wanted everyone to have a enjoyable experience and thought, "It would have been easier if I just painted the stitches on the canvas! Then they could have followed the painted color and learned the stitch."

The concept is simple. Think "training wheels" for learning decorative needlepoint stitches. The directions for the decorative needlepoint stitches are painted right on the canvas in two colors. The canvas is uniquely created to highlight each stitch step. The stitch compensation is painted on the canvas. If the stitcher follows the stitches painted on the needlepoint canvas, and refers to the stitch guide, then they will have a successful, beautiful finished piece.

I started the "Painted Stitches" concept because I wanted learning decorative needlepoint stitches to be simple and accessible. I wanted stitchers to try something new and have success with their learning experience. The painted needlepoint canvas is all mapped out for the person who wants to learn decorative stitches. Then, the stitcher can take their expanded needlepoint knowledge, go to their stash or new canvas and have even more fun.

 

Barbara Bergsten Needlepoint Designs

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