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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:

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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.

 

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Valentine's Needlepoint

I heard last night, on a sitcom, that Valentine's Day is the official end of Christmas. I'm not sure that is the case in the needlepoint world because many of us are busy stitching Christmas needlepoint for those deadlines that are quickly approaching!

Valentine's Day is one of my favorites. My mom always surprised us with a gift that spoke of warmer weather to come. New flip flops, a bathing suit cover up...anything that wasn't winter! It didn't matter if the groundhog saw his shadow or not. We knew that spring was coming soon!

Happy Valentine's Day to all!

Needlepoint Kisses

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Pink Ribbon Needlepoint, Running a Marathon

I posted this mid January. We are now a week from Sally's marathon. She has trained so hard and I am so proud of her. Thank you to all for your support. This is the link to her page:

http://donate.breastcancermarathon.com/2012Marathon/goteamsally

My daughter, Sally King, is running her first marathon, the 26.2 with Donna. The marathon will take place February 12th, 2012 in Jacksonville, Florida and is an amazing way to bring awareness to Breast Cancer. 100% of the donations will go towards breast cancer research at the Mayo Clinic in association with The Donna Foundation!

I just designed a 3"needlepoint round, Pink Ribbon with a Winged Shoe, for this event. For each canvas sold, I will donate 100% to Sally's fund raising page. Contact Retail Needlepoint Shops to purchase the canvas.

Whether you are able to donate or this post just brings more awareness to the cause, please pass it along and be a part of the FINISH OF BREAST CANCER! Thank you all for your support!

http://donate.breastcancermarathon.com/2012Marathon/goteamsally

I finished her bag tag. I added her initials and 26.2. My dear friend Jean put it in the Lee bag tag for me. Thank you Jean. Please cheer her on Sunday 2/12/12. The race starts at 6:30 am.

 

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Needlepoint Belts

I just got an email from a stitcher asking about needlepoint belts made into flip flops. Any needlepoint belt canvas can be finished into flip flops! I love them (I have 4 pairs). You must stitch a full 36". The way they are cut the finisher needs all that canvas. Your needlepoint shop will send the stitched belt canvas away and it comes back as fabulous flip flops. Start now and you too will have a great pair of flip flops this summer!

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Preppy Needlepoint

 

My designs are perfect for the stitcher looking for preppy needlepoint. This little elephant could be a wallet or checkbook insert or a glasses case or a little pillow insert or anything!!! Pink and Green and so much fun!

 

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Needlepoint Shifts

My little needlepoint shifts were a big hit at the show! Thank you all for stopping by! So much fun to see everyone.

 

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New Needlepoint Designs!

Barbara Bergsten Needlepoint Designs

2012 What's New! pdf. Color Sheet (click to print)

Booth 1909 - at the TNNA Show Phoenix 2012

 

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Pink Ribbon Needlepoint

My daughter, Sally King, is running her first marathon, the 26.2 with Donna. The marathon will take place February 12th, 2012 in Jacksonville, Florida and is an amazing way to bring awareness to Breast Cancer. 100% of the donations will go towards breast cancer research at the Mayo Clinic in association with The Donna Foundation!

I just designed a 3"needlepoint round, Pink Ribbon with a Winged Shoe, for this event. For each canvas sold, I will donate 100% to Sally's fund raising page. Contact Retail Needlepoint Shops to purchase the canvas.

Whether you are able to donate or this post just brings more awareness to the cause, please pass it along and be a part of the FINISH OF BREAST CANCER! Thank you all for your support!

http://donate.breastcancermarathon.com/2012Marathon/goteamsally

 

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Needlepoint Stitches

This is a snapshot of one of the pages in my PS18 Summer Squares Contemporary Sampler Teaching Guide. I walk you through each stitch, step by step. Stitch information, i.e. type, texture, pattern and thread count area, is provided for each decorative needlepoint stitch. I'm so excited to teach this class! This is a great teaching canvas for needlepoint shops!

 

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Needlepoint Rounds

 

Pink Gingham Letter Needlepoint Rounds!

Fits all Lee bag tags, belts, boxes, etc.

 

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Needlepoint Ornaments

New Pink & Green Needlepoint Ornaments #14 & #18 mesh!

 

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MS11 Needlepoint Pink Shift Finished!

I didn't think this would get back from the finishers in time. It did! Just in time for our next Lilly Sit & Stitch. Thurs. is almost here! call to reserve a spot or Lilly can send you a kit! 216-291-8670. And it will be at the Phoenix Needlepoint Show!

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more Finished Needlepoint

S48 Oh Shift Finished Needlepoint

 

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Finished Needlepoint

PS18 Summer Squares Finished Needlepoint!

 

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Needlepoint Apps

What would your DREAM Needlepoint App include? What would you want it to do? What would you use it for? Love to hear all your ideas and comments!

 

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bbd Needlepoint Trunk Show

January bbd Needlepoint Trunk Show at

Island Needlework

527 Fleming Street

Key West, FL 33040

305-296-6091

www.JuliePischke.com

 

 

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New Needlepoint Designs!

New Year, New Needlepoint Designs!

• Sneak Preview • What's New! • Barbara Bergsten Designs •

Barbara Bergsten Designs - Booth 1909 - at the TNNA Show Phoenix 2012

2012 What's New! pdf. Color Sheet (click to print)

 

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Lilly Lovers Needlepoint!

If you can't join us on January 12th, just call Lilly Pulitzer Legacy Village and they will send you a kit! 216-291-8670

Lilly Pulitzer

Legacy Village

25293 Cedar Road

Lyndhurst, OH 44124

Phone 216-291-8670

Fax 216-291-8672

Email: legacyvillage@lillypulitzer.com

 

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Needlepointing for Holidays!

The world of needlepoint has a crazy calendar. Needlepoint must be stitched far ahead of time. Christmas decorations are still up and the Easter finishing deadline is looming! I just have time to stitch up a needlepoint Kiss. Here is my thread pull for K08 Candy Kiss. It's on #14 canvas. All Kisses are now on #14 and #18 mesh. I'll keep you posted!

 

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bbd Needlepoint Classes - TNNA Show Phoenix 2012

Barbara Bergsten Designs at the TNNA Show Phoenix 2012

I will be in Booth 1909 at the TNNA Show Phoenix 2012!

I have many new designs and can't wait to see you all there!

I've been selected to teach at the TNNA Show Phoenix 2012. My classes are scheduled for Sat. & Sun. 8-10 am. I'm so excited!! This is my needlepoint class:

PS18 Summer Squares needlepoint

"Painted Stitches Summer Squares - The Bridge from Basketweave to Beyond. Summer Squares incorporates 20 decorative needlepoint stitches from easiest to more complex. Each new stitch builds on knowledge from the previous stitch. Each decorative stitch area is uniquely painted to highlight each stitch step. Using two types of contrasting threads, Caron Snow and Vineyard Silk Classic, Summer Squares 6" x 6" #14 mesh hand-painted needlepoint canvas shimmers and shines with success."

 

Classes Barbara Bergsten is teaching at the 2012 Winter Trade Show:
NT112 ~ Painted Stitches Summer Squares
ST111 ~ Painted Stitches Summer Squares

 

Hope to see you all at the TNNA Show Phoenix 2012.

Barbara Bergsten Designs

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Needlepoint Kisses!

New Needlepoint Kisses! All Kisses are now on #14 & #18 mesh!

 

Kisses Stitch Guides

http://www.barbarabergstendesigns.com/K01-K15%20Kiss%20Stitch%20Sheet.pdf

#Needlepoint Kisses

 

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Thread of the Week

I've been posting Thread of the Week for five months. Below is the link to all the posts. Thank you for all your great comments about the threads you are using! If anyone has a thread they would like me to add just send me the thread information and a picture of it stitched if possible. Thank you!!

http://createneedlepoint.typepad.com/create_needlepoint/thread-of-the-week/

 

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bbd Dec. Trunk Show

Needlepoint Alley

1201 US Hwy 1 #18

North Palm Beach, Florida

33408-3546

(561) 691-3223

http://www.needlepointalley.com/

 

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Barbara Bergsten Designs at the TNNA Show Phoenix 2012

I will be in Booth 1909 at the TNNA Show Phoenix 2012!

I have many new designs and can't wait to see you all there!

I've been selected to teach at the TNNA Show Phoenix 2012. My classes are scheduled for Sat. & Sun. 8-10 am. I'm so excited!! This is my class:

PS18 Summer Squares needlepoint

"Painted Stitches Summer Squares - The Bridge from Basketweave to Beyond. Summer Squares incorporates 20 decorative needlepoint stitches from easiest to more complex. Each new stitch builds on knowledge from the previous stitch. Each decorative stitch area is uniquely painted to highlight each stitch step. Using two types of contrasting threads, Caron Snow and Vineyard Silk Classic, Summer Squares 6" x 6" #14 mesh hand-painted needlepoint canvas shimmers and shines with success."

 

Classes Barbara Bergsten is teaching at the 2012 Winter Trade Show:
NT112 ~ Painted Stitches Summer Squares
ST111 ~ Painted Stitches Summer Squares

 

Hope to see you all at the TNNA Show Phoenix 2012.

Barbara Bergsten Designs

http://www.barbarabergstendesigns.com/

Thread of the Week

 

Cresta d' Oro

Rainbow Gallery

67% Viscose, 33% Metalized Polyester

15 yard card

This is a soft, textured metallic thread. It's very easy to stitch!

 

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New Needlepoint Designs!

New needlepoint designs are in the works! Bright, Happy and Fun! Think Pink and Green...

Count down to the TNNA Phoenix Show has begun. I'll keep you posted!

 

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Thread of the Week

Kreinik 002L Holographic 1/6" Ribbon

Kreinik

5 meter spool

100% Polyester

Kreinik 002L Holographic 1/6" Ribbon is a great contrast to Vineyard Merino wool.