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Needlepoint hot air Santa

nat — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:31:01 -0800

Help my mother complete this needlepoint kit, sans instructions. When my great-aunt died, my mom inherited her unfinished sewing projects, including a needlepoint, which is supposed to be Santa in a hot air balloon. See images here and here.

We can tell it's a kit because the canvas is preprinted. However we have no instructions and thus can't figure out how to finish it. If we could find another copy of the kit or even a picture of the finished product, we could likely figure it out.

Any other suggestions welcome- the main thing we're confused about is how to connect everything together.

on pins and needles

troika — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:17:34 -0800

Where can I find needlepoint supplies in DC? I'm looking to make some needlepoint pillows. Where can I find the necessary supplies in DC? I can't locate any craft stores. It is vital that the stores are metro-accessible. Thank you!

What kind of yarn for needlepoint?

theora55 — Tue, 11 Oct 2005 10:43:45 -0800

Needlepoint yarn - does it have to be a special type of (expensive, French) yarn for a pre-worked canvas? or can I buy wool knitting yarn? How do I calculate how much yarn for 2 seat covers? Also, have you ever bought yarn on ebay? thanks.