tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1182549107992241322024-03-13T02:08:13.867-04:00Rittenhouse NeedlepointThis informative blog is written by the staff at Rittenhouse Needlepoint. It includes news from the store as well as information on different kinds of stitches, threads, products, etc. Also featured is a personal narrative of the owner's adventures with needlepoint.Rittenhouse Needlepointhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00795932452245137213noreply@blogger.comBlogger192125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118254910799224132.post-7020693036366002102013-03-05T09:00:00.000-05:002013-03-05T09:00:01.257-05:00Custom Painted Pet Portraits <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We love pets! Our in house painters are capable of reproducing needlepoint canvases of your favorite pet. Send us photos of your dog, cat or any other animals to <a href="mailto:painting@rittenhouseneedlepoint.com">painting@rittenhouseneedlepoint.com</a> for an estimate.</div>
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Below is a custom painted Lulu (Russell & Stephen's standard poodle). Compare it to the real photo and the canvas. Our painter captured her looks and expression very well, and combined with a colorful bookshelf behind, the canvas forms an interesting juxtaposition of colors, textures, and points of interest.</div>
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The photos below show the process. You can send us photos with notes, and we will provide you an estimate of the cost. After you put down a 50% deposit our artist will send you a quick pencil sketch. You can email with us back and forth to modify the sketch, after we finalize the sketch, our paint will paint it on canvas and mail it to you. The whole process will be finished within 4 weeks after deposit. We also offer a fully colored sketch, which will cost more, but you will get to see exactly what it will look like after painting. </div>
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Not every pet portrait painting need to be fully colored, a simple line work can also be stitched up into a nice gift for yourself or your family. This will be a much cheaper way to do but still have an aesthetically pleasing result. Again, to get your lovely pet a portrait, email us at <a href="mailto:painting@rittenhouseneedlepoint.com" target="_blank">painting@rittenhouseneedlepoint.com</a>. </div>
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Rittenhouse Needlepointhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00795932452245137213noreply@blogger.com3Rittenhouse Needlepoint39.951889 -75.17012199999999215.304885500000001 -116.47871599999999 64.5988925 -33.861527999999993tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118254910799224132.post-15409320101557787692013-03-01T09:00:00.000-05:002013-03-01T09:00:03.429-05:00Summer Dreaming<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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At this point in the winter we're thinking about summer. Beaches, Farmer's Markets, Sunshine and warmth! To get in the spirit of summer even when it's chilly outside we like to stitch canvases that <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When I think of the fruit that symbolizes summer I think of Watermelon. This eye-catching canvas by Melissa Shirley is so bright and cheerful. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last spring we had a rush of ladies excited about this painting of Bathing Beauties. Our painter Jia painted. The first lady to stitch it did such an amazing job. The entire piece was done with special stitches, <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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so that each surface had a different texture. It really helped distinguish everything and make the piece really special. We really like this piece because it celebrates all the different types of women you will see at the beach. Stitching this piece would definitely make me want to go for a swim! If you're interesed in this canvas give us a call at the shop. We'll be happy to help!<br><Br>
Another beach themed canvas is this adorable little Beach Hut by <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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All of these canvases are really inspiring when you're wishing for summer. Give us a call at the shop if you would like to order any (or if there are links to the item on the website, you can also place orders through that! <Br><Br>
Happy Stitching!
Rittenhouse Needlepointhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00795932452245137213noreply@blogger.com0Rittenhouse Needlepoint39.951889 -75.17012199999999215.304885500000001 -116.47871599999999 64.5988925 -33.861527999999993tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118254910799224132.post-8535382018839025562013-02-22T09:00:00.000-05:002013-02-22T09:00:07.810-05:00The City of Brotherly Love<h4 style="text-align: center;">
We Love Philadelphia!</h4>
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There are so many perks to living in Philadelphia. There's great music, theater, arts, food, sites, and traditions.
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Summer is a very popular tourist season. Philadelphia is no different however many of our tourist attractions that are best seen during the summer are historical sites. Independence Hall is one of the most important and frequently visited attractions in Philadelphia. It is in the center of Independence National Historical Park which is located on Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th street here in Philly (it's only 12 blocks from us!). It is a very important spot because it is where both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Hall" target="_blank">*</a> It is listed as a World Heritage site, for which we are very proud! <br />
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The image above was designed by our in-house painter, Jim Boyle. It is called <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/declaration-of-independence.html">Declaration of Independence</a>. As the title suggests, it is inspired by the Declaration of Independence and Philadelphia's involvement in that historic event. It is stitch painted on 13 mesh canvas, which makes it a perfect canvas for beginners and advanced stitchers alike! Click on the Declaration of Independence link to see the canvas on our website.
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Another famous spot in Philadelphia is the Museum of Fine Arts on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. It is famous not only because of the museum and it's fabulous collection of well known and beautiful <br />
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artwork, but also because it has been featured in movies. You may remember the scene in Rocky where Sylvester Stallone runs up the museum's steps (this is a popular training exercise. It is common to see people running up the steps for exercise and training). There is a statue in front of the museum that immortalizes that scene. Our canvas above called <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/rocky-balboa-13m.html">Rocky Balboa</a> (also by Jim!) was painted from that site. It is also done on 13 mesh canvas, so it is a great canvas for beginners. You can also <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/rocky-balboa-18m.html">get it on 18 mesh</a> if that is what you prefer!<br />
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Rittenhouse Square is one of Philadelphia's most popular parks. It is a great place to walk your dog, sit and have lunch, or during the <br />
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summer watch live performances. At night the lamps lining the park give it a great ambiance and make it seem almost magical. Jim's painting simply called Rittenhouse Square. Like most of our store originals it comes in both <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/soie-d-alger-5m-col-4626.html">13</a> and <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/rittenhouse-square.html">18</a> mesh.
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Philadelphia has so many landmark buildings from over the years that we really wanted to create a canvas that featured some of them. <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/philadelphia-collage.html">Philadelphia</a> Old and<a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/philadelphia-collage.html"> </a><br />
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New is a beautiful canvas. We have had it finished into a pillow for the store, and the colors are so bright and vivid that it really draws your eye right to it! <br />
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I hope you enjoyed this little tour and history lesson of Philadelphia. We hope to see you in the shop. We'll be happy to give you some pointers for other great Philadelphia attractions that you can visit!
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You can find so many decorative needlepoint canvases already painted and ready to purchase. However, our painters can help you to design the ideal one that brings you a better mood in your everyday life. Email your idea to <a href="mailto:painting@rittenhouseneedlepoint.com">painting@rittenhouseneedlepoint.com</a> We love hearing from you!</div>
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It's always fun to see the different ways you can embellish your house with needlepoint. Even if these pictures don't illustrate your home, you can see how a custom needlepoint canvas can really add that little bit of uniqueness and fun to a beautiful living space.</div>
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A few months ago we started using a fabulous woodworker. So far he has made trays, boxes and ottomans for us, and they have all been gorgeous! </div>
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There are a lot of beautiful chair and ottoman cushion canvases out there to stitch. This past summer we were the exclusive shop at the American Needlepoint Guild's Seminar here in Philadelphia. For the week we had many trunk shows in shop so that we could provide all of the attendees with a fabulous selection of threads, canvases and accessories. One of the trunk shows (and a line we ended up keeping because we loved it so much!) was Planet Earth Opal by Tilli Tomas. Tilli Tomas was very generous in loaning us a beautiful ottoman (shown above) that they had stitched and finished to show off this fabulous fiber. That ottoman was one of the inspirations for having our woodworker create special custom ottomans to fit canvases. Tilli Tomas ended up commissioning us to construct one for them using our special fabrics as the side panels (and her beautiful stitched canvas of course!). You can see the ottoman before being sent for upholstery at the top of this post. The ottoman was finished and upholstered in time for Christmas and came out fantastically! See a photo below for a shot of it with our upholsterer!</div>
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Trays are another fabulous idea for finishing, whether they are smaller trays or large statement pieces. Our woodworker has made a few different trays for us so far. The ones below are simply stunning! This customer had 4 large Bargello pieces that he had not finished yet. When we told him about our woodworker, he decided to have 4 huge trays made for his living room.</div>
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Each is 28 x 28 and are beautiful mahogany. These are exceptionally large, but you can have them made in any size you wish with any stain or color that suits your purpose.</div>
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Our woodworker has made a number of wood boxes (a few of which are shown above) that have spaces on the top where you can insert your needlepoint. Like any of the projects done with him, you can indicate the size and color of the box you require if one of the pre-made boxes doesn’t work for you.</div>
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If you've been keeping up with our blog you will have seen a few of our painter's posts about some of the services they offer. We don't mind talking our painters up because they really are very talented! They can take pretty much any of your ideas and make them into spectacular needlepoint canvases. </div>
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Jim Boyle started as our head painter when our shop first opened back in 2009. He had the great fortune of being trained by Trubey Walker of Trubey designs. He was able to take those lessons and use them to paint many gorgeous needlepoint pieces. Since then we've gained another painter, Jia Qian. She is a very talented painter who Jim trained himself. Together they really make our painting services very reputable.</div>
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If you've ever thought maybe you'd like to have a piece custom painted for you, but weren't really sure how we do things here, I'm showing a sample of how we go from design to finished project. </div>
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When you have a piece that you're interested in sharing with us and seeing how much it would be to complete the project send it to our painters at <a href="mailto:painting@rittenhouseneedlepoint.com">painting@rittenhouseneedlepoint.com</a>. Jim or Jia will take a look at it and depending on whether you want the piece painted exactly like the photo or if you want an interpretation of it they would either give you an estimate of how many hours it will take and start painting after you give the go-ahead, or else they will do a sketch and send it to you for approval.</div>
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The sketch above is a basic sketch Jim can do. This was for the <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/declaration-of-independence.html" target="_blank">Declaration of Independence canvas</a> that he designed exclusively for our shop. This kind of sketch would be helpful if you sent us a bunch of images and just wanted a basic layout done to make sure the composition is to your requirements.</div>
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The photo above is a much more detailed drawing on graph paper. This kind of sketch would be good if you wanted to approve all of the details beforehand. This kind of sketch is what Jim or Jia would use right before they started painting.</div>
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Above you can see the finished product and how it evolved from the first sketch to this beautiful piece celebrating Philadelphia's history! </div>
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If you have any questions or would like an estimate of how much it would be to paint your piece please feel free to get in touch with our painters. You can reach them at <a href="mailto:painting@rittenhouseneedlepoint.com">painting@rittenhouseneedlepoint.com</a>. You can also check out our <a href="http://paintingneedlepoint.com/" target="_blank">painting website </a>to see more examples of different painting projects we've done in the past and see the painting rates and different ways we can paint your canvas depending on your budget. </div>
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The stocking below is one of this month's custom painting projects. We received a request to create a romantic Swan Lake ballet stocking for a lovely ballerina. To make sure everything was perfect, our artist emailed back and forth with the customer to finalize the design of this ethereal and soft painted stocking.<br />
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Our artists have also developed a Philadelphia sports stocking for the Philly sport fan in your life. It comes in three different sizes. You can also email us at <a href="mailto:painting@rittenhouseneedlepoint.com">painting@rittenhouseneedlepoint.com</a> to get your favorite team logo on your stocking.<span style="text-align: center;"> </span></div>
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We also design traditional Christmas stockings. Below is a moonlit night scene with a handsome wolf in front of a Christmas tree. You can't always find that kind of scene on Christmas stockings, but by contacting our painters they were able to create it for this customer! You can also have a special Christmas stocking created just for you!</div>
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The Star of David, Dreidel and Menorah can also compose a sparkling night scene stocking for your Jewish family and friends. (You may not think that this is a popular request, but we've done it a few times already!) </div>
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Last spring one of our customers had us finish a really special <br />
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project. Her granddaughter's baptism was comping up, and she wanted to stitch a pair of booties that her granddaughter could actually wear! The bootie pattern came from Danae Designs, and it was so sweet to begin with that it was no surprise that it finished spectacularly. As you can see to the right, we finished these with <br />
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an adorable elastic ribbon to secure the shoe on the foot, and Vicky supplied the pink ribbon, which our finisher gathered to fit on the front of the shoe. We've had slipper ornaments finished here before, but it was a first to have a pair of real baby booties finished. It was great to see them come to life, and I'm sure they will be a special memento for the rest of that little girl's life. We have another of these bootie designs in stock. You can see it to the left. Vicky stitched hers in <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/soie-d-alger.html">Soie D'alger</a>, so that is a definite option for stitching, but you could easily use a non-strandable thread like <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/planet-earth/pepper-pot-silk.html">Pepper Pot Silk</a>, <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/impressions.html">Impressions</a>, <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/silk-vineyard-classic.html">Vineyard Silk</a>, or many others!<br />
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Another cute project came in our Princess & Me trunk show this <br />
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spring. It is this adorable little <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/little-sweet-pea-lily.html">"Sweet Pea"</a> ornament. The great thing about Princess & Me is that their designs are all really sweet, and they all come with stitch guides and pictures of how they look finished! This really helps if you don't know what stitches would look good with that piece. It really takes all the guess work out of it and helps you really enjoy the project.<br />
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One of my favorite Disney movies as a child was Alice in Wonderland. <br />
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Since then I've grown an appreciation of the tale, both in the original and Disney versions. There are a good amount of Wonderland themed canvases, but Labors of Love really hit the nail on the head with their Alice series. This piece is one of my favorites. I love her expression and the colors. It is also stitch painted, which makes the actual stitching part a lot quicker and easier. Any of the threads mentioned above for the booties would look great with this canvas. If you're feeling adventurous, you could also try some ribbon for the flowers as well as the pig's bowtie.<br />
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One piece that we all like a lot is this <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/bear-birthday-party.html">Bear Birthday Party</a> scene by <br />
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<a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas.html?vendor_manufacturer=1298">Cooper Oaks</a>. It really is begging for special threads. Perhaps something fuzzy like <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/peluche.html">Peluche</a> for the bears' fur, ribbons for the streamers, something shiny for the different patterns of gift wrap. Use your imagination and this piece could really pop (even more than it already does!).<br />
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There are a lot of choices when it comes to stitching something for a child. These are just a few of the really great ones we have in stock. If there's not a link to the website for any of the canvases above, get in touch with us at the shop. We'll be happy to give you some more info about that particular piece. <br />
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Our painters have reproduced and created a variety of needlepoint pieces for our customers to wear.</div>
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The detailed horse painting below was inspired by one of this customer's favorite paintings. It will be stitched into a handsome cummerbund for her fiance. How cool will that be!?</div>
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Do you want to wear an art piece that is from your favorite artist as well? Send the picture to our painters at <a href="mailto:painting@rittenhouseneedlepoint.com" target="_blank">painting@rittenhouseneedlepoint.com.</a> They will do an awesome job for you! </div>
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Below is the bracelet with a design by Unique NZ Designs. That particular design is discontinued, but as you can see above, we can very easily design custom inserts for you, so that you will have your very own original bracelet! These bracelets come in Silver and Gold.</div>
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Do you like music, partying and art? The following Mummers belt was also designed by our in house painter. Eight mummers celebrating on your waist to wish you have a wonderful new year!</div>
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Not just you, but your dog wants to look different too! Find a picture that matches your dog's personality. We can paint a fashionable dog leashes just for him or her. </div>
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Recently we realized that our inventory of great stitching accessories was getting low, so we investigated and found lots of really attractive and useful tools. Needless to say, we stocked up!
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This designer lanyard is both attractive and useful. It has a retractable reel which makes it really helpful for actual stitching! You won't need to bend at an odd angle or take it off to use the tools you have attached to it.</center>
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Another great tool for keeping track of your sewing tools is this pretty scissor fob. It's made with real marbleized glass beads. You won't lose your scissors easily with this charming accessory attached!</center>
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We got a good amount of new scissors in stock too! The four above are just a few of them! I love that they all have their own personality. They give your sewing box a little life beyond the standard stork scissor. </div>
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This pretty little needle case is so charming! It is small enough to fit into a pouch with all of your other sewing necessities, and since it is magnetic your needles will not fall out or fly around in the box. </div>
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Along with all of these great new products we received more scissors, magnets, scissor holders, and more! Come on in to the shop to check them out. If you don't live near Philadelphia and you like one or more of the great stitching accessories above give us a call at the shop for prices or to order now. Some of them are discontinued. Once they sell, they may not come back, so if you are thinking about getting one for yourself or a loved one, it might be a good idea to snag them now. They're so eye catching I'm not sure they will stay around for long! </div>
Rittenhouse Needlepointhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00795932452245137213noreply@blogger.com0Rittenhouse Needlepoint39.951889 -75.17012199999999215.304885500000001 -116.47871599999999 64.5988925 -33.861527999999993tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118254910799224132.post-73077168654118210872013-01-18T09:00:00.000-05:002013-01-18T09:00:15.146-05:00Stitch-Its Button Sweaters<div style="text-align: center;">
We love Sweater and Cardigan ornaments, and Stitch-Its has a lot to choose from! We discovered them this past fall and made sure to order a bunch for the shop. Because they have different themes, they are great for many different people and are perfect little gifts or ornaments for your tree.</div>
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I love this adorable little sweater. The Elf buttons are just precious and really make this sweater so cute! I would love it for myself (and I'm a woman), but if you were going to stitch it as a gift, it could also be appropriate for a little boy. Try stitching it with <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/lorikeet-wool.html">Lorikeet Wool</a>.</div>
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This little sweater is also really adorable and would be perfect for a dog lover! It would look great stitched with <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/vineyard-merino.html?limit=200">Merino Wool</a>. It would help make this adorable ornament really feel like a sweater! I really love the buttons they add to their sweaters. They really are the perfect accents for these ornaments.<br />
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This music themed ornament is so sweet. Like all of her specialty button sweaters, the buttons on this piece really complete it. Try stitching this one with <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/silk-and-ivory.html">Silk and Ivory</a>. Perhaps a little <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/kreinik/medium-16-braid/16-braid-27.html">Kreinik</a> in the white strip would add just the right touch of sparkle to make this sweater pop out even more!<br />
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This last sweater is one of my absolute favorites in this line. I love the little buttons. <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/pearl-cotton-3.html">Pearl Cotton #3</a> would work great with this canvas, and a little <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/kreinik/medium-16-braid/16-braid-lemonade.html">Kreinik</a> for the polka dots would really make this sweater pop out even more!<br />
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All of these sweaters are very cute, and would be great ornaments for the holidays or even to just have hanging out year round, as they aren't themed seasonally. Give us a call at the shop if you would like more information about these canvases, as they are not currently online.</div>
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Remember our 3D flower program? Our painter can also design a 3D rose for you. You can choose your own color and shape. If you sign up for our rose program, you and you lover will receive a needlepoint rose every month. In the end of year, there will be a vase with a dozen roses in your house, and they, just like your love, will last forever.</div>
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Women love accessories. Our store offers necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings, which can also be custom designed by our artists. Please email us at <a href="mailto:painting@rittenhouseneedlepoint.com">painting@rittenhouseneedlepoint.com</a> to order a special gift for your special one.</div>
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sweetness. This frame would be perfect for a daughter or grandaughter's photo, or even a beloved pet's!
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One of our favorite designers is <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas.html?vendor_manufacturer=1341">J. Child</a>. She has such a great selection of canvases. She has a really sweet drawing style. The frames below are an example of that. This <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas/beach-picture-frame.html">Beach frame</a> is one of our most popular frames. You can see that two different people stitched this one! I think it would be a great memento of a summer vacation.
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Frames are a nice way to accentuate your photos. They can add that little je ne sais quoi to a photograph and make it a real centerpiece. Check out our <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas/frames.html?limit=75">frame section</a> on our website. There are many different frames for all sorts of occasions and needs. Rittenhouse Needlepointhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00795932452245137213noreply@blogger.com0Rittenhouse Needlepoint39.951889 -75.17012239.9503675 -75.1725895 39.953410500000004 -75.167654500000012tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118254910799224132.post-4698842855223119332013-01-04T09:00:00.000-05:002013-01-04T09:00:16.065-05:00Monkeying Around<div style="text-align: center;">
We love <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas/animals/monkeys-and-apes.html">Monkeys</a>! They have such human emotions that it's easy to see them in many different situations and in many different types of needlepoint, whether it's a belt, pillow, or a framed piece! Read on to see some of our favorites!</div>
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This canvas, which is called <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/circus-horse-0149dd.html">Circus Horse,</a> by <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas.html?vendor_manufacturer=1363">Melissa Shirley</a> is an adorable canvas. It also has a lot of different details, so you could really embellish this piece with special stitches or threads! Try some metallics, shiny silks, wools and overdyed threads. Because there are so many different textures painted, from fabric, to flowers, to hair and fur, there are many different things you can do.</div>
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<a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/sitting-monkey.html">Sitting Monkey</a> by <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas.html?manufacturer=122546">The Collection</a> is another favorite of ours. This canvas is perfect for someone with a little more of a traditional or conservative taste. This canvas would look great stitched with <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/silk-and-ivory.html">Silk and Ivory</a>, but it would also look wonderful with <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/vineyard-merino.html">Vineyard Merino</a> for a more matte look.</div>
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Another of our favorites is this adorable <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/girl-monkey.html">Girl Monkey</a> by <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas.html?vendor_manufacturer=1409">Silver Needle</a>. It would be finished into a large pillow or framed piece. Try some <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/angora.html">Angora</a>, <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/waverly-wool.html">Wool</a>, <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/alpaca.html">Alpaca</a>, or <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/peluche.html">Peluche</a> (not Petite Peluche) for her fur. The Diagonal Mosaic stitch would look great on her dress, and Turkey work would also look fabulous on her tail! There are many different options for this piece because it really is a statement piece. To make it really special, it really needs some specialty threads and stitches.</div>
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Animals are always a fun choice to stitch when you're looking for a new needlepoint project. Keep in mind the different animals you're really fond of, and also if you want to try some new stitches and threads. These are just some of the fun options you could try!</div>
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Rittenhouse Needlepointhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00795932452245137213noreply@blogger.com0Rittenhouse Needlepoint39.951889 -75.17012239.9503675 -75.1725895 39.953410500000004 -75.167654500000012tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118254910799224132.post-81987822493297786232012-12-28T09:00:00.000-05:002012-12-28T09:00:04.180-05:00“I must have flowers, always, and always.” *quote from Claude Monet<br />
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In the middle of winter it's nice to have a beautiful bouquet of flowers to remind you of spring. There are so many gorgeous floral canvases to be stitched that would remind you of spring year round! <br />
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<span id="goog_225696281">This <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas/floral/orange-hibiscus-f120c.html">Orange Hibiscus</a> canvas by <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas.html?vendor_manufacturer=1337">HP Designs</a> is gorgeous. I can just imagine how beautiful it looks stitched. It's a 5 x 5 canvas, so you could either have it framed, made into a small pillow, or have it mounted in one of HP's lovely lacquered boxes. This canvas is perfect for an advanced stitcher who does not necessarily need a stitch painted design. Blend threads together to create seamless shading in the petals. <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/soie-d-alger.html">Soie Dalger</a> would be lovely.</span><br />
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This isn't necessarily a spring setup, but these <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/bordered-sunflowers.html">Sunflowers </a>by <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas.html?vendor_manufacturer=1363">Melissa Shirley</a> are really beautiful. Melissa Shirley has such a reputation for having truly great painted canvases. This is no exception. Try some beading on the "center/seeds" of the sunflowers and some ribbon work with <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/flair.html">Flair</a> on the petals. Also, a woven stitch would look beautiful on the border.<br />
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This adorable canvas called<a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/west-porch-august.html"> "West Porch August"</a> is by <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas.html?vendor_manufacturer=1359">Maggie & Co</a>. I love its whimsical flair. The colors are really bright and cheerful. Try some special stitches in the stripes on the watering can. Also, a fun shiny thread like <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/kreinik/fine-8-braid.html">Kreinik</a> (perhaps<a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/kreinik/fine-8-braid/8-braid-boysenberry-blue.html"> this color)</a> would look nice for the polka dots. This piece is just 4 x 4, so it would be great as a coaster or a small framed piece. This piece would be a very nice pick me up during the long cold months of winter and would be a quick fun stitching project.</div>
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This gorgeous<a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/jean-smith-lenten-rose.html"> Lenten Rose</a> canvas by <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas.html?vendor_manufacturer=1275">Barbara Russell</a> is really stunning. Barbara Russell does a great job with stitch painting, so this canvas would be great for someone who likes doing larger projects but does not like shading or deciding where one color starts and another stops. Try some silks to really make the different flower parts pop out. I'm sure some special stitches would also look nice, but because there is so much going on in the design of this piece, you don't necessarily need to have special stitches to make this project special. </div>
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<a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas/floral.html">Flowers</a> are a great way to make a dreary winter day feel bright and cheerful. Perhaps a flower canvas would help enliven the mood of the day!</div>
Rittenhouse Needlepointhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00795932452245137213noreply@blogger.com0Rittenhouse Needlepoint39.951889 -75.17012239.9503675 -75.1725895 39.953410500000004 -75.167654500000012tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118254910799224132.post-10407109689275145472012-12-21T09:00:00.000-05:002012-12-21T09:00:10.927-05:00Dig in!<div style="text-align: center;">
We love food here at Rittenhouse Needlepoint. Some of our customers think all we do is eat because we sit at the table to eat together at lunch, and they often come in when it's our lunch time! So, when it comes to needlepoint that celebrates food, we love a lot of them! </div>
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This <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/popcorn.html">Popcorn</a> canvas by <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas.html?vendor_manufacturer=1414">Studio 2 Ltd</a> is a lot of fun. It would be great for a tv room, especially if you love vintage posters and designs. Try out some new stitches with it. An open background stitch would look great over the yellow. Also, you could try some <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/flair.html">Flair</a> and do a ribbon stitch over the word Popcorn.</div>
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This <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/details-persimmon.html">Persimmon</a> piece by <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas.html?vendor_manufacturer=1407">Shore Bird Studio</a> is really lovely. I love the Asian design in the background. This piece would look really beautiful with some <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/planet-earth/pepper-pot-silk.html">Pepper Pot Silk</a> for the Persimmon. Also a nice idea would be to do an open stitch over the fruit with some stranded thread like <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/soie-d-alger.html">Soie Dalger</a>. Use a laying tool, and it will lay really flat. Something with a little less sparkle might be nice in the background. It would really make the Persimmon pop. I suggest trying <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/burmilana.html?limit=200">Burmilana</a>. A variegated thread would look very nice, but if you want something solid, they have a beautiful solid line.</div>
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This <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/sushi-platter.html">Sushi Plate</a> was painted by our in-house painter. It's a great little canvas that you can really do a lot of things with. Whether it's using specialty threads, special stitches, or even just sticking to the tried and true favorites of <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/silk-and-ivory.html">Silk & Ivory</a> or <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/pearl-cotton-3.html">Pearl cotton</a>. </div>
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This <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/piece-love-joy.html">Piece, Love, Joy</a> oven mit canvas by <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas.html?manufacturer=122549">Sew Much Fun</a> is adorable. It would be perfect as a decoration in your kitchen! The great thing about this canvas (besides its adorable design!) is that it comes with a stitch guide, so if you don't know what stitches to use to really compliment the quaint feel of it, they're already laid out for you. If you click on the link above, you'll be directed to our website where there's a picture of the stitch guide. You can get an idea from the cover picture of what it looks like all stitched up.</div>
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If you like food as much as we do, perhaps one of these canvases will appeal to you. Check out our website. We have a few different food inspired categories, whether it's a general <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas/food.html">food</a> category, or <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas/fruit.html">fruit</a> or <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas/vegetables.html">vegetables</a>. There are many to choose from and lots of different opportunities to have fun stitching something that will look great in your kitchen or dining room!</div>
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Last week we covered Eyeglass Cases as good gift ideas. Another great idea would be a scissor case! There are so many great designs, and there are some really unique shapes too, from flowers, to the standard "scissor" shape shown below, to sea shells and more. </div>
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This <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/clown-fish-scissor-case.html">Clown Fish Scissor Case</a> by <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas.html?vendor_manufacturer=1262">Amanda Lawford Artworks </a>is a lot of fun. I love the bright colors, and I love that it is double sided. Both sides are really visually interesting, and would be fun to stitch. It is painted on 13m canvas, so you would need a thicker thread. <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/silk-and-ivory.html">Silk and Ivory</a> is one of our go-to threads that we recommend very often. It comes in a wide range of colors and each color is really vibrant. If you haven't tried it, give it a try!</div>
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This <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/chinese-ming-scissor-case.html">Chinese Ming Vase Scissor case</a> by <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas.html?vendor_manufacturer=1420">The Studio Midewest</a> is so pretty! It's a really classic design, and would be great for someone who is more conservative. <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/planet-earth/pepper-pot-silk.html">Pepper Pot Silk</a> would be a great choice to stitch with for this project. </div>
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For your fashionable friend, this <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/plaid-scissors-case.html">plaid case </a>by <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas.html?vendor_manufacturer=1269">Associate Talents</a> is really chic. <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/vineyard-merino.html">Vineyard Merino</a> is a great choice to stitch this project with. It's strong and durable, so it will stand the test of time, and it comes in a great selection of colors.</div>
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This <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/pansies-scissor-case.html">Pansies Scissor Case</a> by <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas.html?vendor_manufacturer=1438">Whimsy and Grace</a> is really beautiful. It comes with a tassel to attach when it's being finished, and the colors are so bright and eye-catching. Try <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/splendor.html">Splendor</a>, <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/soie-d-alger.html">Soie D'alger</a>, or <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/impressions.html">Impressions</a> when stitching this canvas. Either of them will give a nice shine and will emphasize the saturated colors of the flowers.</div>
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Scissor cases are great little gifts. Some stitchers may not think to stitch a special case for themselves (although they're a great way to store your scissors in a personalized and pretty case!), so if you stitch and finish one for them, I'm sure they will really appreciate it. Check out our <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas/scissor-case.html">Scissor cases</a> for some more ideas. There's lots to choose from!</div>
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This <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/heart-geometric-eyeglass-case.html">Heart Geometric Eyeglass Case</a> by <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas.html?vendor_manufacturer=142963">Elizabeth Turner</a> is really bright and colorful. It would be great for someone who enjoys girlier canvases. It would also be fun to stitch because you could definitly try special threads or stitches. Some possible thread choices could be <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/threadworx-overdyed-floss.html">Threadworx Overdyed Floss</a>, <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/mandarine-floss.html">Mandarine Floss</a>, <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/planet-earth/silk-opal.html">Silk Opal</a>, or <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/planet-earth/pepper-pot-silk.html">Pepper Pot Silk.</a>
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For someone who's a little more conservative this <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/appleblossoms-eyeglass-case.html">Apple Blossom case</a> by <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas.html?vendor_manufacturer=1409">Silver Needle</a> would be a perfect pick. <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/impressions.html">Impressions</a> is a lovely thread to use on 18 mesh canvases and comes in a wide array of lush colors. If you don't mind stranding your thread, Planet Earth's <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/planet-earth/6-ply-silk.html">6 ply silk</a> is really pretty too.
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For a vintage look, this <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/anemones-eyeglass-case.html">Anemones Eyeglass Case</a> by <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas.html?vendor_manufacturer=1438">Whimsy and Grace</a> is a funky choice. Vineyard Silk has a huge line, and the colors are all really saturated. <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/soie-d-alger.html">Soie D'alger</a> is a similar thread, except that it is strandable. Combined with the shiny quality of silk both of these threads would be a nice choice to stitch this eyeglass case with.<br />
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One of my favorite Eyeglass cases is this <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/cat-sofa-egc.html">Cat case</a> by <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas.html?vendor_manufacturer=1275">Barbara Russell</a>. Barbara has painted the cat really well, and it has just enough detail in the cat and the sofa to really keep a stitcher interested while stitching, not to mention how nice it will look when finished. Try using something a little fuzzy for the fur. <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/peluche.html">Petite Peluche</a> would work really nicely, and it doesn't have a big nap, so it won't get caught on anything or rub too much when it's in your bag. For the couch, <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/impressions.html">Impressions</a>, <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/silk-vineyard-classic.html">Vineyard Silk Classic</a>, or <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/planet-earth/pepper-pot-silk.html">Pepper Pot Silk</a> would look really stunning.<br />
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If you're wondering what to get a friend or loved one (or even yourself) perhaps an Eyeglass Case would be a good choice! Check out the <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas/eyeglass-case.html">Eyeglass Cases </a>category on our website. There's lots to choose from!<br />
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Happy Stitching!Rittenhouse Needlepointhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00795932452245137213noreply@blogger.com0Rittenhouse Needlepoint39.951889 -75.17012239.9503675 -75.1725895 39.953410500000004 -75.167654500000012tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118254910799224132.post-11587653056459887832012-11-30T09:00:00.000-05:002012-11-30T09:00:02.278-05:00Folk Art and NeedlepointNeedlepoint and Folk Art lend themselves well to each other. I think this is because needlepoint has been an art form that is rooted in the home. Women (and men) have needlepointed for thousands of years, starting as a way to stitch up their canvas tents<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needlepoint">*</a> and evolving into a domestic craft that illustrated the times and people's cultures worldwide.
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Folk Art has been characterized by its ability to reveal the lives of common people. It is/was not primarily created by trained artists but mostly by untrained artists who wanted to create images of their daily lives. Folk art is an excellent way to study different cultures and the values they treasure.
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Grandma Moses is a very familiar American Folk Artist. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Her paintings illustrate rural towns and the people who live in them. Many of her paintings were inspired by different holidays and seasons, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, the Fourth of July, and etc. It's important to note while looking at her paintings that community was important to her. Everyone is interacting and seems to be enjoying themselves. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This canvas, called <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/the-pecking-order-1106.html">"The Pecking Order"</a> is a great example of another of their adorable pieces!
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Another artist who embraced his people and culture is Diego Rivera. He was a Mexican painter who is celebrated for his mural paintings from the 1920s through the 1950s. He is also well known for his <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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tumultuous marriage to Frida Kahlo. His paintings are narrative. They tell the stories<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diego_Rivera">*</a> of his fellow people and depict the changes Mexico was going through at that time.<br><Br>
One of our favorite designers is <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas.html?vendor_manufacturer=142972">Sundance Designs</a>. We recently had the pleasure of hosting their trunk show at the ANG Seminar here in Philadelphia. Their line is full of beautiful designs that depict Native American and Mexican designs, <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSX7dArinx3b1HvWF0TsmizGNsd9vne7jokxVaZYIFpqnEwKnAS0tteuVnld260_bX-55NF0u46YxAUC-svd7uZS6NVF3_N9SWnkdCzuqaXfVXDp80iKGt30O-7ML_IzpKjCPl-l86keMc/s1600/38476.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:right; float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="198" width="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSX7dArinx3b1HvWF0TsmizGNsd9vne7jokxVaZYIFpqnEwKnAS0tteuVnld260_bX-55NF0u46YxAUC-svd7uZS6NVF3_N9SWnkdCzuqaXfVXDp80iKGt30O-7ML_IzpKjCPl-l86keMc/s200/38476.jpg" /></a></div>
culture, people, and aesthetics. The fun canvas to the right, called <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/day-of-dead-fancy-hat-aa-dd03.html">"Day of the Dead Fancy Hat"</a> is a great little piece that acknowledges the Mexican celebration of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_the_Dead">Day of the Dead</a>. There are a few other pieces in this series, which you can see in our <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas/southwestern-native-american.html">Southwestern section</a> on our website.<Br><Br>
Another of their beautiful canvases is this piece called <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/adobe-dreams.html">"Adobe Dreams."</a> I love their use of pattern and color in this piece. It draws <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Nautical paintings are familiar among Folk Art collections. This lovely drawing by William Golding is in the <a href="http://www.folkartmuseum.org/?p=folk&t=images&id=4339">American Folk Art Museum's collection</a> in NYC. It brings me back in time to when ships were common sights at the harbor. This artist obviously appreciated all different types of ships. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Birds of a Feather have such a distinguished style. Their pieces are a lot of fun. We are looking forward to having their trunk show this coming May and seeing all their canvases together!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I hope you've enjoyed seeing some of the different types of Folk Art inspired canvases that we carry and have access to. If you would like to see more, check out the <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas/folk-art.html">Folk Art section</a> on our website. Also make sure to check out the <a href="http://www.folkartmuseum.org/">American Folk Art Museum's website</a> (or if you're in or near to New York, take a trip to the Museum and see their inspiring collection of Folk Art in person!)<Br><br>
Happy Stitching!
Rittenhouse Needlepointhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00795932452245137213noreply@blogger.com2Rittenhouse Needlepoint39.951889 -75.17012239.948846 -75.175057500000008 39.954932 -75.1651865tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118254910799224132.post-36186238066352561552012-11-23T09:00:00.000-05:002012-11-23T09:00:08.742-05:00Tis the Season!Now that Thanksgiving is over, Christmas is right around the corner! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of our favorite ornaments, and one that is stitched often in our shop are these <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/santa-slippers.html">Santa Ornaments</a>. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is a photo to see how they look finished. They're just darling! I love the fluffy beard and the candy cane custom cording!
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Another of my favorites is this colorful <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/elf-ornament.html">Elf ornament</a> by Ruth Schmuff. This series is a lot <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We have many beautiful Christmas stockings in stock, but this <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/snowman-stocking.html">snowman Christmas stocking</a> by Treglown is one of my favorites, partially because it really lends itself to using special threads and stitches. Of course if you're a fan of the Basketweave stitch, you can use that stitch as <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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well, and the piece will look great too! This has been proven here a number of times. We recently had two customers finish a <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/canvas/christmas/christmas-stockings/nativity-ii-stocking.html">Liz stocking</a>. They are known for their exquisite scenes. Many times people will use special stitches to enhance all the different areas of the canvas, but it's also true that often people like to stick to the tent stitch and stitch exactly what is painted. We had this situation happen when two ladies bought the canvas in the link above. One lady stitched it in basketweave with Pearl Cotton, and one of the ladies stitched it with lots of special stitches and threads. They both came out beautifully, and it was great to see the different ways you can finish one canvas!<br><br>
This <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/santa-flip-flop.html">Santa Flip Flop</a> by Shelly Tribbey is so cute! I really like her <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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whole series of flip flops. They are the perfect small project that can be finished into mini flip flops and hung from a little ribbon. She has many different flip flops for many different seasons, so it's possible to do a whole series of them as well!
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Whether you are doing a Christmas stocking, ornament, pillow, or scene, we hope you enjoy your holiday stitching! Check out our <a href="http://finishingneedlepoint.com/">finishing website</a> to see some examples of past Christmas projects we have finished for customers. We hope you have a great holiday, and look forward to seeing all the lovely projects you have been stitching!
Rittenhouse Needlepointhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00795932452245137213noreply@blogger.com0Rittenhouse Needlepoint39.951889 -75.17012239.9503675 -75.1725895 39.953410500000004 -75.167654500000012tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118254910799224132.post-43934244619451019272012-06-08T09:00:00.000-04:002012-06-08T09:00:04.729-04:00Crewel Class with Katherine Shaughnessy<center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjatJ8ghGxhgBR9xe5u7_tTfrMmmIdwSHS1sq7N9fxxmm0kqy8YClXUg1-YZvyVnoiz4TnuhcQZUwb_S95ula0kDY0deydcA3Y7DnjFcjupQug8xmTxap9KPZ92SoowSE70CPsP7fKwmQmc/s1600/queenannslace2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="306" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjatJ8ghGxhgBR9xe5u7_tTfrMmmIdwSHS1sq7N9fxxmm0kqy8YClXUg1-YZvyVnoiz4TnuhcQZUwb_S95ula0kDY0deydcA3Y7DnjFcjupQug8xmTxap9KPZ92SoowSE70CPsP7fKwmQmc/s320/queenannslace2.jpg" /></a></center>
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Whether you're brand new to stitching or an advanced embroider, Katherine Shaughnessy's New Crewel Embroidery Workshop is sure to be a perfect fit. Shaughnessy is coming to Philadelphia on July 6 and will be stopping by Rittenhouse Needlepoint with a trunk load of her unique crewel works and autographed copies of her latest book, New Crewel: The Motif Collection. Come and learn the basics of crewel embroidery including Shaughnessy's favorite and essential New Crewel stitches, a little history, explanation of materials, finishing techniques and pattern transfer tricks. Participants will receive all the supplies needed to get started -- linen fabric, wool thread, needles and a hoop. Shaughnessy's <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/kits/crewel.html">Wool & Hoop kits</a>,(after following the link, scroll to the bottom to see some of the kits we have in stock already!) supplies and books featuring her original designs, dozens of fun projects and over 20 embroidery stitches, will be available for sale. The workshop is $65 and runs from 2-4pm. Sign up by calling 215-563-4566. Space is limited.Rittenhouse Needlepointhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00795932452245137213noreply@blogger.com01737 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA39.951889 -75.17012239.9503675 -75.1725895 39.953410500000004 -75.167654500000012tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118254910799224132.post-75641114496336579292012-05-27T09:00:00.000-04:002012-05-27T09:00:02.629-04:00Flower Club<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you have followed our newsletters, you may remember a notice a few months back about a flower of the month program we had been developing. Well, we have finally received our flowers, and the club is up and running! As you can see above, we stitched a bunch of the Tulips and had our finisher finish them. They are beautiful, definitely a perfect way to use your favorite extra vase! There really are so many different ways you can stitch them! You can do special stitches if you wish, and/or you can use specialty threads to make these gorgeous three dimensional flowers stand out even more. I stitched one up using <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/fiber/neon-rays.html">Neon Rays</a>, using a Satin stitch. It came out great, and was a breeze to stitch! Below is our <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/flower-of-the-month-sunflower-1.html?___SID=U">Sunflower design</a>. Like all of the flowers in this program, it is available in both <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/flower-of-the-month-sunflower-1.html?___SID=U">13</a> and <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/flower-of-the-month-sunflower.html?___SID=U">18</a> mesh canvas.
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There are four different programs to suit your individual needs. The chart below details each program. You can also buy them individually (without signing up for the club) if you wish, but you would not receive a discount, which you would if you purchased the club. Prices are marked individually.
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If you decide to sign up for the club, the flowers are shipped on the first Tuesday of the month. Your credit card will be kept in your secure notes in our computer system. It will be charged each month with the applicable tax and shipping. Your card will be charged for that month's purchase with or without threads and shipping charge, depending on your wishes. If you live in town, you can certainly come pick up the canvas and forego the shipping charge, but if you don't live close, we can certainly ship it to you! The club runs for the duration of the program selected, with no cancellations allowed.
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We are all very excited about this club, and are looking forward to seeing how all of the flowers stitch up! Our finisher has mastered the finishing process for these special flowers, and using the same flower stems you would find in a high quality artificial flower shop, is able to make these looks very lifelike! Check out all of the flowers <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/catalogsearch/result/?q=Flower+of+the+month&x=0&y=0">on our website</a>. If you would like to sign up for the club, email or give us a call and we will get you set up with your first flower!
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<!--End mc_embed_signup-->Rittenhouse Needlepointhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00795932452245137213noreply@blogger.com01737 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA39.951889 -75.17012239.9503675 -75.1725895 39.953410500000004 -75.167654500000012tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118254910799224132.post-59401605776776853512012-05-23T09:00:00.000-04:002012-05-23T09:00:09.174-04:00Cross Stitch Fun!Over the past year we've really expanded our cross stitch collection. We now carry kits and beads by Mill Hill, the magazine Just Cross Stitch, which always comes with lots of fun projects and news about cross stitching in general, a good selection of Bent Creek charts, and a great selection of beautiful artist reproductions by the Scarlet Quince, among others. We've definitely heard your voices and now have lots of projects to satisfy your cross stitch urges. :)
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<b>Just Cross Stitch</b> is a great magazine. Like I mentioned above, it is full of great projects, from small ornaments to large pieces. As you can see in the photo, this month's issue features a project for a Lemon Tea design. We've seen a lot of coffee designs, which you'll get to see one of below, but surprisingly there aren't many designs for the tea fans out there! I know that I've been keeping my eyes out for one, and I'm glad that Just Cross Stitch now has one! Each project included in their magazine includes a detailed chart as well as a very organized materials and instructions section, so that there isn't any room for confusion. Another fun project they have had going on over the past few months is a "Main Street" Sampler. When it's finished it will look like a quaint village Main Street. Each month there's a new chart for another building. This month's building is "Ivy's Cross-Stitch Shop." There's a picture of how it will look when finished, and I'm sure it looks even more stunning in person!
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Mill Hill Kits are great little cross stitch kits that often include everything you will need to complete the project. <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/cappuccino.html?___SID=U">This kit</a>, featuring a big cup of Cappuccino, is a fun little kit that includes a bead for finishing. It also comes with seed beeds, perforated paper for stitching, floss, needles and a chart with instructions. Mill Hill has a great selection of kits. They all have such fun designs, and it's great that they incorporate beads and buttons too. It really makes the process a lot of fun!
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Our cross stitch teacher introduced us to Bent Creek. They're another delightful company who has a lot of great charts. One collection in particular caught our eyes. It was the Sampler Collection. This is because they have such beautiful classic samplers with a touch of a folk-art appeal. This sampler, entitled <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/brownbird-sampler.html?___SID=U">"Brownbird Sampler"</a>, is such a charming little piece! The perfect way to add a little bit of a folk quality to your house! To stitch up this little project, the chart gives you the option of using DMC or Weeks Dye Works floss, both of which we carry in the shop. Weeks is a great hand-dyed floss. It gives an extra special little touch to the project, and would certainly make areas like the bird or house stand out.
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We also have some great kits by Michael Powell. This one, entitled <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/harbour-i.html?___SID=U">Harbour 1</a> is a quirky little town. It looks very much like an Italian harbor town! This pretty kit comes with charts, pre-sorted threads, Zweigart fabric, a needle, and full stitching instructions. I love that this piece really embraces the illustration aspect. It looks very much like a drawing, just made in thread!
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Cross stitch is a fun craft to take up. It's very similar to needlepoint, with the difference being that instead of following a painted canvas, you need to pay attention to the chart. I enjoy the whole process of cross stitch, and that you can really embrace the fabric you are using as well. In many cases, cross stitch patterns do not cover the entire canvas, so you will see the fabric. This really allows you to try out different fabrics, whether it's simply trying a colored fabric, or using one with a pattern or marbling effect.
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Be sure to check out the cross stitch section on our website, and let us know if you have any questions about one of the pieces! If you're interested in having a private lesson, or would like to put your name on a wait list for a beginners, intermediate, or advanced cross stitch lesson, get in touch! We'll be happy to help!Rittenhouse Needlepointhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00795932452245137213noreply@blogger.com01737 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA39.951889 -75.17012239.9503675 -75.1725895 39.953410500000004 -75.167654500000012tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118254910799224132.post-29896928471812810042012-05-20T09:00:00.000-04:002012-05-20T09:00:03.354-04:00It's a Crewel World<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've written about Crewel <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2011/04/crewel.html">before</a> on this blog, but there are a few items that I hadn't mentioned before that I think deserve to be featured!
Crewel is a form of surface embroidery where you use wool thread to employ a variety of embroidery stitches to create a design on fabric, traditionally linen. We've had a crewel class in the past, and are hoping to offer one again in the future, so that we can introduce you to this beautiful craft if you haven't been already!
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This past winter we found out about Wool & Hoop, a small business out of Texas founded by Katherine Shaughnessy. Katherine's designs are simple and straight forward and are therefore perfect for beginners. She has a very informative book called <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/the-new-crewel.html?___SID=U">The New Crewel</a>. It's an excellent book, filled with lots of great information about crewel, from its origins to how it's being used in the contemporary world of needlework. The book has a great selection of her designs with project ideas, but she also has separate kits that we also sell. If you follow <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/kits/crewel.html">this link</a> you can see all the crewel kits we offer. At the bottom of the list are all of the Wool & Hoop kits. Each kit comes with linen fabric, wool thread, needles, a blank greeting card and envelope, as well as instruction. These kits are great first projects but are also fun projects for more advanced stitchers as well, as the finished product is a lovely card you can send to a loved one! Who doesn't love getting such a special note in the mail?
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Another great Crewel kit we have is this <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/its-the-berries.html?___SID=U">"It's the Berries"</a> kit. It's perfect as a chair pad, picture, pillow or stool top. I like the vintage appeal of it, and think it would be great as a chair pad! This kit comes with a 14" diameter design printed on pure linen, 100% wool crewel yarn, a needle, cording, and complete stitching and finishing instructions. This project would probably be best for an intermediate stitcher, but since the stitches look like they're mostly satin stitch, it shouldn't be difficult to pick up quickly if you're a beginner and happen to be adventurous and love this piece!
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Besides Katherine's book, we have a great book called <a href="http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.com/index.php/books/a-to-z-of-wool-embroidery.html">A-Z of Wool Embroidery</a>. This books is part of the A-Z collection of books. All of these books are great for beginners and advanced stitchers alike because they are packed with different stitches and projects. This particular book has a lot of valuable information about Wool Embroidery. As well as teaching you a wide variety of stitches that you can use in Crewel projects, it has a back section full of designs which you can transfer onto fabric and stitch up for yourself. It's a great book, perfect for anybody looking to learn about Crewel.
Come on in to the shop or check out our website to see these crewel projects and more! I hope you enjoy learning about crewel and trying it out for yourself!Rittenhouse Needlepointhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00795932452245137213noreply@blogger.com01737 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA39.951889 -75.17012239.9503675 -75.1725895 39.953410500000004 -75.167654500000012