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For The Love Of Needlepoint!

Needlepoint is one of those relaxing hobbies that always seems to give more than it received.  I love it!  I love how the colors blend together and how it takes on a life of it’s own and how I somehow get to partake in the beauty that comes from it.  I love how if you pick the right project, that you can in fact become challenged and your newest project can become 3-D.  Not only that, but if you select the right piece of art, you can in fact have some of the greatest artists of all time in your home for a fraction of the price.

Have you ever desired to have a Picasso?  Guess what?  You can and not for that insane price that you would have to get it for.

Girl Before A Mirror, Pablo Picasso 

Okay so maybe Picasso isn’t your thing.  What about Vincent Van Gogh?

Starry Night, Vincent van Gogh

Starry Starry Night

Van Gogh has something about his work, that is truly original and unlike anyone else!

Schädel, Vincent van Gogh

Schadel

When was the last time you saw Schadel by Van Gogh and considered it as part of your art collection?  You probably haven’t, but with all the the Day of the Dead materials and the fade of wearing skulls, it may be something that you would consider now.

Vase of Roses, Vincent van Gogh

Vase Of Roses

This vase of roses are truly ones that will give forever.  They are not only perfect for spring, but also for those that have a black thumb.  You and they will never have to worry about them being over watered, under watered or in some other way killed.

Marilyn in Red, Joseph Sonday

Marilyn!

I’m not a big fan of Marilyn, but there’s something about this needlepoint that always attracts me to it.  I’m not sure if it’s the lighting that they have or perhaps the classic look on her face, but no matter how many times I see it, I’m drawn to it, and like with the roses, I don’t ever have to worry about her dying off on me.   She will always be just where I finished her at and her beauty will never end.

Hopefully, you have the beginning of the love for needlepoint that I do.  Everyone is different, just as everyone’s taste are different.  If you’ve never tried needlepoint, feel free to try something of a smaller size and you may just find out your new hobby is one that will last a lifetime and like the adult coloring books, you too can start a project that will allow you time to relax and benefit from it all at once.

Barn Owls, 5 x 5" Miniature

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The Fun Of Spring!

Spring is arguably the most enjoyable of all seasons.  It is after all, the end of one and the beginning of another.  The end of the dog days of winter where frostbit abounds and the beginning of another where the ice is breaking and there are plenty of new babies to be found.  The babies can be anything from horses, dogs, cats and even insects (my least favorite aspect of Spring).

Ivory Billed Woodpeckers, Needlepoint Cushion, Pillow

Spring Fun Number 1

It’s time to go outside and have a blast!  This is when you clean off your bicycle from all of the winter dust, make sure the chains are oiled and head for that long awaited ride.  But remember, when you go on that ride, you’ll probably be sore afterwards.  Why?  Because most people have dropped their exercise to just about nothing by the time spring starts rolling around.  Don’t forget, it doesn’t have to be a bicycle.  Walking, running, sports and all that comes with that.

Dreaming of Spring, Sascalia

 

Spring Cleaning 

Spring cleaning is everything from what was of winter, to what will be of spring.  Yes, it may be a little bit early, but if you’re like most people this change takes more than a day or two.  It’s not just about making sure everything is clean and shiny, but about putting the things of winter away (after a good cleaning) and bringing out the things of spring.  I love spring (okay I love most seasons).  I love all the flowers that bloom and the baby’s that are born.  But one of my all time favorite things is to make things that brighten my house and my families lives.  This occurs with making things and making spring come to life in our home.  Consider some of the following designs that you can do to make your home full of joy.

 

Hydrangea, 5 x 5" Miniature

Fly me Home, Sascalia

 

Blue and White Roses - Toile, Cushion, Pillow

 

Plan now and you wont regret it later!  It’s the lack of planning that makes you have the challenges that tend to come your way.  So while the end of January is upon us, it’s not to early to begin preparing for spring.  It’s only a month away.