This piece, stitched from a chart in McCalls Magazine, was done on penelope canvas using Paternayan yarn. It was about the 6th canvas I needlepointed. My first was a stitch sampler, done in stripes, and then I did some different bargello patterns.
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Maggie Lane coin canvas
When I started doing needlepoint, I was an unemployed librarian/college professor. My first canvases were all counted on penelope canvas. Penelope because that was the canvas my best friend possessed and gave to me. It wasn't until I started working for Needle Nicely that I stitched on Zweigart mono or a painted canvas.
This piece, stitched from a chart in McCalls Magazine, was done on penelope canvas using Paternayan yarn. It was about the 6th canvas I needlepointed. My first was a stitch sampler, done in stripes, and then I did some different bargello patterns.
I originally had this made into a floor pillow since the finished size was 21 1/2 by 23. After about ten years I had it made into a stool that I had a piece of glass cut for so I can use it as an end table. It is 18 inches tall. It was made by Hunt Galleries in Hickory, NC. I understand they are no longer in business which is a shame since they did gorgeous finishing of needlepoint in addition to making upholstered furniture.
This piece, stitched from a chart in McCalls Magazine, was done on penelope canvas using Paternayan yarn. It was about the 6th canvas I needlepointed. My first was a stitch sampler, done in stripes, and then I did some different bargello patterns.
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That stool is absolutely stunning, Mary Agnes. Love the colors! I, too, stitched a lot of Maggie Lane designs "back in the day" and still love them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a trip down memory lane with the mention of Hunt Galleries. Still miss you being in the yellow house in Blowing Rock!
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