"I was given a couple of needlepoint kits from my family members.   I will look through them and see which ones to try since it will be one of my first experience.    I really am more of a cross-stitcher rather than…"

" You are welcome to look at some of mine on my website...the url is on my profile(dont want to spam) Nicola "

" yes i do still as a  total relaxation and still love it :) "

"Here a metre of canvas is 25 dollars (Australian)..from that I get 4 cushion tops :)"

"I am also a new member, part of the problem for needlepoint is the cost of the canvas. For years I worked at the stitching shows in England and one exhibitor I worked for sold all the fabric for stitching from hessian right up to the finest of…"

"I have just joined the group so hopefully others may talk to us inspire each other :0)"

"Ive only just done tent stitch on canvas but everyone can do what ever you fancy, its a nice idea to try something else other than tent stitch. Did you finish the piece.  Ive only just realised you wrote this in 2009 faithx "

"yes yes...embellish whichever way you wish...I do it as I go.The basic design is the Ehrman one, your work is how you wish to do it! See pic I did for a retail store :)"

"Hi Jean, I have wondered why needlepoint has not become as popular as other needle crafts for years..its half the work of cross stitch!! Maybe one of the reasons people dont seem as active is that they can take a long time to do?? Kaffe Fassett has…"

"Definitely, either by taking and abstract design from say Picasso or anyone else and stitching with the a variety of fibers to bring out depth and texture.  Or by creating your on statement with a design, and fibers.  "

"Yes, I do and I enjoy every minute of it. I am doing at this moment a petit point representing a detail of Michelangelo Buenarotti's sculpure of Mother and child. Always have been a mental stress reliever for me. I'll try to take some…"

"Do you use DMC cotton floss or are you now hooked on silks? I have always used whatever the chart called for until recently. Last year, at The Stitching Jubilee, I discovered Vikki Clayton's Hand Dyed Fibers and I am now HOOKED on her silks. I…"

"Just had a look at your blog Jean - WOW! Your sampler is stunning. I don't know why they call it a Tranquility sampler though - I would not be tranquil while working on it! Love your new kitty - I'm not surprised to hear your husband is…"