by Nancy Lukoskie | Uncategorized
I have been asked to share some of my processes for spot cleaning your needlepoint pieces. Step 1: If you have extra threads left over test them to make sure they will not bleed. Option two – if you have access to the back of the canvas snip small pieces of the loose threads. If neither one of these are possible, I have a tip to protect the threads from...
by Nancy Lukoskie | Uncategorized
I personally like to use a fabric that is comparable in weight to the stitched canvas. Why? A stitched canvas has a lot of personality based on the stitcher and the quality of the materials. The stitching tension may be tight or relaxed depending on the stitcher. Even if you stitch on a frame, you can still tell the difference between a stitcher that is stitching...
by Nancy Lukoskie | Uncategorized
My blocking experience and training started back in 1979. My job description was a “Blocker”, I blocked hundreds of canvases my first year. No exaggeration! We were the finisher for many needlepoint shops and numerous churches along the East Coast. This is where I had the opportunity to learn and recognize the individual characteristics of needlepoint canvases,...
