The Cape Stitcher

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Drumroll, please....

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Amazing!--I actually finished two projects in a week's time. But the most recent finish is a doozie and a long time in the making! Yest...
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Sunday, August 19, 2012

A star-studded finale

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In my last post, I mentioned that while Emily the Angel's skirt had been stitched, it seemed a little plain. Some embellishment was nee...
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Friday, August 17, 2012

At it again!

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I finished stitching the background of Emily's skirt--needle-blending again! If you choose the right color family of floss, the effect o...
Monday, August 13, 2012

A dress for Emily

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I've started work on the last section of this angel canvas--Emily's dress. Blue is my favorite color, so despite the fact that I...
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Saturday, August 11, 2012

An apron and a hairdo

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Returning to Emily the angel, I finished her apron using Vineyard Silk Classic "Peppermint" in a framed mosaic stitch. This is a ...
Tuesday, August 7, 2012

From sea to shining sea

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Today is National Lighthouse Day! To mark the occasion, I'm highlighting lighthouses of the Cape and Islands from my collection. Top ro...
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Monday, July 30, 2012

A one-sided personality

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The verdict is in: Emily is destined to be a one-sided angel! You may recall I'd noticed a significant discrepancy in the shape of Emil...
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Anne Stradal
Massachusetts, United States
A needlepoint designer and stitch painter who strives to create a beautiful canvas on Cape Cod. A graduate of Mount Holyoke College, I hold a master's degree in journalism from Ohio University. I've been stitching for 40 years and designing needlepoint canvases for 18 years. I write the "Making It Simple" column for Needlepoint Now magazine.
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