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" . . I don't often buy a needlepoint kit,
especially one where the design is stamped onto brown Penelope canvas
and tapestry wool is the only fiber packaged with the kit. I prefer
"stitch painted"canvases, trendy designer fibers and white mono canvas."
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" . . . The background
surrounding each animal was then also stitched in petit point by dividing
the tapestry wool. I had to use short strands of wool so they wouldn't
fray too quickly. Gold animal charms were added as a finish, giving
a wonderful warm glow to the piece.. . . " |
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