The Benefits of Tapestry for Mental Health
Tapestry calmed my anxiety in a way I never would have imagined. It was 2018. I was going through a complicated period — a bereavement, a move, a job I no lo...
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Handmade Tapestry vs Canvas Print: Which to Choose?
My neighbour held up her new "embroidered picture" like a trophy. Thirty-five euros, big chain store. I looked close. The stitches were ink.
Why Choose Needlepoint Tapestry Over Cross Stitch: The French Artisan Tradition
Needlepoint, cross stitch, embroidery — I used to think they were the same thing. I walked into a French mercerie in Lyon for the first time and asked for "d...
Embroidery vs Needlepoint vs Cross Stitch: The Differences
Embroidery, needlepoint, cross stitch — three different worlds that I used to mix up. When I started, I thought it was all the same: a needle, thread, fabric...
Send Photo to Create Custom Needlepoint Portrait: Step by Step
Sending a photo and receiving a needlepoint kit in return feels like magic. I remember my first time. I uploaded a picture of my grandmother's garden — roses...
Tapestry Keepsake Picture: Wedding, Birth, Anniversary
A tapestry picture for a wedding is a gift that crosses generations. My aunt Martine received a tapestry picture for her wedding in 1982. It depicts her vill...
How to Turn a Photo into Personalised Needlepoint
Turning a family photo into needlepoint takes a bit of technique. I started with a photo of my cat. A close-up of his head against a blurry background. I spe...
Personalised Needlepoint Gift: 10 Original Ideas
Giving a personalised tapestry is giving a unique memory. Shop-bought gifts end up in the attic. A hand-made or specially commissioned tapestry stays in the...
How to Properly Store and Organise Your Tapestry
After 10 years of needlepoint, I've finally found the perfect storage system. Before, my pieces were piled in a cupboard. The bottom of the pile gathered dus...