Behind the Canvas - Coast to Coast
Meet Dale
Meet Dale from Boston, MA! View our in-depth Q&A with Dale below.
General Needlepoint
My grandmother introduced me to needlepoint when I was about ten years old. I was always in awe when she brought me into the Needlepoint Shop so I would get so excited when she invited me to join. I still have the first pillow that I ever finished (which my mom designed for me) and I have been stitching ever since!
When it comes to stitches, I am pretty basic! I love a classic continental or basketweave! However, I am working on finishing some big stockings, I have been branching out to try some new stitches that provide unique textures.
Vineyard Silk without hesitation. Although, over the last few years I have really enjoyed working more with Silk and Ivory.
About Your Designs
I have been designing my own needlepoint canvases for as long as I can remember. However, when I am dreaming up a new design I usually start by free stitching. As I began sharing my designs with family and friends, I decided to begin painting so they could stitch along as well.
Coastal (is that a cop out?!), blue, and white
I personally love designing projects that can be made into gifts or something meaningful. I am always thinking about where the finished product is going to live and who is going to use it.
The Allie Clutch! It’s one I could paint in my sleep without a chart.
The Dallas Clutch and the Coastal Keychain!
Don’t be intimidated and start in the right place (counting rows to measure will be your best friend)!
About You
If you're not needlepointing you're… working my day job, spending time with family and friends, hanging at the beach, or exploring a new restaurant
It’s truly a Mary Poppins bag… the question is what don’t I have in my project bag :
My guilty pleasure is anything on Bravo. So, whatever shows are currently airing!
I have become my mother… I listen to the news every morning as I get ready for work. When I am looking for something else to listen to, my go to is true crime.
I can’t just name one, I love to see what other designers and stitchers are dreaming up.
I rug or a bench cushion! However, I don’t know if I would ever have the heart to step on a needlepoint rug once finished.
The Mel and Dallas clutches have been fan favorites recently.
My clutch line! I designed and stitched those canvases as bridesmaids gifts for all the ladies that stood next to me on my wedding day. Each canvas is named after the bridesmaid it was originally designed for!
The acrylic trays and coasters. I love a practical needlepoint finish that you can use every day.
Officially being part of this wonderful collective community!
The sky is the limit, time to dream up more designs and self finishing options.
Follow Up
Penny Linn!
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