Today’s Riddle: What is the Most Noticeable Item in Byron Nelson’s Den?

If you guessed a needlepoint, well, duh. Byron Nelson was one of the world’s most famous professional golfers. Peggy Nelson, Byron’s widow, invited fellow golfers to their ranch to look around, and here is something they saw: The most noticeable item in the den hangs above the mantel. It’s a large needlepoint of the scorecard […]

Friends Sewn Together by Needlecraft

An inspiring article in the Charlotte Observer describes friendships that were started and nourished by the love of needlepoint: Needlecrafters are a tight-knit bunch. Travel to any embroidery club, like the Lake Norman Needlepoint Guild, where Archie and Helms first met, and you’ll find a strong bond among mostly women sharing threads, ideas and close friendships. […]