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 […]
Monthly Archives: May 2011
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. […]
Renaissance in Needlepoint
It is always good news to hear about a resurgence of interest in the needlework arena. Here is a good article in the Daily Herald describing how needlepoint is making a comeback: It wasn’t long ago that the word “needlepoint” conjured up thoughts of dusty cushions with fusty florals. But in recent years, thanks to […]