My kitchen recently reached its 17th birthday, and some parts are not aging gracefully. The cabinet base molding (also known as toe kick board) is awfully scratched. I decided to needlepoint new moldings for under the kitchen cabinets. I chose earth tones that match the cabinets and colors that would not look dirty if they […]
Author Archives: Renee Frank
The Stories Behind the Stitches
As an avid needlepointer, I take a great interest in the motivation of a stitcher. I know what motivates me; needlepoint relaxes me, and I feel creatively rehydrated from it. But what’s it like for others out there? I have been inspired by many of my customers, and here I share their stories. (Please note […]
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Another year has gone by. Mother’s Day is around the corner. Those of us fortunate enough to have a special mom, mother-in-law, wife, or grandmother in our lives need to come up with gift ideas. I am confident the special woman in your life owns enough mugs and perfume. I imagine she will not appreciate […]
The Bride’s Present for her Groom
Today a lovely young bride brought in her finished Afikoman Bag for us to photograph. She is married less than a month, and this is a surprise Passover gift for her husband to use at their first Passover Seder together. Her grandmother is an old friend of mine and actually purchased the needlepoint canvas for […]
The Updated Gallery of Judaica Needlepoint
Colorful Vases: Newest Pepita Needlepoint Design
Friday the 13th?
Do people still believe that Friday the 13th brings bad luck? Personally, I think February 29th is worse. If you are born on the leap year day, you hardly ever get to celebrate your birthday properly. According to snopes, Friday the 13th can be traced back to many generations ago. Individuals avoided all sorts of […]