Writer's grandmother did needlepoint, usually embroidering one of her hundred handkerchiefs. Bittie loves to sit down with a highball and go to work. "It's repetitive. It's relaxing," she says.
Bittie does a simple half cross tent stitch:
Bittie made this key fob for Writer's friends' engagement:
And, currently, Bittie is working on this belt for Writer; hoping to have it finished for holiday wear:
Click here- The College Prepster's guest blogger, Little V, explains wonderful tips and tricks for making one's own needlepoint belt (many of which Bittie's taking).
Needlepoint is very en vogue. Garden and Gun tweeted about the, "obsession," recently. G&G says, "Southerners have always loved needlepoint—whether it’s a framed 'Home Sweet Home' sign in an entry hall, a piano bench, a personalized belt, or pair of loafers. The intricately designed handiwork is just about the most durable, long lasting heirloom you could pass on to your children and grandchildren."
Writer quite agrees! But, doesn't writer agree with everything G&G says!
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