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16 of 18 found the following review helpful:
 An Asset to Your Needlework Library! Aug 09, 2007
By Michelle Hufford
"Needlework Expert"
In her introduction to Needlepoint Trade Secrets, Janet Perry states, "...even though I've been stitching for over 30 years, I still discover ways to make my stitching better, learn a new stitch, or rediscover something from times past." On her website, www.napaneedlepoint.com, Janet bills herself first and foremost as a teacher. She wrote the original edition of Needlepoint Trade Secrets in the interest of sharing her discoveries.
And does she ever! She offers fantastic tips on everything from where to find design ideas (your favorite lifestyle magazine is a great place to start!), to color choices (a good color wheel is invaluable), to how to finish your completed canvas easily and inexpensively.
As a 30-plus-year stitcher myself, I must admit that the most daunting question I face with a completed canvas is, "OK, now what do I do with this?" Most stitchers will tell you that their UFO pile is as large as it is, due to the expense of finishing. Janet's terrific suggestions include everything from how to beat the high cost of custom framing, to innovative uses for those gorgeous belt canvases.
Although there is a lot in Needlepoint Trade Secrets, her breezy style makes this 119-page book an easy read. Its short, bullet-filled chapters make this a fast read. The revised edition's small size (the original book was 8-1/2 by 11) makes it ideal to keep in your stitching bag.
Do those ever-changing airline rules make you unsure whether or not you'll be able to stitch on a plane? No problem! With Needlepoint Trade Secrets at hand, you can read about our favorite obsession when you're 50,000 feet up. Be sure to have a pen and plenty of Post-Its handy! You'll need them to mark your favorite tips for easy future reference.
Michelle Hufford, Owner
Come to the Point!
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12 of 16 found the following review helpful:
 Disappointing Nov 02, 2007
By D. Wallerstein
"stitch witch"
Perry is a gifted teacher and designer and writes an entertaining and educational on-line column, but this book is a waste of money unless you're a beginning needlepointer.
Anyone who has been needlepointing for more than a few months can pick up these tips from fellow stitchers, from their local needlepoint shop and in classes.
And anyone with an ounce of sense can figure out an organizing system that is more efficient and less expensive.
Perry should stick to what she does best!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Needlepoint Trade Secrets Sep 16, 2008
By An experienced stitcher
Some good ideas but not enough to be worth the price of purchasing the book.
4 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Not worth it! Aug 10, 2008
By Sooz Stitcher
"Sooz Stitcher"
The title of this book is very misleading. Are utilizing a paper cup while travelling for ORTs or storing needles in an empty mint tin trade secrets? Pathetic and so not worth the price of the book.
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Nice chat, poor proofing Oct 16, 2008
By Pug Mum
"Julie"
I have no quarrel with the hints contained herein, even if often pedestrian. And, were the material presented as a needlepoint blog, I would expect and forgive a fair number of errors. However, this text is marketed as a book, and its proofreading, if done, was poor indeed.
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