Answers to Questions (2006)

Question Index

Converting a Painting to a Needlepoint Canvas
Linda Dessau's Artist Retreat Day Guidebook
Wire Art Projects for Kids 8-17

20-May-2006

Converting a Painting to a Needlepoint Canvas

Q: I have some paintings I would like to make into needlepoint canvases and I don't want to re-paint them. Any suggestions? I have some of them already professionally photographed.

A: Two items that may be of help to you from our Cross Stitch resource page: 1) The article Stitching Memories: Photographic Crafts and 2) the Web site Layden with Stitches featuring step-by-step guides that show you how to convert your photos to cross stitch designs.

19-May-2006

Artist Retreat Day

Q: Where can I download a copy of Linda Dessau's Artist Retreat Day Guidebook?

The e-book is available through Genuine Coaching.

16-Feb-2006

Simple Wire Art Craft Projects

Q: I am a teacher at a mental health center needing a simple but nice wire art craft project for kids 8-17. Do you have any sample projects for those of us who feel non-creative in this area?

Yes, Elizabeth Berrien has a wire art lesson plan on our site that might help you out. It's titled “Teaching Innovative Wire Sculpture” and contains a creative three wire exercise/project that kids will dig.

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