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NeedlePaint Artist Feature

Every needlepoint design has a story, and we’re delighted to introduce Barbara Pixton, one of the many talented contributing artists behind NeedlePaint’s growing collection of needlepoint kits. In this feature, you’ll discover the inspiration, creativity, and unique perspective that shape Barbara’s beautiful designs. From the first sketch to the finished canvas, her work reflects a love of color, craftsmanship, and thoughtful details that make her designs so special.

Autumn Leaves Needlepoint Pillow Kit

“I’ve had an eclectic career, with a background in both music and art. My degree is in music and I taught piano for many years, but I’ve taken many art courses from some of the wonderful institutions around the Boston area. I developed a particular interest in the decorative arts, both traditional and modern. I worked for a small furniture company for some years, painting floral designs, and for several harpsichord instrument makers in the Boston area, painting the soundboards with 18th century style flowers and birds. I also worked for many years creating designs for several well-known carpet and rug companies.”

Needlepoint Ornament Kits, left to right:

Splendid Fairy Wren, Gouldian Finch, Azure Kingfisher

Graceful Hydrangeas Needlepoint Pillow Kit

“After taking some courses in textile design, I found an agent to represent me in the fabric world. For a few years I did hand painted designs, but at some point, somewhat inevitably, switched to all digital.”

Poinsettia Needlepoint Ornament Kit

Colorful Alphabet Needlepoint Pillow Kit

“I’ve always had a love of all things “folk”; folk art, music, dance, costume, etc. The stylized brightly colored floral designs of Eastern Europe and Scandinavia are favorites, though I have no ethnic ties to any of these places. My folk designs are inspired in particular by the traditional arts of Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Sweden, and Norway.”

Needlepoint Eyeglass Case Kits, left to right:

Dala Horse Red, Hungarian Red Rose, Hungarian Bleu

Bluebird Folk Art Needlepoint Pillow Kit

“Aside from folk themes, I am currently working on designs of beautiful birds of Australia.
Chinoiserie, and music themes are next.“

Click here to see the complete collection of Barbara’s unique designs!

Thank you for sharing your story with us Barbara!

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Needlepoint Designer Favorites!

What’s on your stitch list?
At NeedlePaint, we are fortunate to have very talented designers
creating new needlepoint kits for you. Featuring belts, pillows,
stockings, ornaments and more, we asked two of our designers —
What are their favorite designs?

GWYNN

Gwynn has created original designs for NeedlePaint for over five years. As a painter, photographer and graphic artist, his designs range from whimsical to painterly with Christmas stockings a particular favorite subject. His designs can be found in our Travel, Endangered Species, Winnie-the-Pooh and National Parks collections, along with a number of stockings, pillows and seasonal designs.

Cypress Point Coastal Golf Needlepoint Belt Kit

A golfing landscape with the most amazing tranquil scene!
You can almost smell the ocean air, and feel the gentle breeze.

Gentleman Polar Bear Needlepoint Stocking Kit

Gentleman Polar Bear is an astronomer and master of meteorological events.

Grand Canyon National Park Needlepoint Kit

One of our most well known national parks, the Grand Canyon was the ancestral homeland to eleven American tribes, and is also one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

Peter’s Tree Needlepoint Stocking Kit

This stocking design was inspired by the exciting adventures and charming characters from the unforgettable storybook author Beatrix Potter and her love of nature.

Winnie The Pooh Pink Needlepoint Door Hanger Kit

Adorable and precious, there is nothing sweeter than a sleeping baby. Winnie the Pooh wants to remind your household that Shhh . . . . there is a baby sleeping!

San Francisco Needlepoint Ornament Kit

The City by the Bay! Enjoy the ornaments that reflect a special vacation.

Custom designed especially for a customer!

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TRACY

Tracy has been with us for 10 years, which is practically from the beginning of NeedlePaint. She has a real sense of color and scale, which she uses when interpreting a customer’s vision or image into needlepoint. Her other talents include the designing of activewear, designing repeating patterns and furniture flipping.