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Women’s History Month Needlepoint Inspiration!

Celebrate Women’s History Month with a collection of new NeedlePaint kits,
featuring some of the many women who have influenced,
inspired and encourage us to find the strength, courage and
self esteem to be a better version of ourselves. 

Audrey Hepburn Needlepoint Ornament Kit
4″ circle on 18 mesh canvas, using 6 colors

“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands,
one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” — Audrey Hepburn

British actress and humanitarian; Audrey Hepburn’s style
and elegance will always be remembered.

Frida Kahlo Needlepoint Ornament Kit
4″ circle on 18 mesh canvas, using 12 colors

“At the end of the day, we can endure much
more than we think we can.” — Frida Kahlo

Celebrated by feminists for the uncompromising depiction of the
female form and experience; Frida Kahlo is remembered for using her
folk art style to explore questions regarding identity, race, gender and class. 

It Takes A Lot Of Money Needlepoint Kit
8″ x 4″ on 18 mesh canvas, using 4 colors

Sad but true, really — “It takes a lot of money to look this cheap.” — Dolly Parton

Marilyn Monroe Needlepoint Ornament Kit
4″ circle on 18 mesh canvas, using 9 colors

“It is better to be hated for what you are than to be
loved for what you are not.” — Marilyn Monroe

Actress, singer, model and feminist icon; Marilyn Monroe is remembered
as an empowering figure who fought against gender equality and oppression.

Michelle Obama Needlepoint Ornament Kit
4″ circle on 18 mesh canvas, using 9 colors

“We learned about dignity and decency – that how hard you work matters
more than how much you make . . . that helping others means more
than just getting ahead yourself.” — Michelle Obama

Attorney, writer, former first lady; Michelle Obama has become
a role model for women, an advocate for healthy families and
is empowering adolescent girls around the world through education.

Well Behaved Women Needlepoint Kit
8″ x 6″ on 18 mesh canvas, using 2 colors

Sad but true, really — “Well behaved women seldom make history.”
— Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

RGB Equality For All Needlepoint Ornament Kit
5.28″ circle on 18 mesh canvas, using 7 colors

“Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead
others to join you.” — Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy will live on as a
strong voice for women’s rights and equality for all.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Needlepoint Ornament Kit
5.28″ circle on 18 mesh canvas, using 7 colors

“My mother told me to be a lady. And for her that meant,
be your own person, be independent.” — Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy will live on as a strong voice
in favor of gender equality, the rights of workers and the separation of church and state. 

No Patriarchy Needlepoint Kit
8″ x 6″ on 18 mesh canvas, using 8 colors

You don’t need his permission — “f*ck the patriarchy.”

What Would Dolly Do Needlepoint Ornament Kit
4″ circle on 18 mesh canvas, using 8 colors

“If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more,
do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader.” — Dolly Parton

Singer, songwriter, actress, business woman and philanthropist;
Dolly Parton is a cultural icon with a powerful voice.

Princess Diana Needlepoint Ornament Kit
4″ circle on 18 mesh canvas, using 13 colors

“Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in knowledge
that one day someone might do the same for you.” — Princess Diana

International icon; Princess Diana’s devotion to charitable causes,
activism and glamour will always be remembered.

We hope you find a little needlepoint inspiration this month
and the other eleven months of the year, celebrating the
many women who have made their mark in the world.

Have a special idea we can design for you? 
Please feel free to contact us at: info@needlepaint.com

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Endangered and Threatened Species Needlepoint Ornament Collection

Written and designed by Gwynn Goodner

Our Threatened and Endangered Species Needlepoint Ornament Collection highlights some of the rarest and most beautiful creatures on the planet. This offering features animals that are on the brink of extinction, with a goal of raising awareness and funds toward their preservation and conservation. Every purchase of a needlepoint ornament canvas from this collection will have a portion of the proceeds donated to wildlife foundations to ensure that these amazing animals are here for future generations. 

Amur Leopard Needlepoint Ornament Kit
5″ x 5″ on 18 mesh canvas, using 12 colors

The Amur Leopard is one of the most critically endangered species on the planet, with as few as 110 individuals alive in the wild. Native to Southeastern Russia and Northern China, this beautiful big cat has been driven to near extinction by fires lit to clear its forest habitat for agriculture and grazing. It can be distinguished from other leopard species by its thick, luxuriant coat, useful in its chilly habitat.

Whooping Crane Needlepoint Ornament Kit
5″ x 5″ on 18 mesh canvas, using 10 colors

Whooping Cranes are North America’s tallest bird and were driven to near extinction by 1941 when the population was reduced to a mere 23 specimens. This magnificent species, noted for its red crest and black wing tips has had a slow rebound to 800 birds with the careful breeding and conservation programs. Migration routes range from Mexico and southern Florida to Canada.

Siberian Tiger Needlepoint Ornament Kit
5″ x 5″ on 18 mesh canvas, using 16 colors

The Siberian Tiger, unlike its tropical cousins, is at home in the deep snows of far Eastern Russia and Northern China. This apex predator requires a large territory to survive in the wild. Development and governments turning a blind eye to illegal deforestation and poaching, have led to a small population of roughly about 520 survivors.

Atlantic Ridley Sea Turtle Needlepoint Ornament Kit
5″ x 5″ on 18 mesh canvas, using 14 colors

Although many sea turtles are threatened or endangered, few are as rare as the Atlantic Ridley Sea Turtle (also known as the Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle). The precise number of individuals left in the wild is unknown, but this small sea turtle has been listed as critically endangered since 1970. Most of these aquatic reptiles are found in the Gulf of Mexico where there is a single beach that acts as the nursery for nearly the entire species.

Gray Wolf Needlepoint Ornament Kit
5″ x 5″ on 18 mesh canvas, using 12 colors

Though not as critically at risk as it once was, the Gray Wolf remains a threatened species and is protected in most of its widespread range throughout the Northern Hemisphere. The Gray Wolf lives in close social groups where they are at an advantage in hunting large prey in packs. Wolf populations have been on a significant rise in recent decades and now are part of a healthy ecosystem in many countries.

Giant Panda Needlepoint Ornament Kit
5″ x 5″ on 18 mesh canvas, using 11 colors

The cuddly, lovable Giant Panda has become the flagship species for animal conservation and a symbol for ecology worldwide. Native to only a few mountain ranges in China, the Giant Panda has had a successful recovery from the brink of extinction. Careful breeding programs and strict protection of habitat have allowed wild populations to grow to an estimated 3,000 individuals.

Orca Needlepoint Ornament Kit
5″ x 5″ on 18 mesh canvas, using 15 colors

The Orca is not a whale, rather the largest of oceanic dolphin species. Its distinctive black and white markings and remarkable intelligence has made it one of the world’s most recognizable marine mammals. In spite of its worldwide distribution, pollution, overfishing and prey depletion have led to its threatened status in North America. Orcas are never threats to humans in the wild and they live in the most stable social groups of any animal alive.

Polar Bear Needlepoint Ornament Kit
5″ x 5″ on 18 mesh canvas, using 15 colors

The Polar Bear is the land largest carnivore on the planet, with large males often exceeding 1,500 pounds. Though this native was once common to the entire Arctic Circle, their population has been greatly reduced in the last few decades by global warming. Polar Bears are born on land, but spend most of their lives on sea ice where they hunt. Melting sea ice has caused many bears to die of starvation and future warming may reduce the wild population further in coming decades. 

Hawaiian Monk Seal Needlepoint Ornament Kit
5″ x 5″ on 18 mesh canvas, using 9 colors

The Hawaiian Monk Seal is a critically endangered species with populations dwindling to about 1100 animals. Intense hunting in the 19th century lead to its initial decline, with island development and accidental capture in fishing nets further reducing the number. Fortunately Hawaiian state law has favored the animals, and beaches are cleared if this shy seal visits to sunbathe or nurse pups. 

These hand stitched ornaments will be treasured by your family for years to come. We offer an ornament finishing service for your completed canvases, and would love to help with any questions that you may have at: info@needlepaint.com

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