{"id":3777,"date":"2016-01-29T00:28:29","date_gmt":"2016-01-29T00:28:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.needlepaint.com\/blog\/?p=3777"},"modified":"2016-01-29T00:28:29","modified_gmt":"2016-01-29T00:28:29","slug":"needlepointing-health-benefits-projects-are-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.needlepaint.com\/blog\/2016\/01\/29\/needlepointing-health-benefits-projects-are-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"Needlepointing Health Benefits Projects are Fun!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The New York Times this week had a great article on the health benefits of knitting<\/a>, in case you missed it. \u00a0And in it, it says this applies to most types of needlework and creative hobbies (such as needlepoint!)<\/p>\n

The main thing that seems to come up again and again, is that if you are engaged in creative hobbies and using your hands and mind, that it helps keep your mind sharp, happier, and reduce stress. \u00a0I find the second point to be quite true.<\/p>\n

I feel lucky to work with customers who truly are almost always nice and patient people. \u00a0They are often creating projects not for themselves but giving them to others and thinking about others first. \u00a0This makes our work more rewarding, and also enjoyable, so to our customers, a big THANK YOU!<\/p>\n

Onto the fun stuff, below are some amazing custom needlepoint<\/a> projects recently stitched, and below that are some more customer reviews…<\/p>\n

\"American<\/a>

American Gothic Needlepoint Pillow next to a Custom Dog Needlepoint Pillow that we stitched<\/p><\/div>\n

We stitched this custom needlepoint dog pillow<\/a> for as a gift for Casey!<\/p>\n

\"Denison<\/a>

Denison Field Hockey and Lacrosse Needlepoint Stool stitched by Susan in CT<\/p><\/div>\n

\"diagonol<\/a><\/p>\n

She did the background using the Diagonal Giant Scotch stitch.<\/p>\n

\"Custom<\/a>

Custom Needlepoint Christmas Stocking by Mary in California<\/p><\/div>\n

I love the background stitches on the last two projects. \u00a0They give extra detail and also make the projects quicker to stitch!<\/p>\n

\"Custom<\/a>

Custom Cat Needlepoint by Erica in Canada<\/p><\/div>\n

We love to help create new designs, so if you are looking to needlepoint something that does not exist anywhere but your mind, please get in touch with us<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Here are some recent reviews from our customers that came in over the holiday season:<\/p>\n

“We received the canvas yesterday. All my husband could say was ‘Oh my! Oh my!! \u00a0She’s going to cry. You nailed the gift of the year!!’…<\/p>\n

I appreciate you taking the time and special care with such a special gift. Your customer service has been uncommon in these low-personal interaction digital age.” \u00a0Tina \u00a02015-12-01<\/p>\n

“It arrived and looks great! \u00a0Thanks.” \u00a0Janet \u00a01-25-2016<\/p>\n

“It arrived today! \u00a0Looks great. \u00a0Will send a picture of the final product.” Colleen \u00a01-13-2016<\/p>\n

“Just to let you know the needlepoint arrived, they are great and I can’t wait to get started!” \u00a0Laurie \u00a012-15-2015<\/p>\n

“It came yesterday! \u00a0I love it. \u00a0Thanks so much.” \u00a0Kippy \u00a012-21-2015<\/p>\n

“Canvas has arrived and it lovely.\u00a0 Can\u2019t wait to start (after the holidays!)” \u00a0Joanne \u00a02015-12-10<\/p>\n

“Just wanted to let you know that I received the belt canvas yesterday and it looks great! Already started on it! Thanks for all of your help!” – Annie \u00a012-8-2015<\/p>\n

“Received!\u2014looks GREAT<\/b> if a little daunting. Gulp.” \u00a0Libby \u00a012-9-2015<\/p>\n

“This was perfect! Better than I even imagined!!’ \u00a0Carly \u00a01-3-2016<\/p>\n

“Seth was very responsive! Help me create a custom design for my son! He is so excited about his new belt that his mom is making for him! Will order more for sure!” \u00a012-18-2015<\/p>\n

“I cannot wait to start stitching my new belt. It is perfect and exactly what I hoped to receive when I ordered it. Thank you!” \u00a0Allison \u00a012-15-2015<\/p>\n

“Needlepoint was so easy to work with and accommodated my custom request quickly. Thank you! Beautiful work!” \u00a0Jennifer \u00a012-15-2015<\/p>\n

“Seth was wonderful! New to needlepoint, wanted to make a belt for my son, just told him ideas and he put it all together!\u00a0Sent the color chart along with the thread. Looking forward to working with him again! Thank you!” \u00a011-16-2015<\/p>\n

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