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Expert Profile: Henry Babcock

Expertise: I learned needlepoint from my grandmother over 30 years ago. I can answer most questions on the subject. I know about producing needlepoint as well as cleaning, repairing and restoring.

Experience in the area
Over 30 years using needle and canvas.

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Knowledge	9.82 Best of the best
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Timeliness	9.36 Excellent
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Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		188

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	09/05/08
10	10	10	10	08/01/08
10	10	10	10	06/18/08
10	10	10	10	06/18/08
10	10	10	10	06/18/08

User Comments

Wow!! Thank you so very much for your reply. Excellent clarification! I very much appreciate your succinct & helpful answer~
(Sue Ann Simpson on 09/05/08)

excellent answer
(Shanna Richman on 08/01/08)

Thank you so much. No one at the local yarn shops had ever tried making a rug/ wall hanging out of individual pieces nor could they recommend any book
(Cathy Johnson on 06/18/08)

Very helpful & gave option to follow-up with him again if I do not find what I need.
(Bobbie on 06/18/08)

Thank you for good suggestion!
(Barbara on 06/18/08)

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Recent Answers from Henry Babcock

2008-09-04 Crewel vs Tapestry Yarn: Sue, You will find wool needlepoint thread comes in 3 types: Crewel, Persian, and Tapestry. Crewel wool is a single strand that is used on smaller gauge canvas. Crewel can be doubled or tripled...

2008-08-31 framing/preservation of antique needlepoint: Karyl, Hey, that's the first time I've seen someone send a pic of the piece they are referring to! Great idea! From what I can see in the pic, I have to recommend that the piece be cleaned and reblocked...

2008-08-28 cleaning a newly finished needlepoint: Maria, I am not familiar with the Tide stain stick, but I would caution against using something that may have strong chemicals or cleaning agents on needlepoint. Ivory soap (powdered) is often recommended...

2008-08-18 enlarging pattern: Beverly, You might have some luck with taking the book to a copy shop and copying the pattern while enlarging it. You might have to enlarge separate parts of the pattern and then reassemble the parts...

2008-08-01 cleaning needlepoint canvas: Shanna, I moved from NYC 20 years ago, and never had much contact with any needlepoint people while I lived there. If any, it was mostly to buy threads and blank canvas. Well, good luck with your...