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Henry Babcock

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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. I do NOT make referrals to specific service providers.

Experience in the area

Over 30 years using needle and canvas.

Education/Credentials

AS Marine Diving Technologies, SBCC 1998 BA Environmental Studies, UCSB 1993


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  • Response Time(hr, last 90 days) 31.4
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  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 342
  • Volunteer Since 2003-03-15
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Recent Answers from Henry Babcock

2012-01-08 amount per stitch on 18 pt. needlept canvas:

Hi Leanore,    DMC floss on an 18-point canvas is right in that in-between spot.  While I have not done a piece with 18-count/DMC floss combo, I've used floss on 14-count, and the coverage was decent,

2011-08-23 Faded sampler:

Hi Marge,    Sometimes dirt and soil will cause the colors to look dull or faded, and a proper cleaning will bring some of the color back.  However, with something of that age, I have to recommend that

2011-07-26 Restoring/Framing Old Wool Needlepoint:

Hi Keiren,    Yes, you should certainly get it cleaned, blocked and framed; depending on the size, you could also consider having it finished as a pillow.  Just depends on what you would like to do with

2011-07-11 plastic canvas adhesive:

Hi Chris,    This is a bit out of my area of expertise, but I recently had the same kind of question about what type of adhesive to use for a certain project, and I discovered this site:    http://www

2011-05-30 needlepoint:

Hi Vega,    There are three variants of the tent stitch:    The half cross stitch is worked horizontally or vertically across the canvas. On the back of the work, the stitch appears vertical or horizontal

 

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