Hummingbird Needlepoint Services

I work for both retail and private clients.  Retail is charged wholesale prices.  Private clients are charged fair market prices.

No. I finish all orders personally.  I do not outsource any work. 

• Working on a scroll frame or stretcher bars is best and helps the blocking process.

• Ensure that all threads are secured to the back of the canvas.

• Ensure that all embellishments (beads, charms, etc.) are securely attached.

• Do not attach embellishments against the edge of the canvas.  Please leave approximately 3/8” space.

• Yes, always.  I use minimal steam to block pieces in an effort to avoid any issues with bleeding fibers. 

• I am not responsible for any fibers or embellishments that bleed onto adjacent fibers.  If you know that you have used a fiber or embellishment that typically bleeds, please let me know and I will not use steam.

• The first blocking is free.  Additional blockings will depend upon size of design.

• If a client wishes to see your entire stitched boarder, then clients are encouraged to stitch 2 extra rows around their design.  

• If a design has narrow spaces that are less than 4 intersections, please fill in between these narrow spaces so that the finished product has a smooth edge.

• Fabrics typically used: velvets, moirés, dupioni silks, satins, ultra-suedes, etc.

• Ordinary cottons are not usually used, but if a client requests a cotton, I will derfer to the client.

• If a client wishes to use a specific fabric, he/she is encouraged to provide fabric when sending the design.

• Both. 

• Clients are encouraged to include additional fibers if he/she wishes to have a corded edge that is an exact match. 

• If a client does not include additional fibers, I will do my best to color match when making twisted cording.

• If a prefabricated cording seems to be the best option, I will elect to use prefab cording.