Virginia Gilbert Maxwell, whose flair for needlepoint was on display inside Houston's premiere downtown department store, the Smithsonian, House Beautiful magazine, and on seat cushions belonging ...

Her first needlepoint project was a belt with a flamingo design. Very Florida, I’d say. Way back when in the 1960s, the late Erica Wilson was the star name in the needlepoint world.

Finishing includes turningi needlepoint canvases into belts, purses, rugs and ornaments. "They can work in their own homes and fit their own lifestyles," Willett said of her finishing team.

A replica of a 19th Century Victorian needlepoint rug that once graced the White House during the Kennedy presidency now is available in a limited edition. The approximately 8-by-10-foot floral rug… ...