From canvas to finished piece
Every piece here started as a painted canvas. What you see are the stitches, threads, and textures that brought it to life. It took decades to build this vocabulary. I teach it so you can get there faster.
Every class is built around your canvas and your vision. You send a photo in advance. I build a stitch and thread plan so you can start the moment you sit down. Here is what you'll walk away with:
Even though I was pretty new to needlepoint, Paula’s explanations were so clear that I immediately was able to learn techniques that even some of the veteran stitchers hadn’t yet learned. Also, Paula taught me ways to look at the canvas and figure out what threads and stitches would result in a balanced work, which I never would have been able to do without years of trials and many errors.
Paula Rae Schmidt is the real deal. Her depth across so many different canvas styles is honestly unmatched, and the ndlpt wisdom she shares is the kind you only get from someone who truly lives and loves this craft. She's endlessly inspirational, deeply understanding, and somehow makes you believe you can stitch absolutely anything. Every needlepointer is lucky to learn from her.
