I will be sharing photos of examples here at Pickwick Antiques. This picture is an example of both needlepoint and petit point(sometimes spelled ..petite point). The term "petit point" literally means...small point.


Although the terms, needlepoint and petit point are interchangeable, they are, in fat, very different. Petit point is comprised of small, fine stitches and is often stitched in single threads of "Penelope" canvas...or fine needlepoint canvas. Congress cloth is also used as well in this process.

This photo is the central motif on a beautiful needlepoint Queen Anne style walnut chair...Beautiful craftsmanship.

Remember..as Always...Design is in the Details!

Invest in Art

Now,before you hyper-ventilate and say... I cannot afford to invest in art....let me offer some advice.

1. Art is not limited to a canvas.

2. Love the piece that you select and think of different vignettes to use it  in.

3. Your style and taste for art sometimes changes through your life journey. ( I can assure you that this is true). 

4. Do not follow all of the fads and trends when it comes to art....in other words...just because you see it on every magazine or website for a certain period of time does not mean that it will be highly collectable in years to come.

5. Your selection of art should not be totally based on a color scheme. Many choose a piece because it "goes" with the colors in the room. 

6. There are so many price ranges and artists, especially in the word of antiques. There is NOT always  a history or provenance behind every painting, bronze or sculpture.

7. Often, there are wonderful paintings that we consider "decorator paintings"...lower in cost and not always painted by a known artist.. There is a place for these if you are cost conscious ...I have several in my own home that I LOVE!

8. Do not overlook textiles as a wonderful form of art. Besides traditional fabrics, there are tapestries, needlepoint, woven textiles, quilts, lace collections, and personal heirloom treasures. One of my favorite designers, John Saladino, uses a matelesse' coverlet on the top of his dining table. Layering of different textures makes the setting rich and more interesting.

9.  Allow your art the opportunity to "travel". Use your art in different settings ....it will take on a new life!

10. Place your art in a place where you can enjoy it daily. I always say...Put something you love on the wall in your bedroom so it is the first thing you see in the morning.

Remember....Design is in the Details!