Letters from Lycette

Please join me in welcoming the kind and coastal chic Jess Ziomek as Lycette's newest On Point Needlepointer!  Jess and I connected over Instagram. I was immediately drawn to her soothing color palette, sense of humor, and beachy chic pictures. Imagine my delight when I realized that in addition to all of these fabulous things Jess is *also* a needlepointer! Jess not only needlepoints but she also just launched "Thrills of the...

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Whenever I do a Q&A on Instagram the question I am most frequently asked is,  "What are the best projects for beginners?"  I began needlepointing in my preteens and my first project was an 18 mesh belt with a repeating flamingo pattern. I would *not* recommend this project for beginners.   The *perfect* project for a beginner should have the following five features  1. SMALL The...

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One of the most frequently asked questions in the shop is,  "I am stuck in a needlepoint rut. Lately I have no desire to stitch, is that okay?"  The answer is, "Yes." The truth is we all hit needlepoint ruts. As a shop owner I often find myself with no desire to needlepoint, especially after a long day of painting.  However, I have found that...

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Please join me in welcoming the fabulously chic and elegant Emily Jackson as Lycette's newest On Point Needlepointer!  Emily and I met almost four years ago. We connected through Instagram when Emily reached out wanting to learn more about Lycette. We eventually met in person for a coffee and needlepoint date where we bonded over our love for all things chic and cheeky. I know y'all will be just as enchanted by Emily's refined...

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It's no secret that I love needlepoint, but another pastime I adore is hosting. COVID may have put a hamper on gatherings this holiday season, but that doesn't mean that we can't make the most with our small circle of loved ones.   My favorite way to elevate any gathering is with a beautiful tablescape. Naturally when Ala von Auersperg asked me to create Lycette's ideal Christmas...

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Greg and I were married October 10th, 2020 in Naples, FL. Originally we were slated to be married in Vermont at the Woodstock Inn on the same date; however, this was not possible due to our guest list and restrictions due to COVID-19. Instead, we opted for a small 15 person wedding- immediate family only.   We were married at 9:30 AM on the beach with brunch immediately...

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Please join me in welcoming the fabulously chic and kind Emily Vickers as Lycette's newest On Point Needlepointer!  Emily and I met through the Beacon Hill crowd that I met through my cousin Liz. It truly is a small world. A little over two years ago Emily and I met one afternoon for a needlepoint lesson at The Hillsboro Beach Club where all my Boston favorites...

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A little over six months ago we lost the matriarch of our family, my grandmother Virginia, to breast cancer. In addition to being a stoic and beloved wife, mother, and grandmother she was also a treasured docent at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA. Upon her passing the museum contacted me to pen a tribute piece to her. What flowed was not only an...

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Pour some red wine, draw a bath, and embrace the Sunday Scaries with this past and present mix of female crooners.  div style="text-align: center;">

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Transport yourself to the land of chilled martinis, panama hats, gold bangles, caftans, and well loved belgian loafers with this mix of Ye-Ye, samba, and modern electronic.   Martini extra dirty and gin, but of course.  

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I am thrilled to announce the relaunch of Lycette's "On Point" blog series. When I founded Lycette five years ago it was important that I highlight the stories of fellow needlepointers who inspired me and the needlepoint community.  Thus, "On Point" was born. At the time it was called "Women on Point" until the cheeky Rudy the Prep broke the glass ceiling and was Lycette's first "Man on Point." Five years...

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