Mary Beale: How long have you been stitching? Who taught you to stitch?
Mary Beth Makowski: "I taught myself needlepoint about 30 years ago. "
Mary Beale: Do you mainly
cross-stitch or needlepoint?
Mary Beth Makowski: "Mainly needlepoint."Mary Beale: Do you mainly stitch for yourself or others?
Mary Beth Makowski: "I usually stitch for myself, but occasionally will stitch or paint a canvas for a gift.."Mary Beale: What is the biggest needlework project you have ever undertaken? Did you keep it or give it away?
Mary Beth Makowski: "I think your Sampler Wreath. That was the first cross stitch project I did, and I also did the finishing work."![]()
Mary Beale: Which Mary Beale design have you stitched? Have you stitched more than one?
Mary Beth Makowski: "Sampler Wreath, From the Book of Common Prayer, and I am working on Sampler Stocking 8."
Mary Beale: Do you have a
favorite? Why?
Mary Beth Makowski: "IThe one I am working on is always my favorite."