Green your Bargello needlepoint and help reduce greenhouse gases. One of the best ways to do this is to use eco-friendly threads. Natural fibers like cotton, silk and even bamboo can help keep the environment clean because of the way they are manufactured. Here’s how you can help.
— Look for threads colored with natural dyes instead of chemical alternatives.
— Your local needlepoint store is filled with beautiful threads. Buy natural fibers like cotton, wool and silk as well as those made from bamboo, corn or soybeans.
— Help reduce waste in landfills by collecting your orts and using them as fillers for pillows and other items that require stuffing.
— Look for other needlepoint accessories that are manufactured using “green” processes.
Actually, this is quite a lot of fun. If you enjoy visiting needlepoint shops like I do, you’ll enjoy browsing through racks of reasonably priced threads and needlepoint essentials. If you shop online, there mostly all of the major thread manufacturers offer natural fibers that have not been processed using chemicals.
