Diane Dirks designs elegant and engaging needlepoint projects for the discriminating stitcher.

As an experienced stitcher, she understands the enjoyment of working on a beautiful and challenging canvas. She also knows the pleasure of working on an equally exquisite but less demanding piece.This gallery shows the variety of canvases and the distinctive treatment Diane brings to her work.

The designs on these pages were created for private clients or to be distributed by Rishfeld Designs. For sales contact information please see the Needlepoint Services and Sales page.

Many commissioned or custom pieces also are shown, and these are available as custom orders. For a special personal canvas, see the Custom Needlepoint Design Services page.

Many images are digitally assembled from scans, and some will show a slight color shift. Unless noted, all images are of unstitched master canvases.

Diane's canvases are painted with the weave, and sometimes will appear off square. The canvas also will pull to the bias in stitching, however —

ALL FINISHING INVOLVES SQUARING THE CANVAS FOR DISPLAY.

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