Hope Hanley

Hope Hanley was an American author renowned for her influential books on needlepoint, including 'Needlepoint' published in 1964 by Scribners and its companion 'New Methods in Needlepoint' released in 1966. In her brief bio from the 1964 book, she expressed hope that her work would help rescue needlepoint from obscurity. Her writings focused on accessible techniques and designs, making the craft more approachable.