Two Bobbles, One Mesh: What They Share
Both the Maya Angelou Bobble and the Jane Goodall Bobble are part of August Design Works' Bobbles™ Series — hand-painted needlepoint canvases on 18 mesh. Each canvas measures 2" × 5" design area on a 6" x 9" canvas, making them compact portrait projects suitable for finishing as a stand-up piece, ornament, display, or framed art.
Because they share the same mesh count and canvas dimensions, your stitching approach — thread weight, stitch type, and tension — will be identical for both. If you have experience stitching one, you can apply that knowledge directly to the other.
Canvas Facts at a Glance
- Maya Angelou Bobble - Needlepoint Canvas (Wholesale): Maya Angelou Bobble on 18 mesh, 2" × 5" design on 6" x 9" canvas. Catalog price USD 51.00 (comparison price USD 75.00). Inspired by the life and legacy of Maya Angelou. This is the lower-priced option of the two, and the design is a portrait tribute to the poet's lyrical brilliance and unbreakable spirit.
Maya Angelou Bobble - Needlepoint Canvas (Wholesale) - Jane Goodall Bobble - Needlepoint Canvas: Jane Goodall Bobble on 18 mesh, 2" × 5" design on 6" x 9" canvas. Catalog price USD 55.50 (comparison price USD 75.00). Inspired by the life and legacy of Jane Goodall. Priced slightly higher, this canvas celebrates the naturalist's empathy and dedication to conservation. The portrait reflects her patient observation and connection to the natural world.
Jane Goodall Bobble - Needlepoint Canvas
What the Supplied Information Does Not Tell You
The catalog does not specify exact thread counts, color palettes, or stitch suggestions for either canvas. The hand-painted nature of the Bobbles Series means the actual painted guide varies slightly from canvas to canvas, and the supplied records do not include a thread list or finishing instructions beyond general ideas. You will need to select your own threads based on the painted colors, and plan your stitch order as you go.
If you are new to 18 mesh portrait stitching, consider starting with a simpler solid-background design before tackling these detailed faces. The small design area (2" × 5") means you can finish a portrait relatively quickly, but the detail work requires patience and good lighting.
Which Canvas Should You Choose?
Your choice comes down to which subject inspires you more. Both canvases are technically identical — 18 mesh, same size, same finishing possibilities — so the decision is personal.
- Choose the Maya Angelou Bobble if...: You are drawn to literary icons and poetry. Maya Angelou's story of resilience and her lyrical voice make this a meaningful portrait to stitch and display. At USD 51.00, it is also the more budget-friendly option.
- Choose the Jane Goodall Bobble if...: You admire naturalists and conservationists. Jane Goodall's groundbreaking work with chimpanzees and her lifelong environmental advocacy give this portrait a different kind of warmth. It costs USD 55.50, a modest premium over the Maya Angelou canvas.
