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An inspiring blog dedicated to helping you unlock your inner needle artist, turn off your doubt, and make the time to create something wonderful with your own two hands.
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An inspiring blog dedicated to helping you unlock your inner needle artist, turn off your doubt, and make the time to create something wonderful with your own two hands.
3 Essential Tips for Organizing and Storing Your Needlepoint Thread
I love pretty thread! In fact, I have so many different kinds of thread that I'm re-organizing them this summer so that they're easier to access. If you're in the boat with me, then you're definitely going to want to...
The Summer of Needlepoint UFOs…
It's time to tie up some loose ends (teehee) with my needlepoint, so I'm declaring this the "Summer of UFOs"! No, not flying saucers from outer space... the kind of UFOs that lurk in the back of your craft closet....
All About The Serendipity Stitch
Ready to explore another terrific stitch you can use on your needlepoint projects? Terrific! Today, we're taking a closer look at the serendipity stitch... Read more
Two Strategies For Creating Beautiful Backgrounds On Your Needlepoint Projects
Mastering Backgrounds On Your Needlepoint Projects Today, we're diving into the world of backgrounds on your needlepoint projects. As a needlepoint artist, you know that the background can make or break your project. It's not just about the focal point;...
Dyeing To Know How Threads Get Their Color?
If you're at all like me, one of your favorite things about needlepoint is all of those gorgeous threads. You probably don't think much about how your needlepoint threads got to be the colors they are, though, do you? I...
All About Pepper Pot Silk Thread
I've long been a fan of Pepper Pot Silk. It's a luscious single strand spun silk thread from Planet Earth Fiber. (That means it's not divisible!) It's made from Chinese silk. It comes in a skein and there are 30...
Decorative Stitch Deep Dive: All About The Woven Plait Stitch
A-tisket, a-tasket, a green and yellow basket… who’s ready for spring? I sure am! Here in Alabama, the azaleas are blooming and the trees are beginning to sprout new leaves. Inspired by the season, I have the perfect stitch to...
3 Awesome Ways to Anchor Your Thread For Open Needlepoint Stitches
Anchoring your thread when you're using open stitches can be a little daunting - especially if you're new to using them on your projects. Read more
All About the Parisian Stitch
Colorful cardinals. Chipper chickadees. Playful penguins. What do they all have in common? Why, they’re birds, of course. And they just happen to be birds that you often see on winter-themed canvases. Since we’re smack dab in the middle of...
All About Silk and Ivory Thread
Silk and Ivory is a luscious 50% silk/50% Merino wool single strand non-divisible thread. When Serendipity Needleworks was a retail shop, it was my #1 best selling thread... and with good reason. You can use it on so many different...
All About Needlepoint Inc Silk Thread
When your project features subtle shading, finding just the right range of thread colors can be a challenge. Enter Needlepoint Inc Silk! Needlepoint Inc Silk thread is made from reeled silk. That means the filament used to create the thread...
All About the Medieval Mosaic Stitch
Fall is such a delightful season. I love being outdoors this time of year. In fact, one of my favorite ways to spend a leisurely Sunday afternoon is taking my needlepoint out on the porch. It would be super fun...
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