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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.
the Blog
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.
How To Tap Into Your Creativity
Have you ever gotten stuck on a needlepoint project? You know - been absotively posilutely unable to find a decorative stitch that will work for that space on your canvas? Maybe you've tried 3 or 4 (or 7!) different ones...
The Reversed Mosaic Stitch
It's National Needlepoint Month, so I thought we'd celebrate by taking a closer look at one of my all-around favorite stitches - the reversed mosaic stitch! Read more
What is Stumpwork?
So, you want to add some dimension to your needlepoint canvases? Well, my friend, stumpwork is one of the best ways to do just that! Read more
Set Yourself Up For Needlepoint Success
Another school year is upon us and it's a terrific time to do a reset for your needlepoint hobby. Wondering what a "needlepoint reset" is? Well, the short answer is that it's a self-assessment of where you are on your...
The Upright Cross Stitch…
The upright cross stitch is exactly what it sounds like - a cross stitch that’s standing upright. It’s a smallish stitch and that makes it the perfect choice for a variety of design components. (Remember, a design component is an...
Painting Needlepoint Canvases
Do you ever dream about creating your own needlepoint designs? I get lots of questions related to that topic, so this week, we're going to take a peek at some of the things you need to know about getting started...
All About French Knots
French knots are, by far, my favorite stitch. While the French knot is not “technically” a canvas embroidery stitch, you can definitely use it to add texture and visual interest to your needlepoint projects. Read more
Choosing Your First Project
Are you a new stitcher? Perhaps you're coming back to needlepoint after a bit of a break. Wherever you are on your adventure in stitches, I'm here to help you choose your first - or next - project with confidence....
Understanding Stitch Diagrams
Stitch diagrams can be confusing - especially when they don't have numbers and letters. So, my friend, I'm here to help. Now, let's take the guesswork out of using them! 🙂 Read more
Three Basic Needlepoint Stitches Every Stitcher Should Know
Do you ever wonder how many needlepoint stitches there actually are? When you see all of the beautifully stitched pieces in shops and on social media, it can seem like there must be hundreds and hundreds. And, technically, that's correct....
Stitch Pathways
What are stitch pathways? That's a great question - and it's a topic that, in my opinion, not enough stitchers know about. See, I believe that understanding stitch pathways is an essential skill for anyone who does needlepoint for a...
Three Tips for Choosing Needlepoint Stitches That Work Well Together
Now that you know about stitch families, I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that you're ready to learn how to use that information to help you choose stitches that work well together on your projects. And...
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