Fundamentals of Needlepoint
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 hobby. In fact, I think it ranks right up there with stitch families. Ellen Johnson
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Are Needlepoint And Embroidery The Same Thing?
Do you ever hear people calling different forms of needlework by the wrong name? Knitting and crochet get mixed up all the time. And as a former shop owner, I used to hear needlepoint and embroidery get called all sorts of things – including knitting and sewing. So, are needlepoint and embroidery the same? The … Read more
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Counted Canvas Needlepoint, Charted Needlepoint, and Creating Your Own Designs!
Needlepoint is such a fun hobby… and if you’re like me, you want to stitch ALL the pretty canvases! Last week, we chatted about painted canvases and screen-printed designs. And this week, we’re going to explore some other options that I think you’ll L-O-V-E, too! So, what are they? Well, first you have counted canvas … Read more
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