Fundamentals of Needlepoint

Painted canvas needlepoint is just one of the many different types of needlepoint.

What’s Your Favorite Type of Needlepoint?

By Ellen Johnson / June 3, 2021

We have oodles of new followers, thanks to the 2021 Spring Stitch Challenge. If you were one of the thousands (yes, thousands!) of stitchers who participated, thank you!! It is truly a joy to be able to share my love of needlepoint with so many people. And speaking of new followers, amongst those new followers … Read more

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Attaching Your Canvas to a Stretcher Bar Frame

By Ellen Johnson / April 15, 2021

Now that you have your stretcher bar frame put together, you might be wondering how to attach your needlepoint canvas to it. I’m going to share how I do that here today, but there’s a decision you’ll have to make first… Ellen Johnson

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This Julie Mar canvas is mounted on a stretcher bar frame.

Ready to take on Stretcher Bars?

By Ellen Johnson / April 8, 2021

  Is your needlepoint canvas all wonky when you finish stitching it? Do you struggle with blocking? Are you having a hard time making your decorative stitches look like the pictures you see on Facebook? It might be time for stretcher bars! Ellen Johnson

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