Tools and Materials

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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Don't you just love Scarlett O'Hara's problem solving strategy? Tee hee! ;-)

The Ultimate Checklist for Your Workbasket

By Ellen Johnson / May 17, 2018

What’s in your needlepoint workbasket? Is your workbasket nice and tidy – or do you have the Scarlett O’Hara syndrome? You know…putting off until tomorrow what you really ought to be tending to today. Seriously, when’s the last time you inventoried your workbasket? I mean, actually sat down and took stock of what you have … Read more

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