choosing threads
How to Interpret Your Painted Canvas Like a Needlepoint Artist
Is your most favorite painted canvas you’ve ever bought still waiting for you to figure out how to make it look like what you picture in your head? Maybe, when you close your eyes, you can see the transformation — a flat blue space painted on your canvas becomes a shimmering lake with just the … Read more
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4 Needlepoint Myths and How to Avoid Them
If you’ve ever worked a needlepoint canvas using a professional stitch guide, you know the difference that decorative stitches and fancy threads can make in your finished project. The added texture and sparkle bring a flat 2-dimensional design to life and transform a plain needlepoint canvas into a hand-stitched work of art. Maybe you’ve even … Read more
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Choosing Stitches for an Ornament
This week’s blog post is a blast from the past – and it’s chock full of terrific information about writing your own stitch guides… Ellen Johnson
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