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Needlepoint has its own language.

The Language of Needlepoint

By Ellen Johnson / June 25, 2023

If you’re new to needlepoint, you might not realize, yet, that needlepoint has its own language. And even if you’ve been stitching for a while, there may be some terms or phrases that you’re not familiar with, so… Today, we’re going to take a closer look at the language of needlepoint (aka needlepoint lingo). I’ll … 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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