needlepoint stitches
Your Painted Canvas Is Missing Something… Here’s What It Is!
You know that flutter of excitement you feel when you bring home a gorgeous hand-painted canvas? I love that moment. 🙂 But sometimes, the thrill is quickly followed by… a big ol’ wave of self-doubt. Should I just basketweave the background? Which stitches will actually make this flower pop? How do I know if the … Read more
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Decorative Stitch Deep Dive: All About The Woven Plait Stitch
A-tisket, a-tasket, a green and yellow basket… who’s ready for spring? I sure am! Here in Alabama, the azaleas are blooming and the trees are beginning to sprout new leaves. Inspired by the season, I have the perfect stitch to help us celebrate spring: the woven plait stitch! Before we dive into … Read more
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All About the Parisian Stitch
Colorful cardinals. Chipper chickadees. Playful penguins. What do they all have in common? Why, they’re birds, of course. And they just happen to be birds that you often see on winter-themed canvases. Since we’re smack dab in the middle of winter, I thought it might be fun to explore a stitch that you can use … Read more
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