needlepoint stitches for backgrounds

Ooh la la... the Parisian stitch is a super versatile stitch that every needlepointer should know.

All About the Parisian Stitch

By Ellen Johnson / January 7, 2024

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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The double Hungarian ground stitch is a terrific option for snow, roads, paths, and even backgrounds.

All About The Double Hungarian Ground Stitch

By Ellen Johnson / February 26, 2023

This week, we’re celebrating Serendipity Needleworks’ twentieth birthday and part of the celebration includes opening enrollment in The Stitcher’s Club™. The Stitcher’s Club is where I teach needlepointers how to choose the best stitches and threads for their projects. You can learn more about it here.  The How-To Stitch Library inside The Stitcher’s Club includes … Read more

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