needlepoint stitches

The diagonal Roumanian stitch is a very versatile canvas embroidery stitch.

All About the Diagonal Roumanian Stitch

By Ellen Johnson / September 17, 2023

Baskets of bright red apples line the shelves at the Farmer’s Market, the trees are starting to turn, and the days have taken on a golden hue. Autumn is at hand, so grab your favorite mug, fill it up, and let’s chat about this week’s featured stitch – the diagonal Roumanian stitch.      The diagonal Roumanian … Read more

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The long and short stitch creates beautifully detailed shading on your needlepoint canvases.

All About the Long and Short Stitch – Part 1

By Ellen Johnson / April 30, 2023

I’m super excited about this week’s topic – using long and short stitches to create painterly effects on your canvases! If you’ve ever wanted to stitch realistic looking animals or birds, you’re in the right place. And that goes for creating lifelike flowers and water and sky, too – just about anything that begs for … Read more

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Stitch 23 in 23 Week 1 Recap

Stitch 23 in 23 – Week 1 Recap

By Ellen Johnson / January 29, 2023

Stitch 23 in 23 is underway and we’re having oodles of F-U-N!! (If you’re not sure what I’m talking about, click here to read more about our fun-filled needlepoint event. 😉 ) Now, here’s that recap of Stitch 23 in 23 Week 1… We kicked things off on Monday, January 23rd with introductions. Watch the … Read more

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