needlepoint stitches

Understanding stitch diagrams is an essential skill for needlepointers.

Understanding Stitch Diagrams

By Ellen Johnson / July 16, 2022

Stitch diagrams can be confusing – especially when they don’t have numbers and letters. So, my friend, I’m here to help. Now, let’s take the guesswork out of using them! 🙂 Ellen Johnson

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Stitch Pathways

By Ellen Johnson / June 30, 2022

What are stitch pathways? That’s a great question – and it’s a topic that, in my opinion, not enough stitchers know about. See, I believe that understanding stitch pathways is an essential skill for anyone who does needlepoint for a hobby. In fact, I think it ranks right up there with stitch families. Ellen Johnson

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The sample of the rice stitch is worked in white pearl cotton #5.

All About The Rice Stitch…

By Ellen Johnson / May 19, 2022

The rice stitch is one of those versatile stitches that you can use in a variety of places on your needlepoint canvases. It makes a terrific border. Some people even use it as a background stitch! The rice stitch is a member of the crossed stitch family. There are oodles of variations of this stitch. … Read more

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