needlepoint stitches

Straight stitches are a terrific way to add texture to your needlepoint projects.

Using Straight Stitches on Your Needlepoint Canvases

By Ellen Johnson / August 6, 2020

Ready to dive into some stitches that you can use to embellish your needlepoint canvases? Terrific! Me, too. Let’s chat just a minute about stitch families before we get started, though. When you understand how stitches are grouped in families (and how those families relate to each other), it helps make choosing the best ones … Read more

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Spring Threadventure Week 7: Portland Japanese Garden

By Ellen Johnson / May 28, 2020

Hello there! Can you believe that we’re to the end of our 2020 Spring Threadventure Garden Tour? I know – neither can I! The ultimate zen experience awaits you at our final destination, so hop aboard the Serendipity Express with me, and let’s take our magical virtual vacation tour bus to the last stop… Ellen … Read more

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Spring Threadventure Week 6: Lotusland

By Ellen Johnson / May 21, 2020

Well hello there, lovely! Last week’s adventure through Desert Botanical Garden was oodles of fun, but I think you’re gonna like this week’s destination just as much. 😉 It’s quite different and it has a very interesting history. (All you opera fans are gonna get a kick out of learning more about Madame Walska!!) So, … Read more

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