needlepoint
Why Do You Needlepoint?
Last Friday, my friend, Elizabeth, asked me why I like to do needlepoint. Instinctively, I said “well, my grandmother taught me when I was 9 and it’s just something I’ve always done”. But the more I thought about her question, the more I realized that my answer wasn’t really an answer at all. Ellen Johnson
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4 Needlepoint Myths and How to Avoid Them
If you’ve ever worked a needlepoint canvas using a professional stitch guide, you know the difference that decorative stitches and fancy threads can make in your finished project. The added texture and sparkle bring a flat 2-dimensional design to life and transform a plain needlepoint canvas into a hand-stitched work of art. Maybe you’ve even … Read more
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Stitch Pathways
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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