small needlepoint stitches

All About The Algerian Eye Stitch

By Ellen Johnson / June 4, 2023

When the heat and humidity of summertime hits Alabama, it’s time to bring out the lightweight and lacy clothes… anything to help ward off the effects of the rising temperatures. 😉 And so, I thought we’d carry that over to this week’s blog post and spend some time chatting about a lacy stitch – the … Read more

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The upright cross stitch is an essential stitch that every needlepointer should know.

The Upright Cross Stitch…

By Ellen Johnson / August 21, 2022

The upright cross stitch is exactly what it sounds like – a cross stitch that’s standing upright. It’s a smallish stitch and that makes it the perfect choice for a variety of design components. (Remember, a design component is an object on your canvas.) Ellen Johnson

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Tuscaloosa canvas by Kathy Schenkel Designs

Splendor and the Grass

By Ellen Johnson / October 11, 2018

No, I’m not talking about the movie starring Natalie Wood and Warren Beatty. That’s Splendor in the Grass. I’m talking about using Splendor for the grass on my “Tuscaloosa” canvas. (tee hee!) Ellen Johnson

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