Ellen Johnson
All About The Byzantine Stitch
The Byzantine stitch is one of the first canvas embroidery stitches that I learned. It’s one of the most versatile stitch patterns of all – and you’ll find a LOT of variations of it in your stitch books. In fact, that’s a variation of the Byzantine Scotch stitch on Jingle’s scarf in the picture above. … Read more
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Needlepoint Stitches for Small Spaces
So, you have a cute little ornament that you want to stitch for a special someone. And you’d like to jazz it up with decorative stitches, but all of the design components are SO small! Which needlepoint stitches can you use for those small spaces? That’s a terrific question… Ellen Johnson
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Choosing Needlepoint Threads For Your Projects
Choosing needlepoint threads for a painted canvas is one of my favorite things about stitching. But if you’re a newer needlepointer, or if you’ve been away from our favorite hobby for a while, or if you don’t live near a local needlework shop, you might find the process a wee bit overwhelming. The sheer number … Read more
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