Ellen Johnson
The Upright Cross Stitch…
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
Read More
Painting Needlepoint Canvases
Do you ever dream about creating your own needlepoint designs? I get lots of questions related to that topic, so this week, we’re going to take a peek at some of the things you need to know about getting started with painting needlepoint canvases. Sound good? Alrighty, then let’s dive in! Ellen Johnson
Read More
All About French Knots
French knots are, by far, my favorite stitch. While the French knot is not “technically” a canvas embroidery stitch, you can definitely use it to add texture and visual interest to your needlepoint projects. Ellen Johnson
Read MoreNever miss a post:
Sign up here for the latest needlepoint content from Ellen delivered right to your inbox!