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An inspiring blog dedicated to helping you unlock your inner needle artist, turn off your doubt, and make the time to create something wonderful with your own two hands.
the Blog
An inspiring blog dedicated to helping you unlock your inner needle artist, turn off your doubt, and make the time to create something wonderful with your own two hands.
What Is A Stitch Guide?
If you're a veteran stitcher, you probably know that a stitch guide is a set of instructions for how to stitch a particular needlepoint canvas in such a way that your finished project turns out exactly like the original piece....
Are Needlepoint And Embroidery The Same Thing?
Do you ever hear people calling different forms of needlework by the wrong name? Knitting and crochet get mixed up all the time. And as a former shop owner, I used to hear needlepoint and embroidery get called all sorts...
DMC Perle Cotton #3 – Friend Or Foe?
One of my followers recently sent an email to our help desk asking why I don’t like DMC Perle Cotton #3. It’s been a while since I used it and, in all fairness, I knew that I should give it...
CraftOptics Magnifying Eyeglasses to the Rescue
Well, hello there, my friend! Ready to take a peek at one of my favorite needlework helpers, CraftOptics glasses?! I first saw these unique-looking glasses at market. Kelly Clark was wearing them in her booth while she was doing a...
What Do Rest and Soap Operas Have in Common?
Granny was a die-hard fan of Days of Our Lives. She also taught me to stitch. On the surface, those two things don't seem to have anything in common. But, in my life, they're inextricably linked. The common denominator is...
Introducing Silk Lamé Plus
Silk Lamé Plus is a brand new ribbon-type thread from Rainbow Gallery. In fact, the card states that it's a "needlepoint ribbon". It's a delightful blend of silk, rayon, and metallized polyester. The fiber content is 72% silk/18% rayon/10% metallized...
Counted Canvas Needlepoint, Charted Needlepoint, and Creating Your Own Designs!
Needlepoint is such a fun hobby... and if you're like me, you want to stitch ALL the pretty canvases! Last week, we chatted about painted canvases and screen-printed designs. And this week, we're going to explore some other options that...
What’s Your Favorite Type of Needlepoint?
We have oodles of new followers, thanks to the 2021 Spring Stitch Challenge. If you were one of the thousands (yes, thousands!) of stitchers who participated, thank you!! It is truly a joy to be able to share my love...
The Stitcher’s Club
This week, we're welcoming new members into The Stitcher's Club™. Pour yourself a cuppa and let me tell you a little bit about it. It all begins with my love of teaching... Read more
Self Care For Stitchers
Well, hello there, my friend! By the time you read this, we'll be well into our Spring Stitch Challenge. One of our stitchers asked "why are you doing this?" Of course, my first response is because I L-O-V-E what I...
2021 Spring Stitch Challenge
Well, hello there! I'm so happy to have you here with me today. I have some extra exciting news to share! Are you ready? Okey dokey - cue the confetti... It’s time for the SPRING STITCH CHALLENGE! Yep - I...
Splendiferous Silk Thread
My very first needlepoint project was stitched entirely in wool. It was one of those pre-worked pieces from the needlework department at Gayfer's... the kind where you just fill in the background. Those were (and still are!) terrific projects -...
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