Stitches
Using Surface Embroidery on Needlepoint
I learned to do surface embroidery before I learned to do needlepoint. Maybe that’s the reason I enjoy embellishing my canvases with French knots so much! (Teehee… 😉 ) Many of the stitches we use to embellish our needlepoint canvases are actually free-style surface embroidery stitches; lazy daisies, French knots, bullion knots, stem stitch, and … Read more
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All About The Double Hungarian Ground Stitch
This week, we’re celebrating Serendipity Needleworks’ twentieth birthday and part of the celebration includes opening enrollment in The Stitcher’s Club™. The Stitcher’s Club is where I teach needlepointers how to choose the best stitches and threads for their projects. You can learn more about it here. The How-To Stitch Library inside The Stitcher’s Club includes … Read more
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All About The Diamond Ray Stitch
Winter doesn’t officially begin until December 21st, but since we’re almost there, let’s take a peek at a stitch that you can use on your winter themed canvases… the diamond ray stitch! Ellen Johnson
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