needlepoint

Artists use a variety of techniques to spark their creativity.

5 Easy Ways To Jumpstart Your Creativity

By Ellen Johnson / June 18, 2019

Unleash Your Creativity! Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in a rut when it comes to choosing stitches and threads for your needlepoint projects? Yes, it’s easier to fall back on those tried and true options that always seem to work, but where’s your sense of adventure? Wouldn’t it be fun to unleash your … Read more

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Use the binding stitch to create a polished edge on pet collars.

How To Do The Needlepoint Binding Stitch

By Ellen Johnson / June 4, 2019

Hello, lovely… How’s every little thing with you? Splendid, I hope! June is off to a terrific start here in Tuscaloosa. I’m finally getting around to spring cleaning the porch. (I’ll share a picture with you on Instagram just as soon as I finish.) I can hardly wait to be able to take my needlepoint … Read more

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Jean Smith Designs floral needlepoint canvas

Stitching Flowers on the Double Straight Cross

By Ellen Johnson / May 28, 2019

Well, hello there! I’m so happy to have you here with me today. This whole month has been about different stitches you can use for the flowers on your needlepoint projects. And today, I’ll wrap it up with a bow by sharing another terrific stitch + some of my favorite floral canvases. (Oh – and … Read more

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