Rittenhouse Needlepoint blog has started a new series of posts that explore a particular fiber and its use in needlepoint. First up: Very Velvet thread. See the analysis.… Read More ...
Free patterns and charts
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More ...
Learn serendipity stitch
The stitch of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is serendipity. The blog says,
… Read More ...The Serendipity stitch — when done in two different colors — provides an energetic background but the stitch is also useful for depicting clothing, tile floors/walls, paths
Free chart: Plastic Canvas storage box
As part of her “continuing mission to bring plastic canvas to the people,” Diane Gilleland (CraftyPod) has posted a detailed tutorial on Craftzine.com for creating “a custom-sized, custom-crafted” storage box. Diane gives you the technical info; you supply the imagination … Read More ...
How to: Double woven stitch
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint shows us a perfect stitch for interpreting baskets in needlepoint designs: double woven stitch. She says,
… Read More ...When stitched it looks like a woven basket. I’ts similar to Woven Plait, but it has two parallel
Tutorial: Repairing a hole in needlepoint canvas
… Read More ...Has a rogue pair of scissors sliced a nice gash through a needlepoint canvas tucked into your work bag? Or maybe your scroll frame and stand tipped over, landing smack into the corner of the coffee table creating a 2-inch
Take a free online needlepoint class
Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor for About.com, has posted a free cyber workshop featuring this beautiful Coins in the Fountain design. She says,
… Read More ...You’ll build your skills as you master the Continental Stitch, Cross Stitch, and Satin Stitch. You’ll
Tutorial: Turning photographs into needlepoint
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has come up with a technique she likes for developing a needlepoint chart from a photo. She says,
… Read More ...This method works best when there are clear objects in the picture and where your own
Free needlepoint charts
Here are two adorable free charts from Cheryl Fall of About.com: Kokeshi Dolls (left) and Lucky Four-Leaf Clover.… Read More ...
Meet the designers
Janet Perry has posted a couple of designer profiles that needleartists will love. Go to these posts on Janet’s Nuts About Needlepoint blog to enjoy the conversations: Carolyn Hedge Baird; Bob Healy of In Good Company.… Read More ...
Try these needlepoint stitches
Get the lowdown from Rittenhouse Needlepoint on these beautiful stitches:
(1) Ashley
(2) English
(3) Oblique Slav
(4) Crow’s Foot… Read More ...
Free bargello patterns for St. Patrick’s Day
Bargello Love (of Bargello Needlepoint blog) points us to eight free bargello patterns with St. Patrick’s Day themes. She says, “Many of the patterns are cross stitch designs, but are definitely suitable for Bargello needlepoint.” Go to her post for … Read More ...
Free charts: Color square in cross-stitch or needlepoint
Last Friday, Charlie of Happy Threads shared this bright, cheerful cross-stitch pattern. She said, “[It] is really an experiment. It’s a color square instead of a color wheel. It’s actually my interpretation of the color wheel. It’s a bit of … Read More ...
Free Heart and Valentine Embroidery Patterns for Small Projects
Love and hearts never go out of style. So even though St. Valentine’s Day is over for this year, here are a few more free patterns to add to your stash:
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We … Read More ...
