15 Jan, 2019

Now that the holidays are over, it's time to think about how to store your needlework treasures until next year. Needlework should be stored away from direct light, extreme temperatures, dirt and bugs. This may mean that the attic and the basement may not be the best storage location. The best way to store your needlepoint is to loosely wrap them in acid free tissue paper and store them in archival, acid free storage boxes. Regular tissue paper contains acid that may come off on the fibers and

15 Jan, 2019

Sample stitched by Linda Estrin

01 Oct, 2018

Learn about common needle types, sizes, and uses!

31 May, 2018

Here are a few quick suggestions to help you choose threads and stitches for your canvas. Remember, there are exceptions to everything! Click here to download a pdf version of these instructions. Have fun! There is no perfect stitch or perfect thread. The number of stitch types is endless and threads numerous. Don’t be afraid to try a new thread or a new stitch, you may be amazed at what you discover. Be flexible. Choosing stitches and threads can be trial and error. The “perfect thread” may

31 May, 2018

This month Share A Stitch comes from my friend Robin King. It is a bargello-type stitch such that if you get the first row in right, it's a piece of cake after that. This stitch can be used not only for snow but would work well for mountains or a sky. You could also turn it 90 degrees for a different effect. We used two different threads in the piece: Petite Sparkle Rays and Petite Frosty Rays. Any combination of threads would work to create wonderful snow.

03 Apr, 2018

Learn Helen's Lace and Variation stitch and uses.

03 Apr, 2018

When stitching, it is important that your beginning and ending threads are secure.