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Ever been stumped by how to work basketweave around a bunch of weird shapes? Or even how to stitch those irregular shapes in the first place? Well...

Your eyes are not deceiving you. Today's stitch is a traditional diagonal stitch. I like the size of this stitch and, more importantly, it added the necessary movement to the object on the canvas .

Sheena's Sweet Stitches*Welcome to my zoo!

Here's a little something to make you smile this morning. Everyone has been roaring about our newly stitched bear, part of our Wild About These Animals Club. During these tough times, we wanted to thank our needlepoint community for all of your support by gifting you with Lisa's background stitch that everyone has been asking for. If you haven't signed up yet, there is still time to pick 3, 6 or 8 of your favorite animals when signing up for our club. Each month you will receive a canvas and…

Stitching a mountain, whether steep or just a hill, is a matter of slope – It reminds me of the movie with Hugh Grant “The man who went up a hill & down a mountain.” Not to ruin the movie for any Hugh Grant fans, but the town's “mountain” was just not high enough to qualify for the title, so the locals did some la

This week's Stitch of the Week is Medieval Mosaic, an excellent stitch to know. Medieval Mosaic works up quickly, makes a lovely background or filling stitch for a large area and is very versatile. Use Medieval Mosaic with overdyed thread for depicting sky, water and beaches. Medieval Mosaic can also be used when stitching up wallpaper, carpets, clothing and rivers. Medieval Mosaic is stitched in vertical rows. If you want, you may turn your canvas 90 degrees and stitch in horizontal rows…

Hi Everybody... Robin here. Scallops. For most people, when Scallops are mentioned, this is what they think of... Scallops and Ravioli...

It’s an extravaganza of straight and oblique layers…in pink! ::Swoon::

Next stop on the 2018 Threadventure... magnificent Big Sur on the coast of California, where we'll explore grassy mountain meadows dotted with wildflowers.

My little secret pleasure this week has been working on this embroidered tree. When I’m supposed to be doing Other Things, I find myself picking this up and putting in just a few (or so) little stitches. I overcome the guilt by telling myself that at least I’m accomplishing Something. Besides, it’s fun to watch ...