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Articles by Carolyn McNeillA Stitch By Any Other Name… As you peruse the list of stitches on my website, you will find that some of the stitches that at first seem unfamiliar actually resemble other more commonly used stitches. This is a common occurrence in the world of needlepoint. In fact, there are s..read on Diagonal Stitches: The Greatest Hits Part 2 The Detail Stitches The most popular detail stitches in the diagonal stitch family are tent stitches, also known as petit point. There are three specific tent stitches. They include the basketweave stitch, the continental stitch and the half-cross stitch. All three of t..read on Diagonal Stitches: The Greatest Hits – Part I The Background Stitches Diagonal stitches are stitches that are worked at a slant (diagonally). It is important to maintain an even tension when working diagonal stitches. This will help prevent your canvas from warping. These stitches are often confused with Cross stitches..read on Long Stitch – The Beginners Dream Stitch Or, you may have researched the subject the old-fashioned way, through your local library and bookstore. There are numerous sources available on the subject. You’ve probably scanned through some of the informational resources and found, literally, hu..read on Five Basic Types of Needlepoint Stitches However, if you are creating your own project from scratch, where do you go to get help? At stitchopedia.com needlepoint stitches are separated by type and each stitch is explained and demonstrated. The following is a breakdown of the types of stitch..read on An Introduction to Needlepoint Canvas Although the two elements are dependent upon each other, in this article we will discuss the needlepoint canvas. The type and size of the canvas used will depend on the amount of detail in the design of your project. Obviously, the more detailed the..read on What is Needlepoint? Among the many varieties of needlework exists the term "needlepoint", but we will get to that in a moment… Embroidery, quilting, rug making, knitting and crocheting are also covered under the enormous umbrella of the term "needlework" In this article..read on |
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