One question I get asked time and time again is how do I pick my background stitches! Truth be told, it takes some time to master skill at doing this. Today I wanted to take the time to share three essential needlepoint stitches that look GREAT as backgrounds on almost any canvas. If you're not s...

Double Nobuko Stitch is a great stitch for feathers! It is fundamentally the same as regular Nobuko Stitch, except each element has been doubled. Read this blog to learn more about it. 

Using a needle minder while needlepointing can significantly improve your stitching experience by keeping your needle securely in place between stitching sessions!

Open Criss Cross Hungarian Stitch is a wonderful background stitch that you will use again and again. It is a very versatile stitch that Jinny likes to use for roofs on houses, clothing, bushes and more! 

Shortly after my son James was born, the Smithsonian Museum announced that the family of pandas would be headed back to China. I couldn't have a baby while we were living near the DC without making it to the zoo to see the pandas. 

So you're ready to get started needlepointing? Yay! I'm so glad you're here!  Needlepointing might seem intimidating at first, but it shouldn't be. Once you master a few basics, getting started is EASY.