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Last week I wrote about the Diagonal Hungarian Ground stitch.  The Staircase stitch is very similar with possibilities for a twist.  Personally, I would have called this stitch Diagonal Hungarian Ground Variation but I guess every stitch needs its own name.   Instead of doing a Mosaic stitch you tent stitch (shown in yellow on diagram) […]

 Cheryl & Annie Cookie Cutters Did you just realize that you may need an extra gift or two for the holidays?  We just got in a few of these adorable Cheryl & Annie Canvas Cookies that are self-finishing.  These will make the perfect gift and they come with finishing directions.  If the designers stitched them,

 Let’s Celebrate October Specials To help me celebrate my new role as the new owner I will be offering specials during the month of October.  Here is the schedule: Week One – October 4th through the 10th – 15% off of all in stock canvases.  Cannot be combined with the Sew Much Fun Virtual Trunk

Please note that the correct link for Sew Much Fun is http://www.sewmuchfun.ca/ Take a peek – lots of goodies to stitch!  

We are hosting the fabulous Sew Much Fun Virtual Trunk Show during the month of October.  Their collection of canvases offers a variety of themes.  If your looking to make a special gift for your child or grandchild check out their 3-D Animals and characters.  For you gnome lovers out their you are going to

Do you have a birthday in October? Let us help you celebrate your birthday.  During your birthday month choose one in-stock canvas and receive 15% off of the canvas. This offer cannot be combined with trunk show or sale canvases. Canvas by Associated Talents Great finishing to share with you! Stitched by Sandra Stitched by

I am excited to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the new owner of Ridgewood Needlepoint! My love for needlepoint goes back to when I was a young girl.  I was taught the craft by my mom, who is an avid needlepointer and who owns her own shop in North Carolina.  I love to stitch, and

Staff Pick – Charlie Harper We know there are a lot of Charlie Harper fans out there.  For today’s Staff Pick we have this adorable Koala bear with baby on sale for $80 originally priced at $107.  You can do a fancy stitch for the black stripes or keep them plain by doing Satin or

Here are a few cuties.  We have a Kelly Clark Halloween basket that comes with the embellishments and stitching instructions.   A Christmas ornament, a great canvas for dog & cat lovers as well as a “Mother’s Love” canvas.   These canvases are all on sale for $20 each.

The Diagonal Hungarian Ground stitch is nice stitch that can work just about anywhere in your canvas.  I find in easy to compensate without too much stress. The beauty of this stitch is that you can jazz it up by adding a metallic thread for the Mosaic stitch, use 2 different colored threads or use