New Stitch Monday – Alternating Cross & Upright Cross Stitch

New Stitch Monday – Alternating Cross & Upright Cross Stitch

The Alternating Cross & Upright Cross stitch is another stitch that I found when I was working on the Needle Deeva Flag canvas.   I used this stitch for the white stripes.  I was looking for an easy stitch that would work well with the Alternating Cross & Mosaic stitch that I wrote about last week.  Here again I used 4 strands of Splendor for both stitches.  This stitch can also be jazzed up by adding a coordinating metallic thread or one that is a shade darker or lighter.   Give it a try.

Happy Stitching – Stephanie

Alternating Cross & Upright Cross

Reminder – We are closed for vacation

We are still enjoying our vacation time.  Hope you are all enjoying your summers so far.  The shop will reopen on Tuesday, August 4th.

Summer Vaca

Finishing Friday – Part 2

Catching up on sharing  finishing that came in during the time the shop was closed.

Ellen

Stitched by Ellen

Sally

Stitched by Sally

Dawn

Stitched by Dawn

Emily

Stitched by Emily

Estelle

Stitched by Estelle

Helen

Stitched by Helen

Sally 1

Stitched by Sally

Sally 3

Stitched by Sally

Donna

Stitched by Donna

Theresa

Stitched by Theresa

Lucy

Stitched by Lucy

Linda

Stitched by Linda

Sally 2

Stitched by Sally

Ginna 1 Ginna

Stitched by Ginna

Margaret

Stitched by Margaret

Sherry

Stitched by Sherry

sherry 1

Stitched by Sherry

 

 

 

 

Finishing Friday

Cute stuff this week!

Sandra

Stitched by Sandra

Dawn

Stitched by Dawn

Sherry

Stitched by Sherry

Kappy

Stitched by Kappy

Susan

Stitched by Susan

Allie

Stitched by Allie

Ginna

Stitched by Ginna

Lonnie

Stitched by Lonnie

Catherine

Stitched by Catherine

Barbara

Stitched by Barbara

Robyn

Stitched by Robyn

Susan 1

Stitched by Susan

Susan 2

Stitched by Susan

Susan 3

Stitched by Susan

Emily

Stitched by Emily

Lori

Stitched by Lori

Victoria

Stitched by Victoria

Kappy 1

Stitched by Kappy

Bette

Stitched by Bette

Sally

Stitched by Sally

Lori 1

Stitched by Lori

Sally 1

Stitched by Sally

Marilyn

Stitched by Marilyn

Jennifer

Stitched by Jennifer

Nancy

Stitched by Nancy

 

 

 

 

Raymond Crawford Exclusive Christmas Canvas

Now that things are getting back to a new normal, we are happy to let you know that we have 3 (18 count) Raymond Crawford Exclusive Christmas canvases in stock.

Here is the information:

The canvas measure 9 ½ by 9 ½ on 18 count canvas.  There is a lot of finishing potential.  Some of the ideas are to have it finished and placed in a Lucite or Sudberry tray, finish as a pillow, standup or a hanging banner.

Stephanie designed the stitch guide.  The cost of the canvas is $120 plus shipping and the price of the thread kit is $210.  There is no charge for the stitch guide if you purchase the canvas and threads.  If you choose to purchase the stitch guide the cost is $30.

To reserve your canvas please send an email to stitches@ridgewoodneedlepoint.com and we will get back to you after we get back from vacation.

Finished Piece

Here is the piece finished as a wall hanging stitched by Stephanie.

 

Staff Pick Wednesday – Melissa Shirley

One of the best things is no matter the time Melissa Shirley canvases are always timeless.  This is one of those canvases, summer strawberries.  You can keep this simple or you can jazz this up.  The canvas is on sale today for $60 (originally priced at $74), threads not included.  This can be finished as an ornament or square it off and put it into a box or the center of a pillow.  Some of the stitches that can be used is the Lazy Daisy stitch for the white flowers, French Knots for the center or use some beads. For the center yellow section, you could do the Hesitation stitch instead of following the pattern.  The Double Stitch would be great for the pink stripes using a pink Neon Rays and the coordinating Neon Rays Plus.  If you are interested in this canvas send us an email as we are on vacation this week.

Melissa Shirley Strawberry

 

Raymond Crawford Exclusive – Hanukkah Canvas

Raymond Crawford Hanukkah Canvas

Now that things are getting back to a new normal, we are happy to let you know that we have 3 (18 count) Raymond Crawford Exclusive Hanukkah canvases in stock.

Here is the information:

The canvas measure 9 ½ by 9 ½ on 18 count canvas.  There is a lot of finishing potential.  Some of the ideas are to have it finished and placed in a Lucite or Sudberry tray, finish as a pillow, standup or a hanging banner.

Stephanie designed the stitch guide.  The cost of the canvas is $120 plus shipping and the price of the thread kit is $189.  There is no charge for the stitch guide if you purchase the canvas and threads.  If you choose to purchase the stitch guide the cost is $30.

To reserve your canvas please send an email to stitches@ridgewoodneedlepoint.com and we will get back to you after we get back from vacation.

Cover photo

 

New Stitch Monday – Alternating Cross & Mosaic

New Stitch Monday – Alternating Cross & Mosaic

I found this stitch while I was working on the Needle Deeva Patriotic Heart & Flag Club.  What I find really amazing is how you find a stitch in one book and while you are looking through other books you find the same stitch but with a different name.   I guess whoever is writing their book they name it how they see the stitch.  I just called it Alternating Cross & Mosaic.  There are several different threads that you can use for this stitch depending on what you are looking for.  On the flag I used 4 strands of Splendor for both the cross stitches and the mosaic stitches.  To jazz it up you can do a solid thread for one of the stitches and then add a coordinating Neon Rays, Neon Rays Plus or any other metallic thread if you are looking for some sparkle.  I think this stitch can be used just about anywhere on you canvas.  Give it a try.

Happy Stitching – Stephanie

Alternating Cross & Mosaic

Just a Reminder – We are on Vacation!

Just a reminder the shop will be closed until Monday, August 3.  It’s vacation time!

Summer vaca 2

A Special Finishing Friday

Vanessa stitched this adorable circus set prior to her passing. We wanted to share the finished pieces with you.

Vanessa 4

Vanessa 1

Vanessa 3

Vanessa 2