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 coordinating colored threads like I did in the sample below.

My canvas was 18 count.  To begin this stitch, I used 4 strands of Splendor for the section shown in green on the diagram.  If your canvas is 13 count you would use 6 strands of Splendor.  Once that is done, I then added the Mosaic stitch, shown in yellow.  I find by doing each row at a time you avoid any missteps thus no ripping out!  Give it a try!

Happy Stitching – Stephanie

We are sad to say we are in our final days of hosting these two great Virtual Trunk Shows.

To view Madeline Elizabeth’s full line please go to her website at www.madeleineelizabeth.net .

To view Two Sisters Needlepoint full line please visit their website at https://www.2sistersneedlepoint.com.

Take one last peek and let us know if you find anything that catches your eye.  We are offering 20% off of all trunk show canvases.  Please note that some of the designs may not be in stock due to Covid-19 but we can order your favorite canvas.  There will be an 8 to 12 week wait time for canvases ordered.

Lots of goodies to share this week!

Stitched  by Lonnie

Stitched by Pam

Stitched by Liz

Stitched by Susan

Stitched by Sermona

Stitched by Jane

Stitched by Kappy

Stitched by Bette

Stitched by Judi

Stitched by Jane

Stitched by Betty

Stitched by Allie

Stitched by Katie

Stitched by Sherry

We have 4 fanciful canvases on sale today.  You can add the name of the special little girl in your life and make it into a birth announcement or you can make it into a tooth fairy pillow.  The feather canvas when finished can be used in your bathroom with an extra roll of toilet tissue in it.  The canvas with all of the cork screws would make a great tray.  The elephants when finished would make an adorable stand-up.  All of these canvases are on sale for $30 each.  Give us a call and on of them can be yours!

For today’s Staff Pick we have this fabulous canvas of different labels from a variety of breweries by Renaissance.   The canvas measures 11” by 12” is on 18 count.  This would be a great addition for the beer lovers in your home as a pillow or framed.  The canvas was originally priced at $220 and it is on sale today for $165.  Give us a call and this canvas can be yours!

Our Virtual Tag Sale continues with a few Christmas canvases.  We have 2 great canvases from So Much Fun that include stitch guides. The bell with the holly leaves would make a wonderful addition to your holiday collection as a stand-up or pillow.  The elf with his pals is adorable and we have a Mrs. Claus ornament.   We also have one of the Three Kings from the Raymond Crawford set.

These canvases are on sale today for $30 each.

Our Virtual Tag Sale continues with a few Christmas canvases.  We have 2 great canvases from So Much Fun that include stitch guides. The bell with the holly leaves would make a wonderful addition to your holiday collection as a stand-up or pillow.  The elf with his pals is adorable and we have a Mrs. Claus ornament.   We also have one of the Three Kings from the Raymond Crawford set.

These canvases are on sale today for $30 each.

Today I am sharing a stitch and I have to admit that I have never used before.  I usually type up the stitch guides for Ridgewood Needlepoint and in one of the guides that Gretchen did she used Skipped Tent with Brick Beading on one of the Raymond Crawford Christmas Finials.  Be on the lookout, in the coming months we will be debuting the finials with stitch guides.

The stitch looked interesting but I didn’t have a photo to show how it looked so I stitched up a quick sample using some stash thread and beads from on of my 15 different Tacky Bobs.  Set up the Skipped Tent stitch first and then add the beads.  I think I would normally try to match the bead to the thread I am using but after stitching this up I see there can be many ways to change how it would look by changing the color of the bead.  Go darker or lighter or use a totally different color than your thread.  When beading I generally use an invisible nylon beading thread.  Some stitchers like to use a beading thread that matches their beads.  It’s a personal preference.  Give it a try, I know I will.

Happy Stitching – Stephanie

With all the deadlines for finishing holiday gifts past us you may find that you are in need of another gift or two.  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, they will provide a stitch guide.  For more information call or e-mail the shop.  To see some of their additional Canvas Cookies please visit their website at https://www.cherylschaeffer.com .

Just a reminder we are still hosting 2 great Virtual Trunk shows featuring the designs of Madeline Elizabeth and Two Sisters Needlepoint.  Both of these designers have designed great canvases that are fun, full of color and a joy to stitch.

To view Madeline Elizabeth’s full line please go to her website at www.madeleineelizabeth.net .

To view Two Sisters Needlepoint full line please visit their website at https://www.2sistersneedlepoint.com.

We are offering 20% off of all trunk show canvases.  Please note that some of the designs may not be in stock due to Covid-19 but we can order your favorite canvas.  There will be an 8 to 12 week wait time for canvases ordered.  Take a peek as we are sure you will find a great canvas to add to your stash.

Canvases from Madeline Elizabeth’s collection.

Canvases from Two Sister’s Needlepoint Collection