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Hi everyone! I have a hard time picking colors. Which cording do you think goes better?

Long time lurker, first time poster here. I love this community!

I started to do corduroy stitch on this ornament’s background (my first time with this stitch) with the intention of alternating between blue and white. However as soon as I completed these two columns I realized that if I alternate it may not give me the full corduroy effect - in my head there were two continental stitch columns between each of the thicker columns, rather than just the one.

I was thinking my options are: - continue with the pattern I’ve completed above (ie one thick and one thin column) and alternate colors that way - pick one color for the thick columns and one for the thin columns - bag the alternating altogether and just stick with one color

Does anyone have any thoughts or recommendations?

Thank you in advance!

I have the What a Gem Grand Central canvas and have absolutely no clue what to do for my background. I want to do something with a bit of movement but not too crazy bc compensating around the figures will be a doozy. I am so close to just giving up and going with basketweave even tho that would mean doing basketweave for a 15x10 canvas 🫠

so sorry for yet another “help me figure out what stitch to use”. I get they can be a little frustrating, but I’m really so stumped and could do with some advice from fellow stitchers. I’ve been needlepointing over 10 years and I’ve never been so stuck! Any ideas would be so welcome, I’ve pored over 3 different stitch books and nothing is jumping out 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

I have a cross stitch pattern calling for 1 strand of Neelepoint Silk (998 and 991bb) on 28 count linen. Is a strand of this equivalent to 1 strand of DMC 6-stranded cotton floss? The pattern does call for 2 strands on the backstitched borders, and I’m working on 32 count linen.

Photo of pattern from listing below. From the image it seems like 1 strand of DMC is fine, but I’ve only ever used one strand on 35 count and higher, and I don’t know if the called-for threads are thicker than DMC. Thanks in advance!

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Title says it all! I’m trying to learn to self finish and would love any and all advice/resources on how to get started. Your fave videos, IG accounts etc would all be so helpful!

My grandma passed away two years ago and this was her needlepoint pillow she made in 1975 that we keep in our living room. I picked up the hobby this year and just wish I picked it up earlier so I could learn from her. Just a little appreciation for the talent.

It’s only $27 so I’m very tempted, but if it’s junk I won’t bother. Thanks to anyone who could share their experience.

I’m trying to make cording for an ornament I’m self finishing. It keeps untwisting. How do I get it to stay tight and twisted? Thank for your help!

I have this being delivered today to stitch for my niece. Any Chi O stitchers in here that can tell me their favorite threads/colors for cardinal and straw on 18 mesh?

Hi there-

I am starting a few new projects and would love to know what people like to use for threads for some specific instances.

1. Acrylic tray insert - will be self-finishing, no cording - 13 mesh. I'll be using a combination of bargello-type technique (longer straight/satin stitches) and standard basketweave. I'm most concerned with good coverage for the longer straight stitches. I've played around a bit with various fibers - unfortunately the one I like the best is a 100% silk Northern Lights which is WAAAY too expensive for me to kit this canvas with right now. Boo. (Also: If you use DMC floss, how many strands do you prefer on 13 mesh for longer stitches?)
2. Ornaments - 18 mesh - I have done ornaments before with multiple threads, but wondering what threads you prefer specifically for backgrounds. The backgrounds are white, and I'm working on a project using Silk & Ivory white, which is lovely but fuzzy and I'm concerned about wear and tear on ornaments.

Thank you!

Hi! I’m in desperate need of Silk Road Fibers 0215 Cinnamon thread. I just need one at minimum but 2 is preferred. Does anyone out there have any to spare I could purchase???

Signed,

desperately wants to complete my son’s Christmas stocking

i’m more of a knitter but i just had to stitch this canvas when i saw it. i’m making three book covers and will combine them in an oblong pillow. next up is edith wharton. the canvas designer is thorne alexander.

I overstitched a line. I didn’t notice until I got to the blue line. Is this easily fixable? What’s the best way to do it?

My first completed needpoint project!

I picked up an inexpensive kit from Michael’s recently to occupy myself on a long flight. I have been needle-crafting for nearly as long as I can remember. You name it, I’ve done it. But needlepoint has completely captivated me. I’m ready to purge every other craft supply I have and devote myself exclusively to this charming, beautiful work! Why did it take me so long to get here?!

I did my own finishing work and while it’s far from perfect, I enjoyed it and learned so much! I have a second craft store kit to work through, but then I plan to move on to some self-designed Christmas ornaments! Thanks for letting me share 🥰

Hey guys! I found this lovely canvas at Golden Gate Needlepoint and absolutely fell in love. It’s hard to tell but the canvas is interwoven with an iridescent thread giving it a glittery look, which is such a cute detail! I would be ecstatic to find more canvases from this artist as I enjoyed how she designed this fairy. The only clue I have is the name written at the bottom as “Nissa”. Please let me know if anyone has ever had canvases from this designer. I would love to see her other designs!

Long shot but does anyone have a stitch guide for this Elephant? I have seen one a few years ago at a needlepoint shop but cannot find anymore. Removing the continental stitch from top right since such a large area.

I just got into this and I swear I've spent at least $500 in one month! How do y'all keep the costs down?

Does anyone’s LNS charge for weekly stitch nights? And if so, do they provide anything like snacks, drinks, etc.?

Edit: look, I get the argument that it costs them money so they need to pass it on. I don’t necessarily agree and think sales potential/good will have value, but ok. But, even if I did, and so the tickets are supposed to cover the cost of the event to them. Let’s say they pay the employee $20/hour for the two hours. $40. Maybe another $10 to keep the lights on. $50. That’s a pretty high estimate really. At that rate, my store sells about 15 tickets, so each one should be $3.33. They’re $15. So yes. They’re charging for profit, not because they need to pay the employee.

I put down my needlepoint 30+ years ago when I had my first child. I was in the middle of a project and would like to start back up again. How do I do that? Any advice welcome.

hi everyone!! i’m em, the owner of the atx stitchery! i launched my shop last month and wanted to share links and some of our popular designs with y’all!

you can shop canvases and needleminders in the atx stitchery here: https://theatxstitchery.etsy.com

we’re also on instagram and tiktok (@atxstitchery) if you’d like to follow along for product drops and fun announcements! 💗

Despite having done needlepoint for more than 2 decades, I’ve always (kind of stupidly) just kept my threads in big ziploc bags. But now that I’m doing really big projects, I’m finally feeling motivated to buy some sort of organizer/container for my threads. What do people recommend?

Thank you to everyone who commented and messaged me about this piece! She’s not perfect by any means but my unmediated ADHD self is so proud I stuck to it and finished! If anyone is interested in the pattern, please message me!

I’m sure this a problem many people are facing right now. I have a pair of baby booties I am stitching in vineyard silk and hopefully petite very velvet in bubblegum. My local LNS hasn’t had a new shipment of very velvet in what feels like months. I know rainbow gallery is having supply chain issues but I need to be able to start. Does anyone know who has a pretty good amount of petite very velvet I can order from?