carpe diem Archives – Nuts about Needlepoint

Free Pattern – Seize the Day

August 30, 2010 by Janet M Perry Leave a Comment

I love this free design of Star's in so many ways. The saying, "Seize the day" in Latin, is one it … [Read more...]

Background Ideas: Victorian Step

Victorian Step is a great stitch. It’s outstanding for backgrounds. You can make it in straight or diagonal stitches. The stitch always has the same pattern: three short stitches followed by one long stitch. The picture below uses Victorian Step for the wide border. I stitched on 18 mesh with Silk & IvoryThe stitch diagram […]

About Janet M Perry

Janet Perry is the Internet's leading authority on needlepoint. She designs, teaches and writes, getting raves from her fans for her innovative techniques, extensive knowledge and generous teaching style. A leading writer of stitch guides, she blogs here and lives on an island in the northeast corner of the SF Bay with her family