stitch index Archives – Nuts about Needlepoint

Stitches for Effect – Combination & Decorative Stitch Index

November 10, 2014 by Janet M Perry Leave a Comment

This week we'll list the combination and decorative stitches from the Stitches for Effect books. … [Read more...]

Diagonal & Eyelet Index for Stitches for Effect

July 11, 2013 by Janet M Perry Leave a Comment

This week we'll list the diagonal and eyelet stitches from the Stitches for Effect books. Each is … [Read more...]

Box & Tied Stitches for Effect Index

March 8, 2013 by Janet M Perry Leave a Comment

This week we'll list the box and tied stitches from the Stitches for Effect books. Each is listed … [Read more...]

My 2021 goals:

Publish 2 new printed books
Create an archive & membership site for the daily newsletter
Learn and share with you great non-painting ways to color your canvas
Finish 50 projects
Learn how to do beading & ribbonwork better
Use up as many threads as projects completed/li>
Crete independent shopping site
Publish 20 new stitch guides & 5 new PDF projects
Publish 2 new ebooks
Reduce finishing stash

Watch my stitching!

16 projects finished
16 threads used up
2 new products added to Etsy
5 new stitch guides on Etsy
1 printed book published

Why Use Needlework Tacks

Updated March 2, 2021. “Why Use Needlework Tacks?” I kept asking myself. My answer always was “I have no idea.” For many stitchers, regular thumbtacks or quilter’s tacks (larger heads) work just fine. For others the gold needlework tacks from Clover are a better choice. You should be using these tacks if any of these […]

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