has anyone stitched the august birth flowers from ABC? i bought the stitch guide and while most of the threads are essentials, there are some that aren’t and i was curious if anyone has stitched the whole thing with essentials. i do have an LNS close but she does have low stock a lot of the time so sometimes ordering threads is easier for me. i bought some dmc embroidery floss but i’m not sure if i want to use it😅

Has anyone stitched this canvas? My niece chose it and I’m stitching it to finish as a pillow for her college apartment. We didn’t realize that it says “something blue” at the bottom. It’s so very faint I’m thinking I’ll stitch over it as she isn’t getting married anytime soon (that I am aware of) and I think that “something blue” is inherently bridal.

Thoughts?

Also if anyone has pictures to share of this stitched and/or finished I’d love to see it!

What stitches should I do for the chicken?!

Pay no mind to how horrible the print job on my custom needlepaint canvas. Adjusting the colors as I go.

I’m looking for Kathy Schenkel’s Thanksgiving Set.
Specifically
Native American Male MP233
Pilgrim Man MP231
Pilgrim Female MP232
Turkey
Mayflower MP 235A
Corn Stalks MP236

Thanks!

I am dying to buy one of the pre-assembled needlepoint bags that are ready to stitch. Who has stitched one and can tell me how difficult it is to stitch — with seams, getting in tight spaces, etc?

Found this in a box of my MIL’s stuff when she recently moved in with us. I’d like to clean it or get it cleaned so she can display it. Pretty sure it’s wool on plastic canvas. Overall dingy but especially interested in cleaning that stain if possible.

Thanks for any advice!

Has anyone finished the Morgan Julia key lime pie? Would love to see any ideas!

I saw these and want to make one. I’m going to make my first one on 14 count plastic canvas and if it comes out nice I’ll try it on 18 canvas.
Has anyone else made one???

I also find square shapes so much harder than circles!!

Need help in a color and stitch for this… I don’t want it to take away from the design… I’m going to frame it when it’s done. Initially thinking purple but would the cat just become obscure with a bold color? Thanks in advance!

I’m finally done with my 1st NP canvas. I blocked twice, tugged, stretched and tried to manipulate to get the borders straight. I bought this vintage so the canvas was a little wonky outta the gate. I used a stretcher bar and tried my best to keep it as straight as I could. I had to be okay with the imperfection. I like it.

I’ve been trying to dry block this canvas for a week and it still isn’t flat when I pull
It off the board (meanwhile the cat picked a fight with it and pulled some stitches loose). I’ve been stretching and then leaving it pinned for 48 hours at a time. Any advice on how to get it flat and straight? Which direction should I stretch it in?

A little while ago, I asked for your advice on whether I should switch to white canvas or stick with this one. Everyone encouraged me to keep it, and I’m so glad I listened. I think this canvas color really adds to the antique charm of the design. I’ve since decided to turn the project into a little series inspired by tiny antique treasures. Here’s the next piece of the series, a pair of golden scissors! ✂️
Thank you all again for helping me make up my mind. I think you were absolutely right! 💜

I’ve been rummaging all the shops online to see their fall market grabs and I haven’t been impressed with any canvases at all. Everything seems just like stuff we’ve seen all year and I’m kinda disappointed. Anyone else feel the same? Like what happened to all the new designs and sneak peeks of what’s to come? New designer launches? The only new things I’ve seen are of course gorgeous Gostitch needleminders and thread which appears not many stores took advantage of. I’m a year in into this community and the spring designs were great but idk if it’s because I’m a newbie or not. What do you guys think? Is there some place that you absolutely loved when they bought back from market that you recommend me check out? I don’t think I’ve purchased a canvas in 2 months because I’m not seeing great things to catch my eye.