Vertical needlepoint stitches

Check this complete tutorial about the Corduroy Stitch, step by step with an explanatory diagram to learn everything about this pattern. Explore different types of stitches to improve your needlepoint experience.

Sometimes simple and small is the best way to go. Today’s #stitchingsunday is a shout-out to some of my favorite small stitches.

There are so many variations on Brick Stitches. This version of the stitch is worked as a horizontal straight stitch that spans over two canvas threads.

This is a very versatile stitch- especially for small areas on your canvas. This stitch is made up of pairs of straight stitches that span over two canvas threads vertically. Read more about Vertical Double Brick Stitch by clicking here to read our blog post. The above stitch was done in Vineyard Silk. Shop Vineyard S

New to Needlepointing? Try These 56 Needlepoint Stitch Tutorials: Corduroy Stitch

It's hard to avoid a background in needlepoint and sometimes you want something other than basketweave stitch (although this is our all-time favorite). So, without further ado, the three needlepoint background stitches we use most often are (drum roll): Upright Cross Stitch An Upright Cross Stitch covers a needlepoint

The Victorian Step is a great, understated stitch with variations that make it work virtually anywhere. My first thought for it is as a background stitch yet, with a few tweaks, it has a ton of potential for landscaping, clothing, sky, etc. This blog highlights three versions of the stitch

Double Parisian Stitch is made up of vertical straight stitches over two and over four canvas threads. The stitches are worked in pairs.