Skip tent needlepoint stitch

Hi Everybody... Robin here. Have I told you I LOVE the Skip Tent stitch? This isn't True Confessions; I'm just talking about an honest admiration for a needlepoint stitch. Perhaps you know it as the Basketweave Twill? Regardless of its name or your locale, it is a wonderful stitch when the moment is right. Skip Tent stitch was taught to me by Amy Bunger; one of her "go to" stitches. If it's good enough for Amy... First, let's begin with the pathways: Work it like the Basketweave; in a…

Alternating Skip Tent from March 31, 2019 whimsicalstitch.com/whimsicalwednesdays blog post.

Find tutorials on various needlepoint stitches, including basic tent stitches along with more complex stitches such as the needlepoint basketweave stitch and th

Have you ever been stumped by how to work a diagonal tent stitch (a.k.a. basketweave) background around a bunch of weird shapes? Or even how to stitch

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Everything you need to know about the Tent Stitch, the most common stitch in needlepoint!

Here you can find the stitch guides to 5 of our Christmas Needlepoint Ornaments. Find inspiration to use various different stitches to create a textured look, that works great when the ornaments are finished! Christmas Night (designed by Teresa Rego) 1 - Skipped Tent Stitch 2 - Brick Stitch 3 - Mosaic Diagonal Stitch 4 - Tent Stitch 5 - French Knot Stitch 6 - Mosaic Diagonal Stitch Bird's head and tail - Longstitch Bauble Flora (designed by Teresa Rego) 1- Custom Long Stitch 2- Upright Cross…

ALWAYS ACTIVITY . . . When I start thinking about what might be in store for us on the horizon - along it comes. I shared with you last week the possibility of doing classes on JP Needlepoint's new Cattitude and Dog Gone Good canvases. Well they are no longer a possibility. The support for these fun designs is going out the roof! Based on number of interest emails, Cattitude will be up first for classes. While this group of kitties does not look like it has much complex areas to consider…

Worked by Amanda on Instagram: "Going nuts for this nutcracker! I was thrilled when I saw @leighannestitches destash this @rachelbarridesigns chinoiserie nutcracker. The lighting doesn’t do it justice, but skip tent stitch with Pepper Pot Silk and Neon Rays + created the perfect background. #needlepoint #ndlpt #needlepointersofinstagram #needlepointnation #ndlpt4life #ndlptnation"