Tent stitch

Tent stitching is a good way to speed up your stitching as you are only forming half of the cross

What are good needlepoint stitches for sky? Check out these three great needlepoint sky stitches that can be used in any type of weather.

Here we go…. Another how to from me to you. Tent Stitch is the basic needlepoint stitch. It is a single stitch that covers one canvas thread on the diagonal. It’s that basic tiny stitch that you have seen in needlepoint forever. Look at a canvas intersection and cover it with thread the same color […]

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

Examples of cross-stitches using different numbers of stands of floss across various fabric thread counts using full-cross stitches and half-cross (tent) stitching.

It was a circuitous journey to arrive at today’s stitch, but I think it was worth it. And I learned a lot along the way.

The Moorish Stitch (top right and left) is essentially the Diagonal Scotch stitch with a row of tent stitches in between. The over 1-2-3-2 p...

New to needlepoint? Check out these basic tips to help get you started quickly. In no time at all you will be making beautiful needlepoint projects.

Want to add some background texture to your cross stitch designs? Consider using tent stitch, or half stitches, to add depth to your pattern

One of the best needlepoint stitches for background and large areas. The woven needlepoint stitch, and its variations, are good to use for clothing, buildings and grassy areas. Learn how!