Vertical needlepoint stitches

Vertical Corduroy Stitch produces a striped effect in the canvas.

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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

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Learn all about needlepoint stitches through detailed tutorials on our blog. From basic to advanced stitches, discover tips and step-by-step instructions!

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.

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

Virtually any darning stitch can work for snow. I favor straight darning stitches and today's stitch is a recent favorite. (Here is a refresher on darning stitches.)

Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint runs down her top five needlepoint stitches with tips for how to use them. See her post.

Variation of Mary Legallet's Tiny Milanese Columns

Parisian stripe

Create Needlepoint!: Framed Stem Stitch

The Fern stitch is a lovely stitch that can be used in a number of ways. It consists of pairs of overlapping diagonal stitches worked in vertical rows. It has an inter-locked look, and is a medium texture pattern. This stitch can be incorporated as individual or group columns. It is perfect as a border or background. The advantage of this stitch is that it works up relatively fast and is very versatile. You can use the chart shown as the rule, but also keep in mind that you can vary the…

Learn all about needlepoint stitches through detailed tutorials on our blog. From basic to advanced stitches, discover tips and step-by-step instructions!

Kalem Stitches are great stitches for clothing because of their knitted look.

Columns have been on my mind the past couple of days, so imagine my thrill when I stumbled across this photo from a dear stitching friend. (I’m now committed to thinking about a million dollars, hoping to stumble across that soon.)

Vertical Beaty Stitch

New to needlepoint? This beginner's guide covers essential materials, threading tips, and basic stitches to help you start your stitching journey confidently.