If you’re at all like me, one of your favorite things about needlepoint is all of those gorgeous threads. You probably don’t think much about how your needlepoint threads got to be the colors they are, though, do you? I didn’t either, when I first began stitching. ? I believe that there’s great value in ... Read more The post Dyeing To Know How Threads Get Their Color? appeared first on Serendipity Needleworks ..read more

I’ve long been a fan of Pepper Pot Silk. It’s a luscious single strand spun silk thread from Planet Earth Fiber. (That means it’s not divisible!) It’s made from Chinese silk. It comes in a skein and there are 30 yards/27.4 meters in each skein. Here’s a picture of it for you…   It’s available ... Read more The post All About Pepper Pot Silk Thread appeared first on Serendipity Needleworks ..read more

A-tisket, a-tasket, a green and yellow basket… who’s ready for spring? I sure am! Here in Alabama, the azaleas are blooming and the trees are beginning to sprout new leaves. Inspired by the season, I have the perfect stitch to help us celebrate spring: the woven plait stitch!         Before we dive into ... Read more The post Decorative Stitch Deep Dive: All About The Woven Plait Stitch appeared first on Serendipity Needleworks ..read more

Anchoring your thread when you’re using open stitches can be a little daunting – especially if you’re new to using them on your projects. Before we talk about how to secure your thread, though, let’s take a minute to define “open stitch”. An open stitch is one through which the ground fabric shows. In other ... Read more The post 3 Awesome Ways to Anchor Your Thread For Open Needlepoint Stitches appeared first on Serendipity Needleworks ..read more

Colorful cardinals. Chipper chickadees. Playful penguins. What do they all have in common? Why, they’re birds, of course. And they just happen to be birds that you often see on winter-themed canvases. Since we’re smack dab in the middle of winter, I thought it might be fun to explore a stitch that you can use ... Read more The post All About the Parisian Stitch appeared first on Serendipity Needleworks ..read more

Silk and Ivory is a luscious 50% silk/50% Merino wool single strand non-divisible thread. When Serendipity Needleworks was a retail shop, it was my #1 best selling thread… and with good reason. You can use it on so many different sizes of needlepoint canvas, for starters. And in addition to that, you can use it ... Read more The post All About Silk and Ivory Thread appeared first on Serendipity Needleworks ..read more

When your project features subtle shading, finding just the right range of thread colors can be a challenge. Enter Needlepoint Inc Silk! Needlepoint Inc Silk thread is made from reeled silk. That means the filament used to create the thread is longer than the fibers used to create spun silk thread. Longer filaments are considered ... Read more The post All About Needlepoint Inc Silk Thread appeared first on Serendipity Needleworks ..read more

Fall is such a delightful season. I love being outdoors this time of year. In fact, one of my favorite ways to spend a leisurely Sunday afternoon is taking my needlepoint out on the porch. It would be super fun if you could join me in person, but let’s do the next best thing. Let’s ... Read more The post All About the Medieval Mosaic Stitch appeared first on Serendipity Needleworks ..read more

Summer is my favorite season… I love the longer days, the relaxed pace, the fresh produce from the Farmer’s Market, heavenly heirloom roses, and, of course, juicy tomato sandwiches. Yep – I’m definitely a summertime kinda’ gal. ? And since Labor Day is right around the corner, signaling the unofficial end of summer, I want ... Read more The post Summer Stitch Challenge appeared first on Serendipity Needleworks ..read more

Well, hello there, my friend! Today, we’re going to dive into the wisdom of Maya Angelou’s inspiring quote: “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” If you’re passionate about needlepoint, this blog post is dedicated to you and the amazing journey of creativity that awaits. So, gather your colorful ... Read more The post Embracing Your Creativity appeared first on Serendipity Needleworks ..read more