Stitch Work

Thread Dye Lots: Why They Matter

Thread Dye Lots: Why They Matter

If you’ve ever worked on a needlepoint project and run out of thread halfway through, only to find that your new skein is a slightly different shade, you’ve encountered the...

Thread Dye Lots: Why They Matter

If you’ve ever worked on a needlepoint project and run out of thread halfway through, only to find that your new skein is a slightly different shade, you’ve encountered the...

The Importance of Stitch Direction in Needlepoint

The Importance of Stitch Direction in Needlepoint

Needlepoint is an art form that combines precision, patience, and creativity. While choosing the right threads and canvas are essential, one often overlooked but crucial aspect of needlepoint is stitch...

The Importance of Stitch Direction in Needlepoint

Needlepoint is an art form that combines precision, patience, and creativity. While choosing the right threads and canvas are essential, one often overlooked but crucial aspect of needlepoint is stitch...

Frogging: Embracing the Art of Undoing

Frogging: Embracing the Art of Undoing

If you’ve spent any time stitching, you’ve probably encountered the dreaded mistake—maybe a miscounted stitch, a color placed in the wrong spot, or tension that just doesn’t look right. That’s...

Frogging: Embracing the Art of Undoing

If you’ve spent any time stitching, you’ve probably encountered the dreaded mistake—maybe a miscounted stitch, a color placed in the wrong spot, or tension that just doesn’t look right. That’s...

Why I Love DMC Floss!

Why I Love DMC Floss!

Why I Love DMC Floss! As a lover of all things embroidery, I’ve tried my fair share of embroidery floss brands over the years. But no matter what, I always...

Why I Love DMC Floss!

Why I Love DMC Floss! As a lover of all things embroidery, I’ve tried my fair share of embroidery floss brands over the years. But no matter what, I always...

Choosing the Right Needle

Choosing the Right Needle

When it comes to needlepoint, selecting the right needle is just as important as choosing your canvas and fibers. The right needle ensures a smooth stitching experience, prevents damage to...

Choosing the Right Needle

When it comes to needlepoint, selecting the right needle is just as important as choosing your canvas and fibers. The right needle ensures a smooth stitching experience, prevents damage to...

About Me

As the founder and canvas designer of Kae Blake Designs, April Blakely has been a needlepoint addict for over 40 years. She discovered cross stitch as a teen and spent...

About Me

As the founder and canvas designer of Kae Blake Designs, April Blakely has been a needlepoint addict for over 40 years. She discovered cross stitch as a teen and spent...