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Reverse Mosaic Needlepoint Stitch

Reverse Mosaic Stitch

Reverse Mosaic Stitch is a box stitch with a slight texture and moderate pattern. The thread count area is 4 x 4.

Step 1 = 1-2 diagonal over 1, 3-4 diagonal over 2, 5-6 diagonal over 1, creating a small box

Step 2 = a-b diagonal over 1, c-d diagonal over 2, e-f diagonal over 1, a small box in the opposite direction

Stitch Diagram

Painted Stitches example:

Stitch Step 1 example:

Stitch Step 2 example:

http://www.barbarabergstendesigns.com/reverse_mosaic_stitch.htm

 

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Framed Mosaic Needlepoint Stitch

The Framed Mosaic Needlepoint Stitch is my next updated decorative needlepoint stitch. I'm updating the stitch diagrams from easiest to more complex. Each new stitch builds on knowledge from the previous stitch.

Framed Mosaic Stitch:

Framed Mosaic Stitch is a box stitch with a slight texture and moderate pattern. The thread count area is 3 x 3.

Step 1 = 1-2 diagonal over 1, 3-4 diagonal over 1, 5-6 diagonal over 1, horizontal or vertical

Step 2 = a-b diagonal over 1, c-d diagonal over 2, e-f diagonal over 1, filling in the frames

Stitch Diagram

Painted Stitches example:

Stitch Step 1 example:

Stitch Step 2 example:

 

http://www.barbarabergstendesigns.com/framed_mosaic_stitch.htm

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Decorative Needlepoint Stitches

I'm updating my stitch diagrams. Each stitch will now have its own page and will include:

Stitch Name

Stitch information, i.e. type, texture, pattern and thread count area

Stitch Diagram

Painted Stitches Example

Stitch Step 1 Example

Stitch Step 2 Example

I hope this will become an improved resource. I would love reader input! If you know alternate names for the stitch or any other helpful information please comment and I will add it to the stitch page. If you would like to send me a picture of the decorative needlepoint stitch, stitched I'll add a picture gallery to the stitch. I'll keep you posted!!

 

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New Stitch Diagrams from bbd

I just added two new Stitch Diagrams to Barbara Bergsten Designs website.

 
Reverse Cashmere Stitch diagram

 
Reverse Mosaic Stitch diagram

Just click and print for large diagrams!

 

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PS18 Summer Squares Progress

 
I'm making good progress stitching PS18 Summer Squares Needlepoint 6"x 6" square. When it's finished I'll show step by step. I'll keep you posted!

 

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Needlepoint Project Idea

 
I'm working on a new idea. What are the first 5 decorative needlepoint stitches a new stitcher should learn? (after Continental and Basketweave) What are your go to stitches? Most used stitches? Can't wait to hear from you!! Thank you.

 

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"Painted Stitches" Handout

 
I made a "Painted Stitches" Handout for the Saturday session at the TNNA Columbus show. I just uploaded it to bbd Stitch Guide page on my web site. Here is the link to the .pdf. Just click & print. Hope it's helpful!

http://www.barbarabergstendesigns.com/Painted%20Stitches%20Handout.pdf

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Kiss Stitch Sheets Online

All the Kiss Stitch Sheets are now online!

http://www.barbarabergstendesigns.com/K01-K12%20Kiss%20Stitch%20Sheet.pdf

As always...Free PDF's. Just Click, Print, Needlepoint!

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Needlepoint Stitch Guides

All my needlepoint stitches guides are up to date!!

Go to bbd Stitch Guides to see what's new.

http://www.barbarabergstendesigns.com/stitch_guides.htm

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Needlepoint Tent Stitch

When I want to ...

 

I stitch needlepoint Tent Stitch

 
 

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PS15 Needlepoint Beach House Progress

 

This is my progress on PS15 Needlepoint Beach House. I love the decorative stitches and the specialty threads!

 

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New Needlepoint Canvas

Everyone needs a little beach house! This is mine...PS15 Needlepoint Beach House. It's a "Painted Stitches" canvas. I'm going to try some decorative stitches in some other areas too. I'm also going to try and use some specialty threads.

 

This is how I work out my stitches before the Stitch Guide is written. Helps to keep me on the right track. Next is the thread pull. I'll keep you posted!

 

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More X41 Needlepoint Wreath Mitten

 

More progress on the Needlepoint Wreath Mitten. The wreaths are the Criss Cross Hungarian Stitch. In my experience this is a hard stitch to learn. It is a really easy stitch to follow with the two color stitch steps painted on the canvas. I used two colors of green Caron Snow and 002L gold Kreinik  Holographic Thread for the wreaths and three colors of red Rainbow Gallery Very Velvet for the bows.

 

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X41 Needlepoint Wreath Mitten

I've made a little progress on the Needlepoint Wreath Mitten. This band is the Jacquard Stitch. I love the contrast between the Vineyard Merino and the Kreinik  Holographic Thread.

 

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breathe Needlepoint Stitched

I just completed breathe Needlepoint.

 

I wanted to show how the stitcher can pick decorative needlepoint stitches for blocks of color. I used "Sister Stitches" (similar, but slightly different) except the center letter.

 

These are the decorative needlepoint stitches I used:

 

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More Needlepoint Stitches

 

I finished the "h". I used the decorative needlepoint Mosaic Stripe Stitch. I started the "t". I'm using the decorative needlepoint Diagonal Scotch Stitch.

 

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Choosing Needlepoint Stitches

 

I'm stitching some inspirational words. These words have large areas of color and instead of painting in the stitches I'm leaving them just as large areas of color. It's good practice for picking stitches that aren't already painted on the canvas. A good rule of thumb is the larger the area the larger the stitch.

 

For the b & e I picked Diagonal Hungarian Ground Stitch. So far I have the first step started. I will stitch all the first step of the stitch and then go back and fill in the second step of the stitch. This is the easiest way for me to count and make sure the compensation is right.

 

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X41 Wreath Mitten Decorative Needlepoint Stitch

 

I started the next section of X41 Wreath Mitten. This area's decorative needlepoint stitch is the Jacquard Stitch. I'm stitching all the first step of the stitch in Kreinik Holographic Gold, then I will fill in the second step of the stitch. I love doing decorative stitches in two steps. It makes it so easy to follow the diagrams.

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More Needlepoint Stitch Guides

 
 

If all goes well today I will have all the needlepoint stitch guides updated and listed on my website:

http://www.barbarabergstendesigns.com/stitch_guides.htm

They are listed in alphabetical order by item#. Each stitch guide has a picture of the canvas and a picture of the finished canvas if available. All my stitch guides are free! Click the name of the stitch guide, Print, Needlepoint!

Newest Needlepoint Stitch Guide

 

I just added PS12 Painted Stitches Ribbon Sampler Stitch Guide to Barbara Bergsten Designs website. This canvas is a great class canvas. The stitches are set up easy to more difficult. The finished needlepoint becomes a great reference for decorative stitches and samples of overdyed threads.

 

Why decorative needlepoint stitches...

 

The main reason I decided to learn decorative needlepoint stitches was to learn something new. I like learning a new skill. Trying it over and over until I feel confident. Once I learned to stitch decorative needlepoint stitches I learned to paint them. That's how my "Painted Stitches" canvases evolved. I wanted other needlepointers to have a fun, successful experience. My hope is that each stitcher takes the skills they've learned and adapt them to their next project! I believe each stitcher is an artist and each canvas is uniquely their own!   

Framed Cashmere Stitch

This package on the X31 Small Package Wreath is the Framed Cashmere Stitch.

 

Here's the Framed Cashmere Stitch diagram.

 

"Painted Stitches" Needlepoint Ribbon Ball Finished

I just got X29 Ribbon Ball back from the finishers. It's already to hang on the tree! Below are all the posts about this needlepoint design.

New Needlepoint Ornament

"Painted Stitches" Ribbon Ball

Stitching "Painted Stitches" Ribbon Ball

More Stitching "Painted Stitches" Ribbon Ball

Ribbon Ball Finished

 

 

 

Needlepoint Mitten Stitches

I just put together a quick stitch sheet for X41 Wreath Mitten. I will get a Needlepoint Stitch Guide written soon. The stitches are Corduroy Stitch, Jacquard Stitch, Criss Cross Hungarian Stitch and Mosaic Stripe Stitch. I wanted to show you how the stitches are painted on the canvas and how easy they are to follow!

 

 

Needlepoint Polar Bear Present Ornament Completed

Needlepoint Polar Bear Present Ornament Completed!! Now what to stitch?? Any suggestions?

 

Needlepoint Stash-buster Small Stocking Completed!

 
 

Last night I completed stitching the Needlepoint Stash-buster Small Stocking. Above is a picture of the stitching and all the threads I used from my stash. I did NOT buy one new thread!!! I'm so proud of myself. It's so tempting to just buy a new thread instead of looking through my boxes to find something that will work. Below are all the post links describing this project:

Small Needlepoint Ribbon Stocking

Needlepoint Stash-buster

Busting my Needlepoint Stash

Needlepoint Stash-buster - Jacquard Stitch Ribbon

Needlepoint Stash-buster - Jacquard Stitch Ribbon - Stitched

Needlepoint Stash-buster - Arrowhead Stitch Cuff

Small Needlepoint Ribbon Stocking Cuff

Needlepoint Stash-buster - Diagonal Scotch Stitch Stitch Ribbon

Needlepoint Ribbon Sampler Finished

 

My friend Jean just finished putting the needlepoint Ribbon Sampler into a Stirling Folio. This is a great canvas to learn stitches and try out overdyed threads! The 6"x6" size is so versatile. I loved designing and stitching this needlepoint canvas.

Here's the links to past posts about the Ribbon Sampler:

Newest Painted Stitches Needlepoint Design

Painted Stitches Ribbon Sampler

Painted Stitches Ribbons Progress

Painted Stitches Ribbons Sampler Stitch Diagrams

What I'm Stitching...

Painted Stitches Ribbons Sampler Threads & Stitch Diagrams

Needlepoint Stash-buster - Diagonal Scotch Stitch Stitch Ribbon

 

I used Planet Earth Fiber Opal O-086 - Maui for the blue section of the Diagonal Scotch Stitch  Ribbon. This is a new thread to me. It is 70% Silk and 30% Metallic. I received this as a sample at the TNNA June Market. The sliver flecks show up more on the skein than they do on the needlepoint. I think it worked well with the other threads, Rainbow Gallery's Cresta d'Oro C07 (Silver) and Cresta d'Oro C30 (Green). Have you used any Planet Earth needlepoint threads? What did you think?

Small Needlepoint Ribbon Stocking Cuff

 

I stitched the string of needlepoint bows on the hearts of the cuff with two colors of gold Kreinik.  Kreinik 002V which is the top spool and Kreinik 002L, the bottom spool. 002V Vintage gold is duller than the 002L Holographic Gold. I'm not sure you can see the difference in the picture but it does contrast. I stitched the string of bows in the Tent Stitch, except little Mosaic Stitches in the center of each bow.

Needlepoint Stash-buster - Arrowhead Stitch Cuff

 

I finished the Arrowhead Stitch on Cuff my Small Needlepoint Ribbon Stocking.

I used Rainbow Gallery's Gold Rush 14 246C for the first step of The Arrowhead Stitch. Gold Rush 14 has some great colors. It is a chainette thread but very rough. Be careful not to snag other threads on it. It is worth stitching with it because of the wonderful colors.

The second step is stitched with Threadworx V148 Bubblegum. This is the overdyed  version of Vineyard Silk, my "go to" thread. This is a great stitch to show off the variations in the overdyed thread.

The background of the cuff is the lightest pink I had in my stash. It is SILK & IVORY and I think the color is 111 Pink Lemonade, but I don't have a tag. I don't usually stitch with Silk & Ivory because it pills. I don't know why it does this. I love the colors. Does anyone know how to keep it from pilling?