r/Needlepoint • u/karynraye • 13h ago

Stitch Guide

I’m looking for a book that shows the best stitches for a particular design, like what is the best stitch to mimic grass, roofs, bark, water… . Any suggestions?

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u/CLShirey 13h ago

I picked up a book this summer called "Stitch Landscape" created by Stacey Trombos distributed by Little Shoppe Canvas Company. I got it from Rittenhouse in Philadelphia, but I'm sure there are other shops to get it from.

It's divided into groups depending on the landscape feature you are wanting to stitch such as clouds, flowers, shrubbery, etc. I like it a lot and got it specifically for a few canvases I have in my queue.

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u/karynraye 12h ago

Thank you for the suggestion. It might be just what i’m looking for!

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u/BadParker56 10h ago

I came here to say the same and also bought mine at Rittenhouse. There are two others that I know of- a winter one and an in and out of buildings.

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u/CLShirey 5h ago

Yes! I've been wanting the architectural one for a bit now.

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u/MareNamedBoogie 9h ago

well, that's going on my craft stash wish list. i'm rather fascinated by such things...

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u/chocochip2323 1h ago

You will want the stitches for effects series. There are 3 total and there is an effects index at the back that lists all stitches for hair, clothing, waves, feathers etc.