Sunday Stitches

A spin on the trellis and scotch stitches, this trellis diamond stitch is ideal for larger areas. Following a four canvas thread count up andover to make up the trellis and variation of the scotch stitch, this background stitch is perfect regardless of the color of the canvas! Given it's full coverage nature, this is a perfect option for both a blank background or maybe one you want to color swap! Heidi's tip: Use a ribbon or silk for the trellis stitch and use a variegated thread such as straw silk or dinky dyes for the fill in stitch! If...

Whether you're working on project that resembles a winter wonderland or you want to add a whimsy yet simple flair, the starry night stitch is a perfect background stitch! This stitch works particularly well for a sky but can also be used if you have a blank background that is begging for some extra dazzle! Perfect opportunity to combine a silk or wool thread with sparkly ribbon (pepper pot and silk lame anyone?!) Heidi's Tip: Use this stitch on a stocking! It's open but still has room for sparkle to give a simple but timeless touch, a perfect addition to...

Inspired by the classic scotch stitch, meet the foxy boxy stitch! It's sassy yet sweet, this medium coverage stitch is a great way to elevate any background. Use a variety of colors to help bring your canvas to life! The foxy boxy stitch is perfect for adding subtle dimension and play with color families on your project!  Heidi's Tip: Look at the undertones in your canvas to guide your accents colors such as the optional smyrna cross stitch in the center of the boxes! See the stitch in action on Instagram!

The diagonal ladder stitch is a jack of all trades! This stitch could work for a background or even smaller areas that need just a tiny bit of detailIt also can be left open, without the tent stitch in between the vertical "ladder"-like stitches or you can fill it in with a sparkly thread for some added detail. If you are choosing to add the tent stitch you can do either a similar color thread to the vertical stitches or choose a contrasting color!  Heidi's Tip: use an over-dyed thread such as over-dyed kreinik, threadworx, or even dinky dyes for the...

Named after the sweetest shop dog, the Mary Poppins stitch, is fun and whimsical and provides a perfect amount of flair, just like Mary Poppins herself! This is an open stitch that is ideal for adding texture to any project. The series of diagonal stitches are shown here in 4 different colors however, it is stitcher's choice the amount of colors used. This stitch is also perfect for stitching snow! Heidi's tip: don't be afraid to mix different types of thread here! A ribbon such as neon rays or straw silk would be great for the long diamond stitches and...