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Three great needlepoint background stitches blog post.

Three Go-Anywhere Needlepoint Background Stitches

February 21, 2021Poppy Monk Needlepoint

Three versatile needlepoint background stitches - or filler stitches - that go anywhere. Transform your needlepoint canvas from "meh" to "yeah"!

needlepoint stretcher bars - should i work my needlepoint on a frame?

Needlepoint Stretcher Bars - Do I Need Them?

February 11, 2021Poppy Monk Needlepoint

Think of stretcher bars like a good bra - there are occasions when you can get by without one, but overall you'll appreciate the support it provides!

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My Journey to Poppy Monk Needlepoint

June 30, 2025

I’ve always loved working with fiber-macramé, knitting, and eventually, needlepoint. When I discovered needlepoint, I knew I had found my happy place. Originally from New Zealand, I moved to California...
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