How to do needlepoint

Needlepoint is an enjoyable hobby that you can take anywhere and it only requires the use of a few basic types of stitches. Create designs on a painted or blank canvas, and then turn your designs into a new decorative item. You can make...

Carly A. Hill shares her Needlepoint for Beginners Tips and Essentials on how to begin needlepointing. Keep reading to learn how to start!

Find tutorials on various needlepoint stitches, including basic tent stitches along with more complex stitches such as the needlepoint basketweave stitch and th

Are you ready to learn how to needlepoint? We will show you all you really need to know. By now you probably have a design you want to stitch. if not, we have some wonderful needlepoint kits right here on our site. Just click the Kits link in the top Navigation. Firstly, watch our video for how-to-needlepoint instructi

The Chain Stitch is great for line work or creating a cool pattern. The instructions, diagram and video tutorial featured here will help you learn how to do this needlepoint stitch!

Learn how to paint canvas for your needlepoint projects, including how to pick colors and the tools to use—according to an expert.

Learn How to Needlepoint with instructions for choosing needles and yarn, tutorials for beginning stitches, and ways to finish the needlepoint. So much more too!!!

In this blog post we will explain the scooping technique. This is a way to stitch that saves a lot of time, and can be used in a big variety of stitches.

Hedgehog Needlepoint LLC on Instagram: "Binding stitch… it makes for such a nice clean edge on belts, and key fobs. A relatively easy stitch that produces a lovely herringbone pattern on the side and smooth edge on top. Vertical stitch up then over three. Do you need to do a binding stitch for belts and key fobs? No… two additional rows to fold under also work. It’s always best to check with your preferred finisher as to how they would like the edges completed. 🤗♥️©️2020-2024 Copyrighted…

Getting started on your project or wanting to perfect your craft? Here are helpful tips to guide you throughout the process.

In this video I show you how to paint a needlepoint canvas! For more information on materials, great resources, and a free template of the apple design so you can paint along with me visit abigailcecile.com.

Learn how to needlepoint with needlepoint tutorials, lessons, and instructions. Here is everything you need for how to learn needlepoint!

The Needlepoint Double stitch is simple and versatile. Learn how to do it, where to use it, and some tips on where to start the stitch on your canvas. Where to use the Needlepoint Double StitchThe needlepoint Double stitch uses cross stitches of two sizes. It is non-directional which means it is best used for objects

My Grandy has needlepointed since long before I came into this world (remember the needlepoint kneelers in the chapel where we got married?) and is always working on a fun project (like the needlepoint collar and leash Rory wore as our ring bearer last summer). Last summer I asked her to teach me (and Ali!) […]

Uneven stitches on your needlepoint canvas can be distracting. Like the pimple that appears the morning of your wedding, an off-tension stitch can become the only thing you see. But smooth and even stitches, like the ones on this Fruit Salad needlepoint pillow kit, are within easy reach. Read on for... Ten Tips for T

So here's your one-stop shop for how to needlepoint! I'm going to cover what you need and how to do a continental stitch - easier than it...

Needlepoint basketweave stitch is one of the most-used needlepoint stitches. It is so-called because of the woven pattern it forms on the back of the canvas. The basketweave pattern forms a strong stitch with good coverage and minimal distortion of the canvas. Needlepoint Basketweave Stitch - How To Needlepoint basketw

To select needlepoint stitches, our main suggestion is to think and explore possibilities! - What is the focal point of the artwork? - What can I do to make this project really special? - What techniques do I want to use? In this blog post we dive deeper into these tips and show you all you need to know to select the best needlepoint stitches for your project :)