Lambswool brings a gentle, tactile quality to needlepoint. It feels softer than many traditional tapestry yarns, has a lightly clouded surface, and can catch…
Lambswool brings a gentle, tactile quality to needlepoint. It feels softer than many traditional tapestry yarns, has a lightly clouded surface, and can catch…
A rainbow-filled cloud makes a cheerful needlepoint project for a nursery, playroom or reading nook. Its rounded shape is forgiving for beginners, while the…
Combining different thread weights can give a needlepoint design remarkable depth. A smooth strand may define a crisp outline, while a heavier wool or textured…
A needlepoint pincushion is a small project with plenty of room for experimentation. Its compact shape lets you test raised embroidery, looped effects, beads…
Needlepoint holiday gift tags are a lovely way to turn a practical wrapping detail into a keepsake. A small canvas, a few metres of thread and a simple stitch…
Sea glass has a quiet beauty: softened edges, cloudy surfaces and colours that seem to hold a little sunlight. Translating that quality into needlepoint is a…
A needlepoint belt buckle turns a small accessory into a portable piece of textile art. The limited canvas area makes every colour, stitch direction and border…
A hometown map makes a wonderfully personal needlepoint project. It can show the street where you grew up, the river that shaped the suburb, a favourite café,…
A chequered board has an instant visual appeal. The alternating squares are orderly enough to chart confidently, yet flexible enough to become a cushion,…
Vintage postage stamps are miniature works of graphic art. Their borders, engraved portraits, botanical illustrations and limited colour palettes translate…