A tent stitch is one of the most useful foundation stitches in needlepoint. Its small diagonal slant creates smooth coverage on background areas, borders,…
A tent stitch is one of the most useful foundation stitches in needlepoint. Its small diagonal slant creates smooth coverage on background areas, borders,…
Butterflies are natural needlepoint subjects because their wings offer room for color, symmetry, and delicate texture. Adding beads turns a familiar insect…
A handmade tree skirt can turn the space beneath a Christmas tree into a focal point of its own. Bargello needlepoint is especially well suited to this project…
A beautifully stitched needlepoint canvas deserves a finish that supports its design, suits the room, and holds up to regular use. When the project becomes a…
A night sky gives needlepoint plenty of room for atmosphere. Deep navy, smoky violet, indigo, and blue-black can suggest a clear evening, while tiny beads or…
A monogrammed needlepoint bookmark is a small, useful project with plenty of room for personality. Worked in half cross stitch, it can be completed with a…
Victorian needlepoint reflects a period when decorative handwork was woven into everyday life. During Queen Victoria’s reign, from 1837 to 1901, embroidered…
A woodland menagerie is a delightful way to turn needlepoint into a small story. A watchful fox, hopping rabbit, curious squirrel, wise owl, and gentle deer…
Estimating thread before starting a needlepoint project saves time, money, and frustration. An accurate yardage calculation helps you buy enough fiber for the…
Silk ribbon can bring a surprising sense of movement to a needlepoint canvas. While wool, cotton, and stranded embroidery threads are excellent for coverage…