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Design A Needlepoint Christmas Wreath With Baubles

A needlepoint Christmas wreath can bring together colour, texture and a little Australian personality. Instead of copying a traditional European decoration,…

Why stitch gauges matter in needlepoint planning

A needlepoint project can look beautifully simple on the chart and still behave differently once the first stitches reach the canvas. Thread thickness, canvas…

A stitch a day for better needlepoint habits

Needlepoint rewards attention more than speed. A few quiet minutes with canvas, wool and a sharp needle can bring a project forward while giving your mind a…

Needlepoint Tassels for a Handmade Curtain Tieback

A needlepoint tassel can turn a plain curtain tieback into a small piece of textile art. It is a manageable project for using a favourite canvas, testing a…

Stitching a Butterfly with Transparent Organza Overlay Wings

A needlepoint butterfly can become far more dimensional when its wings are built in layers. A firm stitched body anchors the design, while transparent organza…

Charting a Compass Rose with Interlocking Geometric Rings

A compass rose makes a striking needlepoint motif because it combines direction, symmetry, and movement in one compact design. When its points sit inside…

How to stitch a needlepoint tea cozy with quilted backing

A needlepoint tea cozy is a practical project with plenty of room for colour, texture and personality. The stitched front gives the piece its character, while…

Choosing the right needlepoint thread for every project

Thread changes the character of a needlepoint design as much as the stitch itself. A smooth cotton can make a basketweave background look crisp, while wool…

Designing A Needlepoint Eyeglasses Case With A Magnetic Closure

A needlepoint glasses case is a practical small project with plenty of room for personal style. Its compact shape suits a favourite stitch, a lively border, or…

Stitching A Jellyfish With Tentacles In Looped Stitches

A jellyfish is an ideal needlepoint motif when you want to explore movement, texture and colour without charting a complicated scene. Its rounded bell gives…