Taping the Edges of a Canvas
Learn how to prepare the edges of a needlepoint canvas using masking tape.
View ArticleOrigami Bird Needlepoint Pattern
The ancient art of paper folding, known as Origami, inspired this needlepoint pattern featuring a bird against a decorative background.
View ArticlePineapple Needlepoint Pattern - Two Versions
Stitch this needlepoint pineapple two ways - using textured, decorative stitches, or tent stitch. Patterns are provided for both versions.
View ArticleDiamond Ray Stitch - Working the Diamond Ray...
The Diamond Ray Stitch is a textured needlepoint filling stitch. It is similar to standard Ray Stitch but is worked vertically.
View ArticleWorking a Complicated Design
Working a complicated, multi-color needlepoint pattern is easy by using this method.
View ArticleThe Moorish Stitch
The Moorish Stitch is a needlepoint filling stitch worked in stepped, diagonal rows.
View ArticleBlank Journal Page
Use this blank page to add your own stitches to your stitch journal.
View ArticleGarden Zinnias Pattern
Designer Elizabeth Lay shares her colorful Garden Zinnias needlepoint pattern
View ArticleAutumn Acorn
The acorn is a symbol of patience and an old English proverb states that "Great oaks from little acorns
View ArticleJudaic Needlepoint Patterns
Judaic-themed patterns includes needlepoint kippot, hanukkah patterns, and more.
View ArticleWhere can I post questions or share needlepoint...
Have a question or a tip you would like to share? The Needlepoint Forum is the best place to post questions, share your thoughts, make recommendations, tell us what you're working on, and look for...
View ArticleThe Oblong Cross Stitch
The Oblong Cross Stitch is worked identically to the standard Cross Stitch, with the exception of being slightly elongated. It is highly textured, and looks nice in borders or as a filling stitch. It...
View ArticleChunky Spring Bird
Stitch a somewhat chunky spring bird in jewel tones. The pattern can be stitched in assorted needlepoint stitches in fifteen colors of needlepoint tapestry wool or novelty threads.
View ArticleSquare One Needlepoint Doodle
Stitch a needlepoint doodle using a variety of stitches including the criss cross hungarian stitch and the gobelin stitch.
View ArticleCouching - Couching onto Needlepoint
Couching is the term used to describe securing a length of thread on the surface of the canvas by tacking it in place with small stitches.
View ArticleThe Diagonal Hexagonal Stitch
The Diagonal Hexagonal is a popular filling stitch worked in large blocks of stitches in graduating sizes.
View ArticleNeedlepoint and Tapestry Needles
Tapestry needles have a blunt point and an large eye and are used to stitch a design on needlepoint canvas.
View ArticleMeet Needlepoint Designer Judy Harper of Texas
Meet Needlepoint Designer Judy Harper of Texas
View ArticleLucky Clover
Stitch a single Lucky clover, or a quartet for St. Patrick's Day. This project lends itself well to decorative and textured stitches.
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