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The Double Parisian Stitch

The Double Parisian is an interesting filling stitch that is suitable for the beginner. Page 3.

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How to Make a Needlepoint Bag

Stitch a finished needlepoint canvas into a handy, lined pouch. You can use them as purses, totes, or create smaller pouches to hang on a doorknob, as ornaments, or unique gift bags. Page 2.

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Couching - 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.

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The Wicker Stitch

The Wicker Stitch is a textured filling stitch that resembles a woven, wicker basket. Page 2.

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Scotch Stitch - How to Work the Scotch Stitch

The Scotch Stitch is a textured, decorative stitch worked in blocks. It's perfect for background areas and borders. Page 2.

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The Rhodes Stitch

Learn to work the versatile Rhodes Stitch and many of its variations including the Rhodes, Heart, Rhodes Diamond, Rhodes Octagonal, Rhodes Circle, Rhodes Sheaf, Rhodes Clover or Shamrock and the Rhodes...

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Needlepoint Shops - United States Southeast

Needlepoint Shops - Southeast United States

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Figures - Fairytale Prince and Princess

Stitch a handsome fairytale prince needlepoint pattern, along with his beautiful princess. These projects work up quickly and each figure can be completed in 7 hours or less. Because of the small size,...

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The National Museum of American History

National Museum of American History collection is comprised of over 50,000 articles and includes raw fibers, yarns and fabrics, machines and tools, linens, synthetics and other fibers.

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Easter Egg trio - Set 2

These three eggs are the second set in the Easter Eggs series - additional egg patterns are also available. Page 4.

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Surfboard Pattern Series - Sets 3 and 4

The Surfboard Pattern Series is an ongoing series of designs to stitch in needlepoint. Here you will find the free needlepoint patterns for surfboard sets 3 and 4.

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Plastic Canvas

Plastic canvas is a firm mesh used for needlepoint

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Pineapple Needlepoint Pattern - Two Versions

Stitch this needlepoint pineapple two ways - using textured, decorative stitches, or tent stitch. Patterns are provided for both versions.

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Fairytale Figures

Needlepoint stand-up figures based on popular fairytales!

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Ice Cream on a Stick Pattern Series - January

This Ice Cream on a Stick is the first pattern in a series of 12, and represents the month of January. Deep shades of blue are highlighted by twinkling snowflakes. As the first in the series, this...

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Nativity Series - Three Kings Needlepoint...

The Three Kings, also known as the Three Wise Men or Three Magi, are believed to have been the first to visit the baby Jesus after his birth. The kings - Gaspar, Balthasar and Melchior arrived bearing...

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Chunky 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. Page 2.

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Ponderosa Pines Needlepoint Pattern

Stitch a grove of Ponderosa Pines. The project works up quickly in long stitch, with a touch of Hungarian stitch around the borders. A matching medallion pattern is also included.

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Figures - Belinda Baker and Corey Candlestick...

Stitch two more companions for the Toy Soldier and his Ballerina - a Baker and a Candlestick Maker. This project works up quickly and each figure can be completed in 7 hours or less. Because it is...

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Crossed Gobelin Stitch

The Crossed Gobelin Stitch is a highly-textured filling stitch, comprised of a straight vertical stitch topped by a crossed stitch. Page 2.

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