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.
View ArticleThe Corduroy Stitch
The Corduroy Stitch is worked in vertical rows of 2 different widths, which gives you a pronounced striped effect in your needlepoint project.
View ArticleUsing the Needle Threader
Ditch the lick 'em and stick 'em approach to threading your tapestry needles. Needle threaders come in various shapes and sizes, and make threading any needle quick and easy. Page 2.
View ArticleThe Double Straight Cross
The Double Straight Cross is worked in two parts and is a heavily textured filling stitch. The stitch can also be used individually as a decorative element.
View ArticleTapestry Needles
Tapestry needles have blunt, rounded tips with larger eyes than crewel or embroidery needles, which are necessary to accommodate the thicker yarns used in needlepoint. The blunt tips pass easily...
View ArticleScrap Busting Patterns
Clean out your scrap basket and use up all those odds and ends that are too good to throw away by stitching these scrap-busting patterns.
View ArticleSanta Needlepoint Pattern - Instructions for...
Get a head start on the Holidays by stitching the Santa needlepoint pattern! The project works up quickly in link continental stitch on 12-count canvas.
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 ArticleWorking with Large Skeins & Hanks of Yarn
Working with large skeins and hanks of needlepoint yarns can be a tanglesome affair. Here you will find tips to tame the savage beast. Page 5.
View ArticleUsing a Needle Threader
Ditch the lick 'em and stick 'em approach to threading your tapestry needles. Needle threaders come in various shapes and sizes, and make threading any needle quick and easy.
View ArticleWorking the Woven Plait Stitch
The Woven Plait Stitch is a textured needlepoint stitch that can be worked as a filling or in rows, and resembles braided fibers. Page 2.
View ArticleEncroaching or Interlocking Gobelin Stitch
The Encroaching Gobelin stitch, also known as the Interlocking Gobelin stitch, creates a smooth elongated stitch that is perfect for filling areas both large and small. Page 2.
View ArticleWorking the Diagonal Chevron Stitch
The Diagonal Chevron Stitch is a bold, textured needlepoint stitch with defined diagonal banding. The stitch is worked in diagonal rows going in 2 directions.
View ArticleIce 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...
View ArticleSnowman with Heart Needlepoint Pattern
This quick-to-stitch pattern features an adorable snowman offering heartfelt gift, while dressed in his winter best. It’s worked in 9 colors of Tapestry Wool in Continental Stitch on 14-count canvas.
View ArticleMovie Theatre Popcorn Pattern
This needlepoint pattern for movie theatre popcorn is given in 4 sections, but is easy to follow. The project is perfect for a home theatre room, movie buff, or popcorn lover.
View ArticleFelicity Hall's Butterfly Brooch Needlepoint...
Needlepoint designer and artist Felicity Hall has shared this pretty pattern for a colorful butterfly brooch with us. Be sure to visit her biography in the Needlepoint Community area.
View ArticleCheckered Mosaic Stitch
This needlepoint filling stitch goes by the name of either the Checkered Mosaic Stitch, or the Mosaic Checker Stitch, and is made from blocks of a single Mosaic Stitch alternating with blocks of four...
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