Needlepoint Know-How
Here you'll learn more about the art of Needlepoint, as well as find tips, advice and quick tricks to help you create your own stitched masterpieces.
Needlepoint for Beginners
Needlepoint is worked one stitch at a time on a canvas ground, and is easy to learn. If you are new to needlepoint, this page features articles, tips and techniques to help get you started. In no time at all you will be creating beautiful needlepoint projects yourself.
Needlepoint is worked one stitch at a time on a canvas ground, and is easy to learn. If you are new to needlepoint, this page features articles, tips and techniques to help get you started. In no time at all you will be creating beautiful needlepoint projects yourself.
Beginners Guide
Needlepoint is worked in a variety of stitches in wool, cotton or silk over a canvas or fabric mesh, one stitch at a time. Learn the basic stitches to get started, and textured or decorative stitches to add an extra dimension to your stitching. Find our what supplies are needed, how to use tools, and how to finish your canvas to create your own hand stitched heirlooms.
Needlepoint is worked in a variety of stitches in wool, cotton or silk over a canvas or fabric mesh, one stitch at a time. Learn the basic stitches to get started, and textured or decorative stitches to add an extra dimension to your stitching. Find our what supplies are needed, how to use tools, and how to finish your canvas to create your own hand stitched heirlooms.
What is Needlepoint?
Needlepoint, a form of counted-thread embroidery, is worked in a variety of stitches in wool, cotton or silk over a canvas or fabric mesh, one stitch at a time.
Needlepoint, a form of counted-thread embroidery, is worked in a variety of stitches in wool, cotton or silk over a canvas or fabric mesh, one stitch at a time.
Tips for Enlarging the Needlepoint Patterns and Charts
The needlepoint patterns on this site are provided free of charge, but may need a little massaging in order for them to be easier to view and work with. Here you'll find tips for using the patterns.
The needlepoint patterns on this site are provided free of charge, but may need a little massaging in order for them to be easier to view and work with. Here you'll find tips for using the patterns.
Working a Complicated Design in Multiple Colors
Working a complicated, multi-color needlepoint pattern is easy by using this method.
Working a complicated, multi-color needlepoint pattern is easy by using this method.
Interpreting a Needlepoint Pattern in Textured or Decorative Stitches
Working with textured and decorative stitches allows you to add drama to an otherwise ordinary needlepoint pattern. But, there are some things you should keep in mind before taking the first stitch on your prepared canvas.
Working with textured and decorative stitches allows you to add drama to an otherwise ordinary needlepoint pattern. But, there are some things you should keep in mind before taking the first stitch on your prepared canvas.
How to Make a Waste Knot
Knots are a no-no in needlepoint. A waste knot is a temporary knot that is used to start a length of needlepoint yarn. It is covered with stitches and clipped away after stitching.
Knots are a no-no in needlepoint. A waste knot is a temporary knot that is used to start a length of needlepoint yarn. It is covered with stitches and clipped away after stitching.
Using 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.
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.
Preparing 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.
Working with large skeins and hanks of needlepoint yarns can be a tanglesome affair. Here you will find tips to tame the savage beast.