Needlepoint Basics - Learning Needlepoint
From Cheryl Fall, former About.com 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 Stitches
- Frequently Asked Needlepoint Questions
- Basics Site Questions
- Preparing, Finishing and Blocking a Needlepoint Project
- Needlepoint Terminology
Needlepoint Stitches
Here you will find a list of all stitches currently loaded into this web site. You can also print and stitch your own Stitch Journal by clicking on the Stitch Journal link. It's a terrific way to learn and test new stitches!
- Needlepoint Stitches
- The Tent Stitch Family
- Using and Printing the Stitch Journal Pages
- Decorative Surface Stitches
Frequently Asked Needlepoint Questions
Answers to many of your questions have been addressed in various articles and tutorials.
- What is Needlepoint?
- What is the Difference Between Needlepoint and Petit Point?
- What is a Stitch Guide?
- What are Compensation Stitches?
- How Do I Choose a Needle?
- How Do I Repair a Hole in My Needlepoint Canvas?
- Can I Substitute Canvas Types?
- What About Knots?
- How Do I Blend Colors of Thread?
- What is Bargello?
- How Do I Paint My Own Canvas?
- How Do I Prepare Large Skeins and Hanks of Yarn?
- How Do I Use Textured Needlepoint Stitches?
- How Do I Work a Complicated Needlepoint Design with Multiple Colors?
Basics Site Questions
Here you will find links to the FREE weekly newsletter, Blog, Needlepoint Forum and the FREE Patterns.
- How do I Get to the Main Needlepoint Page?
- Where Can I Find FREE PAtterns?
- How Do I Print the Patterns?
- Where Do I Sign Up for the FREE Weekly Newsletter?
- Where Can I Read the Needlepoint Blog?
- Where Can I Post a Question?
Preparing, Finishing and Blocking a Needlepoint Project
Learn how to prepare and finish needlepoint projects
- How to Paint a Needlepoint Canvas
- How To Tape-Bind the Edges of the Canvas
- Blocking a Needlepoint Canvas
- Blocking Board Basics
Needlepoint Terminology
Learn needlepoint lingo, and take a tour of the materials used when stitching a needlepoint pattern.