Needlepoint: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Needlepoint Stitches
Here you will find a list of the available Needlepoint Stitches, along with their Stitch Journal pages for you to print and enjoy.
Here you will find a list of the available Needlepoint Stitches, along with their Stitch Journal pages for you to print and enjoy.
African Designs
Colorful designs inspired by African Art and Textiles. Includes material from Ghana, West Africa, Kenya and other nations or regions.
Colorful designs inspired by African Art and Textiles. Includes material from Ghana, West Africa, Kenya and other nations or regions.
Continental
The most commonly used needlepoint stitch is the Continental Stitch, and is often referred to as the “tent” stitch. This stitch is worked diagonally over one intersection of canvas mesh.
The most commonly used needlepoint stitch is the Continental Stitch, and is often referred to as the “tent” stitch. This stitch is worked diagonally over one intersection of canvas mesh.
Basketweave
The basketweave stitch is from a member of the tent stitch family of needlepoint stitches. It is also one of the most common stitches used for needlepoint background areas.
The basketweave stitch is from a member of the tent stitch family of needlepoint stitches. It is also one of the most common stitches used for needlepoint background areas.
Straight Knitting Stitch
The Straight Knitting Stitch is worked in vertical rows and mimics a knit stockinette stitch.
The Straight Knitting Stitch is worked in vertical rows and mimics a knit stockinette stitch.
Tent Stitch
Tent Stitch refers to a family of needlepoint stitches, and is used to work the design area, or to fill in the background of the canvas.
Tent Stitch refers to a family of needlepoint stitches, and is used to work the design area, or to fill in the background of the canvas.
Stitch Journal Basics
There are hundreds of stitches used in Needlepoint. A stitch journal is handy to refer to when looking for just the right stitch for a project, or to learn a new stitch.
There are hundreds of stitches used in Needlepoint. A stitch journal is handy to refer to when looking for just the right stitch for a project, or to learn a new stitch.
Blocking
A finished needlepoint canvas will often be slightly warped when worked in a needlepoint frame, or very warped when worked in the hands. Here you'll find instructions for re-shaping your canvas.
A finished needlepoint canvas will often be slightly warped when worked in a needlepoint frame, or very warped when worked in the hands. Here you'll find instructions for re-shaping your canvas.
Half Cross Stitch
The Half Cross Stitch is very familiar to any cross stitcher, but it is also used extensively in needlepoint. On the front side of the canvas, Half Cross Stitch looks nearly identical to the Continental Stitch, having one diagonal stitch worked over every intersection of canvas mesh.
The Half Cross Stitch is very familiar to any cross stitcher, but it is also used extensively in needlepoint. On the front side of the canvas, Half Cross Stitch looks nearly identical to the Continental Stitch, having one diagonal stitch worked over every intersection of canvas mesh.
Classic Alphabet
Select your monogram from this set to stitch in the center of the Monogram Frame needlepoint pattern.
Select your monogram from this set to stitch in the center of the Monogram Frame needlepoint pattern.
Summer Stitching
Here you'll find a list of patterns that are perfect for summer stitching!
Here you'll find a list of patterns that are perfect for summer stitching!
Kuba Cloth Pattern
Stitch a square design based on traditional African Kuba Cloth.
Stitch a square design based on traditional African Kuba Cloth.
What is Petit Point?
What is the Difference Between Needlepoint and Petit Point?
What is the Difference Between Needlepoint and Petit Point?
Cashmere Stitch
The Cashmere Stitch is a luxuriously-textured filling stitch that is also often used in background areas.
The Cashmere Stitch is a luxuriously-textured filling stitch that is also often used in background areas.
Pink Hearts
Stitch a Valentine decor piece for your home, or as a gift. The project works up quickly in long stitch, with a touch of Hungarian stitch around the borders. A matching medallion pattern is also included.
Stitch a Valentine decor piece for your home, or as a gift. The project works up quickly in long stitch, with a touch of Hungarian stitch around the borders. A matching medallion pattern is also included.
French Knots
How to work French knots. A French knot is a type of surface stitch used to make small, decorative knots. The knots can be used individually, or in clusters and are very easy to stitch.
How to work French knots. A French knot is a type of surface stitch used to make small, decorative knots. The knots can be used individually, or in clusters and are very easy to stitch.
Where is the Needlepoint Forum?
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 product.
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 product.
Kente Needlepoint
African Kente cloth was the inspiration for this colorful needlepoint design.
African Kente cloth was the inspiration for this colorful needlepoint design.
Vintage Floral
Stitch a Vintage-Style Needlepoint Floral.
Stitch a Vintage-Style Needlepoint Floral.
Central & South America
Needlepoint patterns inspired by the arts and crafts of Central and South America.
Needlepoint patterns inspired by the arts and crafts of Central and South America.
Christmas Needlepoint
Christmas and winter-themed needlepoint patterns, including decorations, pillows, ornaments and stockings.
Christmas and winter-themed needlepoint patterns, including decorations, pillows, ornaments and stockings.
Asian Inspired Alphabet
This needlepoint alphabet pattern was inspired by the traditional brushwork painting of China and Japan. The alphabet is uppercase, which makes it perfect for use as a monogram. Stitch the monogram in the matching needlepoint frame.
This needlepoint alphabet pattern was inspired by the traditional brushwork painting of China and Japan. The alphabet is uppercase, which makes it perfect for use as a monogram. Stitch the monogram in the matching needlepoint frame.
Vintage and Antique Patterns
Patterns and Charts for Vintage and Antique Needlepoint.
Patterns and Charts for Vintage and Antique Needlepoint.
Needlepoint Blocking Board
A blocking board is a lightweight, pinable board with a fabric covering that has been printed with a grid of squares. The grid is used as a guide for squaring the canvas during the blocking process.
A blocking board is a lightweight, pinable board with a fabric covering that has been printed with a grid of squares. The grid is used as a guide for squaring the canvas during the blocking process.
Alphabets and Monograms
Alphabets, monograms and matching frames to personalize your needlepoint projects.
Alphabets, monograms and matching frames to personalize your needlepoint projects.
Vintage Pattern Sources
Here you will find a list of FREE vintage and antique pattern resources that are in the public domain. You can use these lovely designs as inspiration for needlepoint. The wealth of charted, easy-to-follow designs can be used for cross stitch and needlepoint, or other types of embroidery. Be sure to also check out the filet crochet patterns, as these feature charted designs than can be adapted to stitchery.
Here you will find a list of FREE vintage and antique pattern resources that are in the public domain. You can use these lovely designs as inspiration for needlepoint. The wealth of charted, easy-to-follow designs can be used for cross stitch and needlepoint, or other types of embroidery. Be sure to also check out the filet crochet patterns, as these feature charted designs than can be adapted to stitchery.
Basic Pillow
Many needlepoint projects can be stitched into beautiful accent pillows. In this section you'll find instructions on how to sew a needlepoint pillow with well-formed corners.
Many needlepoint projects can be stitched into beautiful accent pillows. In this section you'll find instructions on how to sew a needlepoint pillow with well-formed corners.
Painting a Needlepoint Canvas
This will not only save you money, but you can create custome-colored canvas to stitch!
This will not only save you money, but you can create custome-colored canvas to stitch!
Abstract Circles
Here's a fun project that allows you to try blending threads to create secondary colors.
Here's a fun project that allows you to try blending threads to create secondary colors.
Diagonal Mosaic Stitch
The Diagonal Mosaic Stitch is closely related to the standard Mosaic Stitch, but is worked in diagonal rows. It is mainly as a filling stitch.
The Diagonal Mosaic Stitch is closely related to the standard Mosaic Stitch, but is worked in diagonal rows. It is mainly as a filling stitch.
BreezesTreezes
Fall is in the air and the leaves are starting to blow! Stitch the Breezes through the Treezes pattern in continental stitch on 12-count canvas in your favorite falll colors.
Fall is in the air and the leaves are starting to blow! Stitch the Breezes through the Treezes pattern in continental stitch on 12-count canvas in your favorite falll colors.
Pre-Columbian Art
These patterns - the first featuring a stylized monkey framed by a striped border, and the second a winged bird framed by in chevron border, were inpired by Pre-Columbian art from Guatemala.
These patterns - the first featuring a stylized monkey framed by a striped border, and the second a winged bird framed by in chevron border, were inpired by Pre-Columbian art from Guatemala.
Autumn Alphabet and Numerals
Customize your needlepoint projects with upper and lower case letters with matching numerals.
Customize your needlepoint projects with upper and lower case letters with matching numerals.
Needlepoint Suppliers
Every stitcher needs a stash! Even if you don’t have a needlecrafts shop in your area, you can still get your hands on quality needlepoint supplies through mail order (snail mail) or online catalog sources.
Every stitcher needs a stash! Even if you don’t have a needlecrafts shop in your area, you can still get your hands on quality needlepoint supplies through mail order (snail mail) or online catalog sources.
Spring and Floral Patterns
Needlepoint Patterns Featuring Flowers
Needlepoint Patterns Featuring Flowers
French Braid
The French Braid needlepoint pattern is perfect for cleaning out your scrap basket, as any number of colors can be used. Color combinations of your choosing are also possible.
The French Braid needlepoint pattern is perfect for cleaning out your scrap basket, as any number of colors can be used. Color combinations of your choosing are also possible.
Needlepoint Hydranea Blossoms
Stitch a lovely bunch of needlepoint hydrangea blossoms in long stitch using this free pattern or chart.
Stitch a lovely bunch of needlepoint hydrangea blossoms in long stitch using this free pattern or chart.
Mosaic Stitch
The Mosaic stitch and reversed Mosaic stitch are textured, decorative stitches worked in small blocks. They're perfect for background areas and borders, or for filling large pattern areas.
The Mosaic stitch and reversed Mosaic stitch are textured, decorative stitches worked in small blocks. They're perfect for background areas and borders, or for filling large pattern areas.
Needlepoint Yarn and Wool
Stitches worked in yarn and wool on a canvas ground are used to create a needlepoint project. There are many different types of yarn, wool and decorative threads that can be used, but tapestry yarn is most common.
Stitches worked in yarn and wool on a canvas ground are used to create a needlepoint project. There are many different types of yarn, wool and decorative threads that can be used, but tapestry yarn is most common.
Americana Heart
Stitch an Americana-inspired heart in patriotic colors for the 4th of July.
Stitch an Americana-inspired heart in patriotic colors for the 4th of July.
Satin Stitch
Satin Stitch is a decorative stitch that can be used anywhere on a needlepoint needlepoint canvas to make an element stand out, or to highlight desired areas in a project. It's also very easy to work.
Satin Stitch is a decorative stitch that can be used anywhere on a needlepoint needlepoint canvas to make an element stand out, or to highlight desired areas in a project. It's also very easy to work.
Asian Maple
Celebrate Autumn by stitching this Asian Maple in full color.
Celebrate Autumn by stitching this Asian Maple in full color.
Nobuko Stitch
The Nobuko Stitch is a textured filling stitched worked in alternating long and short, diagonal stitches.
The Nobuko Stitch is a textured filling stitched worked in alternating long and short, diagonal stitches.
Juvenile Patterns
Work a colorful needlepoint pattern for a special child.
Work a colorful needlepoint pattern for a special child.
Criss Cross Hungarian
The Criss Cross Hungarian Stitch is a textured filling stitched worked in rows of diagonal stitches, with each row facing the opposite direction. This needlepoint stitch is an excellent filling stitch.
The Criss Cross Hungarian Stitch is a textured filling stitched worked in rows of diagonal stitches, with each row facing the opposite direction. This needlepoint stitch is an excellent filling stitch.
Movie Theatre Popcorn
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.
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.
Needlepoint For Beginners
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 by learning just a few basics.
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 by learning just a few basics.
Long Stitch
Long Stitch is similar to Satin Stitch and is used to fill large areas of canvas.
Long Stitch is similar to Satin Stitch and is used to fill large areas of canvas.
Random Long Stitch
Random Long Stitch is a textured needlepoint filling stitch worked in varying lengths.
Random Long Stitch is a textured needlepoint filling stitch worked in varying lengths.
Tapestry 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 through needlepoint canvas without catching on the mesh itself. These needles come in various sizes and selecting the needle size depends entirely on yarn size. The rule is: finer the yarn, the smaller the needle; the bulkier the yarn, the larger the needle.
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 through needlepoint canvas without catching on the mesh itself. These needles come in various sizes and selecting the needle size depends entirely on yarn size. The rule is: finer the yarn, the smaller the needle; the bulkier the yarn, the larger the needle.
Valley Tulips
Combine four basic needlepoint stitches – Continental Stitch and satin stitch worked in opposite directions, along with straight stitch and French knots - to create a pretty picture and matching pincushion. These pieces work up quickly and are suited to beginning stitchers.
Combine four basic needlepoint stitches – Continental Stitch and satin stitch worked in opposite directions, along with straight stitch and French knots - to create a pretty picture and matching pincushion. These pieces work up quickly and are suited to beginning stitchers.
Double Alternating Nobuko
Learn to work the Double Alternating Nobuko stitch - a textured needlepoint filling stitch.
Learn to work the Double Alternating Nobuko stitch - a textured needlepoint filling stitch.
Brick Stitch
The brick stitch is a simple decorative stitch that adds a nice bit of texture to a needlepoint project.
The brick stitch is a simple decorative stitch that adds a nice bit of texture to a needlepoint project.
Sail Away Needlepoint Pattern
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needlepoint canvas . The design can be worked in tent stitch , or a other needlepoint stitches . The
European-Inspired Patterns
Here you'll find a list of needlepoint patterns inspired by European countries.
Here you'll find a list of needlepoint patterns inspired by European countries.
Monogram Frame
Stitch this pretty leaf border to frame a Classic Monogram.
Stitch this pretty leaf border to frame a Classic Monogram.
Long Stitch Patterns
Needlepoint Patterns worked in Long Stitch
Needlepoint Patterns worked in Long Stitch
What is Bargello?
Bargello, also known as Byzantine Work, is a form of needlepoint, primarily worked in upright long stitch or satin stitch, following a charted design. It is traditionally worked on mono canvas over multiple squares of canvas, forming a repeating, geometric pattern.
Bargello, also known as Byzantine Work, is a form of needlepoint, primarily worked in upright long stitch or satin stitch, following a charted design. It is traditionally worked on mono canvas over multiple squares of canvas, forming a repeating, geometric pattern.
Candy Hearts
This Candy Hearts pillow front is worked in traditional candy colors on a white ground. It's a perfect beginner project.
This Candy Hearts pillow front is worked in traditional candy colors on a white ground. It's a perfect beginner project.
August Daisies
Stitch a batch of retro-looking, rainbow-colored daisies for Summer! The August Daisies pattern is stitched in 20 colors of tapestry wool and features a floating green border.
Stitch a batch of retro-looking, rainbow-colored daisies for Summer! The August Daisies pattern is stitched in 20 colors of tapestry wool and features a floating green border.
Bird of Paradise
A single Bird of Paradise Flower framed by a lattice window evokes a tropical paradise. Let your mind escape to a faraway island as you stitch - even if you're stitching in your winter woolies.
A single Bird of Paradise Flower framed by a lattice window evokes a tropical paradise. Let your mind escape to a faraway island as you stitch - even if you're stitching in your winter woolies.
Blue Danube
Stitch this waltz-inspired needlepoint design in 3 classic shades of blue against a pure, white background using continental stitch and basketweave stitch.
Stitch this waltz-inspired needlepoint design in 3 classic shades of blue against a pure, white background using continental stitch and basketweave stitch.
Apple-A-Day
Stitch a bushel of delicious red, green and golden apples for Autumn. This 2-piece pattern set includes a square motif suitable for framing or use on a pillow top, and a matching bookmark.
Stitch a bushel of delicious red, green and golden apples for Autumn. This 2-piece pattern set includes a square motif suitable for framing or use on a pillow top, and a matching bookmark.
Ice Cream Sticks
Stitch a colorful batch of ice creams on a stick that look almost good enought to eat.
Stitch a colorful batch of ice creams on a stick that look almost good enought to eat.
Rice Stitch
The Rice Stitch is worked by stitching a large cross stitch, with each point crossed by a smaller stitch, forming what resembles grains of rice.
The Rice Stitch is worked by stitching a large cross stitch, with each point crossed by a smaller stitch, forming what resembles grains of rice.
Needlepoint Introduction
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.
Coins in the Fountain
The Coins in the Fountain Pattern is an online needlepoint class and features seven different needlepoint stitches for you to learn.
The Coins in the Fountain Pattern is an online needlepoint class and features seven different needlepoint stitches for you to learn.
How to Use 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.
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.
Bamboo Frame
Stitch a needlepoint frame for your favorite photo, or use it to frame a monogram. This free needlepoint pattern works up quickly and fits the Asian Alphabet pattern.
Stitch a needlepoint frame for your favorite photo, or use it to frame a monogram. This free needlepoint pattern works up quickly and fits the Asian Alphabet pattern.
Needlepoint Frames and Stands
Link to web sites featuring stands for working needlepoint.
Link to web sites featuring stands for working needlepoint.
Autumn Acorn
The acorn is a symbol of patience and an old English proverb states that "Great oaks from little acorns
The acorn is a symbol of patience and an old English proverb states that "Great oaks from little acorns
Persian Yarn
Persian yarn is also referred to as Persian Wool and is the most popular type of yarn used in needlepoint. It consists of 3 plies of yarn twisted together, which can be easily separated or combined to reduce or increase the weight (thickness) of the thread. One ply of Persian yarn is equal in thickness and weight to crewel yarn.
Persian yarn is also referred to as Persian Wool and is the most popular type of yarn used in needlepoint. It consists of 3 plies of yarn twisted together, which can be easily separated or combined to reduce or increase the weight (thickness) of the thread. One ply of Persian yarn is equal in thickness and weight to crewel yarn.
Creatures
Here you'll find a list list of stitchable critters from the land, sea and air.
Here you'll find a list list of stitchable critters from the land, sea and air.
Penelope Canvas
A needlepoint canvas that has a double mesh, with two vertical and horizontal threads woven together to form the canvas, instead of one. A single stitch is worked over both threads of the canvas, and can be worked over a single thread where greater detail is needed in a desired area.
A needlepoint canvas that has a double mesh, with two vertical and horizontal threads woven together to form the canvas, instead of one. A single stitch is worked over both threads of the canvas, and can be worked over a single thread where greater detail is needed in a desired area.
Tapestry Wool
Tapestry wool consists of four plies of yarn twisted together, which cannot be separated. Because the plies cannot be separated, this type of yarn is normally worked on larger mesh canvas (#10 up to #14). Tapestry wool is softer than Persian yarn, so it is best to work with lengths of yarn no longer than 18-20 inches to prevent fraying and wearing down of the yard while stitching,
Tapestry wool consists of four plies of yarn twisted together, which cannot be separated. Because the plies cannot be separated, this type of yarn is normally worked on larger mesh canvas (#10 up to #14). Tapestry wool is softer than Persian yarn, so it is best to work with lengths of yarn no longer than 18-20 inches to prevent fraying and wearing down of the yard while stitching,
Pear Trio
Three perfectly ripened pears await your needle, wool and canvas. Stitch using traditional tent stitches, or be daring and use an assortment of pretty – yet easy – decorative and textured stitches.
Three perfectly ripened pears await your needle, wool and canvas. Stitch using traditional tent stitches, or be daring and use an assortment of pretty – yet easy – decorative and textured stitches.
Chubby Bunny
Work this Chubby Bunny needlepoint pattern in basic needlepoint stitches. The colors of the Easter bunny can be easily changed and personalized. Work a single Easter Bunny, multiple bunnies, or stitch a single bunny on the corner of a napkin using removable waste canvas.
Work this Chubby Bunny needlepoint pattern in basic needlepoint stitches. The colors of the Easter bunny can be easily changed and personalized. Work a single Easter Bunny, multiple bunnies, or stitch a single bunny on the corner of a napkin using removable waste canvas.
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 Star.
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 Star.
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.
The Woven Plait Stitch is a textured needlepoint stitch that can be worked as a filling or in rows, and resembles braided fibers.
Grace's Pinks
Floral patterns were a favorite of needlepointers past. The Grace's Pinks needlepoint pattern features a swirling floral wreath inspired by classic needlepoint design, and is worked in continental stitch and basketweave stitch.
Floral patterns were a favorite of needlepointers past. The Grace's Pinks needlepoint pattern features a swirling floral wreath inspired by classic needlepoint design, and is worked in continental stitch and basketweave stitch.
How Do I Select a Needle?
Here you'll learn how to select the proper needle for a needlepoint project.
Here you'll learn how to select the proper needle for a needlepoint project.
Straight Florentine Stitch
The Straight Florentine Stitch is a filling stitch worked in horizontal rows of straight stitches.
The Straight Florentine Stitch is a filling stitch worked in horizontal rows of straight stitches.
Encroaching Gobelin
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.
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.
Scrap Busters
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.
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.
Mexican Folk Art Animal
Stitch a stylized animal in bright colors for Cinco de Mayo. This pattern was inspired by Mexican folk embroidery on a vintage costume.
Stitch a stylized animal in bright colors for Cinco de Mayo. This pattern was inspired by Mexican folk embroidery on a vintage costume.
Be Mine Valentine
Stitch this fun, funky needlepoint valentine for someone special!
Stitch this fun, funky needlepoint valentine for someone special!
Cafe Latte
Stitch a steaming cup of latte in a pretty white cup using tent stitch and framed scotch stitch.
Stitch a steaming cup of latte in a pretty white cup using tent stitch and framed scotch stitch.
Woven Stitch
The woven stitch is easy to work and resembles a woven textile. It's perfect as a filler, and can be used in border areas as well.
The woven stitch is easy to work and resembles a woven textile. It's perfect as a filler, and can be used in border areas as well.
Winterscapes
This versatile project features six individual elements that can be used separately as Christmas ornmanets, or together to make a pretty cushion front or wallhanging for the holidays.
This versatile project features six individual elements that can be used separately as Christmas ornmanets, or together to make a pretty cushion front or wallhanging for the holidays.
Salamanca
The Salamanca Needlepoint design is an easy, yet very pretty project suitable for the beginning needlepoint stitcher. The design is worked from a full-folor chart in two basic stitches: continental stitch and straight stitch.
The Salamanca Needlepoint design is an easy, yet very pretty project suitable for the beginning needlepoint stitcher. The design is worked from a full-folor chart in two basic stitches: continental stitch and straight stitch.
Geometric Patterns
Geometric and Contemporary Needlepoint Patterns
Geometric and Contemporary Needlepoint Patterns
Cross Stitch
Cross Stitch is very familiar to any cross stitcher, but it is also used in needlepoint as a decorative, textured stitch.
Cross Stitch is very familiar to any cross stitcher, but it is also used in needlepoint as a decorative, textured stitch.
Conversion Chart
These are charts printed by various manufacturers that list tapestry wool colors and their equivalents from other manufacturers. This is handy if you need to make a substitution in a project. If a project calls for “Brand X” but your local needlecraft supply only carries tapestry wool from “Brand Z”, use the .
These are charts printed by various manufacturers that list tapestry wool colors and their equivalents from other manufacturers. This is handy if you need to make a substitution in a project. If a project calls for “Brand X” but your local needlecraft supply only carries tapestry wool from “Brand Z”, use the .
French Ribbon
Work this repeating pattern in one of two Country French colorways.
Work this repeating pattern in one of two Country French colorways.
Leaf Stitch
The Leaf Stitch is a realistic-looking decorative stitch used to stitch leaves or leaf-like shapes on a canvas.
The Leaf Stitch is a realistic-looking decorative stitch used to stitch leaves or leaf-like shapes on a canvas.
Couching and Tacking
Couching is worked by taking small stitches over the laying thread, evenly spaced, to secure it in place.
Couching is worked by taking small stitches over the laying thread, evenly spaced, to secure it in place.
Byzantine Stitch
The Byzantine Stitch is worked in diagonal rows and makes a very nice, textured filler for backgrounds and decorative elements in a needlepoint design.
The Byzantine Stitch is worked in diagonal rows and makes a very nice, textured filler for backgrounds and decorative elements in a needlepoint design.
Pineapple Pattern
Stitch this needlepoint pineapple two ways - using textured, decorative stitches, or tent stitch. Patterns are provided for both versions.
Stitch this needlepoint pineapple two ways - using textured, decorative stitches, or tent stitch. Patterns are provided for both versions.
Outline Stitch
Outline stitch is used to highlight or outline areas on a canvas, or can be used for stems and tendrils on flowers and plants.
Outline stitch is used to highlight or outline areas on a canvas, or can be used for stems and tendrils on flowers and plants.
Magen David Kippah
Stitch a needlepoint kippah for a special person. This project is 6-1/4 inch diameter worked on 18-count canvas in just 4 colors.
Stitch a needlepoint kippah for a special person. This project is 6-1/4 inch diameter worked on 18-count canvas in just 4 colors.
FantasyFish
Stitch a Fantasy Fish swimming in a seaweed sea using bright shades of yarn. It's stitched on 10 Holes-per-inch canvas using worsted weight yarn or wool and is a perfect beginner project.
Stitch a Fantasy Fish swimming in a seaweed sea using bright shades of yarn. It's stitched on 10 Holes-per-inch canvas using worsted weight yarn or wool and is a perfect beginner project.
Surface Stitches
Embellish your needlepoint projects with decorative surface stitches.
Embellish your needlepoint projects with decorative surface stitches.
Custom Needlepoint Designers
Are you looking for a special needlepoint pattern to match your china, wallpaper, or to create a needlepoint pattern from a photo? This list will help you locate designers specializing in custom patterns.
Are you looking for a special needlepoint pattern to match your china, wallpaper, or to create a needlepoint pattern from a photo? This list will help you locate designers specializing in custom patterns.
Brighton Stitch
The Brighton Stitch is a decorative, textured stitch that is worked in two colors.
The Brighton Stitch is a decorative, textured stitch that is worked in two colors.
Reversed Scotch Stitch
Reverse Scotch stitch is worked similarly to the standard Scotch stitch. The only difference is that you reverse the direction of the stitches in every other block.
Reverse Scotch stitch is worked similarly to the standard Scotch stitch. The only difference is that you reverse the direction of the stitches in every other block.
Needlework Shops - West Europe
Needlework Shops and Boutiques in Europe
Needlework Shops and Boutiques in Europe
Parisian Stitch
The Parisian Stitch is worked vertically in long, alternating rows and make a very pretty filling stitch.
The Parisian Stitch is worked vertically in long, alternating rows and make a very pretty filling stitch.
Double Woven stitch
The Double Woven Stitch is worked similarly to the standard Woven Stitch and closely resembles a twill textile weave. It's perfect as a filler, and can be used in border areas as well.
The Double Woven Stitch is worked similarly to the standard Woven Stitch and closely resembles a twill textile weave. It's perfect as a filler, and can be used in border areas as well.
Leaf Quartet
Stitch a pattern of leaves worked in groups of 4 in textured long stitch.
Stitch a pattern of leaves worked in groups of 4 in textured long stitch.
Kokeshi Dolls
Three Traditional Japanese Kokeshi-style dolls
Three Traditional Japanese Kokeshi-style dolls
Yellow Daffodils
Stitch a garden of pretty yellow daffodils for Spring.
Stitch a garden of pretty yellow daffodils for Spring.
Hungarian Stitch
The Hungarian Stitch is a textured needlepoint stitch used to fill in large areas and borders of a needlepoint design.
The Hungarian Stitch is a textured needlepoint stitch used to fill in large areas and borders of a needlepoint design.
T-Stitch
The T-stitch is an open, airy needlepoint stitch. It is used as a filling in areas where you would like the canvas to show through.
The T-stitch is an open, airy needlepoint stitch. It is used as a filling in areas where you would like the canvas to show through.
Patterns from Guest Designers
Free needlepoint patterns from our Guest Designers.
Free needlepoint patterns from our Guest Designers.
Blue Doodles Pattern
This fun, free needlepoint pattern lets you try a bunch of different needlepoint stitches and works up quickly. It's a bit like a needlepoint doodle.
This fun, free needlepoint pattern lets you try a bunch of different needlepoint stitches and works up quickly. It's a bit like a needlepoint doodle.
Daisy Chain
This is a pretty project worked using only the continental stitch. The chart is worked in quadrants, making it an ideal project for a beginner to learn how to follow a charted design.
This is a pretty project worked using only the continental stitch. The chart is worked in quadrants, making it an ideal project for a beginner to learn how to follow a charted design.
Ice cream Monthly Series
Stitch a different ice cream on a stick for every month of the year.
Stitch a different ice cream on a stick for every month of the year.
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.
Mesh
The term “mesh” refers to canvas sizes, or holes per inch. As an example, 14-mesh canvas has 14 holes – or openings in the canvas – per inch. Mesh size is often abbreviated using the pound (#) symbol, such as #14 for 14-mesh canvas.
The term “mesh” refers to canvas sizes, or holes per inch. As an example, 14-mesh canvas has 14 holes – or openings in the canvas – per inch. Mesh size is often abbreviated using the pound (#) symbol, such as #14 for 14-mesh canvas.
Needlework Shops NE
Needlepoint Shops - Northeast United States
Needlepoint Shops - Northeast United States
Painted Hummer
Stitch an adorable hummingbird, created by designer Barbara Elmore.
Stitch an adorable hummingbird, created by designer Barbara Elmore.
4th of July Patterns
Celebrate the 4th of July or stitch Americana-themed needlepoint patterns for your home decor. This list featured free patterns worked in red, white and blue.
Celebrate the 4th of July or stitch Americana-themed needlepoint patterns for your home decor. This list featured free patterns worked in red, white and blue.
Threading a Needle
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.
Memory Thread
Memory Thread is a soft, flexible thread that keeps its shape when bent or curved. It is couched to the surface of the design to add extra dimension to a project.
Memory Thread is a soft, flexible thread that keeps its shape when bent or curved. It is couched to the surface of the design to add extra dimension to a project.
Wicker Stitch
The Wicker Stitch is a textured filling stitch that resembles a woven, wicker basket.
The Wicker Stitch is a textured filling stitch that resembles a woven, wicker basket.
Butterfly Brooch
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.
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.
Love Postcard
Stitch a needlepoint valentine featuring two-toned hearts, and a sweet sentiment couched in Memory Thread.
Stitch a needlepoint valentine featuring two-toned hearts, and a sweet sentiment couched in Memory Thread.
Fall Leaves
Here's a perfect scrap-basket pattern! Stitch a blanket of leaves on a dark ground using assorted colors in a variety of needlepoint stitches.
Here's a perfect scrap-basket pattern! Stitch a blanket of leaves on a dark ground using assorted colors in a variety of needlepoint stitches.
Rose Romance
The Rose Romance free needlepoint pattern was designed to introduce you to the Long Stitch, an easy needlepoint stitch that produces results quickly.
The Rose Romance free needlepoint pattern was designed to introduce you to the Long Stitch, an easy needlepoint stitch that produces results quickly.
Needlework Shops - Canada
Here you'll find recommendations on where to find needlepoint supplies, canvas, and tools in Canada.
Here you'll find recommendations on where to find needlepoint supplies, canvas, and tools in Canada.
Swedish Ornament
Work a simple ornament in mosiac stitch to give it an unusual textural quality.
Work a simple ornament in mosiac stitch to give it an unusual textural quality.
Ponderosa Pines
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.
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.
Rug Canvas
Rug Canvas is a jumbo-mesh canvas used primarily for floor rugs or large-scale needlepoint projects.
Rug Canvas is a jumbo-mesh canvas used primarily for floor rugs or large-scale needlepoint projects.
Narrow Piping
Piping adds a nice finish to any project. It's easy to stitch to a needlepoint project by following these basic guidelnes.
Piping adds a nice finish to any project. It's easy to stitch to a needlepoint project by following these basic guidelnes.
Needlepoint Now
Needlepoint Now is a magazine dedicated to the art of needlepoint.
Needlepoint Now is a magazine dedicated to the art of needlepoint.
Fairytale Figures
Needlepoint stand-up figures based on popular fairytales!
Needlepoint stand-up figures based on popular fairytales!
Island Blossoms
Let your stitching take you away to the islands by stitching a group of lush, tropical flowers framed by a pretty border. Worked in 15 shades of tapestry wool on 10 holes-per-inch canvas.
Let your stitching take you away to the islands by stitching a group of lush, tropical flowers framed by a pretty border. Worked in 15 shades of tapestry wool on 10 holes-per-inch canvas.
Twill Stitch - Single
The Twill Stitch is a simple, textured needlepoint filling stitch that is worked vertically in diagonal rows. See also Double Twill Stitch.
The Twill Stitch is a simple, textured needlepoint filling stitch that is worked vertically in diagonal rows. See also Double Twill Stitch.
Needlepoint Finishing
Finish your needlepoint pieces by transforming them into pillows, stand-ups, bags or appliques!
Finish your needlepoint pieces by transforming them into pillows, stand-ups, bags or appliques!
Food, Beverage, Kitchen
Needlepoint patterns featuring food and beverages, or kitchen themes.
Needlepoint patterns featuring food and beverages, or kitchen themes.
Reversed Mosaic Stitch
The Reversed Mosaic stitch is a textured, decorative stitch worked in small blocks. It's perfect for background areas and borders, or for filling large pattern areas. Worked similarly to standard Mosaic stitch.
The Reversed Mosaic stitch is a textured, decorative stitch worked in small blocks. It's perfect for background areas and borders, or for filling large pattern areas. Worked similarly to standard Mosaic stitch.
Figures - Soldier and Ballerina
Stitch a Toy Soldier needlepoint pattern, along with his Ballerina companion. This project works up quickly and each figure can be completed in 7 hours or less. Because it is small, it's a perfect project for stitchers on the go.
Stitch a Toy Soldier needlepoint pattern, along with his Ballerina companion. This project works up quickly and each figure can be completed in 7 hours or less. Because it is small, it's a perfect project for stitchers on the go.
Square Motif
Stitch a classical, geometric design in just 4 colors.
Stitch a classical, geometric design in just 4 colors.
Scotch Stitch
The Scotch Stitch is a textured, decorative stitch worked in blocks. It's perfect for background areas and borders.
The Scotch Stitch is a textured, decorative stitch worked in blocks. It's perfect for background areas and borders.
Cut the Cake Ornament
Stitch a pretty Wedding Cake ornament as a special wedding day keepsake.
Stitch a pretty Wedding Cake ornament as a special wedding day keepsake.
Summer Flower Pots
Needlepoint a pillow top or wall hanging featuring colorful summer pots stitched in Scotch Stitch.
Needlepoint a pillow top or wall hanging featuring colorful summer pots stitched in Scotch Stitch.
Garden Zinnias
Designer Elizabeth Lay shares her colorful Garden Zinnias needlepoint pattern
Designer Elizabeth Lay shares her colorful Garden Zinnias needlepoint pattern
Checkered Scotch
The Scotch Checkerboard or Checkered Scotch Stitch make a bold background or filling stitch and gets its name from the checkerboard pattern created when it is worked on a canvas.
The Scotch Checkerboard or Checkered Scotch Stitch make a bold background or filling stitch and gets its name from the checkerboard pattern created when it is worked on a canvas.
Autumn
Autumn Projects featuring back to school, autumn and fall leaves.
Autumn Projects featuring back to school, autumn and fall leaves.
Sea Snail
Stitch a pretty Sea Snail in natural shades for a summer accent.
Stitch a pretty Sea Snail in natural shades for a summer accent.