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Reader Submissions Created: Sunday, April 11, 2010 Updated: Thursday, July 07, 2011
Needlepoint patterns can be adapted and stitched in a number of ways. See what other readers have created using these versatile patterns.
Reader Submissions: Reader Submissions Created: Sunday, April 11, 2010 Updated: Thursday, July 07, 2011
Needlepoint patterns can be adapted and stitched in a number of ways. See what other readers have created using these versatile patterns.
Diagonal Mosaic Stitch - Instructions for the Diagonal Mosaic Stitch Created: Saturday, January 30, 2010 Updated: Thursday, June 30, 2011
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.
Embroidery Floss - Using Embroidery Floss in Needlepoint Created: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, June 22, 2011
I used embroidery floss in my needlepoint project and it frayed. Someone told me I shouldn't use embroidery floss - is this true?
Needlepoint FAQs - Questions About Needlepoint Created: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Here's where you'll find a list of the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) from the needlepoint site and the forum. If you don't see your question addressed here, feel free to email me!
Summer Needlepoint patterns - patterns for summer Created: Saturday, May 22, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Here you'll find a list of patterns that are perfect for summer stitching!
Sail Away Needlepoint Pattern - Free Needlepoint Sailboat Pattern Created: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Autumn Projects - Back to School Projects Created: Thursday, January 28, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Autumn Projects featuring back to school, autumn and fall leaves.
The Jacquard Stitch - Directions for Working the Jacquard Stitch Created: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, June 15, 2011
The Jacquard Stitch is a needlepoint filling stitch, worked in diagonal, stepped rows or varying widths. Rows are often worked in different colors.
Needlepoint Stitches - Needlepoint Stitch Diagrams Created: Sunday, January 03, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Here you will find a list of the available Needlepoint Stitches, along with their Stitch Journal pages for you to print and enjoy.
Surfboard Needlepoint Series - Needlepoint SurfBoard Patterns Created: Friday, May 20, 2011 Updated: Friday, June 10, 2011
The Surfboard Pattern Series is an ongoing series of designs to stitch in needlepoint. Join in the fun and stitch a batch of different surfboards. Here you will find the free needlepoint patterns f..
Surfboard Needlepoint Series - Needlepoint SurfBoard Patterns Created: Friday, May 20, 2011 Updated: Friday, June 10, 2011
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.
Super Summer Scrap Buster - Needlepoint Scrap Pattern Created: Friday, June 10, 2011 Updated: Friday, June 10, 2011
Gather your scraps of needlepoint thread and stitch this geometric, super summer scrap buster needlepoint pattern.
Geometric and Contemporary Patterns Created: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Updated: Friday, June 10, 2011
Geometric and Contemporary Needlepoint Patterns
Scrap Busting Patterns - Patterns From Scraps Created: Saturday, May 22, 2010 Updated: Friday, June 10, 2011
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.
Knotted Gobelin Stitch - directions for working the Knotted Gobelin Stitch Created: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 Updated: Thursday, June 09, 2011
The Knotted Gobelin Stitch belongs to the Gobelin stitch family of longer needlepoint stitches. It can be used as a pretty filling stitch, or can be worked in borders and rows.
Tressed Stitch - How to work the Tressed Stitch Created: Friday, February 12, 2010 Updated: Sunday, June 05, 2011
The Tressed Stitch is a textured needlepoint stitch that resembles braiding.
Diagonal Chevron Stitch - Directions for working the Diagonal Chevron Stitch Created: Sunday, June 05, 2011 Updated: Sunday, June 05, 2011
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.
Woven Plait Stitch - Directions for working the Woven Plait Stitch Created: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 Updated: Sunday, June 05, 2011
The Woven Plait Stitch is a textured needlepoint stitch that can be worked as a filling or in rows, and resembles braided fibers.
Hungarian Diamonds Stitch - Directions for working the Hungarian Diamonds Stitch Created: Sunday, June 05, 2011 Updated: Sunday, June 05, 2011
The Hungarian Diamond Stitch is a needlepoint filling stitch that can be worked as a filling or in rows, and resembles rows of diamonds.
Needlepoint Basics - Needlepoint Guide - needlepoint instructions and directions Created: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, June 01, 2011
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 stitch..
surfboard pattern series - patterns in the surfboard needlepoint series Created: Friday, May 20, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Here's where you'll find the complete list of the patterns in the free needlepoint surfboard pattern series.
Free Needlepoint Patterns - Free Needlepoint Charts Created: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 Updated: Friday, May 20, 2011
Free needlepoint patterns with instructions, full-color charts, and patterns. Here you can find needlepoint patterns for a wide variety of projects including Holidays, juvenile designs, projects fo..
Reversed Mosaic Stitch - Working the Reversed Mosaic Stitch Created: Sunday, January 03, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 19, 2011
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 M..
The Twill Stitch - How to Work the Twill Stitch Created: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 19, 2011
The Twill Stitch is a simple, textured needlepoint filling stitch that is worked vertically in diagonal rows. See also Double Twill Stitch.
The Double Twill Stitch - How to Work the Double Twill Stitch Created: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 18, 2011
The Double Twill Stitch is a simple, textured needlepoint filling stitch that is worked vertically in diagonal rows of different lengths.
Needlework Shops in Canada - Needlepoint in Canada Created: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Here you'll find recommendations on where to find needlepoint supplies, canvas, and tools in Canada.
Needlepoint Community Created: Thursday, December 03, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 17, 2011
The Internet provides a perfect platform for bringing together needlepoint enthusiasts from around the world. Here you will find: online and offline needlepoint groups, designer biographies and sho..
Complete Illustrated Stitch Encyclopedia - Needlepoint Book Review Created: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Guide Review of The Complete Illustrated Stitch Encyclopedia, distributed by Sterling Publishing.
Judaic Needlepoint Patterns Created: Thursday, January 28, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Judaic-themed patterns includes needlepoint kippot, hanukkah patterns, and more.
Vintage Needlepoint Patterns - Antique Needlepoint Patterns Created: Saturday, August 28, 2010 Updated: Monday, May 09, 2011
Patterns and Charts for Vintage and Antique Needlepoint.
vintage needlework patterns - public domain patterns Created: Monday, May 09, 2011 Updated: Monday, May 09, 2011
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-..

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