Art, patterns and techniques
Known for its striking looks, bargello is a popular design in needlepoint. This article from the Gentleman Crafter brings us a number of different variations of this striking design.
With examples of 7 different types of the technique, one is … Read More ...
Easy to do, this beautiful eyelet needlepoint stitch would be a good addition to your stitch library. This tutorial from Ziva Needlepoint Designs demonstrates how to do it.
The eyelet stitch looks like a flower and adds some interesting dimension … Read More ...
Ahoy there! I know…I know… that was pretty corny. Honestly though, that is what I thought of when I saw these gorgeous needlepoint coaster designs from Purl Soho. The best thing about them is that they are all free!… Read More ...
How many of us have pulled thread way too hard or left loose areas on our needlepoint projects? I know I have, that’s for sure. To help us out, Needlepoint for Fun has come up with a list of ten … Read More ...
Looking for a fun beginner needlepoint class? Creative Bug has you covered with a course called Free-form Needlepoint Sampler.
The teacher, Anna Maria Horner, will teach you all of the needlepoint basics in this video. From preparing a canvas to … Read More ...
Making a face in needlepoint is not as easy as you may think it is. That is why this tutorial from Needlepoint for Fun is so helpful.
With four tips to guide you through the process, the article will help … Read More ...
Do you remember back in the 1980s when everywhere you looked you would see a monogrammed sweater? I know I do which tells you that I am older than I would like to be. There were so many different ways … Read More ...
Do you have a needlepoint design in your head that you would love to make? This tutorial from Needlepoint for Fun shows you how to paint a design on a needlepoint canvas.
It explains everything you need to know including:… Read More ...
Are you new to needlepoint or are you interested in adding a variety of stitches to your needlepoint canvasses? Needlepoint is not all about the standard tent stitch. This helpful tutorial from Needlepoint for Fun can help you out if … Read More ...
Learn a new stitch with this tutorial from Needlepoint Teacher. In this article you are introduced to the Diamond Eyelet, or Double Crossed Diamonds stitch. Isn’t it lovely. It almost looks like it could be a quilt block.
While … Read More ...
Sometimes it can be a bit tricky to needlepoint a curve on a printed canvas. It can end up looking a bit choppy or rough. Luckily for us, this helpful tutorial from Needlepoint for Fun demonstrates six different ways to … Read More ...
Based on a scrappy quilt pattern, Janet over on Nuts about Needlepoint has reimagined the quilt design and turned it into this lovely project for needlepoint. Instead of using fabric scraps she uses yarn.
This is an ideal project for … Read More ...
Looking a bit like a star burst, this poinsettia needlepoint ornament design from Nuts about Needlepoint is a small, but striking design. As a quilter, I love that it takes a quilt block design, transforms it to needlepoint project and … Read More ...
Are you looking for a quick and easy plastic canvas needlepoint Christmas gift for someone? Here’s a nice (and useful) idea for you. Make a set of these pretty coasters in a kaleidoscope pattern. The design comes from Homeschooling Hearts … Read More ...
Have you ever wanted to spruce up an old pair of jeans or a t-shirt? Here are 14 wonderful ways to do it. From hats to jeans, and almost everything in between, these tutorials will get you inspired to do … Read More ...