DIY Tutorial – How to Paint Your Own Needlepoint Canvas

Even though there are thousands of needlepoint patterns available, sometimes you just want to design your own canvas.  There may be a landscape or a flower that reminds you of someone dear, or maybe an image that strikes your fancy.  Whatever the reason you want to design you own canvas may be, it is fairly simple to paint it yourself.  This DIY tutorial from Likely by Sea will show you how.

The author takes you through all of the supplies you will need, as well as all of the steps.  You will also find a number of examples of her work, many of which are quite intricate.  She does advise that because needlepoint is detailed, the painting process is detailed as well, and can take quite a bit of time and patience.

One of the helpful things about this tutorial is that the writer gives a brief explanation on mixing paints to get a desired color.  If you do a lot of needlepoint, you know that there can sometimes be many variations of colors in one design.

Designing your own canvas and making it would be a lovely and unique gift that anyone would appreciate.

You can find this helpful tutorial here: How to Paint Needlepoint Canvas

[photo from Likely by Sea]