Stitch Notes

A needlepoint starter kit: hydrangea project bag, stretcher bars, tacks, thread, needle, and scissors

What a Beginner Actually Needs to Start Needlep...

The starter bag I made for a friend, with the needlepoint essentials, useful upgrades, and a complete printable guide for beginners.

What a Beginner Actually Needs to Start Needlep...

The starter bag I made for a friend, with the needlepoint essentials, useful upgrades, and a complete printable guide for beginners.

Watercolor illustration of a canvas tote filled with blue and ivory wrapped gifts and a hydrangea

Gifts for Needlepointers: What They Actually Want

The small, useful things a needlepointer actually wants, sorted by the stitcher you are shopping for. What to buy, and what to skip.

Gifts for Needlepointers: What They Actually Want

The small, useful things a needlepointer actually wants, sorted by the stitcher you are shopping for. What to buy, and what to skip.

Watercolor illustration of a Tilli Thomas thread card wound with pale blue thread on a white background

Fiber Recommendations: Beach Girl

Every color you need to stitch Beach Girl.

Fiber Recommendations: Beach Girl

Every color you need to stitch Beach Girl.

Watercolor airplane in soft blue clouds

Traveling With Needlepoint: The TSA Rules and a...

Traveling with needlepoint: the TSA scissors rule, what flies and what gets checked, and a plane setup that works, from the water bottle trick to orts.

Traveling With Needlepoint: The TSA Rules and a...

Traveling with needlepoint: the TSA scissors rule, what flies and what gets checked, and a plane setup that works, from the water bottle trick to orts.

Needlepoint pillows on a sofa, watercolor illustration

Needlepoint Pillow Finishing Terms, Explained: ...

Needlepoint pillow finishing terms, explained: knife edge vs boxed, gusset, inset, self welt vs contrast welt, cording, and how to order with confidence.

Needlepoint Pillow Finishing Terms, Explained: ...

Needlepoint pillow finishing terms, explained: knife edge vs boxed, gusset, inset, self welt vs contrast welt, cording, and how to order with confidence.

Liberty of London cotton squares for needlepoint finishing

Needlepoint Finishing Ideas: What to Do With a ...

The canvas is stitched. Now what? Needlepoint finishing ideas, honestly assessed: ornaments, pillows, framing, acrylic inserts, and when to send it out.

Needlepoint Finishing Ideas: What to Do With a ...

The canvas is stitched. Now what? Needlepoint finishing ideas, honestly assessed: ornaments, pillows, framing, acrylic inserts, and when to send it out.