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Description Details Project Resources Inspired by the ribboned and glittered Victorian valentines my sisters and I used to create and gift, I hope these quick projects will give you the same sense of nostalgia and joy we had then! 18-PAGE BOOKLET INCLUDES: All about needlepoint supplies All the tips and techniques needed to complete a needlepoint project Diagrammed needlepoint stitches Three charted designs Three stitch guides Finishing templates PAIRS WELL WITH: 18 count canvas Light Coral Finishing Velvet 18-PAGE BOOKLET INCLUDES: All about needlepoint supplies All the tips and techniques needed to complete a needlepoint project A library of diagrammed needlepoint stitches Three charted designs Three stitch guides As this pattern is digital and I know we all love to share with friends - please keep in mind that Abigail Cecile is a small one woman business and every dollar is used to keep it running and healthy. Please encourage your friends to visit Abigail Cecile themselves. Tutorial: Stitching Basics
Below, you will find the threads I used to stitch the Queen of Hearts canvas. The canvas is painted on 18 mesh, so I recommend using my favorite fiber to stitch on 18 mesh - Pepper Pot Silk. For added sparkle, I love using gold kreinik to make the canvas pop! The canvas is ornament size, so you don't need a ton of fiber. One skein of each color will be more than enough. Fiber Recommendations: Pepper Pot Silk Cream 003 Peppermint 015 Pink Lemonade 013 Chili 017 Kreinik #12 Braid Aztec Gold 202HL Stitch Recommendations: Tent Stitches White border, hearts & larger areas of pink: Basketweave Everywhere else: Mostly continental, but Half-Cross when needed Learn How to Tent Stitch Here SHOP CANVAS
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A best seller since 2022. A canvas perfect for the stitcher who loves cheeky needlepoint sayings and their pups! 5.5” w x 5” h. 13 m. ©️ SLS Needlepoint, 2022-24. All Rights Reserved.
Back at Quilt Market in October, I was particularly excited to get a sneak peek of more needlework love in Anna Maria Horner's booth. In addition to her
This pillow is hand needlepointed and backed with luxe velvet. Each of these needlepoint pillows by Furbish take approximately 20 hours to hand stitch creating a very unique and special accessory for your home. They are guaranteed to spark joy and make the perfect gift! Measures 9" x 15" Front: 100% Wool Back: 100% Cotton Velvet
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We have recently re-stocked the Vintage Home Online Store with some of the most beautiful items, all in glorious, rich colours - just perfect for the Autumn season and its cooler temperatures. Our favourite find is this truly stunning vintage needlepoint bag. It bears detailed hand sewn work with the most amazing design of a woodpecker, roses, cherries and blossom. This isn't one of those dainty little bags that sit over your wrist - oh no, this is a very large bag and comes with an adjustable shoulder strap so it is easy to use and carry around - and trust me, you will want to be seen with this beauty! The rich colours of the wool stand out remarkably against the black background so you will definitely get noticed when you are out and about with it! Superb colours also abound in the form of an exceedingly pretty, hand sewn floral tapestry. A PAIR - yes, that's right - a PAIR of immaculate, vintage eiderdowns... ...in magnificent and pretty colours against a black background. A vintage rosy barkcloth bag. An Art Deco chenille curtain with one of the finest designs we have seen... ...all in glorious colours. An early hand sewn beadwork bag - yet more wondrous colours. those turquoise beads are beautiful. The tiniest 'petit point' roses needlepoint bracelet - how utterly charming! As well as these super items, we also have a wealth of other vintage and antique treasures in many guises, pale & pretty and practical & pretty - this French postcard album is a thing of beauty... ...and the dainty embroidery on this vanity tray will delight. These delicate handpainted violets adorn a silk lingerie case, a genuine Victorian boudoir accessory. A pale yellow eiderdown covered in pretty posies of flowers including sweet peas, carnations and bellis; wonderful! We hope you enjoy your browse through the shop and don't forget, we are always out and about, seeking those special vintage treasures for the website, so if you are searching for a particular something, why not get in touch and we'll see if we can find it for you...
Step right up for your ticket to the show that never ends! This hand-painted, custom needlepoint canvas, is created on 18 count Zweigart mono canvas. These designs are all meant to be humorous, witty, and have a touch of crudeness; which present an alternative, modern twist to the open-minded stitcher. This canvas is painted with the finest acrylic paint. Enjoy! "Shit Show/Ticket Stub" - shaped ornament Dimensions of design - 2 x 4 Dimensions of canvas - 7 x 8 Hop on to Instagram @crudecanvases
Leaf stitch is one of my favorite needlepoint stitches. I first shared this stitch on my blog back in 2010. I thought of revamping the whole idea of needlepoint with Leaf stitch so I created this easy and fun project to make a pair of coasters that look fresh and beautiful.These colorful coaste
Here is the Halloween Crazy Quilt canvas KCA 013-18: Sadly, It is the only Crazy Quilt canvas that I have not yet stitched and written a guide for. Some of you have been hinting strongly that I needed to get stitchin' to finish the Trilogy! Well wait no more! Six sections are figured out and started! This is a tiny Chartreuse wedge of the fan: Here are two different checkerboard sections: Here is a close-up of the oblique orange section in upper right quadrant: And, lastly, the three different patterns in the upper right quadrant. Notice the use of many different Combination stitches. My stitching goal with the Crazy Quilts is to create a pattern in each patch. Each patch has alot of visual interest, because it should represent an individual fabric. I achieve this by layering the stitches...layers of pattern and threads and stitches. There are 13 patch sections in the body of the Block, plus the Fan. The Fan is made up of 10 wedge sections. 23 sections total. I'm off to a healthy start...HOORAY! And just as a reminder, here are Spring & Christmas Crazies: And looking lovely on my bed:
Size: 10.25" x 5.5f" / 13 Mesh
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Discover 3 unusual needlepoint background stitches that are lots of fun and not too challenging.
March 2, 2014--Just had this framed. It looks so beautiful on my wall. Gordian Knot Framed November 30, 2013--Cool--just received my...
Needlepoint charts are one of the many ways possible to create a needlepoint project on your own, or in case you want to use use supplies that you already have at home! It's also an affordable alternative to printed and hand-painted needlepoint canvases. What is a needlepoint chart? It is usually referred to as a PDF file or a printed document with a square grid depicting the design you want to stitch. When using a needlepoint chart, you need to use a blank needlepoint canvas, and with the support of the chartered design, you will know where to place each stitch. Can I use a cross-stitch chart for needlepoint? Absolutely! Both Needlepoint and Cross-stitch are embroidery techniques that follow the same concept of stitching a square-defined design, with a specific color thread to cover it. You can use a needlepoint chart to do a cross-stitch project, and vice-versa: you can create a needlepoint project from a cross-stitch chart! Tips & Main Steps on How to Read a Needlepoint Chart FIND THE CENTER: It is important to find the center of your canvas, as well as the center of your chart, so you have a point of reference between the two. TIP: To find the center you can either fold the canvas in 4, or you can use a ruler to cross out the center, by tracing the diagonals. WHERE TO START: starting in the center is the easiest way to begin stitching with a needlepoint chart, because it's your strongest point of reference, but in case your pattern does not start in the center, simply count your way to where you wish to start in the chart, and then count it in the canvas. TIP: If you feel the need to mark your canvas with some guidelines for easier stitching, we recommend you to use either: a pen with fine tip and waterproof ink artist-tape to mark the limits of the design HOW TO COUNT YOUR CHART: An easy way to get the hang of counting your chart/canvas, is to always think of the squares as the intersections in your needlepoint canvas, instead of the actual holes of the canvas. This is really important so you don't get confused when counting your design. TIP: Ignore the grid lines on the needlepoint chart when making a stitch. You must focus on the colored blocks instead. UNDERSTAND THE COLOR MAP: Now that we have already established that each square in the chart equals an intersection in the canvas, let's think about the colors. This may differ from chart to chart, but most of them have a color map with symbols (these can be shapes, letters, or numbers), so you can match each square with the labeled color. START STITCHING, and just follow the pattern: This part is pretty easy if you already understood the basics of working with charts, so go get your counting goggles on, and stitch away! Key considerations when using needlepoint charts Like any other method, there are always pros and cons, and it totally depends on what you are comfortable with and your preference. Although printed or painted canvases might be easier to follow because you already have the design sketched out, needlepoint charts can be a more affordable alternative if you are starting your needlepoint journey and want to stay on a budget. It can also be a more immediate way to buy a pattern, if you choose to buy a digital downloadable pattern so that you don't have to wait for it to ship to you. However when following needlepoint charts, you can't really explore different stitches, because they only allow you to use stitches that go over one single intersection of the canvas. These are just a few things to consider when choosing to work with charts, that can be pros or cons, depending on your stitching preferences! Happy Stitching!
Needlepoint instructions - a visual guide to needlepoint stitches. Blocking a canvas, basketweave and more.
The Bohemian Beauty Mystery Class is coming right along. Today was the third class. She’s dressed in her finest and now, her chair is solid and dimensional and gorgeous! All of this is through the magic of overdyes. The chair is stitched in one stitch. It’s mostly the same color. What you see is the […]
Try Rice Stitch - one of the simple needlepoint stitches that you can use to give many different effects
Needlepoint background stitches for embroidery can transform canvases. Discover 3 needlepoint background stitches, or filler stitches, that go anywhere.
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This time of year, we get an influx of new customers who want to learn how to stitch, and often their first question is, “where are your beginner pieces?” Answering that is a process because every person has different taste. Here are a few things to consider if you’re taking up needlepoint in the new year...
Learn 3 great needlepoint stitches for a sky & clouds background, including the double brick stitch, diagonal elongated cashmere variation, & woven variation.
July 7, 2017--The third in Susan Portra's Holiday Ornament Series called Holiday Light Copper is stitched. Learn more about them by clicking here. I love how the padded hearts give a slight 3-D or stumpwork effect. Holiday Light Copper Ornament Holiday Light Copper Ornament Side View
30 Needlepoint Tied Stitches charted for easy visual reference.
Use these 3 smart ideas to design your own needlepoint. Learn how to find free patterns, stitch from photos and paint your own needlepoint canvas.
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The Tree Club: Seven Trees Stitched in Early Months of 2012 January 2012 Elegant Rebekkah Pilgrim May 2012 Indian Scout October 2012 Witch's Tools November 2012 Dark Star Little Present December 2012 Christmas Crazy Quilt 2012 Work In Progress Projects: The WIPs...these took alot of my time, writing lessons, stitching, working out the threads and stitches, etc. The only thing left to do is background and a bit of work on the Garlands! Jonathon Pilgrim Indian Squaw: Elegant Turkey Sweet Pea Sampler And so into 2013, I will continue to work on the WIP's! Happy Stitching, All! Kelly
