Needlepoint finishing tutorials

Learn how to finish a needlepoint ornament the easy way. Here are 9 easy steps for finishing a needlepoint ornament:1. Cut around the design approximately one half inch away from the stitches.2. Cut notches all the way around, close together, and taking care to avoid snipping the stitches.3. Use a steam iron on low to

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: EXPERIENCED BEGINNER Things you will need: Stitched piece Mat Board (you can buy it from a frame shop or Hobby Lobby also stocks sheets) Cotton Batting - I use Warm and White brand cotton batting Utility Knife and Cutting Mat Rotary Blade and Quilting Ruler Scissors White/Clear drying Craft Glue - I use Aleene's Upholstery Thread Sewing Needle DMC to make into complimentary cording (or some other embellishment for framing piece) Kreinik Cording Drill (if you are making…

Finishing a needlepoint pillow is a fun and easy project - all you need is a sewing machine and some great fabric to make the piece stand out!

Learn how to finish a needlepoint ornament the easy way. Here are 9 easy steps for finishing a needlepoint ornament:1. Cut around the design approximately one half inch away from the stitches.2. Cut notches all the way around, close together, and taking care to avoid snipping the stitches.3. Use a steam iron on low to

H here! One of my favorite things to stitch out is a key fob. It's quick, easy, and always something that you could gift or use yourself! This past summer, I learned how to finish my own key fobs and I want to share my process with you.Materials you'll need:+ 18 mesh canvas+ Perle Cotton size 5 - I recommend one full skein for the background color, plus any needed for a design+ a needle+ a pen of your choice+ scissors - I used both thread scissors and heavy-duty craft scissors in this…

Discover how easy it is to attach a needlepoint piece into a tote bag or a textile with similar texture/rigidity!

Did you know you can frame a small needlepoint canvas using a store-bought frame in around 20 minutes? Here's a step-by-step guide for how to do it. Watch the 1 minute video for an overview, and then follow the more detailed instructions in the written steps below. We took this stitched Ikat needlepoint design and fram

If you’re working toward the goal of stitching twenty canvases in 2020, you probably already have a completed project ready for professional finishing. Before you send your canvas off, consider some creative options that might make a difference. Here are at least 20!

Learn how to paint canvas for your needlepoint projects, including how to pick colors and the tools to use—according to an expert.

Easy instructions for how to block your stitched needlepoint canvas back into shape before you frame it or finish it into a pillow. #needlepoint #howtoneedlepoint