Category: NP: Articles

Needlepoint has officially wandered into the mainstream spotlight: Vogue recently published a feature framing needlepoint as part of a modern craft revival, linking it to stitch nights, social media buzz, and a new wave of younger stitchers discovering the hobby. Even if you can’t read every word (the article may be metered/paywalled for some readers),…

Needlepoint finishing is the part that turns “I stitched a canvas” into “I have an ornament/pillow/clutch I can actually use.” For some stitchers, it’s a service you happily outsource. For others, self-finishing becomes a whole extra layer of the hobby — a bonus craft project that’s surprisingly satisfying once you get the hang of it.…

Your guide to the bold, rhythmic world of flame-stitch needlework — from 17th-century Italian textiles to today’s quilts, home décor, and digital patterns. This is a phone coaster I made from plastic canvas using three different stitch patterns. What Is Bargello? Bargello is a style of needlepoint that uses long, upright stitches to create repeating…

Discover the most popular needlepoint canvases of all time — from timeless Christmas stockings to trendy travel rounds. See which painted and printed designs stitchers still can’t get enough of (and why they’ve stood the test of time). Needlepoint has a way of mixing creativity, nostalgia, and personality — and some designs have become true…

Needlepoint Angels is a nonprofit donation site for members of the stitchy public, designers, or shops to donate canvases and other supplies. These canvases and more are then gifted to stitchers who have been impacted by disaster or other hardships. Clare described it as comfort stitching, but she also gave an example of a stitcher…