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When you can’t afford needlepoint, try therapy. Wait… what? Needlepoint or canvaswork – sometimes known as tapestry – was traditionally worked in a simple tent stitch with wool threads. Times have changed, and so has the hobby.

Needlepoint News for March

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Community News

Needlepoint Now magazine starting offering digital subscriptions
Fundraiser for a fellow stitcher to raise funds for medical bills, follow @theneedlepointers on Instagram for info on how to enter the raffle
One Part Whimsy now offers Custom Cording for Needlepoint Ornament Self-Finishing
We love these Mopsey Design Candles:
- Leave me to Stitch
- 13 Mesh and Chill
- Safe Stitching Space
Abigail Cecile uploaded a YouTube tutorial How to use a needlepoint chart or pattern – using a sharpie!
Hannah Bass Needlepoint is known for her street maps and typography designs but recently added floral kits to her lineup, perfect for spring stitching
Needlepoint Now magazine is partnering with local needlepoint stores for a year long stitch club to make a leaf sampler wreath, see their website for more info
Twisted Stitches is hosting a Summer Retreat 2023 in New Mexico July 16th – 21st
Needlepoint Now Magazine has new owners, watch this short interview done by Kreinik on YouTube

Spring Needlepoint Canvases – New for 2023

See new Easter canvases from MyPinkSugarLife over on Etsy
Mary of colors1 on Etsy has a cute, new series with Easter Egg Ladies
Megan of Needlepoint After Dark released an adorable Floppy Eared Bunny to her shop
New from Raymond Paints are Easter Chicks with Hats take a peep on Instagram
Needlepoint By Laura has some Easter snark with Bite Me on their website
Stitch Style Needlepoint has preorders for Emily Quigley: Bunny with Blue Bow
Sheena Rogers Designs has a new kit with Bumble Bees and ships from the UK
Jenny Henry Designs released preorders for her new Easter Egg Canvases
Atlantic Blue Canvas has lots of new hearts and eggs for spring stitching
Lynda Cook added 3 new topiary and gingham canvases to her Etsy store
Check out Alt Stitchery’s Etsy shop for many new Easter and spring canvases
Atlantic Blue Canvas says their Spring Canvas Launch is live on their website with lobsters, lighthouses, sailboats, golf, tennis, pickle ball and more

More Needlepoint Canvases

Check out Wipstitch Needleworks’ huge Spring Canvas Drop which has a little bit of everything
EyeCandy Needleart says Spiderweb Kitty is brand new & coming soon
New from Raymond Crawford are these beautiful Chess Pieces and Mushrooms
That Salty Stitch has several new salty canvases take a look on this Instagram post
On Point By Sophie has a Housewives reference with It’s About Tom over on Etsy
Judyann Needlepoint added several new flowers in hearts and a sweet Yellow Labrador Retriever
Laura of Moore Stitching says His Majesty is in stock and ready to ship
Another new canvas from Raymond Paints is Winter Lady in art deco style
The Plum Stitchery is releasing The Carnival Collection pre-order through your needlepoint shop
Le Point Studio just released First & Last Day of School which can be made into a 2-sided door hanger
Needlepoint By Laura says these are their best sellers in the 5 by 7 canvas I am a constant delight (also available with an F-bomb
Needlepoint by Laura has a new series of Rubber Ducks on Etsy or their website
Olivia of Hermit Crab Stitchery released a fun, new initial design kit inspired by the Art Deco era with color options
Needle Painters on Etsy has some words for the patriarchy with a DIY key fob or canvas kit
Over the Hill Needlepoint released three more Princess Canvas to their Etsy shop
Wipstitch Needleworks just pulled up with their new Tailgate Jeeps with 40+ colleges represented
New from Kate Dickerson artist Lindsay Brackeen with the first two in a travel series
Colette of Point Of Pride Studio says There’s not a lot going on at the moment
Olivia of whatagemneedlepoint released a set of Mini Gems and Orange Garnish
Seth of Needle Painters on Etsy listed several new Yale canvases including Handsome Dan
Point of Pride Studio says I don’t want to be part of the problem. I want to be the whole problem.