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 my poodle needlepoint canvas into an ornament using the lacing method 🪡 With the holidays approaching, I have taken comfort in … | Instagram

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

Supplies - Finished needlepoint round - Polyester, cotton, or wool batting (about 1/8 inch thick) - 1/8 inch thick acid free foam board* - Backing fabric - Skein of floss (about 28 yards) OR about 18” of cording - Heavy duty thread matching your backing fabric or cording - Tacky glue *I’ve switched to using and teach

Here are process photos of how I finish needlepoint ornaments! There are many ways to do it, and this is how I do it! I am not great at responding to comments, so please do not feel bad if you do n…

Find tutorials on various needlepoint stitches, including basic tent stitches along with more complex stitches such as the needlepoint basketweave stitch and th

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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

Huge list of needlepoint finishing tutorials, curted by needlepoint expert Janet M Perry