Needlework

A blind stitch is a basic hand stitch mainly used for hemming and finishing quilt binding. The blind stitch makes a clean hem because it's invisible on the front side of the fabric. Blind...

Cross-stitch on fabric seems like such an obvious needlework crafts project that it should not need introduction. After seeing cross-stitch projects done by others, you may realize there is a...

Ever walk into a persons house and see needlework on their wall and think "How did they do that"? Well, you have to realize that the piece of needlework on their wall was really easy to...

Even if you've completed several small cross stitch projects, taking on a large or advanced piece can be a bit overwhelming. However, with some preparation and the right tools, even advanced cross...

There are many pre-finished items available for cross-stitch customization, one of the most popular being baby quilts. Often featuring stamped designs, these quilts make lovely gifts for any baby....

Needlepoint canvas can be used for a variety of crafts, including any type of stitching that requires fabric of an even weave. It is especially suited for different styles of needlework including...

Needlepoint is an enduringly popular craft. Needlepoint is not only simple enough for beginners to grasp the basics very quickly, it is also incredibly versatile. You may want to start with a...

So you want to know how to do a French Knot in your cross stitching artwork? No Problema! Just follow the steps below and you'll be French Knotting your way away!! Just remember to practice...

A popular counted cross stitch kit is for framed artwork. Images range from nature and scenery to family, babies and children, pets, holidays, cartoon characters, fairy tales, holiday themes and...

Crewel work is a type of embroidery that's worked on ordinary linens using a special woolen thread. Most of the stitches used for crewel work are those used for all types of embroidery, but the...

Making French knots can be tricky. But with a little practice, you'll master this skill too. Cross stitches are usually a flat piece, but using French knots gives the piece a little pop of dimension.

Completing all of the stitches on a needlepoint project is half the battle. A piece can be made or broken by the finishing. Do it well and it can enhance the look of a piece. Do it poorly and the...

Whether you have a complex embroidery machine or a regular home sewing machine, machine embroidery is a fun and creative needle art. The basic techniques can be learned and practiced with many...

Needlepoint floor stands provide comfort and ease when stitching Bargello projects or other needlepoint designs. Fashioned from wood or metal, these stands hold a needlepoint project frame so that...

Bargello needlepoint makes colorful and beautiful rugs that add a personal touch to home décor and warm up a cold and otherwise undistinguished floor. A dark narrow hallway can be transformed...

Embellished cross stitching is a slightly different take on counted cross stitching. The picture is printed on cloth and instead of completely filling it in, you work only in selected areas. It...

Shopping for Bargello needlepoint supplies is a necessary requirement before starting a project. It can be a lot of fun or a frustrating process if you approach it in a haphazard manner. It’s easy...

Experienced stitchers who enjoy Bargello needlepoint will tell of times when they have lost interest in projects and stitching. Usually this occurs because of lifestyle changes, not enough time to...

Bargello needlepoint is another name for Florentine embroidery and is considered one of the easiest forms of needlepoint to learn. Most Bargello designs are made by combining geometric shapes like...

Sashiko is an ancient form of Japanese stitching. Meaning "little stabs," sashiko was used as a form of reinforcement stitching on points of wear or to repair tears. Usually a running stitch, this...

So you want to start a Cross stitching project? Follow these easy simple steps and you will be cross stitching in no time. Warning: If you are a beginner look for easy beginning projects first.

Whether it's an old-fashioned sampler or a pillow, many people find cross stitching to be a fun and relaxing hobby. One advantage of cross stitching is that it doesn't require years of sewing...

This is just a simple step to how you embroider by hand. Some may find it challenging and others may find it simple to do.

Every embroiderer needs a nook and cranny for embroidery stitching—a space that is separated from the rest of the house that is specifically designated for the needle arts. No matter the size,...

You have your plastic canvas cut out; your yarn is cut; you are settled in your easy chair; and you are ready to start stitching. But you are having trouble threading the yarn through the needle...

Hand-stitching, the process of sewing without machine help, has been used by humans for thousands of years. The invention of the sewing machine did not destroy hand-sewing, as some believe;...

Cross-stitching can produce some beautiful, funny or even scenic projects. You can put your own pattern on a piece of cloth or buy a kit that already has the pattern, floss and needle together....

Amish quilts are truly an American tradition that never go out of style. They have a unique quality that can not be duplicated no matter how many other countries try to mass produce them they just...

You don't have to have a fancy sewing machine or any kind of sewing machine at all to make a buttonhole. You can make one by hand. It may take a bit longer, but you have complete control over the...

To make use of every little scrap of garden waste, try this dried corn husk placemat project. Your dinner guests and family will be impressed with your creativity and you will have the...

It's fairly easy to get started cross stitching, and very rewarding.

It is hard enough to find terrycloth towels in desired color schemes. When you do find them they are often drab and unattractive. Adding a monogram to a terrycloth towel provides a little extra...

Proper finishing is very important. Perfect stitching and technique can be ruined by a slipshod job done on the finished product. Before you start the finishing process, there are a few...

Science tells us that the brain has two distinct halves, a left brain and a right brain. The left brain is the analytical and factual side, and the right brain controls the creative process. Each...

If you enjoy stitching of any kind, you will absolutely love needlepoint because it is quite easy and simple. Stitching with threads on canvas is a little like painting. Just like a portrait or...

The first needlepoint project should be considered a learning piece with a simple design and little color shading or blending. Background areas should be larger than the design itself to give you...

To ensure a productive needlepoint experience, it is absolutely critical to prepare the canvas for stitching. Not doing the groundwork results in shoddy stitching and a distorted piece once the...

Needlepoint gadgets are wonderful items that will increase your stitching enjoyment. Every stitcher has one or two favorites. There are hundreds of gadgets you can use—yes, REALLY; but the top ten...

From time to time, the three most common needlepoint mistakes happen to every person who stitches. Knowing what they are and how to correct them will save you lots of energy and help achieve...

Do you spend 30 minutes or more on the bus, train or plane getting to work each day? If so, try stitching a needlepoint project. I travel a lot in my profession—mostly by train and airplane....

Needlepoint or Canvas Embroidery is done all over the world and has a long and rich history dating back to the 1600s when canvas backgrounds were first used to duplicate the expensive tapestries...

Cross-stitching is a fun hobby that you can enjoy your entire life. It is a great pastime for periods of time when you cannot move around much, such as hours spent in the car, watching children at...

Quilts are the perfect gift for a special occasion, an original touch to brighten a room and bring the decor together. Embroidery can add a beautiful design, a special message, or a recipient or...

Cross stitching is fun and easy to learn. It is quickly becoming the preferred form of crafting. For some people, cross stitching is very relaxing. If you can make an "X" with thread, then you can...

Back stitching is one of the easiest embroidery stitches to master. It's one of the first ones children start with. The back stitch creates a straight line of thread, perfect for adding...

Cross stitch crafts can be used to decorate and personalize just about anything. Cross stitching isn't difficult, but it does take some initial study to understand how to read the patterns. Once...