Needlepoint tapestry

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to make a tapestry or needlepoint, we’ve got you covered with our beginners guide to tapestry

Here's a tip! When painting a blank needlepoint canvases, my preference is Zweigart's mono canvas. It's the most commonly used canvas for painted designs. You can find mono canvas at your nearest needlepoint shop! 😊 If you'd like more tips on painting needlepoint canvases, make sure to check out my blog post! That's where I share about types of acrylic paint, brushes, thinning agents, and more!! 😍

The guide everyone has been waiting for! How-to create a needlepoint canvas using your Cricut.

We have recently re-stocked the Vintage Home Online Store with some of the most beautiful items, all in glorious, rich colours - just perfect for the Autumn season and its cooler temperatures. Our favourite find is this truly stunning vintage needlepoint bag. It bears detailed hand sewn work with the most amazing design of a woodpecker, roses, cherries and blossom. This isn't one of those dainty little bags that sit over your wrist - oh no, this is a very large bag and comes with an…

Watch our short video on how to use a laying tool.

It was a circuitous journey to arrive at today’s stitch, but I think it was worth it. And I learned a lot along the way.

Find your best needlepoint kit; one that suits your skill level and budget.

Do you think of needlepoint backgrounds like the sky in a jigsaw puzzle? They can seem like a lot of same-same when you just want the project to be finished so you can start another one. Here are three versatile needlepoint background stitches - or filler stitches - that go anywhere. They will transform the large spaces on your needlepoint canvas from "meh" to "yeah"!

Based on one of the many traditional needlework crafts, these vintage needlepoint designs might just inspire you to get creative in all-new ways!

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