I want to finish this canvas into a oval/circular pillow and was looking for some pointers. I’ve finished a few square/rectangular pillows by hand so I have some experience making them but nothing in this shape. Anything helps, thanks!

I'm relatively new to needlepoint and have done some decorative stitching, but I don't have much experience to know what might look good before trying it. Does anyone have any recommendations for any parts of this pillow? I was thinking maybe pavilion diamond for the background, but I'm not dead set on that. Also, should I do the background in the same bright white I'm using for the bus sign and windows, or would you use a different color? Thanks for any advice!

Hi, all! I'm a novice needlepointer, but my mom is incredibly skilled at it. She has everything under the sun -- canvases of all kinds, exotic threads, lights, clamps, fancy scissors.

Do you have a suggestion of what to get a needlepointer who has everything?

She, very delightfully, reminds me when I get frustrated at a project that "It's a F***ing Hobby" , which is her way of saying "It doesn't matter if you're doing something the "right way", it matters that you're enjoying the process".

I'm a designer, so I could easily design a graphic out of her best little saying. I could get a million things for her, but I've really enjoyed our time sharing needlepoint this year and I wanted to find something special related to it. TYIA!!!!!

My cat is always just conveniently there whenever I start counting thread ply 🤣 anyone else??

I've finished my stocking and have the inside layer done, now to add piping and the back...

Anyone have a good video on adding piping to needlepoint stocking? I'm terrified of sewing over my design so any tips/tricks or videos would be helpful. I've found a few videos online but they are for regular fabric not the mesh where you have to keep an extra 1/2 along the outside.

I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this, but I'm trying to brainstorm a gift for my mom, whose main hobby is needlepoint. She really appreciates DIY things, so I was thinking something I can make that would be useful for her needlepoint. I'd love any ideas or suggestions! TIA

Only finished my fiances stocking in time for Christmas :) considering hanging my WIP canvas up so his doesn’t look so lonely

Anyone know what stitch is used for the black squares and yellow label?

Hi needlepointers!

I have a really special Christmas stocking that was made in the 80s or 90s. It features a darling teddy bear sitting on a present, and it holds a lot of sentimental value for my family. My niece is now three, and I'd love to recreate this stocking for her.

I've tried searching online, but I haven't had any luck finding the exact pattern. I'm hoping someone in this community might recognize the style or have a similar pattern. Any leads would be incredibly helpful.

Thanks in advance your time and expertise!

can anyone recommend someone who can finish an ornament for me before xmas? My son has autism and I stitched a "our first christmas" ornament for his teacher who just got married. This teacher does so much for my son and i really want to give her something special for the holiday, but I would need it finished and back to me by December 22nd. Long shot, but thought I would try...any finishers out there who would be able to do this for me?

Hi there! Has anyone use DMC thread (not pearl cotton but DMC 25) for a stocking? I love stitching with it but not sure about longevity for stockings. Just trying to explore options! ☺️

Received one of my holiday treat yourself orders today!

I recently went to a new LNS and stupidly bought thread there even though they didn’t have the brand I wanted. The brand I got is splendor and it’s 12 ply. And the canvas is 18 mesh. 4 ply looks too thin and 8 ply gets twisted and looks weird to me. And I know 12 is too thick. Am I doing something wrong, is there a way to make it not look weird?

I just received this amazing canvas that I plan to stitch and frame as a gift. Has anyone stitched a large dog canvas like this and has any recs for stitches for the fur. I dont know if just basketweave would be boring for him and what decorative I could use for the background (if I just did him in basketweave)

So I am one of the stitchers doing my best with what I’ve got access to here in Europe! I was trying to make my own design for the first time on 13 ct canvas and really like using silk. I ended up ordering a bunch of 20/2 from a local lady which of course is too thin. I am trying to save some of it for this project, but stranding is not going so well. Any tips on stranding? What thickness is more like pepper pot silk? (10 maybe?) difficult when there is no (metric?) info on American producer sites on the product specs! Thanks and happy stitching!!

hi! I painted and stitched a family crest and wanted to finish it as a patch on a hat for my dad- however, to fit it all in, I had to make it about 3 x 2.5 inches and it’s a little big for a hat patch. Any other creative ideas for finishing?? Thanks!!

I’m looking for gifts for my SIL who has been needle pointing since May. She has done a bunch of ornaments and koozies and a stocking for her son but I want to get her a gift. She wants to learn to self finish in the future and has a tote to carry but I was thinking of getting her a nicer tote? Anything helps!

I’m working on this smaller butterfly and I am not sure if I should do it irregular or use the background to make it a square or rectangle? If so any background stitch recs would be appreciated!!!

I’m new to needlepoint and don’t know very many stitches. Any suggestions?

Saw this on the $5 rack at my LNS but I can’t figure out when it means… is it obvious?