• Cart
  • Blog
  • Podcast
  • Videos
  • Chronicles
    • The Lovely Archives
    • Family
    • Ina
    • Journals
    • Hurley House
  • Nav Social Icons

  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Cart
  • Hospitality
    • Cooking
    • Hosting
    • Household Management
    • Celebrate
    • Basics
  • Lovely Living
    • Beauty
    • Fashion
    • Favorites
    • Hobbies
    • Parenting
    • Personal Care
    • Reflections
  • Recipes
    • Appetizer
    • Main Dish
    • Sides
    • Dessert
    • Breakfast
    • Beverage
  • Chronicles
    • The Lovely Archives
    • Family
    • Hurley House
    • Ina
    • Journals
  • Shop
    • Accessories
    • Beauty
    • Closet
    • Cookbooks
    • Gifts
    • Home
    • Kitchen
    • Library
    • Needlepoint
    • Organization
    • Party
    • Table
  • Learn
  • Blog
  • About
  • Events
  • Mobile Menu Widgets

    Connect

    Search

  • Hospitality
    • Hosting
    • Household Management
    • Cooking
    • Basics
    • Celebrate
  • Lovely Living
    • Fashion
    • Favorites
    • Hobbies
    • Parenting
    • Beauty
    • Personal Care
    • Reflections
  • Recipes
    • Appetizer
    • Main Dish
    • Sides
    • Dessert
    • Breakfast
    • Beverage
  • Events
  • Learn
  • Shop
    • Accessories
    • Beauty
    • Closet
    • Cookbooks
    • Gifts
    • Home
    • Kitchen
    • Library
    • Needlepoint
    • Organization
    • Party
    • Table
  • About

Needlepoint Resources

June 9, 2022 · In: Hobbies, Lovely Living

When people ask how to get started in needlepoint, the best piece of advice I can offer is…just start!

I was inspired to begin stitching by watching someone I follow take up the hobby. She was a beginner, and I took notice of how she dove in, figuring it out as she went. There is not magic formula for beginning…you just have to begin!

As a novice stitcher, there are two main resources I draw on.

First, begin with your Local Needlepoint Store (LNS).

I live in Fort Worth, Texas, where we are so lucky to have The French Knot. The French Knot carries beautiful fibers, helpful notions, an assortment of different canvases, but most importantly a staff of knowledgable stitchers who are eager and ready to offer assistance and guidance. They teach classes, offer finishing services, and have a knack for knowing the perfect fiber for a particular project. I have found the staff of The French Knot to be a wonderful in-person resource.

If you do not have an LNS in your city, do a bit of research and find a shop in another city. While there is not a substitute for an in-person visit, the staff of needlepoint shops are eager to help and offer assistance. If you are seeking out a particular canvas, looking for a hard-to-find fiber, or need help with finishing services, any shop keeper would be happy to help. As a small business owner myself, I am always eager to engage with potential clients, and personalized attention is one of the benefits of connecting with an LNS.

The second resource is the internet, and specifically Instagram. If you are not on social media, I respect that decision, and I hope you will keep reading. There is a way for you to tap into the online needlepoint world without participating in social media, but I have found you must take a bit of initiative to stay in the loop.

The trick to finding cute canvases that you are excited to stitch is to follow artists that you like.

Needlepoint is art. Canvases are designed by artists and then painted by hand, reflecting a unique design, and requiring hours of tedious work to produce. Since needlepoint canvases are produced by hand in limited quantities, new designs typically sell out swiftly. The stitching community eagerly anticipates new designs, setting an alarm for when a new canvas goes live so that they don’t miss out on adding it to their stash.

Instagram is a wonderful way to get connected to the needlepoint community in general, but specifically to designers. When I started, I knew that I liked Morgan Julia Designs, who I had discovered by following my favorite blogger, Carly. Once I started following Morgan Julia, I clicked on her profile to see which needlepoint artists she was following, and I discovered an entire world of small designers offering amazing canvases. Inside Instagram you can click around from profile to profile and begin to follow artists whose work you enjoy. I have found all of my favorite needlepoint designers on Instagram.

But what if you are not on Instagram?

Good news! While most needlepoint designers are very active on Instagram, they are also very committed to communicating with their email subscribers. Once you have a list of designers who you like, I recommend joining their email newsletter list. You will be the first to know about new canvases, restocks, product launches, and exciting news. I never feel spammed by needlepoint emails. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. I feel in the loop, and if there is a product that I want to make sure I add to my stash, I will be ready at launch time!

Below I am including a list of the needlepoint accounts that I enjoy following. This is a completely subjective list, based on my personal taste and style, but if you’re looking for a place to begin, I hope this list is helpful!

MY FAVORITE NEEDLEPOINT FOLLOWS…

Morgan Julia Designs

Le Point Studio

Audrey Wu Designs

Penny Linn Designs

Rachel Barri Designs

The Plum Stitchery

Loop Canvas

Abigail Cecile

Alice and Blue

Pip and Roo

By: Katherine Sasser · In: Hobbies, Lovely Living

you’ll also love

Dear Mr. Pritchett
My Favorites: May 2019
Hot Pink

Join the List

Stay up to date & receive the latest posts in your inbox.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. GEORGIA KING says

    July 9, 2022 at 3:43 am

    I LIVE IN A RURAL AREA AND AM AT LEAST 200 MILES FROM A QUALITY NEEDLEPOINT SHOP. I AM ALWAYS EXCITED TO FIND A NEW RESOURCE ON-LINE.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Next Post >

My Everyday Makeup

Primary Sidebar

Search

Featured Posts

Pantry Refresh

Hurley House Favorites

Amazon Finds, Volume 1

Latest on Instagram

katherinesasser

katherinesasser


Walking in heels is not for the faint of heart. W
Walking in heels is not for the faint of heart.  Wobbling ankles, pinched toes, and a hobbling gait tend to make us look less than elegant when we don our favorite pair.​​​​​​​​​
Today on the blog I am talking about how to walk in heels, as well as a strategy I use to make the process easier, a true marker of success, and an amazing product I have recently discovered that makes it as comfortable as possible.

If you are purchasing a wedding gift for someone,
If you are purchasing a wedding gift for someone, the best practice is to choose something from their registry.​​​​​​​​​
However, if you're looking for a little extra something to add, or if you've already selected an item from their registry and want to do more, tender wedding gifts are the way to go.

Tender wedding gifts are sentimental items infused with meaning and future rewards, and today on the blog I am sharing a few of my favorite ideas.

Looking for a no-big-deal way to instantly feel re
Looking for a no-big-deal way to instantly feel refreshed and ready for a new season? I’ve got three projects that you can tackle in an afternoon. Big results. Minimal effort.

If you are a bride or know someone who is, today's
If you are a bride or know someone who is, today's post on how to register is for you! ​​​​​​​​​
This post isn't a generic guide or a list of suggested items.  Instead, I am sharing my very strong opinions on how to approach registering so that you serve the needs of  your wedding guests while also filling your home with items you want.

When I find a brand I love, I tell everyone I know
When I find a brand I love, I tell everyone I know about it, and Summersalt is one of those brands. ​​​​​​​​​
I have owned the one-shoulder swimsuit and the striped maxi dress for over a year, and they are still performing well and exceeding my expectations.

And if you're looking for a body-positive brand that highlights the beauty of real people...check out their catalog.  It's inspiring.

Today on the blog, a cute lineup of a few of my Summersalt favorites!

Add this dish to your summer snack-meal rotations.
Add this dish to your summer snack-meal rotations.  Barely a recipe and more a list of ingredients in suggested proportions, Cucumber Feta Salsa is cold, crunchy, fresh, salty, and sharp while being a cinch to throw together.  It satisfies in a way that makes me want to add it to every menu.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The recipe (if we're calling it that) is on the blog!


Load More...



Follow on Instagram


Browse by Category

Hi, I'm Katherine

Hi, I'm Katherine
hello!

I share lifestyle content through the lens of hospitality. If you are interested in learning about the beauty that creating space can bring, you've come to the right place!

Read More

Connect

Recent Posts

How To Walk In Heels

Tender Wedding Gifts

Archives

Follow Along

@katherinesasser

Walking in heels is not for the faint of heart. W Walking in heels is not for the faint of heart.  Wobbling ankles, pinched toes, and a hobbling gait tend to make us look less than elegant when we don our favorite pair.​​​​​​​​​
Today on the blog I am talking about how to walk in heels, as well as a strategy I use to make the process easier, a true marker of success, and an amazing product I have recently discovered that makes it as comfortable as possible.
If you are purchasing a wedding gift for someone, If you are purchasing a wedding gift for someone, the best practice is to choose something from their registry.​​​​​​​​​
However, if you're looking for a little extra something to add, or if you've already selected an item from their registry and want to do more, tender wedding gifts are the way to go.

Tender wedding gifts are sentimental items infused with meaning and future rewards, and today on the blog I am sharing a few of my favorite ideas.
Looking for a no-big-deal way to instantly feel re Looking for a no-big-deal way to instantly feel refreshed and ready for a new season? I’ve got three projects that you can tackle in an afternoon. Big results. Minimal effort.
If you are a bride or know someone who is, today's If you are a bride or know someone who is, today's post on how to register is for you! ​​​​​​​​​
This post isn't a generic guide or a list of suggested items.  Instead, I am sharing my very strong opinions on how to approach registering so that you serve the needs of  your wedding guests while also filling your home with items you want.
When I find a brand I love, I tell everyone I know When I find a brand I love, I tell everyone I know about it, and Summersalt is one of those brands. ​​​​​​​​​
I have owned the one-shoulder swimsuit and the striped maxi dress for over a year, and they are still performing well and exceeding my expectations.

And if you're looking for a body-positive brand that highlights the beauty of real people...check out their catalog.  It's inspiring.

Today on the blog, a cute lineup of a few of my Summersalt favorites!
Add this dish to your summer snack-meal rotations. Add this dish to your summer snack-meal rotations.  Barely a recipe and more a list of ingredients in suggested proportions, Cucumber Feta Salsa is cold, crunchy, fresh, salty, and sharp while being a cinch to throw together.  It satisfies in a way that makes me want to add it to every menu.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The recipe (if we're calling it that) is on the blog!
Today I am sharing the books I have read lately... Today I am sharing the books I have read lately...and they span the genres from personal memoir, beach fiction, serious fiction, and non-fiction. ​​​​​​​​​
My favorite from this batch?  The Invisible Life Of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab.  Seriously amazing.
I recently hosted my staff for dinner in my home, I recently hosted my staff for dinner in my home, and my number one goal was to do as little cooking as possible so that I could be fully present.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Today on the blog I am sharing my (mostly) store-bought menu, and if you're hosting a crowd this season, I hope you can find some inspiration for your table!

Copyright © 2023 ·