• 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
    • Small Business
  • 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
    • Technology
  • Learn
  • Blog
  • About
  • Mobile Menu Widgets

    Connect

    Search

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

Get Dressed First 07.01.23
My Favorite Roast Chicken Supplies
Travel vs. Trial

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

Office Supplies

Dorm Room Supplies

Night Night

Latest on Instagram

katherineannsasser

Katherine Ann Sasser
Find a copy of the water bill. Upload a copy of m Find a copy of the water bill.  Upload a copy of my ID.  Call to schedule grooming for the dog.  Enter all of the middle school volleyball games and the high school football games on the calendar.  Pick up a prescription.  Return a sweater.  Make dinner reservations for next Saturday. 

These are my current life admin tasks, and instead of playing whack-a-mole, attempting to get them done here and there, I tackle them all in one fell swoop.  I call it Life Admin Day, and if you're interested in changing the way you think about managing all those pesky tasks, the details are on the blog!
There are so many systems that need to be in place There are so many systems that need to be in place when school starts.  Making sure these systems run smoothly becomes the engine that keeps our home humming when schedules and commitments swell. ​​​​​​​​​
Developing sustainable habits and establishing some common-sense systems can allow everyone to stay organized while also teaching your child a valuable lesson in life management.

Today on the blog, I am sharing some of the no-fail systems we have in place in our home that make the school year season more manageable.
Happy FDOS! 🏫 ✏️ 📓 ♥️ 💙 Happy FDOS! 🏫 ✏️ 📓 ♥️ 💙
What’s for dinner? Tomato Cheddar Pie is a winn What’s for dinner?

Tomato Cheddar Pie is a winner in my house, and even if you can’t get your hands on good tomatoes, this recipe delivers.
This week I pulled out several old items from the This week I pulled out several old items from the depths of my closet and wore them to try and determine whether or not I wanted to keep them.​​​​​​​​​
Initially, I thought this dress was in the no pile, but after a comment from a reader, I am reconsidering.  Pink + orange + puff sleeves...maybe it's a keeper after all!

Get Dressed First is on the blog!
Pink heels for Barbie weekend? Yes please! Pink heels for Barbie weekend?  Yes please!
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

Get Dressed First 09.23.23

Cashmere Rainbow

Archives

Follow Along

@katherineannsasser

katherineannsasser

Katherine Ann Sasser
Find a copy of the water bill. Upload a copy of m Find a copy of the water bill.  Upload a copy of my ID.  Call to schedule grooming for the dog.  Enter all of the middle school volleyball games and the high school football games on the calendar.  Pick up a prescription.  Return a sweater.  Make dinner reservations for next Saturday. 

These are my current life admin tasks, and instead of playing whack-a-mole, attempting to get them done here and there, I tackle them all in one fell swoop.  I call it Life Admin Day, and if you're interested in changing the way you think about managing all those pesky tasks, the details are on the blog!
There are so many systems that need to be in place There are so many systems that need to be in place when school starts.  Making sure these systems run smoothly becomes the engine that keeps our home humming when schedules and commitments swell. ​​​​​​​​​
Developing sustainable habits and establishing some common-sense systems can allow everyone to stay organized while also teaching your child a valuable lesson in life management.

Today on the blog, I am sharing some of the no-fail systems we have in place in our home that make the school year season more manageable.
Happy FDOS! 🏫 ✏️ 📓 ♥️ 💙 Happy FDOS! 🏫 ✏️ 📓 ♥️ 💙
What’s for dinner? Tomato Cheddar Pie is a winn What’s for dinner?

Tomato Cheddar Pie is a winner in my house, and even if you can’t get your hands on good tomatoes, this recipe delivers.
This week I pulled out several old items from the This week I pulled out several old items from the depths of my closet and wore them to try and determine whether or not I wanted to keep them.​​​​​​​​​
Initially, I thought this dress was in the no pile, but after a comment from a reader, I am reconsidering.  Pink + orange + puff sleeves...maybe it's a keeper after all!

Get Dressed First is on the blog!
Pink heels for Barbie weekend? Yes please! Pink heels for Barbie weekend?  Yes please!
Load More Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2023 ·