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Needlepoint Alphabet Fun!

Educational and engaging, exploring the letters of the alphabet can be very exciting for a young child. Open up a whole new world of learning for someone special and stitch one of these fun new needlepoint kits. 

Petite Floral Personalized Name Needlepoint Kit
Everyone loves to see their name spelled in needlepoint, especially
when it’s surrounded by pretty florals, soft soothing patterns and sweet colors!

Animal Alphabet Needlepoint Kit
Each letter on this design is playfully illustrated with a
fun animal whose name begins with the same letter!

Animal Alphabet Name Needlepoint Kit
Stitch and personalize a special name with our fun animal alphabet letters!

Alphabet Icons Needlepoint Kit
This playfully illustrated alphabet features each letter combined with
a fun icon whose name begins with the same letter!

Alphabet Icons Name Needlepoint Kit
Personalize and stitch a special name with our fun icon alphabet letters!

Individual Animal Alphabet Letters
From A to Z, we have a unique letter for that special little (or big) person in your life.
Fun to stitch as an ornament or door hanger!

Colorful Alphabet Needlepoint Pillow Kit
A colorful alphabet design to brighten up a child’s room and help them love their letters! 

We are here to help with all of your needlepoint needs,
and happy to answer any questions that you may have at:
info@neeedlepaint.com

Everyone loves to see their favorite letter or name stitched in needlepoint!

Tell It Like It Is With Our Sassy Pants Needlepoint Collection!

Super saucy, slightly sassy, simply said, or perhaps daintily disturbing . . . tell it like it is and let the needlepoint do the talking. These fun needlepoint canvases from our Sassy Pants Needlepoint Collection, are perfect for stitchers of all skill levels with minimal color changes. Finish with a frame, as a pillow, or a door hanger for the smaller canvases.

My Good Side Needlepoint Kit
12″ x 12″ on 14 mesh canvas

Slightly sassy — “Don’t try to get on my good side, I no longer have one.”

Kiss My Grits Needlepoint Kit
10″ x 8″ on 14 mesh canvas

My mother told me to always speak my mind — “Kiss my grits.”

Accessorizing Abilities Needlepoint Kit
12″ x 12″ on 14 mesh canvas

Totally on target — “The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize.”

Please Leave Needlepoint Kit
6″ x 4″ on 18 mesh canvas

Drop a subtle hint — “Please leave by nine.”

Days Like This Needlepoint Kit
10″ x 8″ on 14 mesh canvas

Simply stated — “Mama said there’d be days like this.”

So Sorry Needlepoint Kit
12″ x 12″ on 14 mesh canvas

Daintily disturbing — “I’m sorry I’m not available for that.”

Being A Princess Needlepoint Kit
12″ x 4.57″ on 14 mesh canvas

Sweet and to the point — “It’s not easy being a Princess.”

Listen Carefully Needlepoint Kit
10″ x 8″ on 14 mesh canvas

Strictly speaking — “I never repeat gossip . . . so listen carefully.”

Sit By Me Needlepoint Kit
12″ x 12″ on 14 mesh canvas

You didn’t hear it from me — “If you don’t have anything nice to say, come sit by me.”

Spark Joy Needlepoint Kit
10″ x 8″ on 14 mesh canvas

Marie would approve, say it like it is — “Spark joy (or else).”

Have It All Needlepoint Kit
12″ x 6″ on 14 mesh canvas

Super saucy — “I’ll have what she’s having.”

Just Say It Needlepoint Kit
12″ x 4.57 on 14 mesh canvas

Be blunt, it’s okay — “f*ck this sh!t.”

Yes No Needlepoint Kit
6″ x 9.11″ on 18 mesh canvas

Can’t make up your mind? — “No. Yes! No. Yes! No. Yes!”

Do you have a special message you would like to stitch?
Let us know, we would love to create a custom canvas for you,
contact us at: info@needlepaint.com

Let your needlepoint do the talking!

Tooth Fairy Approved Needlepoint Pillows and Kits!

With a fun modern twist, NeedlePaint’s fresh new tooth fairy needlepoint pillow designs are sure to delight your child and the tooth fairy! It is believed that if a lost baby tooth is placed under the child’s pillow at bedtime, the tooth fairy will replace it with some sort of treasure before the child awakens in the morning. There is always great anticipation to see what has been left! Available as needlepoint canvases that you can stitch yourself, or as fully finished needlepoint pillows. 

Tooth Fairy Monkey Needlepoint Pillow Kit

He swings from tree to tree, with an ear to ear smile! He’ll go the extra mile to include a thoughtful note, generously thanking the tooth fairy for the treat she left last night! 

Tooth Fairy Shark Needlepoint Pillow Kit

My smile is big, my smile is bright and the most lovely shade of white.
I’m really not so frightening, and the tooth fairy finds my teeth quite a delight! 

Tooth Fairy Princess Needlepoint Pillow Kit

She’s flying smoothy through the night, carrying that large tooth you left for her tonight!

Tooth Fairy Alligator Needlepoint Pillow Kit

This friendly alligator shows off her big pearly whites,
and is hoping for good tidings from the tooth fairy tonight!

Tooth Fairy Beaver Needlepoint Pillow Kit

My what big front teeth I have! But with one gone missing,
it’s time to rest, and wait for another day to build my next home.

Tooth Fairy Needlepoint Pillow Kit

Underneath this pillow, you’ll find a teeny, tiny tooth of mine.
I placed it there for you to keep.
Please leave me a gift while I’m asleep!

We would love to help with all of your needlepoint needs.
Please contact us with any questions that you may have at:
info@needlepaint.com

Tooth Fairy approved needlepoint designs!

Staying Positive Needlepoint

By Kathryn Berman:  I’m a beginner needlepointer (I’ve done 3 projects total in my life), but lately I have been thinking that with a little extra free time on my hands during the coronavirus pandemic it would be fun to get to work on a new project. Stitching is like a good book that you can’t put down… let me finish just this one row, or this one color.  I find needlepointing relaxing yet addicting, and now seems like just the time to put my extra energy into a project as opposed to watching the news or worrying about family members.

Lemons make Lemonade Needlepoint Canvas

Lemons make Lemonade Needlepoint Canvas

I wanted to work on a project that would feel positive, and one that I could hang up on a tiny wall space in my kitchen. I was trying to think of positive sayings that would be fun to stich, but also would look good as permanent artwork in my home. I’m a big believer in positive thinking, and an eternal optimist, but even I’ve gotten a little down lately, and what better way to brighten my day then to be stitching a positive saying.  I’ve always loved the saying “when life gives you lemons make lemonade”, and I asked the Needlepaint team (headed by my husband 🙂  to design a custom needlepoint canvas for me.  What seems more smile inducing than stitching a big juicy yellow lemon?

I love what they came up with!  The Lemons make Lemonade needlepoint canvas is now available on NeedlePaint. Hopefully I can finish it before summer.  Another really cool thing, is that I printed out my canvas preview and taped it to my kitchen wall where I intend to put the finished project.  I of course debated long and hard about what color the background checkers should be- but am sticking with blue for now. I love that I can easily change colors/design ideas with the help of the Needlepaint designers and get a good idea of what my canvas will look like before I get started on it.

What other ideas do you have for positive uplifting quotes that would make a fun needlepoint project?

Here are a few others I thought of: “Create your own sunshine” with a big yellow sun. “Stay positive” surrounded by a colorful rainbow.  “Be happy” surrounded by flowers. Stay positive and keep on stitching!

New Spring Blossoms at NeedlePaint!

 

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This time of year I become very anxious for signs of spring and some fresh new color. The “winter like” weather still teases us with one warm beautiful sunny day, only to wake up the next day, with blizzard like conditions.

Spring is full of new beginnings! Why not learn how to needlepoint or teach a beginner how to needlepoint. If you’re a veteran stitcher, learn a new stitch or try a new type of thread. Here at NeedlePaint, we have needlepoint projects for all skill levels.

To welcome in spring, we have taken inspiration from those blooms; we are so anxiously awaiting to appear in our gardens. We have created some needlepoint canvases for you to enjoy stitching, and add that much needed color you may have been craving. You’ll love stitching one or all of these three new pillow designs!

Sunflower Needlepoint pillow canvas

“The sunflower is mine, in a way.” — Vincent Van Gogh

Sunflower Needlepoint Pillow Canvas
Truly brilliant and joyful, sunflowers say summer like no other flower!
In the language of flowers; sunflowers represent adoration, loyalty and strength.

Tulip Needlepoint pillow canvas

“A tulip doesn’t strive to impress anyone. It doesn’t struggle to be different than a rose.
It doesn’t have to. It is different. And there’s room in the garden for ever flower.”
— Marianne Williamson

Lacy Tulip Needlepoint Pillow Canvas
Awakening from a long winters nap, and gently announcing springs arrival;
the tulip is always a welcome sight for the new season!

Peony Needlepoint pillow canvas

Marco Polo described peony blossoms as “roses as big as cabbages”.

Peony Needlepoint Pillow Canvas
Layered, fluffy and papery, the peony has an unusually giant blossom. In the language of flowers;
peonies represent romance, prosperity, a happy marriage, riches, honor and compassion.

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“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold,
when it is summer in the light and winter in the shade.” — Charles Dickens

Remember we are here to help you with all of your needlepoint needs! We do offer a pillow finishing service, creating a finished pillow with your stitched canvas. Feel free to contact us with any of your questions at: info@needlepaint.com.

We hope your spring is full of new beginnings — and many colorful skeins of thread!

 

Personalize a Nautical Flag Needlepoint Pillow For Your Family

I’ve driven by the same local shopping center for over twenty years. When they first moved in, I thought their nautical theme a bit strange as we are located in “landlocked” Denver. Not a location where serious boating happens, but a place where family time is spent skiing down the slopes of the Rocky Mountains. This shopping center’s sign proudly displayed their name “Marina Pointe” flanked with colorful graphic squares, of which I assumed had something to do with boating. I didn’t think much more about this sign, until I noticed all of the nautical belts that customers order here at NeedlePaint. As the placement of these flags varied, I soon realized they were spelling out a message, not just randomly placed; and then the idea for a personalized nautical flag needlepoint pillow began.

Screen Shot 2018-05-02 at 1.29.12 PMNautical Flag Alphabet

After further exploration (and some help from Seth’s sailing expertise), I discovered these colorful nautical signal flags began before short wave radio, as an easy and safe way to relay messages to other boats and people on shore. Each of these flags represents a letter of the alphabet or a phrase.

IMG_0314Sketching some new ideas for a nautical pillow.

In today’s busy world, it’s important to connect with family members, whether it be spending quality “unplugged” time together at home or through outdoor activities like boating or sailing. When your not sailing, creating a comforting tranquil home environment, and surrounding yourself with the things that are meaningful is key. Incorporating personal items your grandmother made, your kids created in school, or that you have hand stitched; help save the memories your family has created together. This is truly what makes a living space “a home”.

1823022233953342Our new needlepoint design for a personalized nautical pillow.

We’ve created this nautical pillow to remind you of the times your family has spent on the water together. Personalized with your last name and the coordinating nautical flags that represent each letter. Available as a needlepoint canvas for you to stitch, or if you prefer we will do the stitching and create your pillow. Happy Sailing!

 

Custom Kids Name Needlepoint Sailboat

We’re back from the holiday and have a lot of fun needlepoint projects to share this week!

Today I’m posting a picture of the Boys Personalized Sailboat Needlepoint Kit stitched by Stemi finished in the winter of 2014.

Look how strait her stitching is.  Landon is sure to cherish this for a long time… Nice stitching Stemi!

Kids Sailboat Custom Needlepoint Project

Kids Sailboat Custom Needlepoint Project

 

Colorful Hearts Personalized Needlepoint Pillow

This design just makes me smile, I think it is my new favorite personalized kids pillow on NeedlePaint!

The Colorful Hearts Personalized Pillow is made to order, it will be customized to fit the child’s name and then an email with the proof will be sent for your approval before being stitched.

Or, if you prefer to stitch it yourself, you can order it as a needlepoint kit from us!

Colorful Hearts Custom Kids Needlepoint Pillow

Colorful Hearts Custom Kids Needlepoint Pillow

 

Friday Favorites Custom Needlepoint Kits

Another week and more great canvases.

The first custom needlepoint project is sections of a stain glass window at the Parish of St. Cuthbert in Edinburgh.  The image came from a photo take there, and look at how detailed the canvas turned out!  This was done on 14 mesh and each panel is 12 inches wide.

St. Cuthbert Stained Glass Photo Needlepoint Kit

St. Cuthbert Stained Glass Photo Needlepoint Kit

The second needlepoint kit is our Inlaid Heart Needlepoint Kit.  The colors and design are amazing, I can’t wait to see this stitched!

Inlaid Heart Needlepoint Kit

Inlaid Heart Needlepoint Kit

Go to our NeedlePaint.com to to turn your photo into needlepoint!

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Custom Wave Letter Needlepoint Pillow

Our new Custom Wave Letter Needlepoint Pillow was inspired by psychedelic patterns, and will catch anyone’s attention.

This is a fully customizable pillow, so the letter and the colors are able to be changed according to the stitcher’s needs.

This pillow will make a great gift or project to start off your summer with.  This design is appropriate for all ages and will look good in any bedroom!

Available now on our website.

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