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written by Peggy Bond

Our beginner-friendly needlepoint kits are designed especially for new needlepointers! Check out our entire Simple Stitch Beginner Collection; featuring a series of needlepoint kits on 14 mesh canvas, designed to spark your passion for stitching, while providing a satisfying and stress-free crafting experience. 

Simple Teacher Apple Needlepoint Ornament Kit

Dancing Bands Simple Needlepoint Key Fob Kit

These kits are stitch counted and we recommend that they are stitched using the continental stitch with one strand of Waverly wool. Stitches are worked from the right to left as shown in the figure below.

I like to start stitching with a length of knotted yarn on the right side of the canvas about 1-inch from my first stitch. The thread on the underside will be covered by the stitches and the knot can be carefully cut off and covered with the next stitches. 

When ending a length of yarn, thread the yarn under the solidly worked area on the underside and trim.

One of simplest of our beginner-friendly kits is the Pink Diagonal Stripe Key Fob which has only two colors. I would start with the dark pink working the first strip on the top right corner. Then, stitching the second strip which is a light pink. Alternate the dark pink and light pink stripes across. Finally, there are only the short light pink and dark pink stripes to finish on the right. Done!

Pink Diagonal Stripe Simple Needlepoint Key Fob Kit

A little more complicated is the Pretty Pink Simple Needlepoint Eyeglass Case which has a monogram. For this canvas, I would stitch the monogram first and then proceed with the pink stripes as described above.

Pretty Pink Simple Needlepoint Eyeglass Case Kit

I always use a stretcher frame to keep my canvases from warping. My favorite frames are Frank A. Edmunds Split Rail Scroll Frames which are also available on line and at many retail stores. 

If this is your first needlepoint project and you have a stretcher frame, I strongly recommend that you order the kit with the “taped edges” option.

Candy Cane Four Inch Needlepoint Ornament Kit

Chevron Blue Simple Needlepoint Key Fob Kit

We love to help with all of your needlepoint questions and needs, please 
feel free to contact us at: info@needlepaint.com

Happy Stitching!

Let’s Play Pickleball Needlepoint Kits!

Be the envy of your opponents by stitching one of these fun NeedlePaint designs from our Pickleball Needlepoint Collection. Pickleball is an incredibly fun game with plenty of quirky terminology — the rules are easy and simple to learn. Pick your paddle and choose your words carefully, let’s stitch a little pickelball!

Pickleball Is A Big Dill Needlepoint Ornament Kit

“Pickleball is a big dill!” 

Floral Pickleball Paddle Cover Needlepoint Kit

“Put away” — that had no chance of being returned!

Pickleball Pickle Needlepoint Key Fob Kit

You’ve been “pickled” —  better luck next time!

Pickleball Pickle Needlepoint Belt Kit

“Opa” — open volleying has begun! 

Pickleball Pickle Needlepoint Dog Collar Kit

“Flap jack” — just let it bounce first!

Stay Out Of The Kitchen Needlepoint Ornament Kit

“Stay out of the kitchen” this is a non-volley zone! 

Damask Pickleball Paddle Cover Needlepoint Kit

“Bounce it” — don’t hit that ball! 

Pickleball Moves Needlepoint Key Fob Kit

“Volley llama” — you know that was illegal! 

Pickleball Moves Needlepoint Belt Kit

Work up a little “pickle juice!” 

Dink Responsibly Needlepoint Ornament Kit

Be sure to “dink responsibly”!

I Love Pickleball Paddle Cover Needlepoint Kit

“Pickler” — we know you’re a fanatic!

Pickleball Paddles Needlepoint Key Fob Kit

That’s one fine “paddy” you’ve got there! 

Pickleball Paddles Needlepoint Belt Kit

“Pickle” — let the game begin!

Pickleball Paddles Needlepoint Dog Collar Kit

“Falafel” — that had no zing! 

Pink Camo Pickleball Paddle Cover Needlepoint Kit

“Dinner” — wow, a winning dink shot!

Dink Up Pickleball Needlepoint Ornament Kit

You’ve entered the “beer bracket” — go get yourself a cold one! 

These needlepoint kits are a must have for any pickleball enthusiast!
Let us know if we can answer any questions or assist with your finishing needs! 
Contact us at: info@needlepaint.com

Needlepoint! • Pickleball! • Needlepoint! • Pickleball!

A Halloween Needlepoint Collection to Delight and to Fright!

Put a unique spin on this year’s Halloween decorations and stitch up an unforgettable night with NeedlePaint’s new collection of Halloween needlepoint kits! Ornaments, door hangers, key fobs and more, check out the new Halloween section on our website.

For some of you, (you know who you are) Halloween is the best night of the year! With the unexplained oddities and plenty of fright, the precursor to upcoming cold winter nights. A strange cast of characters seem to appear that night, and when the sun comes up . . . .  it will once again, be all right! We would like to give a giant thanks to our designer Gwynn, for bringing these designs to life!

Ghostly Boo Halloween Needlepoint Door Hanger Kit
The ghosts are in, but nowhere in sight! With a haunting little chant not saying much tonight,
other than a constant mournful “boo,” and a farewell good night.

Batty Bat Halloween Needlepoint Ornament Kit
Bats get a bad rap, but with each flap of their wings they add great delight!
With an uneven flutter in their unstable flight;
they give the witches competition on this moon filled night.

Be Scary Halloween Needlepoint Door Hanger Kit
Eat, drink and be scary on this Halloween night! We’ll scare you silly with extreme delight;
but can’t guarantee that you won’t go home without a hangover tonight! 

Peter Pumpkin Halloween Needlepoint Ornament Kit
Similar to a snowflake, no two pumpkins are alike. From spooky to goofy,
this pumpkin’s glad to have found a new life outside of the patch! 

Black Widow Halloween Needlepoint Door Hanger Kit
We’ve been waiting for you on this Halloween night! Our usual customers have somehow
vanished into the night. We promise to entertain you and not drain your patience with fright.

Frankenstein’s Halloween Needlepoint Ornament Kit
He’s really not much to look at, and quite a fright at first sight.
You just need to get past the green glow and yellow in his eyes,
when they really should be white. We’ve found this to be certain,
and will share a small secret: when Frank’s bolts are truly fastened tight, 
deep down inside he’s really quite bright.

Enter Halloween Needlepoint Door Hanger Kit
Enter if you dare, but beware this Halloween night, it seems however
that some of the tricker treaters just aren’t right. As a matter of fact we’re pretty certain
that they may not make it home at all tonight! 

Black Cat Halloween Needlepoint Ornament Kit
A black cat’s fright only happens at night,
with the hairs on his back standing straight and upright.
Don’t let him walk in front of you, or you’ll be the one having a bad night!

Witches Hat Halloween Needlepoint Door Hanger Kit
The witch is in, adorned in all black, funny little pointy hat and a wand like a bat.
She’ll concoct a brew especially for you, but don’t make her cross
or you’ll be her next flavor! 

Haunted House Halloween Needlepoint Ornament Kit
A handful of haunted houses line the spooky street!
Each one is illuminated with the full moon’s glowing light.
Guide your way “trick or treating” onto every front porch that’s bright;
but beware of the monster behind you, on the far and distant right! 

Trick or Treat Needlepoint Door Hanger Kit
A treat for a trick, or maybe it’s the other way around!
Candy corn, crunchy corn, orange, yellow, white;
sweet candy confections to delight the young, and old alike.

Here For Boos Halloween Needlepoint Ornament Kit
It’s not big news, I’m pretty sure you know, your costumes on too tight.
The contest competition is really stiff on this dark and gloomy night.
There’s scary, and hairy, and a princess whose far too bright.
We know you don’t care if you win or not, you’re only here for the boos tonight!

Perfect Poison Halloween Needlepoint Ornament Kit
Pick the perfect poison, we’ve got one that’s just right!
It will fill your head with images of a grueling ghostly night.
Some with bubbles, some with troubles, and more that are tweaked just right.
Just a word of warning: take two aspirin before you go home to bed, tonight! 

Wouldn’t you love to get one of these key fobs in your trick or treat bag!

Halloween Candy Corn Needlepoint Key Fob Kit
How do you eat your Halloween tri-colored candy corn;
do you nibble one colored layer at a time, or the entire candy at once?
A Halloween favorite which is as fun to use depicted on a key fob, as the treat is to eat!

Ghostly Boo Halloween Key Fob Kit
The ghosts are in, but nowhere in sight! With a haunting little chatter not saying
much more tonight, other than a mournful “boo,”
to the little spider in the corner and the bat in mid-flight!

Tiny Pumpkins Halloween Key Fob Kit
So similar to a snowflake, no two pumpkins are alike. From spooky to goofy,
from plump to just right. These pumpkin’s are glad to have found
a new life on this key fob canvas, designed just right!

Stitch and add a some serious personality to your Halloween holiday
with these fun and spooky needlepoint kits!

Please feel free to contact us with any questions,
or if you have a special idea that you would like to see come to life, at:
info@needlepaint.com

Happy Halloween! 

Explore A Scuba Diving NeedlePaint Project!

NeedlePaint has been inspired by one of the fastest growing extreme sports in the world today — scuba diving! With our insatiable attraction to the undersea world, we have designed a selection of scuba themed canvases for you to explore. In addition, sharks remain the object of our fascination and fears, we think you will enjoy these canvases too.


Scuba Diving Flag Needlepoint Belt Canvas
Scuba Flag Needlepoint Belt Canvas

This flag is easily recognized with its bold color and simplistic graphic design.
The scuba diving flag, or diver down flag, is flown from a dive boat
warning other surface watercraft that a diver is in the water.

 

Scuba Diving Needlepoint Key Fob Canvas

Scuba Flag Needlepoint Key Fob Canvas

Similar to our Scuba Flag belt canvas, the diver down flag also looks great on a key fob canvas.
Feel free to personalize this canvas with your monogram or initials.

 

Mako Shark Needlepoint Key Fob Canvas

Mako Shark Needlepoint Key Fob Canvas

The Mako shark is viewed by the Maori people of New Zealand as a guardian spirit, and appropriately named Mako; the Maori word for shark. A fun key fob design featuring
a combination of the Mako shark and the scuba diving flag.

 

Personalized Scuba Diving Needlepoint Belt Canvas

Personalized Scuba Diving Needlepoint Belt

A gallery of underwater adventure is depicted on this scuba diving needlepoint belt design. Images include: a Spotted Eagle Ray, the Scuba Flag, a Hawksbill Sea Turtle,
a Scuba Diver, and a Black Tip Reef Shark.

 

Shark Needlepoint Belt Canvas

Shark Needlepoint Belt Canvas

The streamlined proportion of this needlepoint belt is a perfect backdrop for the beautiful lines of the shark. On a background color of rich ocean blue, you will see a variety of sharks including: Hammerhead, Black Tip Reef, Great White, Mako and a Tiger Shark.

 

Great White Shark Needlepoint Dog Collar Canvas

Great White Shark Needlepoint Dog Collar Canvas

A whimsical twist on a traditional dog collar! Our Great White Shark needlepoint dog collar is sure to make your dog feel like a tough guy, even though we all know he’s a real sweetheart.

 

On our NeedlePaint website, we do offer finishing services for your completed belt, key fob and dog collar needlepoint canvas, as well as other canvas types.

Explore a new NeedlePaint project and try something new: a new stitch, new type of thread, new mesh count, or a new theme. We have a variety of needlepoint canvases and would be happy to help you with any questions you may have at info@needlepaint.com.

Happy Stitching!

 

 

Treasures brought in by the tide — a Needlepoint Seashell Collection!

A day at the beach is special: the smell of salty air, a ray of warm sunshine, a gentle ocean breeze, the perfect picnic lunch, and the joy of leaving your foot prints in the warm sand!

Brought in by the waves and tides, special treasures wash ashore and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. All interesting in their own special way; and very much like snowflakes . . . . no two seashells are alike. Complete with a variety of shells, coral, sand dollars, and starfish, NeedlePaint has created a new collection of seashell canvases for your stitching enjoyment!

Now available on our NeedlePaint website, we do offer finishing services for your completed needlepoint canvases.

 

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Warm sand between your toes!
Seashell Needlepoint Belt Canvas
Your belt size (3″ larger than your pant size) x 1.22″ on 18 mesh canvas. 
Finishing service for belt canvases: are backed with top grain leather in a
variety of color options and a brass or silver tone buckle.

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The perfect gentle ocean breeze!
Seashell Needlepoint Wallet Canvas
8.67″ x 3.17″ on 18 mesh canvas.
Finishing service for wallet canvases: 4.25 inches x 3.15 inches x 0.6 inches
thick when closed. There are 4 credit card slots,
2 hidden slots, and two full length bill sections.

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Beachcombing for special treasures!
Seashell Needlepoint Pillow Canvas
12″ x 12″ on 14 mesh canvas.
Finishing service for pillow canvases: we have several velvet color
options for the backing and optional piping.

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The fresh smell of salty air!
Seashell Needlepoint Flask Canvas
9″ x 3.78″ on 18 mesh canvas
Finishing services for flask canvases: this is a 5 ounce steel flask,
4.5″ wide x 4″ tall x 1.25″ depth,
with a leather wrap on top, bottom and one side.

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A warm ray of sunshine!
Seashell Needlepoint Key Fob Canvas
8″ long looped around x 1.1″ on 18 mesh canvas
Finishing services for key fobs: are backed with top grain leather
in a variety of color options and a silver tone ring.

Each of these products are perfect for men or women, and available as needlepoint canvases to stitch, or as fully finished products. We would love to help you with all of your needlepoint needs! Feel free to contact us with questions at: info@needlepaint.com

NeedlePaint Unlocks The Key To A Fun Quick Project!

At NeedlePaint we have created some new key fob needlepoint canvases for you to stitch, which are fun, quick, and will make the perfect gift for men, women and the kids in your family. We will certainly be adding to our design selection over the next few months, with great designs for all. The designs we are showing here, have a little something with the women in mind.

embroidery floss and keys

Key fobs canvases are achievable! Sometime the size of a project can be a little daunting. A key fob canvas is adorably small, and is definitely a quick project to stitch. All skill levels will enjoy stitching these canvases. If you’re a beginner, they are the perfect project to learn on without becoming frustrated. In addition a key fob canvas is small enough to slip into a project bag and take with you anywhere.

Fancy Floral NeedlePaint Key Fob

Jade Gingham NeedlePaint Key Fob

“Fancy Floral” key fob (above) and Jade Gingham” key fob (below) 

A fun project needs to have great colors and good design! It’s always fun, if you are stitching a project with colors and a design that speaks to you. Each colored stitch makes your design come to life, and will keep your interest in the project. We would be happy to make a simple adjustment to a color or background color on your canvas . . . . don’t be afraid to ask. Also, if you have an idea for your own design, let us know, we would be happy to translate it onto a custom needlepoint key fob canvas for you. 

Quilt Stars Needlepoint Key Fob

Hugs and Kisses NeedlePaint Key Fob

“Quilt Stars” key fob (above) and “Hugs and Kisses” key fob (below)

Key fobs are the ultimate in usable needlepoint! Everyone has a set of keys! It’s fun to personalize these little accessories, with images that reflect your personal taste and style. They are also big enough to locate in your handbag or backpack, but not too cumbersome, as they will still fit into your pant pocket.

Under the Sea NeedlePaint Key Fob

Kaleidoscope NeedlePaint Key Fob

“Under the Sea” key fob (above) and “Kaleidoscope” key fob (below)

Key fobs are the perfect gift idea! If you have already stitched a key fob for yourself, consider stitching one for the other members of your family. They make great birthday gifts, graduation gifts, or Christmas gifts! If you have a large number of people on your holiday list, this is a great way to give something heart felt, handmade, and a gift of equal value for everyone on your list, and yet each with a different design.

Golfing Girl NeedelPaint Key Fob

Painted Ladies NeedlePaint Key Fob

“Golfing Girl” key fob (above) and “Painted Ladies” key fob (below)

You’ve quickly finished stitching your key fob canvas, now let us do the leather finishing for you! We would love to give your beautifully stitched key fob canvas a professionally finished look. We also offer all of our designs as finished key fobs, if you would like for us to help with both the stitching and the finishing. 

NeedlePaint Key Fob Finishing Service

“A very little key can open a very heavy door.” 

Remember we are here to help with all of your needlepointing needs. Feel free to contact us with any of your questions at info@needlepaint.com

Enjoy!