Official blog of www.NeedlePaint.com –
where you can design your own Needlepoint!

NeedlePoint Kits and Canvas Designs | Design your own Needlepoint Kit!

Posts tagged ‘Christmas needlepoint decorations’

Stitch A Needlepoint Nativity Set

Capture the timeless charm of a Christmas nativity scene, with NeedlePaint’s new designs! Featuring a host of characters, curiously observing what they have discovered in the stable on that starry night. Our kits include: ornaments, stockings, a pillow, and a set of stand up figure designs.

These needlepoint designs capture the essence of the Christmas story; featuring Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus who represent the serenity and beauty of this Holy Night. 

Silent Night Jesus Needlepoint Ornament Kit

Silent Night Christmas Stocking Needlepoint Kit

Silent Night Mary Needlepoint Ornament Kit

You’ll find the folkloric charm and enduring spirit of the Christmas holiday with these needlepoint kits!

Folk Art Grace Needlepoint Ornament Kit

Angels tell the story of that starry Christmas night,
bringing joy and peace with graceful music to delight.

Folk Art Nativity Stocking Needlepoint Kit

From generation to generation this story has been told, a family tradition that never gets old! “The stars in the heavens looked down where he lay, the little lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.”

Folk Art Holy Family Needlepoint Ornament Kit

On that starry night, what a magical sight, embraced by a family with pure delight!

Folk Art Nativity Needlepoint Pillow Kit

It begins with a very special birth in Bethlehem — “The stars in the heavens looked down where he lay, the little lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.”

Folk Art Harmony Needlepoint Ornament Kit

Angels tell the legend of that starry Christmas night,
bringing peace and good tidings with melodic music to delight.

Blend your needlepoint artistry and a classic tradition to create a cherished holiday keepsake with stand up figures that radiate warmth and joy! We are featuring canvases with groups of three characters or the entire collection.

Christmas Nativity Set Needlepoint Kit

Featuring the entire set of nine nativity needlepoint stand-up figures. 

Mary Joseph and Jesus Nativity Needlepoint Kit

Featuring Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus, who are a testament to the
beauty and serenity of the Christmas nativity scene.

Three Wisemen Nativity Needlepoint Kit

Featuring the three wisemen presenting the newborn king
with symbolic gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

Shepherd and Animals Nativity Needlepoint Kit

Featuring the humble shepherd and his two loyal companions
sharing in the quiet wonder of the holy event. 

Our NeedlePaint family would like to wish you
and your family all of the very best this holiday season!

Needlepoint Nativity Set 3D

Category:

Christmas Decorations, Christmas Mantle, Christmas Ornaments, NeedlePaint Collections, NeedlePaint Inspiration, needlepoint holiday ornaments

Tagged with:

NeedlePaint’s Nutcracker Suite Collection

NeedlePaint would like to introduce a series of needlepoint ornament canvases that coordinate with our Nutcracker Suite Stocking canvases. Now you can stitch the beauty of this beautiful ballet, and add some magic to your holiday decor!

One of Tchaikovsky’s most famous compositions, and perhaps one of the most famous ballets in the world; the Nutcracker Suite is a holiday classic. Many families have a holiday tradition that begins with a visit to the local ballet to see the Nutcracker Suite. Of course everyone has their favorite character, and with this collection, you can choose to stitch one canvas or the entire group.

Nutcracker Suite Clara Needlepoint Ornament Canvas

Our Nutcracker Suite Clara ornament canvas (above) and stocking canvas (below) features the main character Clara, dancing with the Nutcracker that she has received as a Christmas gift from her grandfather.

Nutcracker Suite Clara Needlepoint Stocking Canvas
https://www.needlepaint.com/needlepoint-kits/nutcracker-prince-needlepoint-ornament-canvas--2016
Nutcracker Prince Needlepoint Ornament Canvas

Our Nutcracker Suite Nutcracker Prince ornament canvas (above) and stocking canvas (below), The Nutcracker Prince begins as a young man (prince) named “Hans”, who is transformed into a nutcracker by an army of mice. The only way to break that spell is for the Nutcracker to slay the Mouse King. A battle pursues among the Nutcracker and the Mouse King, but quickly comes to a halt when Clara hits the Mouse King square in the head with her slipper. Ending the conflict, the transformation is made back from Nutcracker to Prince. 

Nutcracker Prince Needlepoint Stocking Canvas
Herr Drosselmeyer Needlepoint Ornament Canvas

Our Nutcracker Suite Herr Drosselmeyer ornament canvas (above) and stocking canvas (below), continues with this magician-like figure, with cape and eye patch. A character of great mystery and intrigue. In the Nutcracker Suite story, Herr Drosselmeyer is known as Clara’s grandfather (depending on which version of the story you are familiar with, he is sometimes known as Clara’s uncle or godfather). He arrives at the family holiday party with gifts for all, and for Clara he brings a wooden nutcracker in the shape of a little man. 

Herr Drosselmeyer Needlepoint Stocking Canvas
Nutcracker Mouse King Needlepoint Ornament Canvas

Our Nutcracker Suite Mouse King ornament canvas (above) and stocking canvas (below), has what every great story needs — a villain! In Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, the Mouse King plays this part perfectly. When the clock strikes midnight things become alive. The Mouse King corners the beloved Nutcracker and battle pursues. Things quickly come to a halt when Clara throws her slipper at the Mouse King, hitting him square in the head. The Mouse King is taken away by his army of mice thus ending the conflict. 

Nutcracker Mouse King Needlepoint Stocking Canvas
Sugar Plum Fairy Needlepoint Ornament Canvas

Our Nutcracker Suite Sugar Plum Fairy ornament canvas (above) and stocking canvas (below), story continues as the Nutcracker turns into a prince and escorts Clara to the Land of Sweets. They are promptly greeted by the Sugar Plum Fairy. After she learns about their daring battle with the Mouse King and his mice, the Sugar Plum Fairy rewards Clara and the Prince with a celebration of dances. 

Sugar Plum Fairy Needlepoint Stocking Canvas

These strong and complex characters, have been portrayed on our Nutcracker Suite needlepoint ornament and stocking canvases. Wonderful pieces to stitch and be displayed on your fireplace and Christmas tree, as a stand alone or the entire collection.

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

Happy Stitching!

Category:

Christmas Ornaments, Christmas Stockings, Holiday Mantle, Holiday Stockings, NeedlePaint Collections, Needlepoint Stockings, Uncategorized

Tagged with:

Hoop Them Up! NeedlePaint’s DIY Christmas Ornaments

12 Days of Christmas 3%22 ornamentsWritten by Peggy Bond

It’s not basketball season, but time to start planning new decorations for Christmas. At NeedlePaint, our 12 Days of Christmas motifs have been resized to be 3-inch Christmas tree ornaments. And, embroidery hoops are a great way to finish them.

The designs are printed on an 18-point canvas of 2 columns and 6 rows. Each row can be cut and each row of 2 worked individually on a scroll frame or stretcher.  When stitching, cover the grey circular boarder to ensure that there will be no unstitched canvas.

Our previous blogs for the 12-Day blocks have suggestions for a variety of stitches that can be used but I found myself using the Continental stitch because of the small size of the ornaments. 

DIY Christmas Ornament Supplies

Supplies for finishing the ornaments are:

• 3-inch bamboo hoops which are available from several suppliers including JoAnn Fabrics, Etsy, and Amazon and in Europe Cloud Craft.

• Fabric for the back side, preferable felt or felted wool. It is best to use a fabric that does not ravel.

• Padding such as quilt batting or polyester stuffing (optional).

• Strung glitter sequins, ribbon, or similar for hanging the ornament.

• Fabric glue.

Stitched Ornament 

Once stitched, cut the ornaments apart leaving them as squares with at least 1 inch of unfinished canvas around each ornament.  It is tempting to trim the finished canvas into a circle, but having the long corners makes it easier to place  evenly around the inner hoop. 

Before hooping the canvas, use the inside of the inner hoop as a guide to cut padding. The padding will give the ornament some roundness and makes affixing the felt backing easier.

Folding back

 Loosen the screw fastener of the outer hoop as far as possible. Position the canvas over the inner hoop. Then put the outer hoop in place and tighten. Turn over the ornament and fold in the edges of the canvas. I found that steaming the canvas helps make it more pliable when trying to get the edges turned to the backside of the hoop and once it dries, it will hold its shape. 

Finished Oranments

 If you are using padding, place it inside the inner hoop on top of the back of the stitched canvas. Then, trace the hoop on your felt backing and cut it out. Glue the felt backing to the outer hoop’s edge, following the instructions of the glue manufacturer. 

I used strung glitter sequins for hangers. I had originally purchased the sequins to glue to the outer hoop but decided that I like the look of the natural bamboo. One could also stain or paint the outer hoop. Many more options out there. Let your imaginations go wild!

Category:

Christmas Decorations, Christmas Ornaments, Holiday Gifts, Self finishing kits, Self Finishing Needlepoint

Tagged with: