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Argyle is great for a Preppy Needlepoint Belt

Two new needlepoint belt canvas designs have been added to our shop.

These two preppy belts use an argyle pattern inspired by this years remake of the classic, The Great Gatsby.

If you’re on the fence, maybe a little quote from the preppy blog Unabasheldy Prep will help inspire you!

“According to the 80s-penned Official Preppy Handbook, the needlepoint belt is a “must accessory for the collegiate B.M.O.C. (big man on campus)”…

Hopefully the part in their blog about the timing and relationships is not the norm, I know a lot of our customers have been able to finish the belts in a matter of weeks!

 

Preppy Blue Argyle Needlepoint Belt

Preppy Blue Argyle Needlepoint Belt

Green Argyle Needlepoint Belt Preview

Green Argyle Needlepoint Belt Preview

 

Custom Needlepoint Belt Canvases to Inspire

Have you thought about stitching a custom needlepoint belt?

Well, in case you were on the fence or are a follower of our blog, I just had to take a picture of the needlepoint canvases we made last week.

From Surf Boards to Hotty Toddy, we’re happy to help create a special design just for you.  Each canvas comes printed but also includes a counted stitch guide to help in the tricky details.

Life's Treasures Custom Needlepoint Belt Canvases

Life’s Treasures Custom Needlepoint Belt Canvases

How to Measure a Needlepoint Belt

We’ve really had a great time designing needlepoint belts this year.  One request we keep sending out is to show people how to measure a needlepoint belt.

I figured that we may as well write a blog post about this, so more people who are searching can learn how to measure a belt.

Actually, this was a mystery for me for a long time, as some companies belt sizes seem to vary from others, and I never understood why.

Basically, the key to figuring out a belt size, is to measure from the end of the belt (not the belt buckle – see left side marked A) to the center hole (see  right side marked B).  Click on the image below to see it more clearly.

How to measure a Needlepoint Belt

How to measure a Needlepoint Belt

This explains why some companies with longer metal buckles would have differences from belt size to belt size.

If you are stitching a custom needlepoint belt canvas and having it finished with leather belt ends, you’ll also want to know how much to stitch.

With our leather belt ends, you can calculate this by subtracting 8 inches from the belt size.  This is what we refer to as the visible area.  Then from here, we add two extra inches of background color to each side (the belt buckle will cover up this area).

Also, I’ve been going back and forth with finishers on a rolled edge vs using a binding stitch.  We have found a finisher who does not charge extra for doing a rolled edge, so it is a matter of preference.

Needlepoint Belt Binding Stitch

Needlepoint Belt Binding Stitch

Needlepoint Belt Rolled Edge

Needlepoint Belt Rolled Edge

If you prefer the rolled edge, then you will need to stitch two extra rows above and below the design, so the finisher can wrap the canvas under.

If you are looking for needlepoint belt ideas, check out our needlepoint belt canvas section, or have a look through our needlepoint belt blog posts.  If you have something else in mind, we’d be happy to design a custom belt canvas for you!

Beautifully Stitched Kids Needlepoint Belt

One of our customers recently shared with us some fantastic pictures a needlepoint belt we designed with her and that she stitched for her son.

Really this post is all about the pictures she took and the great colors.  She went to the store to hand pick the colors and really took the design to a new level.  (you can see the original colors on our Needlepoint Belt Design’s Post)  Great work Sloan!

Custom Designed Kids Needlepoint Belt

Custom Designed Kids Needlepoint Belt

Preppy Gingham Custom Dog Needlepoint Belt Design

I was at a wedding last week in Nantucket, and after going shopping and looking for ideas for needlepoint belts, I came across a lot of gingham patterns in the shops.

This idea had been lingering in the back of my mind, so when a customer wanted a poodle needlepoint belt, I decided to put in the time and make it happen.  While this is not the design that was right for the person she is making it for, she loved it and may order it for her husband!

This needlepoint design will be customized to order.  We can change the color, dog breed, and monogram.  To see pricing click the following link for the custom preppy dog gingham needlepoint belt canvas.  And contact us directly for finished custom belt pricing.

Green Gingham Dog Needlepoint Belt Preview featuring a silver Poodle!

Green Gingham Dog Needlepoint Belt Preview featuring a silver Poodle!

Amazing Custom Needlepoint Belts Finished

It always brings a smile to may face when our customers send back pictures of the custom needlepoint belts that we helped design for them.

These belts all were made from needlepoint kits, that we sent out 1-3 months ago!  And, these projects are so fun, that both of the customers are working on new designs for other family members!

Along with this subject, we’re always looking for a good belt finishers, so if you know one, please leave their information in the Comments on this post.

If you have any ideas for a belt, let us know!

Custom Needlepoint Belt, Stitch by Rachael in Virginia

Custom Needlepoint Belt, Stitch by Rachael in Virginia

Custom Needlepoint Belt #2 stitched by Traci in New Mexico

Custom Needlepoint Belt #2 stitched by Traci in New Mexico

Custom Belt #2 Center Portion

Custom Belt #2 Center Portion

Custom Belt #3 Strap End

Custom Belt #3 Strap End

Entire Image of Custom Belt #2

Entire Image of Custom Belt #2

Track and Field Needlepoint Belt Close Up

Track and Field Needlepoint Belt Close Up

Track and Field Needlepoint Belt

Track and Field Needlepoint Belt

 

 

The Directory of Needlepoint Belt Graphics

We’ve been creating a lot of graphics, and while we think our  custom needlepoint designs are great, we also want to make them available for you to design your own needlepoint belts!

We love to design custom needlepoint belt canvases!

We love to design custom needlepoint belt canvases!

This list is starting with over a hundred different graphics, but someday we hope to have thousands!

Each file looks very small, but these are stitch counted designs, and they are maximum 22 stitches high.

If you prefer to have us design the belt for you, you can order a Life’s Treasures needlepoint belt canvas in our shop.

Airplanes

Airplane GliderAirplane YF-22 Airplane Airplane BiplaneAirplane 2

Animals

Bull and Bear Chipmunk Conch Shell copy Cow Fox Good Fox Mole Monkey 1 Monkey 2 Moose Pig Skunk Squirrel with Palm Tree SquirrelLionElephant 2Penguin

Armed Forces

Army Eagle Army Special Forces Airborn Army Speical Forces Dive School Navy Chapel Navy Eagle Navy Insignia Navy Logo Navy Wings

Baseball

Baseball bat and ball Baseball Major League

 

Basketball

basketball 2 basketball with hoop basketball

 

Beer

Beer Bottle Pilsner Beer Budwiser Beer Cans Beer Coors Light Beer Keg 2 beer keg 3 beer keg Beer Mug 2 beer mug beer red solo cup beer tent

 

Bicycle

Bicycle

Birds

bird bermuda longtail Bird Blue Jay Bird DoveBird Eagle Silhouette Bird Eagle Bird Flying Hunting bird liverpool Bird Pheasant bird quail 2 Bird Woodcock Duck Blue Winged Teal Duck Head Duck Hunting Malard Duck Mallard Flying Duck Mallard Duck Red Headed Duck Wood duckCardinal on Tree Cardinal St. Louis Cardinal

Boats

Boat Fishing 3 boat fishing boat boat speedboat Boat Trawler Yacht Fishing Boat

Burgees

Burgee CYC copy Burgee GLP copyBurgee Naples Yacht Club

Cars

Car Hurst Car Land Rover Car Saab 900Car VW JettaCar Audi Car BMWCar Ferrari Car M

Car Mercedes Car PorscheTruck Pickup Dodge Ram

Cats

Cat Face Profile Cat

Cigar

Cigar

Cooking and Food

Buffalo Wing Burger Sliders Chef Hat Chef Knife Chemex Coffee Maker Wine Glass and Bottle

DAD

DAD Block Letters

 

Deer

Deer Browning Deer copy deer head Deer Skull

Dogs

Dog Beagle Dog Bichon Frise Dog Black and White English Setter Dog Black and White English Setter Dog Black Lab 3 Dog Black Lab 4 Dog Black Lab Head 2 Dog Black Lab Profile Dog Black Lab Dog Bone Dog Brittany Spaniel Dog English Springer Spaniel Head Dog German Shephard Dog Golden Retriever 2 Dog Golden Retriever 3 Dog Golden Retriever Head Dog Golden Retriever Dog Great Dane Dog Hound Dog Newfoundland Dog Pointer Dog pointing dog poodle Dog Schnauzer Dog Shih tzu  Dog St Bernard Dog Terrier Dog White and Brown Setter Dog White English Setter Dog with Bone Dog Yellow Lab 2 Dog Yellow LabDog Springer Spaniel Brown

 

Drinks and Cocktails

Lime Makers Mark Logo Makers Mark Martini Glass Big Martini Glass Whiskey Bottle Whiskey Bourbon Trail Whiskey Crown Whiskey Jameson Whiskey Makers 2 Whiskey Woodford Reserve Whisky Buffalo Trace Whisky Knob Creek Whisky makers mark small Wine Barrel Wine Rose FlatCoctail Manhattan

Fish

Fish Bass Fish Blue Fish Bluegill Fish Bonefish Fish Green Fish Lips Fish Lobster Fish Mahi Mahi Fish Marlin Fish Northern Pike Fish Perch fish redfish Fish Sailfish Fish Smallmouth Bass Fish Southern Tides fish spiney lobster Fish Stripped Bass Fish Sunfish Fish Trout 2 Fish Trout 3 Fish Trout Golden Fish TroutCrab

Fishing Gear

Fish Leur 2 Fishing Boat Fishing Fly 2 Fishing Fly Rod Bag and Trout Fishing Lure copy Fishing Lure Red Yellow Fishing Lure Fishing Rod 2 fishing rod 4 Fishing Rod Big Fishing Rod

Flags

American Flag Big flag bermuda 2 Flag British UK Flag California Flag Florida Flag Japan Flag Kentucky State Flag Maryland State Flag Maryland Flag North Carolina Flag Old South Africa Flag State LA Louisiana Flag State Mississippi Flag Sweeden Flag Tennessee Flag TexasIndiana Flag Italy Flag State Alabama Flag

Football

Football 1 Football 2 Football 3 Football Cleveland Browns Football Helment Colgate Football Helmet 2 Football Helmet

Golf

Golf Bag Golf Ball and Tee side Golf Balls on Tee Golf Cart Golf Clubs Crossed 2 Golf Clubs with Ball Golf Clubs, Ball, and Tee Golf Green 2 Golf Green Wade Hampton Golf Green Golf Mountains

Guitar and Rock and Roll

Guitar Electric guitar Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Rolling Stones

Horses

Horese Jockey Jersey Shirt Horse Head 1 Horse Head 2 Horse Head 3 Horse Head 4 Horse Head 5 Horse Head 6 Horse Head 7 Horse Head 8 Horse Head 9 Horse Head 10 Horse Head 11 Horse Head 12 Horse Jockey Jersey Horse Keeneland 2 Horse Keeneland Horse Polo Horse Race Horse shoe 2 Horse with numbers

Houses

Barn House ColonialHouse colonnade House Gray

Hunting

Hunting Gun Revolver Hunting Hand Gun Hunting Shotgun Shell Hunting Shotgun Shells Vertical Rifel 3 Rifel Bullet 30 ot 6 Rifel Shotgun 12 bore Rifel Shotgun Beretta Rifel Shotgun Shell Green Rifel shotguns crossed rifel small Rifel Rifle 4

Kids

Baby Stork Banana Man Bat Cowboy Shorty's Dog with Bone Elmo Headphones Kids Blue Fish Kids Cat in Hat Kids Green Fish Kids Lorax Kids Red Fish Kids Silhouette Kids Tiger ladybug Pig 2 Sunglasses 2 Tractor John DeerChainsawBoy Scouts Logo Bulldozer CameraPalm Tree 2 Paw small Peach Rose small Superman UmbrellaElephant Whale Belugairish four leaf clover irish Shamrock

Lacrosse

Lacross Helmet Lacross stick Lacross Sticks

Law and Order (Police and Fire, too)

Law Gavel Law Scale Police CarFire Truck Symbol Police Badge scale 2 law Scale

Nautical Flags

Nautical Flag A Nautical Flag B Nautical Flag C Nautical Flag D Nautical Flag E Nautical Flag F Nautical Flag G Nautical Flag H Nautical Flag I Nautical Flag J Nautical Flag K Nautical Flag L Nautical Flag M Nautical Flag N Nautical Flag O Nautical Flag P Nautical Flag Q Nautical Flag R Nautical Flag S Nautical Flag T Nautical Flag U Nautical Flag V Nautical Flag W Nautical Flag X Nautical Flag Y Nautical Flag Z

Nautical Theme

Anchor Heart Anchor compass rose 2 Compass Rose Hurricane Flag Knot Monkeys Fist Light House Jeckle Island Lighthouse 2 Marthas Vineyard Nantucket Nautical Compass Rose Newport Bridge Outer Reef Logo Scuba Flag

Sailing

Sailboat A sym spinnikar Sailboat E Scow Sailboat Kids Sailboat Opti Sailboat spinnikar Sailboat Spinniker 2

Skiing

Jackson Hole Mountains Green Mountains Large Skier 2 Skier 3 Skier

State and Country Outlines

Italy Outline State Alabama Outline State Connecticut state conneticut State Florida State Maine State Maui with dive flag State New Hampshire State New Jersey state North Carolina 2 State North Carolina State Ohio State South Carolina State Virginia State West Virginia

Tech

Laptop Computer with Pacman Laptop Computer Wall St Stock Chart

Tennis

Tennis Ball Tennis Court Tennis Player Tennis Racket Old Tennis Racquet and Tennis Club Tennis Racquets with Ball Tennis Racquets

Wedding

Wedding Hearts Wedding Rings

***Some of these designs are copyright protected and cannot be used for resale.

Jolly Roger Needlepoint Belt

You may have seen the Jolly Roger on Needlepoint Belts before, buy you have not seen a design like this!

We’ve created a personalized needlepoint template featuring the Jolly Roger and your last name in Boister Black letters.

Being able to personalize your own needlepoint canvases really makes this design pop and would be a great gift.

Click here to see the Jolly Roger Needlepoint Belt Canvas in our Shop.

Personalized Jolly Roger Needlepoint Belt Preview

Life Treasures Custom Needlepoint Belt

We had a fun project last week that the customer has agreed to share with everybody!

This needlepoint belt is a collection of places, events and symbols.  It is being made as a graduation gift.

I’m calling it a Life Treasures belt.  We started with about 20 ideas, and then they decided to get the grad’s opinion to make sure they like all the elements.

A few rounds back and forth and we had an amazing personalized needlepoint belt canvas!  I’m sure this will be worn with pride…

Life Treasurers Needlepoint Belt Canvas

Custom Navy Needlepoint Belt Preview

We’ve been quite busy designing personalized needlepoint belts the last few weeks!

I had to share this one, as it really came out well.

The flag and eagle with anchor only repeat once, but I would have had to cut them in half to make the preview accurate, so I left them on both sides so you could see them!

Some of the elements came from our Airplane Needlepoint Belt but new additions were the Eagle with Anchor, the Navy Logo, the Wings, Navy Chapel, and Navy Insignia.

If you have any custom needlepoint ideas, let us know!

Preview of the Navy Needlepoint Belt

Preview of the Navy Needlepoint Belt

 

The Navy Needlepoint Canvas for a Belt

The Actual Personalized Needlepoint Canvas