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NeedlePaint Artist Feature

Every needlepoint design has a story, and we’re delighted to introduce Barbara Pixton, one of the many talented contributing artists behind NeedlePaint’s growing collection of needlepoint kits. In this feature, you’ll discover the inspiration, creativity, and unique perspective that shape Barbara’s beautiful designs. From the first sketch to the finished canvas, her work reflects a love of color, craftsmanship, and thoughtful details that make her designs so special.

Autumn Leaves Needlepoint Pillow Kit

I’ve had an eclectic career, with a background in both music and art. My degree is in music and I taught piano for many years, but I’ve taken many art courses from some of the wonderful institutions around the Boston area. I developed a particular interest in the decorative arts, both traditional and modern. I worked for a small furniture company for some years, painting floral designs, and for several harpsichord instrument makers in the Boston area, painting the soundboards with 18th century style flowers and birds. I also worked for many years creating designs for several well-known carpet and rug companies.”

Needlepoint Ornament Kits, left to right:

Splendid Fairy Wren, Gouldian Finch, Azure Kingfisher

Graceful Hydrangeas Needlepoint Pillow Kit

“After taking some courses in textile design, I found an agent to represent me in the fabric world. For a few years I did hand painted designs, but at some point, somewhat inevitably, switched to all digital.”

Poinsettia Needlepoint Ornament Kit

Colorful Alphabet Needlepoint Pillow Kit

“I’ve always had a love of all things “folk”; folk art, music, dance, costume, etc. The stylized brightly colored floral designs of Eastern Europe and Scandinavia are favorites, though I have no ethnic ties to any of these places. My folk designs are inspired in particular by the traditional arts of Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Sweden, and Norway.”

Needlepoint Eyeglass Case Kits, left to right:

Dala Horse Red, Hungarian Red Rose, Hungarian Bleu

Bluebird Folk Art Needlepoint Pillow Kit

Aside from folk themes, I am currently working on designs of beautiful birds of Australia.
Chinoiserie, and music themes are next.

Click here to see the complete collection of Barbara’s unique designs!

Thank you for sharing your story with us Barbara!

Needlepoint Soccer Celebration!

Nothing captures this exciting game quite like the world’s biggest international soccer tournament. From dramatic penalty kicks and last-minute goals to colorful flags and passionate fans, NeedlePaint’s new collection of needlepoint ornaments celebrates the energy, tradition, and global spirit of soccer’s greatest stage. Whether you’re commemorating an unforgettable match, honoring your favorite team, or simply sharing your love of the game, these handcrafted designs bring championship-worthy style to every needlepoint stitch. 

Six designs, one tournament, endless stitching!
Each kit is printed on 18-mesh canvas and
available with or without DMC embroidery floss.

Global Soccer Kickoff Needlepoint Ornament Kit

Let the games begin!
From kickoff to final goal, this design honors soccer’s biggest stage.

Global Soccer Glory Needlepoint Ornament Kit

Netting glory!
A timeless tribute to the world’s most beloved sport.

Global Soccer Challenge Needlepoint Ornament Kit

Challenge on!
Where every stitch you make tells a story of teamwork, pride, and victory. 

Global Soccer Goal Fest Needlepoint Ornament Kit

Score!
Celebrate the thrill of this global game with a spirited soccer needlepoint design.

Global Soccer United Needlepoint Ornament Kit

United by game!
A festive nod to the passion and unity of the wonderful game of soccer.

Global Soccer Champions Needlepoint Ornament Kit

Champions!
Where each stitch you create tells a story of teamwork, pride, and victory.

Get ready to kick off your next project with
ornaments that are sure to score big with soccer fans everywhere!
Click here to check out NeedlePaint’s complete
selection of Soccer themed needlepoint kits.

info@needlepaint.com

Stitch, celebrate, score!

Garden Whispers Needlepoint

As autumn approaches there are still abundant signs of nature a buzz! Intense blue skies; the whisper of crickets singing us to sleep; excited bees exploring the new selection of autumn flowers, and crisp mornings to wake up to. Welcome in this autumn season with new needlepoint inspiration from our
Garden Whispers Needlepoint Collection.
Featuring a variety of needlepoint kits including: holiday ornaments, pillows, eyeglass cases, wallets, and purse straps. Each of these timeless designs will bring the joy of nature to you, year around. We would like to thank our designer Krystal, for bringing these colorful designs to life!

Garden Honey Bee Needlepoint Ornament Kit

Create a buzz, and bring the gentle touch of nature inside this holiday season!

Garden Dragonfly Needlepoint Accent Pillow Kit

The emerald wings of a dragonfly soar and they dive, brilliantly sparking with a colorful surprise!

Garden Ladybug Needlepoint Ornament Kit

“If I were tiny just like you, I’d creep among the flowers too.” — Maria Fleming

Garden Cattails Needlepoint Accent Pillow Kit

Over the water where cattails play, a group of dragonflies dance in the shadows of day!

Garden Butterfly Needlepoint Ornament Kit

“Just living isn’t enough,” said the butterfly,
“one must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower.” — Hans Christian Anderson

We hope you enjoy this needlepoint collection, as much as our designer has enjoyed creating it! 
Let us know if we can help with any of your finishing needs! 
Contact us at: info@needlepaint.com

Add the gentle whisper of nature to your next needlepoint project!

Needlepoint Purse/Guitar Straps

With a beautiful blend of traditional craft and modern style, needlepoint is perfect for adding a personal touch to any handbag or guitar. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced stitcher, needlepoint straps offer a creative outlet to express your unique style. From classic florals and geometric patterns to contemporary motifs, the possibilities are endless!

Explore our complete NeedlePaint Purse and Guitar Strap Collection!

Martini Purse or Guitar Strap Needlepoint Kit

“A bag is a woman’s partner. It travels with her through the
heights of glamour and the valleys of despair.” — unknown

Tobacco Leaf Purse or Guitar Strap Needlepoint Kit

“A bag isn’t just for this season;
it’s for all the seasons of your life.” — unknown

Diamonds Purse or Guitar Strap Needlepoint Kit

“A true investment is not just in the bag in front of you, but the stories
it will hold and the tales it will tell in years to come.” — unknown

Garden Bee Purse or Guitar Strap Needlepoint Kit

“A bag is not just an accessory; it’s a blank canvas
for creativity and identity.” — unknown

Smoking Hot Purse or Guitar Strap Needlepoint Kit

“A bag is poetry in motion: every fold, every pocket, every zip is a
verse in the style symphony of fashion.” — Sonya Horsford

Ask us about our leather finishing service
for both purse and guitar straps, at: info@needlepaint.com

Your accessories will love a needlepoint, exclamation point!

Start Your Needlepoint Journey Today!

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!

Needlepoint for your Eyeglasses!

Introducing NeedlePaint’s new collection of needlepoint eyeglass case kits! Whether you seek a touch of elegance, a pop of color, or a dash of whimsy, our collection offers a variety of designs to complement your personal style. These cases will not only serve to protect your eyewear, but will also become little miniature works of art.

Garden Tapestry Needlepoint Eyeglass Case Kit

Florals playfully dance in this colorful tapestry of flowers,
inspired by the natural forms and curvaceous lines of the Art Nouveau movement.

Bookworm Needlepoint Eyeglass Case Kit

Dive into a great book and let the adventure begin,
combine your two loves — needlepoint and reading!

Garden Honey Bee Needlepoint Eyeglass Case Kit

Let your personal style shine, and “bee” yourself
by adding the gentle touch of nature to your eyeglasses.

Jacobean Floral Needlepoint Eyeglass Case Kit

Sweet fresh floral with delicate dainty color — a Jacobean inspired design!

Rack and Roll Needlepoint Eyeglass Case Kit

It’s time to rack and roll! Be the envy of your opponents
with this colorful design. 

Rock Guitar Needlepoint Eyeglass Case Kit

Shaping the sound and culture of rock ‘n’ roll . . .
featuring none other than the legendary electric guitar!

Oriole Needlepoint Eyeglass Case Kit

The Oriole’s rich whistling song, is a sweet reminder that spring is just
around the corner!

Seashell Needlepoint Eyeglass Case Kit

When a seashell catches your eye, it is a treasure to behold! 

Monogram Needlepoint Eyeglass Case Kit

Picture your own monogram in a fresh new color palette,
your cheaters never looked so good!

Garnet Spirit Line Needlepoint Eyeglass Case Kit

Artistic traditions and the unique beauty of timeless Southwestern style!

Mahjong Sapphire Needlepoint Eyeglass Case Kit

Mahjong celebration!
This detailed graphic celebrates a time honored tradition.

Find these kits and more in our Eyeglasses product category!
We love to help with all of your needlepoint needs, please 
contact us at: info@needlepaint.com

Create a fun new needlepoint home for your specs, cheaters or sunnies!  

Needlepoint Designer Favorites!

What’s on your stitch list?
At NeedlePaint, we are fortunate to have very talented designers
creating new needlepoint kits for you. Featuring belts, pillows,
stockings, ornaments and more, we asked two of our designers —
What are their favorite designs?

GWYNN

Gwynn has created original designs for NeedlePaint for over five years. As a painter, photographer and graphic artist, his designs range from whimsical to painterly with Christmas stockings a particular favorite subject. His designs can be found in our Travel, Endangered Species, Winnie-the-Pooh and National Parks collections, along with a number of stockings, pillows and seasonal designs.

Cypress Point Coastal Golf Needlepoint Belt Kit

A golfing landscape with the most amazing tranquil scene!
You can almost smell the ocean air, and feel the gentle breeze.

Gentleman Polar Bear Needlepoint Stocking Kit

Gentleman Polar Bear is an astronomer and master of meteorological events. 

Grand Canyon National Park Needlepoint Kit

One of our most well known national parks, the Grand Canyon was the ancestral homeland to eleven American tribes, and is also one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

Peter’s Tree Needlepoint Stocking Kit

This stocking design was inspired by the exciting adventures and charming characters from the unforgettable storybook author Beatrix Potter and her love of nature.

Winnie The Pooh Pink Needlepoint Door Hanger Kit

Adorable and precious, there is nothing sweeter than a sleeping baby. Winnie the Pooh wants to remind your household that Shhh . . . . there is a baby sleeping! 

San Francisco Needlepoint Ornament Kit

The City by the Bay! Enjoy the ornaments that reflect a special vacation.

Custom designed especially for a customer!

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TRACY

Tracy has been with us for 10 years, which is practically from the beginning of NeedlePaint. She has a real sense of color and scale, which she uses when interpreting a customer’s vision or image into needlepoint. Her other talents include the designing of activewear, designing repeating patterns and furniture flipping.

Sunflower Needlepoint Pillow Kit

Truly brilliant and joyful, sunflowers say summer like no other flower!

Queen of Hearts Needlepoint Pillow Kit

The Queen of Hearts has a different meaning for those who hold the card.

Cow Needlepoint Pillow Kit

“How now brown cow!” Out to graze, with that honest face and slower, relaxed pace of life.

Sugar Plum Fairy Needlepoint Stocking Kit

In the Nutcracker Suite, the Sugar Plum Fairy rewards Clara and the Prince with a celebration of dances. 

Individual Needlepoint Dog Ornament Kits to choose from!

Ornament canvases featuring your “best friend.”

Custom designed especially for a customer!

Let our designers create a custom project for you:
info@needlepaint.com

Add a favorite new kit to your stitch list!

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!

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! 

NeedlePaint Mask Version 2

Written by Peggy BondEscher Mask

The new NeedlePaint mask, inspired by M.C. Escher, is designed for quick stitching and assembly. It is slightly lighter weight with fabric for the nose and chin portions, but the central needlepoint band retains its form to allow freedom of air flow.

Since the band is a 9-1/4” x 2-3/4” rectangle, it can be stitched in about one half of the time of our full NeedlePaint masks. The mask is a little less formal.

The materials needed are:

  • Cotton fabric for liner and strap trim
  • Cotton fabric for filter pocket (optional)
  • Ear strap material
  • Nose clip material (optional)

Step 1. After blocking the finished canvas, trim away excess canvas leaving no more than 1/4” of blank canvas. Cut two 10 “ x  3” strips of cotton fabric which will serve for the nose and chin portions of the mask. (One could go two tone and make the nose and chin portions of different colors.)

With right sides together sew strips to the top and bottom of your needlepoint canvas. Press fabric away from canvas. Do not press seam open. Top stitch the fabric side of each seam.

Position the mask pattern so that the needlepoint band is centered between the nose and chin darts and cut out the mask. The shaped pattern is similar to our Geometric Face Mask shown below. Using the same pattern cut one liner or two if making the optional filter pocket.

Top Sticch

Step 2. Fold the canvas along center line with right-sides together, matching the two upper nose points and the two lower chin points. Stitch 3/8” seam and press open. Repeat for liners and optional filter pocket.

If using the filter pocket, sew a ½” hem on each cheek edge.

Nose Clip

Step 3. Cut a piece of fabric 1” by ½” longer than the selected nose clip. Sew a ¼” hem on each short edge of this fabric nose sleeve. Place the nose sleeve on the liner or filter pocket centered ½” below the nose seam. Sew in place. Press so long edge lines up with top of liner or pocket.

The nose clip will be inserted after the rest of the assembly is completed.

Step 4. Place right sides together, carefully aligning the seams of the nose and chin darts on all pieces. If using the optional filter pocket, it will be the closest to needlepoint mask.

Sew the ¼” seam along the top and bottom of the mask and turn the mask inside out. Be careful not to pull on the edge of the needlepoint canvas as it can separate easily. Press the seamed edges and top stitch.

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Step 5. For the ear strap sleeves, cut two 1-1/2” strip of liner fabric that are ½” longer than the ear edges of the mask. Sew to each ear edge with ¼” seam. Press top and bottom edges down. Then press a ¼’ fold on free edge and fold to back aligning the folded edges with the ear edge stitches. This will leave a ½” sleeve for the ear strap.

The straps can be tucked under the fold before stitching the sleeve in place or can be threaded through with a safety pin after stitching.

Check out these two new designs we have created for you!

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Mosaic Face Mask Panel Needlepoint Canvas

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Geometric Face Mask Needlepoint Canvas