Needle arts

For a long time I had my many needles jammed in a bin with a lot of other little embroidery odds and ends, and I really wanted a more convenient (and cute!) way to store them. So I set out to create a needle book, and a tutorial to go along with it!

Meet embroidery artist Victoria Matthewson, who paints exquisite pieces of art with needle and thread – each one embroidered meticulously in luminous silk thread and each taking weeks or even months to stitch.

Thinking about trying punch needle? Save yourself some frustration with these tips you NEED before you try it! + Free Printable Patterns! Get started off right!

You might remember that, last autumn, I was fiddling around a bit with some fun needle woven fillings that can be used to add color, texture, and pattern to large areas of embroidery. Needle weaving is pretty much just weaving embroidery thread on the surface of fabric. In concept, it’s not too complicated. But the ...

There are so many different types of embroidery needles out there. When it comes time to select them, it can be confusing. This quick and concise guide goes over the basics so you can...

Now that you know about stitch families, I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that you're ready to learn how to use that information to help you choose

Punch needle embroidery is a fun and versatile craft that allows you to create beautiful, textured designs with ease. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a

Learn how to paint canvas for your needlepoint projects, including how to pick colors and the tools to use—according to an expert.

Find tutorials on various needlepoint stitches, including basic tent stitches along with more complex stitches such as the needlepoint basketweave stitch and th

Stitch Trish Burr's Pansies in this stitch along. We tackle all the hurdles of needle painting together!